RIMBA AIR FORCE BASE, Sunday, 27 October 2024 - In response to the devastation caused by Tropical Typhoon Kristine (TRAMI) in the Republic of the Philippines, the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) has launched a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission called 'Operasi BADAI TADUH'.
The first team led by Lieutenant Colonel (U) Mohammad Azmi bin Haji Afflon departed for the first HADR mission for the C295MW aircraft, marking a key milestone showcasing Brunei Darussalam's enhanced capability for swift, regional disaster response. A second team is set to depart using a Blackhawk S-70i helicopter. Their mission is to transport vital food and water supplies to remote areas affected by the typhoon.
The deployment of the HADR team was held at the Air Movement Centre, Rimba Air Force Base. Present at the ceremony was Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Minister of Defence II.
Also in attendance were Yang Mulai Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander RBAF; Members of Defence Executive Committee, Members of RBAF Executive Committee, Madam Jacqueline L. Ong, Third Secretary from the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines to Brunei Darussalam, Directors at the Ministry of Defence, Acting Director of East Asia of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Defence and Armed Forces Attache of the Republic of the Philippines, Senior Officers, Officers at the Ministry of Defence and the personnel involved throughout the HADR mission.
A Doa Selamat Ceremony took place at Surau Al-Barakah, which included a congregational Fardhu Zohor prayer, followed by a Sunnat Hajat mass prayer. This gathering aimed to seek protection, mercy, and blessings from Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala for the team involved in the disaster relief mission.
The official departure ceremony was held at the Air Movement Centre, Rimba Air Force Base, and included a significant gathering of RBAF personnel and family members. The event featured a recitation of departure prayers, followed by the Azan as the aircraft departed, symbolising blessings and protection for a safe journey.
This mission exemplifies Brunei's dedication in supporting regional partners through humanitarian efforts, highlighting the importance of mutual support and cooperation in times of need.
PESAWAT C295MW TUDB DIKERAHKAN KE FILIPINA BAGI MISI BANTUAN KEMANUSIAAN DAN BENCANA ALAM.
PANGKALAN TENTERA UDARA RIMBA, Ahad, 27 Oktober 2024 - Sebagai respons kepada kemusnahan yang disebabkan oleh Taufan Tropika Kristine (TRAMI) di Republik Filipina, Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei (ABDB) telah melancarkan misi Bantuan Kemanusiaan dan Penyelamatan Bencana (HADR) yang dinamakan 'Operasi BADAI TADUH'.
Pasukan pertama yang diketuai oleh Leftenan Kolonel (U) Mohammad Azmi bin Haji Afflon, bagi misi HADR yang pertama bagi pesawat C295MW yang menunjukkan keupayaan Brunei Darussalam yang ditingkatkan untuk respons bencana serantau dengan cepat. Pasukan kedua dijadualkan berlepas menggunakan helikopter Blackhawk S-70i. Misi seterusnya adalah untuk mengangkut bekalan makanan dan air ke kawasan terpencil yang terjejas oleh taufan tersebut.
Upacara pemergian Pasukan Bantuan Kemanusian dan Bencana telah diadakan di Pusat Pergerakan Udara, Pangkalan Tentera Udara Rimba. Hadir di Upacara tersebut adalah Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Mejar Jeneral (Bersara) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri dan Menteri Pertahanan II.
Turut hadir ialah Yang Mulia Mejar Jeneral Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Pemerintah ABDB, Ahli-ahli Jawatankuasa Eksekutif Pertahanan, Jawatankuasa Eksekutif ABDB, Setiausaha Ketiga dari Kedutaan Besar Republik Filipina ke Negara Brunei Darussalam, Puan Jacqueline L. Ong, Pengarah-Pengarah Kementerian Pertahanan, Pemangku Pengarah Asia/Timur Kementerian Hal-Ehwal Luar Negeri, Atase Pertahanan, Angkatan Tentera Republik Filipina, pegawai-pegawai kanan Kementerian Pertahanan dan ahli-ahli keluarga anggota-anggota ABDB yang menyertai misi bantuan kemanusian.
Majlis Doa Selamat diadakan setelah sembahyang Fardhu Zuhor berjemaah, diikuti dengan sembahyang Sunat Hajat, bagi memohon perlindungan, rahmat, dan keberkatan ke hadrat Allah Subhanahu Wata'ala untuk anggota-anggota yang terlibat sepanjang misi bantuan bencana tersebut.
Majlis perlepasan telah diadakan di Pusat Pergerakan Udara, Pangkalan Tentera Udara Rimba, dan dihadiri oleh ramai anggota ABDB dan ahli keluarga. Acara tersebut termasuk bacaan doa perlepasan, diikuti dengan Azan semasa pesawat berlepas, melambangkan keberkatan dan perlindungan untuk perjalanan yang selamat.
Misi ini mencerminkan dedikasi Brunei Darussalam dalam menyokong rakan-rakan serantau melalui usaha kemanusiaan, menekankan kepentingan sokongan dan kerjasama bersama di waktu-waktu yang memerlukan.
