BERAKAS, Tuesday, 20 October 2026 – Personnel from the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) were among the graduates who received their qualifications at the Institute of Brunei Technical Education’s (IBTE) 34th Convocation Ceremony, held at the Plenary Hall, International Convention Centre (ICC), Berakas.
The certificates were presented by Yang Berhormat Datin Seri Setia Dr Hajah Romaizah binti Haji Md Salleh, Minister of Education, and Yang Mulia Dato Seri Paduka Dr Awang Haji Norarfan bin Haji Zainal, Deputy Minister of Education.
The RBAF personnel successfully completed various Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes offered by IBTE between 2024 and 2026. The qualifications obtained included the Certificate in Technical Education, Foundation in Technical Education, National Technical Education Certificate (NTec), Higher National Technical Education Certificate (HNTec) and various diploma qualifications. These covered technical specialisations such as marine engineering, automotive engineering, electronics and communication engineering, and dental assisting.
Several RBAF personnel were also recognised for their outstanding achievements. Sergeant Muhammad Khairul Arif bin Haji Suhaili received the Best Teacher Trainee Award for the Foundation in Technical Education programme, while Sergeant Muhammad bin Karim received the same award for the Certificate in Technical Education programme. Meanwhile, Private Muhammad Hakeem bin Haji Zainudin received both the Academic Excellence Award and the Chinese Ambassador Award for his achievements in the HNTec in Automotive Engineering programme.
Since 2019, the RBAF has collaborated with IBTE’s TVET Academy, which serves as the academic provider for the Diploma in Technical Education, Certificate in Technical Education and Foundation in Technical Education programmes. These programmes aim to enhance the professional knowledge and academic competencies of RBAF personnel, particularly in instructional methods and training delivery. Upon successful completion of the programmes, graduates are awarded Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
The RBAF remains committed to the continuous professional development of its personnel through technical and vocational education and training. Such initiatives strengthen technical expertise, instructional capabilities and professional competencies, ensuring that RBAF personnel remain equipped to meet the evolving operational and organisational requirements of the Armed Forces.
ANGGOTA ANGKATAN BERSENJATA DIRAJA BRUNEI MENERIMA SIJIL DI MAJLIS KONVOKESYEN INSTITUT PENDIDIKAN TEKNIKAL BRUNEI KALI KE-34
BERAKAS, Selasa, 20 Oktober 2026 – Anggota-anggota Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei (ABDB) merupakan antara graduan yang menerima sijil kelayakan masing-masing pada Majlis Konvokesyen Institut Pendidikan Teknikal Brunei (IBTE) Kali Ke-34 yang berlangsung di Dewan Plenari, Pusat Persidangan Antarabangsa, Berakas.
Penyampaian sijil telah disempurnakan oleh Yang Berhormat Datin Seri Setia Dr Hajah Romaizah binti Haji Md Salleh, Menteri Pendidikan, dan Yang Mulia Dato Seri Paduka Dr Awang Haji Norarfan bin Haji Zainal, Timbalan Menteri Pendidikan.
Anggota-anggota ABDB yang mengikuti pengajian telah berjaya menamatkan pelbagai program Pendidikan dan Latihan Teknikal dan Vokasional (TVET) yang ditawarkan oleh IBTE bagi tahun 2024 hingga 2026. Kelayakan yang diperolehi merangkumi Sijil Pendidikan Teknikal, Sijil Pendidikan Teknikal Asas, Sijil Pendidikan Teknikal Kebangsaan (NTec), Sijil Tertinggi Pendidikan Teknikal Kebangsaan (HNTec) serta pelbagai kelayakan diploma. Bidang pengkhususan yang diikuti termasuk kejuruteraan marin, kejuruteraan automotif, kejuruteraan elektronik dan komunikasi serta pembantu pergigian.
Beberapa anggota ABDB turut menerima pengiktirafan atas pencapaian yang cemerlang. Sarjan Muhammad Khairul Arif bin Haji Suhaili menerima Anugerah Pelatih Guru Terbaik bagi program Pendidikan Teknikal Asas, manakala Sarjan Muhammad bin Karim menerima anugerah yang sama bagi program Sijil Pendidikan Teknikal. Sementara Soldadu Muhammad Hakeem bin Haji Zainudin menerima Anugerah Kecemerlangan Akademik dan Anugerah Duta Besar China atas pencapaiannya dalam program HNTec bidang Kejuruteraan Automotif.
Sejak tahun 2019, ABDB telah menjalin kerjasama dengan Akademi TVET, IBTE, yang berperanan sebagai penyedia akademik bagi program Diploma Pendidikan Teknikal, Sijil Pendidikan Teknikal dan Pendidikan Teknikal Asas. Program-program ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan profesional dan kompetensi akademik anggota ABDB, khususnya dalam aspek kaedah pengajaran dan penyampaian latihan. Anggota yang berjaya menamatkan program berkenaan diberikan pengiktirafan sebagai Guru Bertauliah. ABDB terus komited dalam memperkasa pembangunan profesional anggota melalui program pendidikan dan latihan teknikal dan vokasional. Inisiatif ini turut memperkukuh kepakaran teknikal, keupayaan pengajaran dan kompetensi profesional anggota, sekali gus memastikan kesiapsiagaan mereka dalam memenuhi keperluan operasi dan organisasi ABDB yang sentiasa berkembang.