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| 10/22/2025 9:11 PM |
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Wednesday 22 October 2025 - The Ministry of Defence held a Certificate Presentation Ceremony for civilian retirees and recipients of the Excellent Public Service Employee Award (APCPA) this morning at the Banquet Hall, Department of Councils of State, Bandar Seri Begawan.
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| 10/21/2025 6:33 PM |
PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE, Tuesday, 21 October 2025 – 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, received an introductory call from His Excellency Tamer Mansy, High Commissioner of Canada to Brunei Darussalam.
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| 10/17/2025 7:56 PM |
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Thursday, 16 October 2025 – The Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), through the RBAF Religious Directorate (RBAF JAMA’AT), has further strengthened its strategic collaboration with the Seri Begawan Religious Teachers University College (KUPU SB) through the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
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| 10/15/2025 2:32 PM |
ISTANA NURUL IMAN, Wednesday, 15 October 2025 - His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, today received in audience His Excellency General Romeo Saturnino Brawner Jr., Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The Audience ceremony took place at Istana Nurul Iman.
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| 10/15/2025 12:04 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Wednesday, 15 October 2025 – The Ministry of Defence of Brunei Darussalam received an official visit from His Excellency General Romeo Saturnino Brawner Jr., Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, this morning.
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| 10/16/2025 4:07 PM |
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, BRUNEI DARUSSALAM, Tuesday, 14 October 2025 – The Ministry of Defence of Brunei Darussalam and the Ministry of Defence of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan held the 7th Joint Defence Working Committee (JDWC) meeting at Rizqun International Hotel, Gadong.
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| 10/14/2025 12:21 PM |
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Monday, 13 October 2025 – Brunei Darussalam’s National flag which was hoisted on 1 July has been lowered down, in a ceremony marking the conclusion for the period of hoisting of flags in conjunction with the 79th birthday celebrations of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, at the vicinity of the Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Complex.
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| 10/12/2025 8:54 PM |
BRUNEI MUARA DISTRICT, Sunday, 12 October 2025 – In conjunction with His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam’s 79th Birthday celebrations, the Ministry of Defence together with the citizens and residents of Brunei Muara District gathered joyously to greet the presence of His Majesty and members of the Royal Family at the Brunei Muara District Get-Together Ceremony, held at Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien in the capital.
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| 10/10/2025 12:23 PM |
The Ministry of Defence would like to notify the public that the Royal Brunei Armed Forces will be conducting live firing exercises from October until December 2025 at the following locations:
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| 10/10/2025 9:14 PM |
RIMBA AIR FORCE BASE, Friday, 10 October 2025 – With the blessings and hidayah from Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala, Private (Udara) Christopher Adewin bin Yahya from 31 Squadron, No. 3 Wing Operations Group, Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) recited the Dua Kalimah Syahadah today at Surau Al-Barakah, Rimba Air Force Base. The ceremony also celebrated three Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) personnel who had recently embraced Islam.
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| 10/13/2025 9:30 AM |
PENANJONG GARRISON, Friday, 10 October 2025 – A Taking Over Ceremony was held today to mark the appointment of Yang Mulia Lieutenant Colonel Pg Aeddie Masjaffrie bin Pg Hj Mohammad Ja’afar as the 26th Commandant of the Training Institute, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (TI RBAF). The ceremony took place at the TI RBAF Parade Square and Dewan Nikmat, Penanjong Garrison.
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| 10/9/2025 4:52 PM |
ISTANA NURUL IMAN, Thursday, 09 October 2025 - His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, today received in audience The Honourable Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr., Secretary of National Defense of the Republic of the Philippines. The Audience Ceremony took place at Istana Nurul Iman.
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| 10/9/2025 5:39 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Thursday, 9 October 2025 – The Ministry of Defence today received an official visit from The Honourable Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr., Secretary of National Defense of the Republic of the Philippines.
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| 10/10/2025 4:18 PM |
AMMAN, HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN, Thursday, 09 October 2025 – The Special Forces Regiment Royal Brunei Armed Forces (SFR RBAF), representing Brunei Darussalam emerged as Second Place winner at the 14th Annual Warrior Competition (AWC) 2025, held at the King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center (KASOTC) in Amman, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, from 05 October until 09 October 2025.
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| 10/4/2025 7:36 PM |
TUTONG DISTRICT, Saturday, 4 October 2025 – In conjunction with His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam’s 79th Birthday celebrations, the Ministry of Defence together with the citizens and residents of Tutong District gathered joyously to greet the presence of His Majesty and members of the Royal Family at the Tutong District Get-Together Ceremony, held at at the Civic Centre Complex Field, Tutong District.
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| 10/3/2025 5:51 PM |
Tutong Camp, Friday, 3 October 2025 – The Ministry of Defence this morning held the Kuliah Subuh simultaneously across all suraus in the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) garrisons, camps and bases, including the Pulau Baru-Baru Mosque, with the focal event at Surau Pengiran Ratna Indera, Tutong Camp.
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| 10/3/2025 9:55 PM |
BERAKAS GARISSON, Thursday, 2 October 2025 – The Prize Presentation Ceremony for the Musabaqah Tilawah Al-Qur'an Competition, in conjunction with the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) 64th Anniversary, was held today at Dewan Pahlawan, Berakas Garrison.
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| 10/3/2025 7:24 AM |
BOLKIAH GARISON, Thursday, 02 October 2025 – Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), held a special meeting with 420 junior RBAF officers holding the ranks of Captain/Lieutenant, RBN, and Lieutenant/Lieutenant Junior Grade, RBN. The Director of Personnel, Ministry of Defence, was also present.
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| 10/3/2025 7:45 AM |
TANAH JAMBU, Thursday, 2 October 2025 – The Intermediate Staff Course (ISC) 25/2025 concluded today with a Closing Ceremony for 45 officers held at the Defence Academy, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF), Kampong Tanah Jambu.
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| 10/1/2025 1:37 PM |
RIMBA AIR FORCE BASE, Tuesday, 30 September 2025 - The Foundation Laying Ceremony for the Air Defence Capability Infrastructure, No.2 Wing, Headquarters, Hangar 238 and MRAD Hangar, Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) Buildings was held today, at the project site in Rimba Air Force Base.
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| 9/29/2025 6:48 PM |
BERAKAS, Monday, 29 September 2025 - His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, has graciously consented to present awards to civil servants in conjunction with the 32nd Civil Service Day Celebration, held at the International Convention Centre, Berakas.
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| 9/30/2025 12:53 PM |
RIMBA AIR FORCE BASE, Monday, 29 September 2025 – The Ministry of Defence, through the Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF), provided air transport assistance for the Brunei Darussalam National Contingent to the 6th Borneo Games 2025, held in Kuching, Sarawak, from 24 to 28 September 2025.
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| 9/27/2025 7:01 PM |
MUMONG, BELAIT DISTRICT, Saturday, 27 September 2025 - His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, today visited the British Forces Brunei (BFB) in Mumong, the Belait District.
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| 9/26/2025 7:35 AM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Thursday, 25 September 2025 – Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) received a courtesy call from Lieutenant Colonel Philippe Quemaris, Non-Resident France Defence Attache to Brunei Darussalam today. Accompanying Lieutenant Colonel Philippe Quemaris was Her Excellency Ms. Eve Lubin, the Ambassador of France to Brunei Darussalam. Also present were the Chief of Staff RBAF and Acting Director of Intelligence, Ministry of Defence.
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| 9/26/2025 10:37 AM |
JOHOR, Wednesday, 25 September 2025 – The ASEAN Defence Senior Officials’ Meeting (ADSOM) and ADSOM-Plus were held from 24 to 25 September 2025, respectively at the Desaru Coast Convention Centre, Johor, Malaysia. Both meetings were chaired by Yang Berbahagia Datuk Lokman bin Ali, Secretary General, Ministry of Defence of Malaysia, in his capacity as the ADSOM and ADSOM-Plus Leader of Malaysia.
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| 9/23/2025 10:21 AM |
The Ministry of Defence would like to inform the public that the Royal Brunei Land Forces will be conducting a Deployment Exercise on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, starting from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, in Bandar Seri Begawan, Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien (SHOAS) Bridge and the surrounding areas.
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| 9/23/2025 8:34 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Tuesday, 23 September 2025 – 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, received a courtesy call from Yang Berbahagia General Dato’ Sri Haji Muhamad Norazlan bin Aris, Chief of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF). This was the first official visit to Brunei Darussalam following his appointment as the Chief of the RMAF on 26 June 2025.
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| 9/23/2025 11:14 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Tuesday, 23 September 2025 – Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) received a courtesy call from His Excellency Janbaz Khan, The High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Brunei Darussalam today.
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| 9/23/2025 11:22 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Tuesday, 23 September 2025 – Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) received a courtesy call from General Dato’ Sri Haji Muhamad Norazlan bin Aris, Chief of Royal Malaysian Air Force today. Also in attendance was Commander of the Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF), Chief of Staff, RBAF and Acting Director of Intelligence, Ministry of Defence.
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| 9/22/2025 8:40 PM |
BRUNEI MUARA DISTRICT, Monday, 22 September 2025 – The Ministry of Defence today held a Special Religious Talk in commemoration of the Maulidur Rasul Shallallahu Alaihi Wassalam 1447 Hijrah / 2025 Masehi. The event took place at two separate venues, namely at Dewan Pahlawan, Berakas Garrison for male congregation and at the Auditorium Hall, Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), Tanah Jambu Camp for the female congregation.
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| 9/20/2025 3:30 PM |
PHNOM PENH, KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA, Friday, 19 September 2025 –Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) made his first official visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia from 18 to 20 September 2025. This visit is a follow-up to the Official Visit of His Excellency General Vong Pisen, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF), to Brunei Darussalam in September 2022.
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| 9/19/2025 3:49 PM |
RIMBA AIR FORCE BASE, Friday, 19 September 2025 – The Ministry of Defence held a Khatam Al-Qur'an Ceremony today in conjunction with His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, 79th Birthday Celebration, for 1447 Hijrah / 2025 Masehi at Surau Al-Barakah, Rimba Air Force Base.
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| 9/18/2025 1:20 PM |
HANOI, SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM, Wednesday, 17 September 2025 – Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), made his first official visit to the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam from 16 to 18 September 2025.
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| 9/18/2025 6:35 PM |
REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE, Wednesday, 17 September 2025 – A total of 28 participants of the Ministry of Defence’s 20th Executive Development Programme (EDP) for Senior Government Officials in Public Policy and Management (EDP 20/2025) undertook a study visit to the Republic of Singapore from 15 to 17 September 2025.
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| 9/15/2025 9:11 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Monday, 15 September 2025 – The Ministry of Defence held a Doa Selamat Ceremony for the departure of the Augmentation Interim Observers Team (AIOT) officer at Surau Ad-Difa’, Bolkiah Garrison this afternoon.
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| 9/15/2025 9:16 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Monday, 15 September 2025 – The Badge Presentation Ceremony of Brunei Darussalam for the deployment of Augmentation Interim Observer Team (AIOT) to Siam Reap, Cambodia was held this afternoon at Bolkiah Garrison.
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| 9/13/2025 5:11 PM |
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE (ICC), Wednesday, 10 September, 2025 – The 13th Haflut Takharruj Ceremony of the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Tahfiz Al-Quran (ITQSHHB) for 27 Diploma ‘Aliyah Qiraat graduates of the 2022–2025M academic session was held recently.
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| 9/10/2025 5:20 PM |
PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE, Wednesday, 10 September 2025 – 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, received a courtesy call from His Excellency Mohammad Taghi Rajabi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Brunei Darussalam.
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| 9/11/2025 2:12 PM |
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, Wednesday, 10 September 2025 – Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), attended the 22nd ASEAN Chiefs of Defence Forces Meeting (22nd ACDFM) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The meeting was chaired by General Tan Sri Haji Mohd Nizam bin Haji Jaffar, Chief of Defence Force, Malaysian Armed Forces with the theme “ASEAN Unity for Security and Prosperity”.
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| 9/9/2025 6:36 PM |
KUALA LUMPUR, 8 September 2025 – The 22nd ASEAN Military Intelligence Meeting (22nd AMIM) successfully concluded on the 8 September 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The meeting, held from 6 to 9 September 2025, was hosted by the Malaysian Defence Intelligence Organisation, Malaysian Armed Forces and focused on the theme “Sustainable Intelligence Cooperation for an Inclusive ASEAN.”
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| 9/9/2025 10:24 AM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Monday, 8 September 2025 – Muslims across the country gathered this morning to perform the lunar eclipse sunat prayers in conjunction with the lunar eclipse phenomenon that occurred in the early hours of the morning. The Ministry of Defence held mass lunar eclipse sunat prayers at suraus in the garrisons, camps and bases across all Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) camps as well as at the Pulau Baru-Baru Mosque (P2B).
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| 9/9/2025 6:30 PM |
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, Monday, 8 September 2025 – The 15th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Military Operations Meeting (15th AMOM) 2025 was held at the interContinental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and was chaired by Yang Mulia Major General Dato' Indera Zahari bin Mohd Ariffin, Assistant Chief of Staff (Operations and Defence Training), Malaysian Armed Forces.
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| 9/6/2025 7:51 PM |
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Saturday, 6 September 2025 – The Ministry of Defence joined His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam for the mass gathering and procession to commemorate the Birthday Anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) with the main event at the Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien while uniformed personnel from the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) participated in the mass gathering and procession at the districts level of the nation.
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| 9/5/2025 8:08 PM |
MUARA NAVAL BASE, KHAMIS, 4 September 2025 - A Gema Marhaban ceremony to mark the 12th nights of Dikir Maulud in commemoration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) for the Ministry of Defence was held at Surau Al-Huda, Muara Naval Base this evening.
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| 9/4/2025 12:47 PM |
BEIJING, PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, Wednesday, 03 September 2025 – Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), today led a delegation as a representative from the Ministry of Defence of Brunei Darussalam, attending the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War held at Tiananmen Square, Beijing, People’s Republic of China.
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| 9/2/2025 10:12 PM |
ISTANA NURUL IMAN, Tuesday, 2 September 2025 - His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam consented to bestow Brunei Darussalam State Honorary Decorations to 36 recipients in conjunction with His Majesty's 79th Birthday celebration.
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| 9/1/2025 8:00 PM |
PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE, Monday, 1 September 2025 – 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, received a courtesy call from Air Vice Marshal Manish Kumar Gupta, Senior Directing Staff (Air) of the National Defence College of India.
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| 8/31/2025 8:35 AM |
BELAIT DISTRICT, Saturday, 30 August 2025 – In conjunction with His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam’s 79th Birthday celebrations, the Ministry of Defence together with the citizens and residents of Belait District gathered joyously to greet the presence of His Majesty and members of the Royal Family at the Belait District Get-Together Ceremony, held at the Padang Bandaran, Kuala Belait.
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| 9/3/2025 9:36 AM |
BELAIT DISTRICT, Sunday, 31 August 2025 – The final match for the National Level Tug of War competition in conjunction with His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, the Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam’s 79th Birthday Celebration was held at the Arena Field, Seria.
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| 8/31/2025 12:20 AM |
BANGKOK, THAILAND, Saturday, 30 August 2025 – Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), attended the Thailand Security Dialogue 2025 from 29 to 31 August at the Athenee Hotel in Bangkok.
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