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| 5/15/2025 4:48 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Wednesday, 14 May 2025 – The Poster Distribution Ceremony for the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) 64th Anniversary was held at Wira Seni Concert Hall, RBAF Band Building, Bolkiah Garrison. The ceremony officially marks the beginning of the upcoming celebration scheduled for 31 May 2025.
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| 5/15/2025 9:25 PM |
BEIJING, PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, Wednesday, 14 May 2025 – The 2nd Joint Defence Working Committee (JDWC) meeting between Brunei Darussalam and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) was held today at the Office for International Military Cooperation, People’s Republic of China.
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| 5/13/2025 11:01 PM |
ISTANA NURUL IMAN, Tuesday, 13 May 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 Lieutenant General Domingos Raul “Falur Rate Laek”, Chief of Defence Force of Timor-Leste. The Audience ceremony took place at Istana Nurul Iman.
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| 5/13/2025 11:27 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Tuesday, 13 May 2025 – The Ministry of Defence of Brunei Darussalam welcomed an official visit from His Excellency Lieutenant General Domingos Raul “Falur Rate Laek”, the Chief of Defence Force of Timor Leste’s Defence Forces, this morning.
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| 5/15/2025 5:46 PM |
BERLIN, Tuesday, 13 May 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 Second Minister of Defence, led the delegation of Brunei Darussalam, comprising officers from the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Ministerial 2025 held from 13 to 14 May 2025 in Berlin, Federal Republic of Germany.
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| 5/13/2025 9:18 PM |
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Monday, 12 May 2025 – A total of twelve personnel from the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) were awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal during a ceremony held at the United Kingdom High Commissioner’s Residence, Kampong Subok.
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| 5/10/2025 10:21 PM |
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Saturday, 10 May 2025 – A certificate presentation ceremony for the 31st Executive Development Program for Senior Government Officials (EDPSGO-31), the 35th Executive Development Program for Middle Management Officials (EDPMMO-35), and the 9th Young Executive Program (YEP-9) was held concurrently at the Banquet Hall, Prime Minister's Office. This ceremony is part of the Civil Service Leadership Pipeline (CSLP) organised by the Public Service Institute, Prime Minister’s Office
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| 5/9/2025 8:07 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Friday, 9 May 2025 – The Ministry of Defence held the Jiwa Murni Ceremony, a presentation of contributions for 73 intending Haj Pilgrims from the Ministry of Defence for 1446H/2025M held at Surau Ad-Difa’, Bolkiah Garrison. This year’s intending Haj Pilgrims consist of 51 Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) officers and personnel as well as 22 civilian officers and staffs who are still in-service or have retired.
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| 5/8/2025 2:52 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Khamis, 08 May 2025 – The Ministry of Defence today received an Introductory visit from Yang Berbahagia General Datuk Haji Mohd Nizam bin Haji Jaffar, Chief of the Defence Force, Malaysian Armed Forces.
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| 5/8/2025 3:24 PM |
ISTANA NURUL IMAN, Thursday, 08 May 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 Yang Berbahagia General Datuk Haji Mohd Nizam bin Haji Jaffar, Chief of Defence Force, Malaysian Armed Forces. The Audience Ceremony took place at Istana Nurul Iman.
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| 5/6/2025 8:18 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Tuesday, 6 May 2025 – The Ministry of Defence held a Cyber Security and Social Media Awareness Briefing this morning at Dewan Wira Seni, Royal Brunei Armed Forces Band Building, Bolkiah Garrison.
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| 5/6/2025 10:16 PM |
TANAH JAMBU, Tuesday, 6 May 2025 – The Defence Academy of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF) this afternoon received an official visit from Yang Mulia Mr Prindon Sadriu, the First Gentleman of the Republic of Kosovo.
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| 5/8/2025 8:43 AM |
CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, Tuesday, 06 May 2025 – The 20th Joint Defence Working Committee (JDWC) meeting between Brunei Darussalam and Australia was held at the Russell Office in Canberra, Australia. The meeting was co-chaired by Yang Mulia Poh Kui Choon, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam and Mr. Benjamin Davey, Assistant Secretary for Southeast Asia, Department of Defence, Australia.
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| 5/2/2025 8:34 AM |
MUARA NAVAL BASE, Thursday, 1 May 2025 – The Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) held an opening of the Tadarus Al-Qur’an in conjunction with the RBAF’s 64th Anniversary Celebration at Surau Al-Huda, Muara Naval Base.
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| 5/1/2025 12:37 AM |
The Ministry of Defence would like to notify the public that the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) will be conducting several rehearsal sessions in preparation for the upcoming RBAF 64th Anniversary Celebration. These rehearsals will involve the use of pyrotechnics as part of the arena performance segment.
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| 5/1/2025 6:36 PM |
PUTRAJAYA, Wednesday, 30 April 2025 – Brigadier General (Retired) Dato Seri Pahlawan Haji Alirupendi bin Haji Perudin, Permanent Secretrary, Ministry of Defence of Brunei Darussalam, has attended the Hall of Fame ceremony held at Dewan Trisakti, Malaysian Armed Forces Defence College (MAFDC), National Centre for Defence Studies (PUSPAHANAS) at Putrajaya, Malaysia.
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| 4/30/2025 3:43 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Tuesday, 29 April 2025 – The Public Relations Unit, Ministry of Defence hosted Media Day 2025 held at the Lecture Theatre Tower Block, Ministry of Defence, Bolkiah Garrison.
The event was attended Yang Mulia Brigadier General (Retired) Dato Seri Pahlawan Haji Alirupendi bin Haji Perudin, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Defence, Yang Mulia Poh kui Choon, Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Defence, along with the representatives from local media partners from Radio Television Brunei, Information Department, Pelita Brunei, Borneo Bulletin and Media Permata. Also in attendance were the Public Relations Liasons from various units under the Ministry of Defence.
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| 4/30/2025 3:07 PM |
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Monday, 28 April 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 consented to award the State Honorary Medals of Brunei Darussalam to officers and personnel of the Ministry of Defence.
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| 4/25/2025 4:06 PM |
MUARA, Friday 25 April 2025 – On the occasion of ANZAC Day, 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, paid tribute to the service of Australians and New Zealanders soldiers at a commemorative event held by The Australian High Commission to Brunei Darussalam at Brunei-Australia Memorial Muara Beach.
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| 4/25/2025 4:52 PM |
PENANJONG GARRISON, Friday, 25 April 2025 – A total of 133 male recruits from Intake 176 have successfully concluded their Basic Military Training with a Passing Out Parade Ceremony held at the Parade Square of the Training Institute Royal Brunei Armed Forces (TI RBAF), Penanjong Garrison this morning.
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| 4/24/2025 3:29 PM |
MUKIM SABA, Thursday, 24 April 2025 - The Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) held a handover ceremony for the Titian Amal Project, which focused on repairing the Balai Ibadah Kampong Saba in conjunction with the celebration of the RBAF’s 63rd Anniversary. The ceremony took place at the Balai Ibadah Kampong Saba, Mukim Saba, Brunei-Muara District marked the successful completion of the community outreach initiative.
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| 4/24/2025 6:55 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Thursday, 24 April 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 farewell call from Yang Mulia Colonel Russ Corwin, United States of America Defence Attaché to Brunei Darussalam.
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| 4/23/2025 1:11 AM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Tuesday, 22 April 2025 - Yang Mulia Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) received a farewell call from Colonel Russ Corwin, Non-Resident Defence Attache of The United States of America accredited to Brunei Darussalam this afternoon. Also in attendance were the Deputy Commander RBAF, Chief of Staff RBAF and Director of Intelligence.
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| 4/21/2025 3:07 PM |
MUKIM LABI, Monday, 21st April 2025 – The Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) held a handover ceremony for the Titian Amal Project in conjunction with the RBAF’s 63rd Anniversary. The ceremony took place at the residence of Yang Mulia Lance Corporal (Retired) Japar bin Duraman located in Kampong Gatas, Mukim Labi, Belait District.
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| 4/15/2025 4:02 PM |
Istana Nurul Iman, Tuesday, 15 April 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 Lieutenant General TNI (Purn.) Dr. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, Minister of Defence, Republic of Indonesia. The Audience Ceremony took place at Istana Nurul Iman.
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| 4/15/2025 3:43 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Tuesday, 15 April 2025 – The Ministry of Defence today received an official visit from His Excellency Lieutenant General TNI (Purn.) Dr. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, Minister of Defence, Republic of Indonesia. This is His Excellency’s first visit to Brunei Darussalam since assuming the appointment as the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia.
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| 4/12/2025 8:36 AM |
RIMBA AIR FORCE BASE, GADONG, Friday, 11 April 2025 – With the consent 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, the Government of His Majesty has dispatched humanitarian aid in the form of essential supplies to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar following the earthquake that struck the country on 28 March 2025.
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| 4/9/2025 12:06 AM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Tuesday, 08 April 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 Yang Mulia Colonel Peter Chee, the outgoing Defence Adviser of the Republic of Singapore to Brunei Darussalam, and Yang Mulia Colonel Steven Ng, the incoming Defence Adviser of the Republic of Singapore to Brunei Darussalam, for a joint call today.
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| 4/8/2025 9:57 AM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Monday, 07 April 2025 – Yang Mulia Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) received a farewell call from Colonel Peter Chee, Defence Adviser Republic of Singapore to Brunei Darussalam today. Also present were the Deputy Commander of the RBAF, the Chief of Staff RBAF and the Acting Director of Intelligence.
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| 4/5/2025 11:52 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Friday, 04 April 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, extended his Hari Raya Aidilfitri greetings to the Defence Attachés and Advisers of Brunei Darussalam in host countries, including members of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) Contingent on peacekeeping mission with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) alongside the Malaysian Battalion (MALBATT) 850-12, the Independent Decommissioning Body Verification, Monitoring and Assistance Team (IDB VMAT 6/2024) in Mindanao, Republic of the Phillippines, officer serving at the Information Fusion Centre (IFC) in the Republic of Singapore and also RBAF personnel attending courses overseas.
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| 4/3/2025 1:08 AM |
ISTANA NURUL IMAN, Tuesday, 1 April 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, along with Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha binti Al-Marhum Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam and members of the Royal Family, graciously received a Junjung Ziarah from the delegation of the Ministry of Defence.
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| 3/31/2025 10:32 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, MONDAY, 31 March 2025 - Muslims throughout the country today celebrated Hari Raya ‘Aidilfitri with mass Sunat Hari Raya Aidilfitri prayers held in all mosques, suraus and religious halls nationwide in Brunei Darussalam.
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| 3/31/2025 11:27 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, SUNDAY, 30 MARCH 2025 - The resounding Takbir Hari Raya echoed in all mosques, suraus, and religious halls nationwide in Brunei Darussalam to celebrate the arrival of the month of Syawal.
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| 3/30/2025 12:46 PM |
BERAKAS GARRISON, Saturday, 29 March 2025 – The Ministry of Defence held a Khatam
Al-Qur'an function through the Ihya' and Ramadhan Outreach Programme for the year 1446 Hijrah. The function was held simultaneously across all Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) camp suraus, including Pulau Baru-Baru Mosque, with the main event taking place at Surau Al-Fai'zun, Berakas Garrison.
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| 4/7/2025 12:20 PM |
BRUNEI MUARA, Friday, 28 March 2025 - The Ministry of Defence concluded its Ihya’ Ramadhan and Program with the visit by 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 the Minister of Defence II along with his delegation to two mosques; Kampong Pudak Mosque and Kampong Pintu Malim Mosque.
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| 3/28/2025 3:37 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Friday, 28 March 2025 - With the consent 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, a senior officer of the Royal Armed Forces Brunei (RBAF) has been promoted today from Lieutenant Colonel to Substantive Colonel.
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| 3/27/2025 12:29 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Thursday, 27 March 2025 – The Ministry of Defence held a Charitable Aid Donation ceremony for the civilian staff of the Ministry of Defence held at the Tower Block, Ministry of Defence, Bolkiah Garrison.
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| 3/27/2025 5:41 PM |
TANAH JAMBU, THURSDAY, 27 MARCH 2025 - With the consent 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, 47 Probationary Officer Cadets were appointed as Officer Cadets. The Appointment Ceremony was held at the Ceremonial Hall of the Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF), Kampong Tanah Jambu.
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| 3/22/2025 11:18 PM |
GADONG, Saturday, 22 March 2025 – In enlivening the blessings of the holy month of Ramadhan, the Ministry of Defence today organised the Sentuhan Kasih Ramadhan function to honour 180 orphans of the ministry’s personnel. The event took place simultaneously across three districts, with the main gathering held at the Songket Ballroom, The Rizqun International Hotel, for recipients from the Brunei-Muara and Temburong Districts.
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| 3/22/2025 1:25 PM |
MUARA, Friday, 21 Mac 2025 – Yang Mulia Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), recently hosted an Iftar at Muara Naval Base, bringing together former RBAF Commanders and Pioneer Officers of the RBAF. Simultaneously, the Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) also hosted an Iftar for former RBN Commanders and former RBN Sergeants Major.
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| 3/24/2025 3:12 PM |
BRUNEI MUARA, Friday, 21st March 2025 - The Outreach and Ihya' Ramadhan Program continues with the visit of 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 the Minister of Defence II to Kampong Kapok Mosque for the mass Isyak prayer followed by Sunnat Tarawih and Witir Prayer and Tadarus Al-Qur'an.
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| 3/20/2025 10:43 PM |
KUALA BELAIT, Thursday, 20 March 2025 – The Ministry of Defence held the Nuzul Al-Qur'an celebration and the presentation of donations to orphans and Asnaf groups at the Masjid Kampong Sungai Teraban, Belait District, today. This event was aligned with the Ihya’ and Ramadhan Outreach Programme 1446.
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| 3/24/2025 2:59 PM |
BELAIT, Thursday,20 March 2025 - The Outreach and Ihya' Ramadhan Program continues with the visit of 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 the Minister of Defence II to RPN Kampong Pandan Mosque, Kuala Belait for the mass Isyak prayer followed by Sunnat Tarawih Prayer and Tadarus Al-Qur'an.
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| 3/20/2025 9:22 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Wednesday, 19 March 2025 – The Ministry of Defence through the Ihya’ Ramadhan Programme, conducted the second Khatam Al-Quran event in conjunction with the holy month of Ramadhan for the year 1446H. The event was held simultaneously across all Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) camp suraus including Pulau Baru-Baru Mosque, with the focal event at Surau Ad-Difa', Bolkiah Garrison.
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| 3/20/2025 9:29 PM |
REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE, Thursday, 20 March 2025 - Madam Poh Kui Choon, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam, attended The 5th Singapore Defence Technology Summit (SDTS) 2025, which took place from 18 to 20 March 2025 at the Shangri-La Hotel, Republic of Singapore.
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| 3/19/2025 12:01 AM |
TUTONG, Sunday, 16Th March 2025 - In continuation of the Ministry of Defence’s Outreach and Ihya’ Ramadhan programme, 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 the Minister of Defence II, once again led a delegation to the Haji Abdul Azim Mosque, Kg Luagan Duduk for the Sunnat Tarawih Prayer followed by Tadarus Al-Qur’an.
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| 3/16/2025 10:45 PM |
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Saturday, 15 March 2025 – The Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) held a Donation Presentation Ceremony today at Dewan An-Naura, Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Complex, Bandar Seri Begawan, for 312 children of RBAF personnel with disabilities in conjunction with the holy month of Ramadan 1446 Hijrah.
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| 3/14/2025 10:23 AM |
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Friday, 14 March 2025 – The Ministry of Defence this morning held a recitation of Surah Yaasin and Tahlil function in remembrance of the late parents and son 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, Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam, Al-Marhumah Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit binti Al-Marhum Pengiran Bendahara Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahman, and Al-Marhum His Royal Highness Prince Haji 'Abdul 'Azim ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah at the Royal Mausoleum in Jalan Tutong, Bandar Seri Begawan.
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| 3/15/2025 10:32 PM |
BERAKAS GARISON, Thursday, 13 March 2025 – Nadwah Ilmiah Forum for the year 1446 Hijrah organised by the Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF), was held at Dewan Pahlawan, Berakas Garrison.
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| 3/12/2025 12:45 PM |
Tuesday, 11 March 2025 - A total of 24 retired personnel from the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) have received donations from the Kamathali Habbah Charity Project which is part of the annual community service activities held in conjunction with the 63rd RBAF Anniversary. The collection was handled and coordinated by the Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF) through all suraus within the RBAF’s camps.
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