BERAKAS GARRISON, Friday, 14 NOVEMBER 2025 – The 4th Civilian-Military One Forum (4th CM1F), Ministry of Defence, was held at Pahlawan Hall, Berakas Garrison. The forum served as a platform to address mutual interests among all parties within the Ministry of Defence.
The 4th CM1F was attended 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 Minister of Defence II. Also in attendance were members of the Defence Executive Committee and Royal Brunei Armed Forces Executive Committee, military and civilian Directors as well as senior officers at the Ministry of Defence.
A presentation titled “Adapting Digital, Green Sustainable, and Smart Systems in Buildings and Infrastructure under the Ministry of Defence” was delivered by the Acting Director of Development and Works Services (DDWS), Yang Mulia Sr. Hajah Wan Farhani Haji Suhaili. . The presentation outlined the strategic direction and latest initiatives of DDWS, focusing on transforming infrastructure through digitalisatation, sustainable green initiatives and smart approaches. These efforts align with the aspirations of Brunei Vision 2035, which aims to strengthen economic development and environmental sustainability, and are in line with the Ministry of Defence’s Defence White Policy Paper which emphasizes support for green initiatives and digital transformation.
Five key digital projects were presented that has and will be executed between 2024 to 2027, namely Network Accessible Web-Helpdesk System (NAWHDS), Electronic Work Services 50 (e-WSS50), Data Management System (DMS), Geographic Information System (GIS), and Building Information Modelling (BIM). The Directorate also aims to achieve green certification such as Green Mark Certificate.
Highlighted green design and system features include passive design strategies, energy-efficient active systems, the use of sustainable building materials, renewable energy sources, improved indoor environmental quality and the implementation of Smart Building System such as Building Automation System. These initiatives reflect the Ministry of Defence's commitment to modernising national infrastructure using green, digital, and sustainable methods—positively impacting defence operations, environmental preservation, and long-term cost management.
The second part of the programme featured recreational activities aimed at strengthening camaraderie and promoting participant well-being. Participants proceeded to the RBAF Saddle Club in Berakas to engage in archery. The programme concluded with the announcement of the top three teams.
CIVIL-MILITARY ONE FORUM (CM1F), KEMENTERIAN PERTAHANAN FOKUS KEPADA MENGADAPTASIKAN DIGITAL, GREEN SUSTAINABLE DAN SMART SYSTEM PADA BANGUNAN DAN INFRASTRUKTUR KEMENTERIAN PERTAHANAN
BERAKAS GARRISON, Jumaat, 14 November 2025 – Forum Civil-Military One (CM1F), Kementerian Pertahanan Kali Ke-4 telah diadakan di Dewan Pahlawan, Berakas Garison. Forum ini merupakan satu platform bagi membincangkan aspek kepentingan bersama antara semua pihak di bawah Kementerian Pertahanan.
Hadir selaku Tetamu Kehormat bagi CM1F ke-4 ialah Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Mejar Jeneral (Bersara) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd. Yussof, Menteri di Pejabat Perdana Menteri dan Menteri Pertahanan II. Turut hadir adalah Ahli-Ahli Jawatankuasa Eksekutif Pertahanan dan Jawatankuasa Eksekutif Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei, Pengarah-Pengarah tentera dan awam serta pegawai-pegawai kanan di Kementerian Pertahanan.
Satu pembentangan bertajuk “Adapting Digital, Green Sustainable, and Smart Systems in Buildings and Infrastructure under the Ministry of Defence” telah disampaikan oleh Pemangku Pengarah Pembangunan dan Perkhidmatan Kerja (JPPK), Yang Mulia Sr. Hajah Wan Farhani Haji Suhaili. Pembentangan tersebut menggariskan hala tuju strategik dan inisiatif terkini DDWS yang memberi tumpuan kepada usaha transformasi infrastruktur digital melalui pendekatan mampan, digital dan pintar. Usaha ini adalah sejajar dengan aspirasi Wawasan Brunei 2035 dalam memperkukuhkan pembangunan ekonomi dan kelestarian alam sekitar negara dan selaras dengan objektif Kertas Putih Pertahanan, Kementerian Pertahanan bagi mendokong inisiatif lestari hijau dan transformasi digital.
Lima projek digital utama telah dikongsikan yang mana pelaksanaan bagi projek-projek tersebut telah dan akan dilaksanakan pada tahun 2024 hingga 2027, iaitu Network Accessible Web-Helpdesk System (NAWHDS), Electronic Work Services 50 (e-WSS50), Data Management System (DMS), Geographic Information System (GIS), dan Building Information Modelling (BIM). Jabatanarah juga mengongsikan matlamat transformasi bangunan konvensional kepada bangunan sustainable dengan memperolehi pensijilan hijau seperti Green Mark Certificate.
Antara ciri-ciri reka bentuk dan sistem hijau yang diketengahkan adalah reka bentuk pasif, sistem aktif cekap tenaga dan penggunaan bahan binaan lestari, penggunaan tenaga boleh diperbaharui, serta kualiti persekitaran dalaman yang lebih sihat dan pelaksanaan sistem pintar seperti Building Automation System (BAS). Inisiatif ini mencerminkan komitmen Kementerian Pertahanan untuk memodenkan infrastruktur negara dengan pendekatan hijau, digital dan mampan, sekaligus memberi impak positif terhadap operasi pertahanan, pemeliharaan alam sekitar dan pengurusan kos jangka panjang.
Bahagian kedua program menampilkan aktiviti riadah yang bertujuan untuk mengeratkan hubungan silaturahim dan kesejahteraan para peserta. Para peserta telah bergerak ke Saddle Club ABDB, Berakas bagi menyertai aktiviti memanah. Program diakhiri dengan pengumuman tiga pasukan terbaik.
