BERAKAS GARISSON, Wednesday, 11 February 2026 -
The Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) today marks a valuable moment with the inauguration of the 'I Know I Can' (IKIC) Building for students with special needs at
Pantai Berakas Primary School and the handover of the keys to the upgraded residential barracks at Block F1, Jalan Dato Burrows, Berakas Garrison.
Present as the Guest of Honour was Yang Mulia Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the RBAF as Chairman of the RBAF Welfare Fund. Also present were Members of the RBAF Executive Committee, Senior Military and civilian officers from the Ministry of Defence, and the families of students with special needs.
Also invited as special guests were Yang Mulia Datin Ummisyafinah binti Haji Zaini, Wife of the Commander of the RBAF, as the President of the RBAF Wives Welfare Association (BAKTI); Yang Mulia Dr Hajah Mustazah binti Awang Maidin, Acting Director of the Special Education Department, Ministry of Education; Yang Mulia Cikgu Hajah Mahalini binti Haji Ali, Headmaster of
Pantai Berakas Primary School, and former headmasters of the school.
The inauguration of the IKIC Building was officiated by Yang Mulia Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the RBAF, as Chairman of the RBAF Welfare Fund. The 268 square metre IKIC Building was constructed using an allocation from the RBAF Welfare Fund amounting to BND$262,625.30. The building provides conducive learning spaces, including multi-sensory rooms, for students with special needs. This project reflects the RBAF's commitment and support in the development of the Inclusive Special Education Curriculum and supports the aspirations of the National Vision 2035 towards an inclusive society.
During the opening speech, Yang Mulia Lieutenant Colonel Azhar bin Haji Matzan, Commandant of Combat Support Services, Royal Brunei Land Forces, as the Project Officer, emphasized that the IKIC Building provides a safe, comfortable learning environment and supports a holistic learning approach for students with special needs. Meanwhile, the Headmaster of Pantai Berakas Primary School expressed her appreciation to the RBAF for their continued support in helping students master independent skills.
Immediately afterwards, a Handover Ceremony for the personnel's Residential Barracks was held in conjunction with the completion of the First Phase of the Berakas Garrison Housing Repair Project. This project, funded by the RBAF Welfare Fund amounting to BND$38,716.40, was officiated by Yang Mulia Colonel Haji Ismadi bin Haji Jumat, Director of Personnel, as the Deputy Chairman II, RBAF Welfare Fund. A total of 16 RBAF Other Rank personnel received the keys to the upgraded residential barracks.
The ceremony was also attended by the RBAF Commander, Members of the RBAF Executive Committee, and the RBAF Joint Forces Commander.
This military housing renovation project is part of the RBAF's ongoing efforts to preserve the welfare and quality of life of its members and their families, and it will be gradually extended to all military camps.
The ceremony concluded with the recitation of the Doa Selamat and then a photo session, followed by a visit to the residential barracks.
MAJLIS PERASMIAN BANGUNAN
'I KNOW I CAN',
SEKOLAH RENDAH PANTAI BERAKAS DAN PENYERAHAN KUNCI BAREK KEDIAMAAN YANG TELAH DINAIKTARAF DI BLOK F, JALAN DATO BURROWS, BERAKAS GARISON
BERAKAS GARISON, Rabu, 11 Februari 2026 – Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei (ABDB) hari ini telah mencatat satu detik bermakna dengan perasmian Bangunan
'I Know I Can' (IKIC) bagi pelajar-pelajar berkeperluan khas di Sekolah Rendah Pantai Berakas dan penyerahan kunci barek kediaman yang telah dinaiktaraf di Blok F1, Jalan Dato Burrows, Berakas Garison.
Hadir selaku Tetamu Kehormat ialah Yang Mulia Mejar Jeneral Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Pemerintah ABDB selaku Pengerusi Tabung Kebajikan ABDB. Turut hadir ialah Ahli-ahli Jawatankuasa Eksekutif ABDB, Pegawai-pegawai Kanan Tentera dan Awam Kementerian Pertahanan serta keluarga para pelajar berkeperluan khas.
Turut diundang selaku jemputan khas ialah Yang Mulia Datin Ummisyafinah binti Haji Zaini, Isteri kepada Pemerintah ABDB selaku Yang Di-Pertua Persatuan Badan Kebajikan Isteri-isteri ABDB (BAKTI); Yang Mulia Dr Hajah Mustazah binti Awang Maidin, Pemangku Pengarah Jabatan Pendidikan Khas Kementerian Pendidikan; Yang Mulia Cikgu Hajah Mahalini binti Haji Ali, Guru Besar Sekolah Rendah Pantai Berakas dan mantan guru-guru besar sekolah tersebut.
Perasmian Bangunan IKIC ini telah disempurnakan oleh Yang Mulia Mejar Jeneral Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Pemerintah ABDB selaku Pengerusi Tabung Kebajikan ABDB. Bangunan IKIC yang berkeluasan 268 meter persegi ini telah dibina dengan menggunakan peruntukan daripada Tabung Kebajikan ABDB berjumlah BND$262,625.30. Bangunan ini menyediakan ruang pembelajaran yang kondusif, termasuk bilik
multi-sensor, bagi pelajar-pelajar berkeperluan khas. Projek ini mencerminkan komitmen dan sokongan ABDB dalam perkembangan Kurikulum Pendidikan Khas Inklusif dan menyokong aspirasi Wawasan Negara 2035 ke arah masyarakat yang inklusif.
Semasa ucapan perasmian, Yang Mulia Leftenan Kolonel Azhar bin Haji Matzan, Komandan Khidmat Bantuan Kombat, Tentera Darat Diraja Brunei selaku Pegawai Projek, menekankan bahawa Bangunan IKIC menyediakan persekitaran pembelajaran yang selamat, selesa dan menyokong pendekatan pembelajaran holistik untuk pelajar berkeperluan khas. Sementara itu, Guru Besar Sekolah Rendah Pantai Berakas menyatakan penghargaan kepada ABDB atas sokongan berterusan mereka dalam membantu pelajar menguasai kemahiran berdikari.
Sejurus selepas itu, satu Majlis Penyerahan Barek Kediaman Anggota telah diadakan bersempena siapnya Fasa Pertama Projek Membaikpulih Kerosakan Perumahan Berakas Garison. Projek yang dibiayai Tabung Kebajikan ABDB berjumlah BND$38,716.40 ini telah disempurnakan oleh Yang Mulia Kolonel Haji Ismadi bin Haji Jumat, Pengarah Keanggotaan, Jabatanarah Keanggotaan selaku Timbalan Pengerusi II, Tabung Kebajikan ABDB. Seramai 16 anggota Lain-lain Peringkat ABDB telah menerima kunci barek kediaman yang telah dinaiktaraf.
Majlis tersebut turut dihadiri oleh Pemerintah ABDB, Ahli-ahli Jawatankuasa Eksekutif ABDB, dan Pemerintah Angkatan Bersama ABDB.
Projek membaikpulih perumahan tentera ini adalah merupakan sebahagian daripada usaha berterusan ABDB dalam memelihara kebajikan serta kualiti hidup anggota dan keluarga mereka, dan ianya akan dilaratkan secara berperingkat ke semua perkhemahan tentera.
Majlis diakhiri dengan bacaan Doa Selamat dan seterusnya, sesi bergambar, disusuli dengan lawatan ke barek kediaman.
