PUBLIC RELATIONS UNIT

MAJOR DAYANG NUR `AFIQAH BINTI MORSIDI
Ministry of Defence Spokesperson​

 

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CHRONOLOGY: LEADERSHIP OVER THE YEARS

Major Dayang Nur Àfiqah binti Morsidi
MINDEF Spokesperson
July 2026

 


Lieutenant Colonel (U) Hasnul Alwe bin Matassan

MINDEF Spokesperson

July 2023​ to July 2026


Lieutenant Colonel (U) Don Giovanni bin Abdul Rahman
MINDEF Spokesperson
March 2021 to 3 July 2023
 
 
Lieutenant Colonel Dk Sri Rohayou binti Pg Matarsat
MINDEF Spokesperson
April 2019 to March 2021
 
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Commander Norharirayati binti Yakub, RBN
MINDEF Spokesperson
June 2017 to April 2019
 
Lieutenant Colonel Hajah Suriani binti Haji Junaidi
MINDEF Spokesperson
Nov 2015 to June 2017
 
Major Muhd Kasim bin Haji Awang Yusof
MINDEF Spokesperson
Nov 2013 to Oct 2015
 
Lieutenant Colonel Haji Salleh bin Haji Suhaili
MINDEF Spokesperson
Dec 2012 to Aug 2013
 
 
Lieutenant Colonel (U) Norudin bin Salleh
MINDEF Spokesperson
May 2010 to Dec 2012
 
Lieutenant Colonel (L) Rahaimi bin Haji Abd Karim
MINDEF Spokesperson
Jan 2009 to May 2010
 
Lieutenant Colonel (U) Ali bin Haji Sabar
MINDEF Spokesperson
Feb 2008 to Apr 2008
 
Major Haji Salleh bin Haji Suhaili
MINDEF Spokesperson
Sep 2006 to Sep 2007
Lieutenant Colonel (L) Haji Aznan bin Haji Julaihi
MINDEF Spokesperson
Oct 2005 to Jul 2006
 
Lieutenant Colonel Ramli bin Hadis
MINDEF Spokesperson
Jan 2005 to Oct 2005


 
Lieutenant Colonel (U) Sallehin bin Haji Taib
MINDEF Spokesperson 
Sep 2003 to Dec 2004
 
Hajah Fatimah bte Haji Hassan
Senior Public Relations Officer
1987 to Sep 2003​

PUBLIC RELATIONS UNIT

 

HISTORY​​

On 1 March 1987 marked the early inception of the Public Relations Section under the Directorate of Politics and Organisation, Ministry of Defence that was headed by a Director. The Directorate comprised of four main Sections namely Legal Section, Public Relations Section, Research Section and Administration Section.

Initially, the Public Relations Section consisted of a small team of civil servants that included a Senior Public Relations Officer as head of the section, a Public Relations Officer, and a clerk. The primary function of the Section was to coordinate incoming and outgoing VIP visits.

Since then, the Public Relations Section underwent significant reforms. In the year 2002, the Public Relations Section was transferred under the Secretariat Office of the Permanent Secretary II (Finance and Development), Ministry of Defence, Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Dato Paduka Awang Haji Abdul Rahman bin Kani.


The section was later renamed as Public Relations Unit and directly reports to the Permanent Secretary II, Ministry of Defence.



In 2003, the Unit underwent further changes with the installation of the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) Spokesperson post as Head of the Public Relations Unit. Meanwhile, the Senior Public Relations Officer acts as the Deputy to the MINDEF Spokesperson, who is assisted by two Public Relations Officers.


The incorporation of more military personnel into the unit marked a significant shift in the establishment structure and signaled the start of its expanding role. In 2006, more military posts were installed to assist function in administration, graphic design and multimedia.

The year 2017 signifies the Public Relations Unit 30th anniversary since its inception in 1987. Today, the Public Relations Unit, manned by 20 staffs, reports directly to the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Defence. The Unit’s roles have expanded and redefined to cover publicity management (print, broadcast, and online), editorial governance, media collaborations and media competency development.


ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1.    Manages and facilitates defence overall publicity strategy and activities
2.    Manages collaborations with media partners
3.    Coordinates updates and review of defence website with relevant stakeholders
4.    Acts as focal point for public inquiries and complaints
5.    Supports Brunei Government overall branding aspirations and activities