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5/19/2024 4:18 PM

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Sunday, 19 May 2024 – The Ministry of Defence participated in Riadah Amal held in conjunction with the 30th Civil Service Day organised by the Prime Minister’s Office at the Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar 'Ali Saifuddien. 

  
5/17/2024 3:51 PM

BOLKIAH GARRISON, Friday, 17 May 2024 – The Ministry of Defence held the Jiwa Murni Ceremony’, which is a ceremony for the presentation of donations for 55 intending Haj pilgrims of the Ministry of Defence for 1445 / 2024 which comprise 9 military in-service personnel and 30 retired military personnel, while 9 civil servants in service and 7 retirees, held at Surau Ad-Difa’, Bolkiah Garrison this morning. 

  
5/17/2024 5:56 PM

BOLKIAH GARRISON, Friday, 17 May 2024 – Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II, received a farewell call from His Excellency Raja Dato’ Reza bin Raja Zaib Shah, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Brunei Darussalam, today. 

  
5/14/2024 3:25 PM

PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE, Tuesday, 14 May 2024 – Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II received a courtesy call from Her Excellency Sandra Jensen Landi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Denmark to Brunei Darussalam (resident in the Republic of Singapore) this morning.

  
5/14/2024 6:30 PM

BERAKAS, Tuesday, 14 May 2024 – The Ministry of Defence handed over a donation amounting of Seventy-Eight Thousand, Two Hundred and Three Ringgit (BND 78,203.00) to the Humanitarian Fund for Palestine in Gaza 2023 to the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS). 

  
5/15/2024 2:02 PM

BOLKIAH GARRISON, Tuesday, 14 May 2024 – Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), received a courtesy call from Her Excellency Sandra Jensen Landi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Denmark to Brunei Darussalam (resident in the Republic of Singapore). Also present were Acting Chief of Staff RBAF and Director of Intelligence.

  
5/10/2024 10:55 AM

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Friday, 10 May 2024 – The Ministry of Defence held the recitation of Surah Yassin and Tahlil function for Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam and Al-Marhumah Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit binti Al-Marhum Pengiran Bendahara Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahman, the late parents 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; and for His Majesty’s late son Al-Marhum His Royal Highness Prince Haji ‘Abdul ‘Azim ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah.

  
5/14/2024 6:57 PM

Sungai Asam Sports Complex, Friday, 10 May 2024 – 2024 National Open Sepak Takraw League Championship took place from 26April 2024 until 10 May 2024 at the Sports Complex Kampong Sungai Asam. The championship ended with a victory from The Royal Brunei Armed Forces Sports Council (MS ABDB) 'C' Sepak Takraw defeating Muara Spurs ‘A’. the 2024 National Open Sepak Takraw League Championship organized by the Brunei Darussalam Sepak Takraw Association (PESTABARU) in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports of Brunei Darussalam.

  
5/7/2024 6:14 PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Monday, 06 May 2024 – Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Minister of Defence II led a delegation of Ministry of Defence to the 18th Defence Service Asia (DSA) 2024 and the 3rd National Security (NATSEC) Asia Exhibitions 2024 held from 6 to 9 May 2024 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 

  
5/4/2024 10:49 PM

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Saturday, 4 May 2024 – Certificate presentations for the 30th Executive Development Program for Senior Government Officials (EDPSGO), the 33rd and 34th Executive Development Program for Middle Management Officials (EDPMMO), and the 7th and 8th Young Executive Program (YEP) Cohort organized by the Public Service Department, Prime Minister’s Office as part of the Civil Service Leadership Pipeline (CSLP) were held concurrently at the Banquet Hall, Prime Minister's Office. 

  
5/4/2024 6:03 PM

BERAKAS, Friday, 3 May 2024 - In celebrating the festive month of Syawal, the Ministry of Defence held a Hari Raya Aidilfitri Celebration Ceremony which took place at the Plenary Hall, International Conference Center (ICC), Berakas.




  
4/30/2024 8:43 PM

BOLKIAH GARRISON, Tuesday, 30 April 2024 – The Ministry of Defence, as a representative of the Government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darussalam, signed a contract agreement with Airbus Helicopters S.A.S. for the acquisition of six new Airbus H145M helicopters today.  The signing ceremony took place at the Officers’ Mess, Bolkiah Garrison.

  
5/1/2024 11:07 PM

BOLKIAH GARRISON, Tuesday, 30 April 2024 – Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) attended the 2024 Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense (CHOD) virtual meeting.

  
5/1/2024 10:55 PM

REPUBLIC OF TURKIYE, Saturday, 27 April 2024 - Colonel (U) Hismawadi bin Mohamad Said, Acting Joint Force Commander Royal Brunei Armed Forces attended The World Border Security Congress held from 24-26 April 2024 at Gorrion Hotel Exhibition Hall in Istanbul. The Acting Joint Force Commander Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) was accompanied by Lieutenant Colonel Haji Fadzli bin Haji Abdullah and Captain (U) Ahmad Farhan bin Haji Mohd Saifulizan, Staff Officers from the Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ). The event participated by 400 delegates representing 70 countries.

  
4/26/2024 10:02 PM

PENANJONG GARRISON, Friday, 26 April 2024 – A total of 135 male recruits of the Intake 173 have concluded their basic military training with a Passing Out Parade Ceremony held at the Parade Square of Training Institute Royal Brunei Armed Forces (TI RBAF), Penanjong Garrison this morning. 

  
4/26/2024 9:44 PM

SIHANOUKVILLE PROVINCE, Thursday, 25 April 2024 – The Ministry of National Defence of Cambodia successfully hosted the Second Workshop on Enhancing Support Mechanism for ASEAN Women Peacekeepers (2nd Workshop ESMAWP) for two days from 23 to 24 April 2024 in Sihanoukville Province, Kingdom of Cambodia. 

 


  
4/26/2024 7:25 PM

MUARA AND BOLKIAH GARRISON, Thursday 25 April 2024 – Today, on the occasion of ANZAC Day, Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) 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.

  
4/18/2024 6:32 PM

PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE, Thursday, 18 April 2024 – Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II today received a courtesy call from His Excellency Tran Anh Vu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of The Socialist Republic of Viet Nam to Brunei Darussalam. 

  
4/17/2024 10:04 PM

BOLKIAH GARRISON, Wednesday, 17 April 2024 – Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), received an introductory call from Vice Admiral Angus Topshee, Commander of The Royal Canadian Navy. Also present were High Commissioner for Canada in Brunei Darussalam, Acting Chief of Staff RBAF and Director of Intelligence.

  
4/17/2024 8:21 PM

BOLKIAH GARRISON, Wednesday, 17 April 2024 – Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II received a courtesy call from Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy today.

  
4/12/2024 8:33 AM

وَحَبِيْبِنَا مُـحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ أَجْـمَعِيْنَ ، وَمَنْ تَبِعَهُمْ بِإِحْسَانٍ إِلَى يَوْمِ الدِّيْنِ ، أَمَّا بَعْدُ


اللهُ أَكْبَرُ اللهُ أَكْبَرُ اللهُ أَكْبَرُ وَلِلّٰهِ الْحَمْدُ

Alhamdulillah, segala puji-pujian dan syukur kita panjatkan ke hadrat Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala yang telah melimpahkan nikmat, rahmat, dan inayah-Nya dan memberikan kesempatan untuk kita menyempurnakan ibadah fardhu puasa di bulan suci Ramadhan dengan penuh kesabaran dan ketaqwaan.


  
4/12/2024 9:24 AM

BOLKIAH GARRISON, Thursday 11 April 2024 – Muslims throughout the country today celebrated Hari Raya Aidilfitri with mass Sunat Hari Raya Aidilfitri Prayer held in all mosques,  suraus and religious halls nationwide in Brunei Darussalam.



  
4/11/2024 9:20 AM

BOLKIAH GARRISON, Wednesday, 10 April 2024 – The excitement of welcoming the arrival of 1st Syawal 1445 Hijrah / 2024 Masehi in celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri can be felt with the resounding Takbir Hari Raya echoing in all mosques, suraus, and religious halls nationwide in Brunei Darussalam.

  
4/9/2024 7:59 PM

PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE, Tuesday, 9 April 2024 –Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd. Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II bid farewell to Senior Colonel Khanchit Wichaworn, the outgoing Defence Attaché of the Kingdom of Thailand to Negara Brunei Darussalam, during a formal farewell meeting today. Yang Berhormat Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II also welcomed Senior Captain Woravit Pranet, the newly appointed Defence Attaché of the Kingdom of Thailand to Brunei Darussalam, during an introductory meeting.

  
4/10/2024 12:57 AM

RIMBA AIR FORCE BASE, Tuesday, 09 April 2024 – In conjunction with the holy month of Ramadhan 1445 Hijrah, the Ministry of Defence through the Ihya and Ramadhan Outreach Programme conducted its third Khatam Al-Qur’an event at Surau Al-Barakah, Rimba Air Force Base. Similar events were also held concurrently at all Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) suraus in garrison, camps and bases, including Pulau Baru-Baru Mosque.

  
4/9/2024 1:25 PM

BOLKIAH GARRISON, Monday, 08 April 2024 – Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II extended Hari Raya Aidilfitri greetings virtually to Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) officers and personnel serving overseas during an event held at the Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ), RBAF today.

  
4/6/2024 10:24 AM

BOLKIAH GARRISON, Friday, 5 April 2024 – In enlivening the spirit of Ramadhan and marking the significant event of the descent of the Al Qur'an as a miracle of Prophet Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam, the Ministry of Defence held an event to commemorate Nuzul Al-Qur'an celebration for 1445 Hijrah at Ad-Difa' Surau, Bolkiah Garrison that featured a special religious talk. Similar events were also held at all Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) suraus, including Pulau Baru-Baru Mosque.

  
4/4/2024 9:29 PM

BOLKIAH GARRISON, THURSDAY, 04 APRIL 2024 – The Launching Ceremony of the Recitation of Al- Quran in conjunction with the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) 63rd Anniversary Celebration for the Year 2024 was held at Surau Ad- Difa', Bolkiah Garison.

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4/5/2024 7:51 AM

BOLKIAH GARRISON, Wednesday, 3 April 2024 – Yang Mulia Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) hosted an Iftar at Bolkiah Garrison with former RBAF Commanders and Pioneer Officers of the RBAF.

  
4/2/2024 2:50 PM

The Ministry of Defence would like to inform the public that approximately ten (10) F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets belonging to the United States Air Force may require landing in Brunei Darussalam via Rimba Air Force Base. These fighter jets have just completed an exercise in the region and could be making a stopover in the country on Wednesday, 3 April 2024 for refuelling before continuing to their next destination on the same day.

  
3/29/2024 9:34 PM

BOLKIAH GARRISON, Friday, 29 March 2024 – The Ministry of Defence and the Military services under the Royal Brunei Armed Forces RBAF led by their respective leaders continued to provide attention and care for RBAF personnel children with different abilities by holding donation ceremonies today for the month of Ramadhan 1445H.

  
3/29/2024 8:23 PM

RIMBA AIR FORCE BASE, Friday, 29 March 2024 – The Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) had an opportunity to carry out a charity event, Sentuhan Kasih Ramadhan, for 122 orphans from 66 families of dearly departed RBAF personnel held at Surau Al-Barakah, Rimba Air Force Base today.

  
3/29/2024 9:04 PM

BOLKIAH GARRISON, Friday, 29 March 2024 – The Ministry of Defence held a donation presentation to orphans and charitable aid recipients donated by officers and staff of the Ministry of Defence held at Surau Ad-Difa’, Bolkiah Garrison. 

  
3/28/2024 8:30 PM

SERIA, Thursday, 28 March 2024 – The Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) continue to provide further assistance to the Fire and Rescue Department in Kuala Belait in tackling the ongoing forest fire at KM 16, Seria Bypass, Belait District today.



  
3/26/2024 9:45 PM

SERIA, Tuesday, 26 March 2024 - The Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) launched an aerial firefighting operation in an effort to tackle the forest fire nationwide and today the operation took place near the Badas Pipeline, Seria By Pass, Belait District.

  
3/23/2024 11:08 PM

TANAH ​​JAMBU, Friday, 22 March 2024 - By the consent of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, 56 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.

  
3/22/2024 7:57 PM

TANAH JAMBU, Friday, 22 Mac 2024 – In enlivening the Holy Month of Ramadhan, Royal Brunei Armed Forces Religious Directorate (JAMA’AT) organised a Nadwah Ilmiah Forum for the civilian and military female officers and personnel was held this morning at the Auditorium Hall, Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF). 

  
3/25/2024 8:46 PM

BANGKOK, Friday, 22 March 2024 — The 20th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus Experts' Working Group on Maritime Security (ADMM-Plus EWG on MS) has successfully convened, which was held on 19-22 March 2024 at the Pullman G Hotel, Bangkok, Kingdom of Thailand. In attendance were Lieutenant Commander Norlaila binti Harlip, RBN, Staff Officer Grade 2, J3 Navy, Joint Force Headquarters Royal Brunei Armed Forces (JFH RBAF), and Dr. Norhermy Hidayat binti Ahmad Sah, Research Officer from the Directorate of Defence Policy, Ministry of Defence.

  
3/22/2024 12:34 AM

BOLKIAH GARRISON, THURSDAY, 21 March 2024 – The Ministry of Defence through the Ihya and Ramadhan Outreach Programme conducted the first Khatam Al-Quran event in conjuction with the holy month of Ramadhan for the year 1445H at all Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) suraus, including Masjid Pulau Baru-Baru.

  
3/20/2024 12:09 AM

BOLKIAH GARRISON, Tuesday, 19 March 2024 - 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 General Richard Wardlaw (Retired), Colonel Commandant Brigade of Gurkhas. Also, in attendance was Captain Jonathan Caple, Royal Navy, the Defence Adviser of United Kingdom to Brunei Darussalam, Major Jiwan Pun, Gurkha Major of 1st Battalion Royal Gurkha Rifles and Acting Director of Intelligence and Acting Chief of Staff RBAF.

  
3/21/2024 1:37 PM

Wednesday, 20 March 2024 - Fifteen Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) retired personnel have received donations from The Kamathali Habbah Charity Project that have been collected from January 2024 until March 2024.

  
3/19/2024 8:51 PM

MUARA NAVAL BASE, Tuesday, 19 March 2024 – Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) welcomed the arrival The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) ships, namely HTMS TAKSIN, HTMS BHUMIBOL ADULYADEJ, and HTMS KRABURI. The visit that took place from 16 to 19 March 2024 was led by Rear Admiral Chakchai Noihuahaad, Chief of Staff Royal Thai Naval Academy. 

  
3/20/2024 12:35 AM

BOLKIAH GARISON, Selasa, 19 March 2024 - More than 100 participants consisting of officers and staff of the Ministry of Defence attended the World Mental Health Day Roadshow 2023. The roadshow was held at Ibnu Sina Lecture Hall, Medical Reception Station (MRS), Bolkiah Garrison.

  
3/17/2024 12:21 PM

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Saturday, 16 March 2024 - The Ministry of Defence participated in the nightly Tadarus Al-Qur’an function during Ramadhan 1445H at Istana Nurul Iman.

  
3/15/2024 1:23 PM

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Wednesday, 15 March 2024 – About 750 officers, staff, and personnel of the Ministry of Defence attended a reading of Surah Yassin and Tahlil Ceremony at the Royal Mausoleum in Jalan Tutong, Bandar Seri Begawan.

  
3/15/2024 7:53 PM

BOLKIAH GARRISON, Thursday, 14 March 2024 – The Ministry of Defence has launched a Security Awareness Briefing at the Auditorium Hall, Security Education Centre, Defence Security Branch, Defence Minister’s Office and Directorate of Strategic Planning.

  
3/14/2024 10:35 PM

Segala puji dan syukur kita panjatkan ke hadrat Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala di atas limpah dan kurniaNya jua kita dipertemukan lagi dengan bulan Ramadhan bulan yang penuh keberkahan dan keampunan ini.  Selawat dan salam ke atas Rasul junjungan kita Nabi Muhammad Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wassalam, kaum kerabat, para sahabat serta pengikut-pengikut Baginda yang setia lagi jujur hingga ke akhir zaman.

  
3/12/2024 2:16 PM

BOLKIAH GARRISON, Monday, 11 March 2024 - The Ministry of Defence commenced a Tadarus Al-Qur’an function in conjunction with the holy month of Ramadhan 1445H simultaneously across all Ministry of Defence and Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) suraus including Pulau Baru-Baru Mosque with the focal event at Surau Ad-Difa', Bolkiah Garrison. 

  
3/11/2024 11:27 AM

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Sunday, 10 March 2024 – The Ministry of Defence participated in the Riadah Berbasikal Semangat Hari Kebangsaan 2024 in conjunction with Brunei Darussalam’s 40th National Day celebration at the Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar 'Ali Saifuddien, Bandar Seri Begawan.

  
3/12/2024 11:54 AM

The Ministry of Defence would like to clarify to the public following the noise complaints heard overhead several areas around Brunei Muara District on Sunday, 10 March 2024.

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