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5/30/2023 2:42 PM

MUARA NAVAL BASE, Tuesday, 30 May 2023 – Captain Haji Mohamad Sarif Pudin bin Matserudin, Acting Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) received a courtesy call from Colonel Seongkyun Lee, Defence Attaché of the Republic of Korea Accredited to Brunei Darussalam.

Publish Date: 5/30/2023
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5/30/2023 9:51 AM

MUARA NAVAL BASE, Monday, 29 May 2022 – Colonel Stewart Taylor, Defence Advisor of Canada Accredited to Brunei Darussalam conducted a courtesy call to Acting Commander RBN, Captain Haji Mohamad Sarif Pudin bin Matserudin, RBN.

Publish Date: 5/29/2023
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5/27/2023 7:39 PM

LANGKAWI, MALAYSIA Wednesday, 24 May 2023 – The Opening Ceremony for the Langkawi International Maritime Aerospace Exhibition 2023 (LIMA '23) took place on Tuesday 23rd May 2023 at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC) Langkawi, Malaysia. The opening of LIMA 2023, themed, “The Nexus of Asia's Maritime and Aerospace Trade" was officiated by the Most Honourable Dato' Seri Utama Haji Mohammad bin Haji Hasan, Defence Minister of Malaysia. Attending on behalf of the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) was the Acting Commander of RBN, Captain Haji Mohammad Sarif Pudin bin Matserudin, RBN accompanied by Commander Shahairil bin Hj Mohd Shahlan, RBN, Lieutenant Commander Abdul Aiman bin Hj Abdul Rahman, RBN and Lieutenant Junior Grade Awg Muhd Bakhit bin Awg Hj Mohammed, RBN.

Publish Date: 5/24/2023
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5/27/2023 7:41 PM

LANGKAWIMALAYSIAWednesday24 May 2023 – KDB DARULEHSAN received a visit by the Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Minister of Defence II, Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, this morning in LangkawiMalaysia during the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace 2023.

Publish Date: 5/24/2023
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5/20/2023 11:59 AM

MUARA NAVAL BASE, Friday, 19 May 2023 – KDB DARUTTAQWA and KDB AFIAT has safely completed a 12-day deployment to Subic Bay, Philippines to participate in the ASEAN FLEET REVIEW (AFR) 2023 and the ASEAN MULTILATERAL NAVAL EXERCISE (AMNEX) 2/2023. KDB DARUTTAQWA and KDB AFIAT was received by Acting Commander Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) Captain Haji Mohamad Sarif Pudin bin Matserudin, RBN, with a homecoming ceremony where the deployed officers and crew disembarked the ship and made sujud syukur as a mark of gratefulness to Allah SWT for their safe return. The ceremony continued with Doa Selamat and Doa Kesyukuran.

Publish Date: 5/19/2023
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5/20/2023 12:04 PM

MUARA NAVAL BASE, THURSDAY, 18 MAY 2023 - KDB DARULEHSAN set sail to embark on a 16-day deployment to participate in the 2023 Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2023) which will be held in Langkawi, Malaysia from 23rd to 28th May 2023.

Publish Date: 5/18/2023
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5/20/2023 12:09 PM

MUARA NAVAL BASE, Wednesday, 17 May 2023 - The Acting Commander of Royal Brunei Navy (RBN), Captain Haji Mohamad Sarif Pudin bin Matserudin, RBN received a farewell call by Group Captain Graeme Davis, Outgoing UK Defence Adviser to Brunei Darussalam. Also present was Captain Jonathan Caple, Royal Navy (RN), Incoming UK Defence Adviser to Brunei Darussalam for his introductory call to the Acting Commander of RBN.

Publish Date: 5/17/2023
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5/20/2023 12:18 PM

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Wednesday, 17 May 2023 – A recital of Surah Yassin and Tahlil ceremony for the departed members of the royal family; 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 was held this morning by Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) in commemoration of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces' 62nd Anniversary.

Publish Date: 5/17/2023
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5/16/2023 11:43 PM

PHILIPPINES, Tuesday, 16 May 2023 - KDB DARUTTAQWA and KDB AFIAT of the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) has successfully participated in the 2nd ASEAN Multilateral Naval Exercise 2023 (AMNEX 2/2023) and the ASEAN Fleet Review (AFR) held in conjunction with the 17th ASEAN Navy Chiefs' Meeting hosted by the Philippine Navy which was held at Subic Bay, Philippines from the 11th to 16th May 2023.

Publish Date: 5/16/2023
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5/15/2023 11:06 AM

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, Friday, 12 May 2023 - The 17th ASEAN Navy Chiefs' Meeting (ANCM), held from 8th to 12th May 2023 in Manila, Philippines, was hosted by the Philippine Navy (PN) and was attended by navy chiefs and representatives across all ASEAN member states. Along with the 17th ANCM, PN also organized a Maritime Security Symposium (MSS) 2023 and an ASEAN Fleet Review (AFR). 

Publish Date: 5/12/2023
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5/11/2023 9:36 AM

MUARA NAVAL BASE, Wednesday, 10 May 2023 – KDB DARULEHSAN has safely returned after completing a 14-day deployment to Changi Naval Base, Singapore to participate in the International Maritime Defence Exhibition (IMDEX) 2023 and the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise 2023. KDB DARULEHSAN was received by Acting Commander Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) Captain Khairil bin Haji Abdul Rahman with a simple ceremony where the deployed officers and crew deboarded the ship and conducted Sujud Syukur as thanks and praise to Allah SWT for their safe return. The ceremony continued with Doa Selamat and Doa Kesyukuran.

Publish Date: 5/10/2023
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5/9/2023 9:53 AM

MUARA NAVAL BASE, MONDAY, 08 MAY 2023 - KDB DARUTTAQWA and KDB AFIAT set sail to embark on a 12-day deployment to participate in the 2nd ASEAN Multilateral Naval Exercise 2023 (AMNEX 2/2023) and the ASEAN Fleet Review (AFR) which will be held in Subic Bay in the Philippines from 11th to 16th May 2023. 

Publish Date: 5/8/2023
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5/9/2023 9:55 AM

SOUTH CHINA SEA, 08 MAY 2023 – The ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME) 2023 was the inaugural multilateral maritime exercise between navies from ASEAN and India. KDB DARULEHSAN embarked on a 14-day deployment beginning on 27 April 2023 to participate in the Warship Display of the International Maritime Defence Exhibition (IMDEX) Asia 2023 in Singapore and set sail once again for AIME 2023.

Publish Date: 5/8/2023
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5/9/2023 2:15 PM

THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE, Friday, 05 May 2023 – The Acting Commander of Royal Brunei Navy (RBN), Captain Haji Mohamad Sarif Pudin bin Matserudin, RBN was in the Republic of Singapore attending the International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (IMDEX) Asia 2023 from 02 to 05 May 2023 at the Changi Exhibition Centre.

Publish Date: 5/5/2023
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5/9/2023 3:50 PM

CHANGI NAVAL BASE, Friday, 05 May 2023– Two (2) Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) officers along with the RBN International Liaison Officer (ILO) attached to the International Fusion Centre (IFC) attended the biennial Maritime Information Sharing Exercise (MARISX) from Wednesday, 03 May 2023 to 05 May 2023. The exercise was organised by Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) in conjunction with IMDEX Asia 2023 which involved about 100 personnel from 43 different countries. The attendees are comprised of international liaison officers (ILO) based in Singapore, members of shipping companies and other navies which represents subject matter experts on maritime threats in the regional and international maritime fora.

Publish Date: 5/5/2023
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5/9/2023 2:21 PM

MUARA NAVAL BASE, Thursday, 04 May 2023 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) held a Sunat Hajat prayer prior to the Asar prayer at Surau Al-Huda, Muara Naval Base, in conjunction with the upcoming deployment to participate in ASEAN MULTILATERAL NAVAL EXERCISE 2/2023 and ASEAN FLEET REVIEW 2023 in the Philippines. The RBN ships participating in the exercises and fleet review are KDB DARUTTAQWA and KDB AFIAT, which are scheduled to depart Muara Naval Base on 08th May 2023 and return on 19th May 2023.

Publish Date: 5/4/2023
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5/9/2023 3:59 PM

BRUNEI WATERS, Thursday, 4th May 2023 - The Royal Brunei Navy's KDB DARUSSALAM has successfully completed an intensive week of deck landing qualification (DLQ) training and has produced a confident and capable team of flight deck helicopter operators in receiving and launching the Royal Brunei Airforce's S-70i Black Hawk Helicopter from Monday, 1st May 2023 until Thursday, 4th May 2023.

Publish Date: 5/4/2023
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5/3/2023 4:15 PM

MUARA NAVAL BASE, Wednesday, 03 May 2023 - The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) has conducted the 5th blood donation campaign to commemorate RBN's 57th Anniversary and address the critical shortage of blood supply in local hospitals. The campaign aims to encourage more people to donate blood and help save lives in which a total of eighty-two (82) RBN personnel participated today.​

Publish Date: 5/3/2023
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5/2/2023 11:24 AM

MUARA, Tuesday, 2 May 2023 – JS URAGA and JS AWAJI of the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) departed Muara after a goodwill visit to Brunei Darussalam from 30 April to 02 May 2023 led by Captain Nakai Eiichi, Commander of Minesweeper Division 1. Their departure was accompanied by a farewell ceremony organised by the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) led by Commander Malek Fadillah bin Pehin Dato Haji Kefli, RBN, Acting Fleet Chief of Staff.

Publish Date: 5/2/2023
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5/1/2023 3:30 PM

MUARASunday, 30 April 2023 – JS URAGA and JS AWAJI of the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) has arrived at Muara Commercial Port for a goodwill visit to Brunei from 30 April to 02 May 2023 led by Captain Nakai Eiichi, Commander of Minesweeper Division 1, JMSDF.

Publish Date: 4/30/2023
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4/28/2023 8:51 AM

MUARA, Thursday, 27 April 2023 – KDB DARULEHSAN set sail to embark on a 14-day deployment to participate in the International Maritime Defence Exhibition (IMDEX) held in the Republic of Singapore and to participate in the inauguration of the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME).

Publish Date: 4/27/2023
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4/27/2023 11:34 AM

MUARA, Saturday, 22 April 2023 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) began the morning of 1st Syawal with the recital of Takbir Hari Raya followed by mass 'Aidilfitri sunnat prayer at Surau Al-Huda, Muara. This morning event was then followed by 'Aidilfitri sermon, which was led and delivered by Imam of Surau Al-Huda. Present during the event was Yang Mulia Captain Haji Mohamad Sarif Pudin bin Matserudin, RBN, Acting RBN Commander. Subsequently, Acting RBN Commander invited the congregation and the duty personnel on the first day of Syawal for a morning feast at Dewan Samudera.

Publish Date: 4/22/2023
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4/27/2023 11:23 AM

MUARA, Friday, 21 April 2023 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) held Takbir Hari Raya to celebrate the beginning of Syawal 1444H at Surau Al-Huda, Muara. The event began with mass Isya' Prayer and Sunnat Hajat Prayer for KDB DARULEHSAN prior to her deployment to Republic of Singapore and Malaysia in the month of Syawal. These were followed Tazkirah delivered by Imam of Surau Al-Huda and subsequently Takbir Hari Raya which was led by Yang Mulia Captain Haji  Mohamad Sarif Pudin bin Matserudin, RBN, Acting RBN Commander. The fleet team was then led by Acting Fleet Chief of Staff, Commander Malek Fadillah bin Pehin Dato Juragan Laila Diraja Dato Seri Pahlawan Haji Kefli, RBN, and also attended by fleet officers and personnel before the event concluded with the closing doa.

Publish Date: 4/21/2023
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4/20/2023 9:48 AM

​​MUARA, 19 April 2023 - Captain Haji Mohd Sarif Pudin bin Matserudin extended Hari Raya Aidilfitri greetings to Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) officers tours of duty and courses overseas in a video conference, held at Bilik Pahlawan, RBN HQ.

Publish Date: 4/19/2023
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4/21/2023 5:58 PM

MUARA, Wednesday, 19th April 2023 - The closing ceremony for the Sub-Lieutenant Course (SLC) 2023 for 14 young officers including first an international officer from the Republic Singapore Navy (RSN) was held at Nakhoda Hall, Naval Training Centre (NTC).

Publish Date: 4/19/2023
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4/19/2023 1:04 PM

MUARA​, Monday, 17 April 2023 – The Royal Brunei Navy Support Services Headquarters (SSHQ) officers and ratings have participated in the Jangkauan Ramadhan activity as part of the RBN Outreach Ramadhan Programme at Kampong Perpindahan Serasa Mosque.

Publish Date: 4/17/2023
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4/17/2023 9:26 AM

KG BATU MARANG, Saturday, 15 April 2023 - The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) Base continued the 'Jangkauan Ramadhan' programme at Kampong Batu Marang Mosque this evening.

Publish Date: 4/15/2023
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4/17/2023 9:19 AM

BRUNEI DARUSSALAM, Friday, 14th April 2023 - In conjunction with the Holy Month of Ramadhan 1444H, the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) has organised Cemetery Cleaning Campaigns throughout the nation each led by different departments of the RBN and attended by their respective officers and ratings.

Publish Date: 4/14/2023
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4/17/2023 12:12 PM

MUARA, Friday 14 April 2023 – The closing ceremony of the Intermediate Seaman Navigation Above Water Tactical and Intermediate Seaman Gunnery Above Water Warfare 2023 were held simultaneously at Dewan Nakhoda Naval Training Centre, Royal Brunei Navy. The ceremony marks the end of 12 weeks course which started on 20th January 2023.

Publish Date: 4/14/2023
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4/13/2023 1:42 PM

MUARA NAVAL BASE, Wednesday, 12 April 2022 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) held a ceremony to present donations to the Special Children's Fund in conjunction with the Holy Month of Ramadhan 1444H. The ceremony was held concurrently with the Mariner's Club's Iftar with Acting Commander RBN at Dewan Samudera. Also present were the RBN Executive Board, Officers and Junior Ratings of the RBN.

Publish Date: 4/12/2023
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