MUARA NAVAL BASE, FRIDAY 9 JANUARY 2026 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) held a Promotion Ceremony for Warrant Officers Series 01/2025, marking an important milestone in recognising the dedication, professionalism and leadership of its personnel.
During the ceremony, five (05) RBN personnel were promoted to Warrant Officer 1 (Substantive), while six (06) personnel were promoted to Warrant Officer 2 (Substantive), with effect from 01 June 2025. The promotions reflect the Navy’s continued commitment to the development of capable leaders within its ranks.
In conjunction with the promotion ceremony, and with the consent 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, the promoted personnel were also presented with their Letters of Credence (Watikah Perlantikan) for Warrant Officer 2 (Substantive) under Series 05/2022 and Series 02/2023.
The ceremony was graced by First Admiral Sahibul Bahari bin Zainal Abidin, Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy, as the Guest of Honour. Also present were members of the RBN Executive Committee, senior officers, officers, warrant officers, RBN personnel and family members.
The promotion ceremony underscores the Royal Brunei Navy’s emphasis on cultivating a professional and competent personnel, which plays a vital role in supporting command, maintaining discipline and ensuring operational effectiveness. Such milestones contribute directly to the RBN's readiness and its enduring responsibility to safeguard the maritime sovereignty and national interests of Brunei Darussalam.
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TLDB MENYEMPURNAKAN MAJLIS KENAIKAN PANGKAT PEGAWAI WARAN DALAM MEMPERKUKUHKAN KECEMERLANGAN PROFESIONAL
PANGKALAN MUARA, JUMAAT, 9 JANUARI 2026 – Tentera Laut Diraja Brunei (TLDB) telah melaksanakan Majlis Kenaikan Pangkat Pegawai Waran Siri 01/2025, sebagai satu pengiktirafan penting terhadap dedikasi, profesionalisme serta kepimpinan anggota TLDB.
Dalam majlis tersebut, seramai lima (05) anggota TLDB telah dinaikkan pangkat ke Pegawai Waran 1 (Substantif), manakala enam (06) anggota telah dinaikkan pangkat ke Pegawai Waran 2 (Substantif), berkuat kuasa 01 Jun 2025. Kenaikan pangkat ini mencerminkan komitmen berterusan TLDB dalam melahirkan barisan kepimpinan yang berkeupayaan dan berdaya saing.
Seiring dengan pelaksanaan majlis kenaikan pangkat tersebut, dan dengan perkenan Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu‘izzaddin Waddaulah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa‘adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam, anggota yang terlibat turut menerima Watikah Perlantikan bagi Pegawai Waran 2 (Substantif) Siri 05/2022 dan Siri 02/2023.
Majlis ini telah disempurnakan oleh Yang Mulia Laksamana Pertama Sahibul Bahari bin Zainal Abidin, Pemerintah Tentera Laut Diraja Brunei, selaku Tetamu Kehormat. Turut hadir ialah ahli Badan Eksekutif Tentera Laut Diraja Brunei, pegawai kanan, pegawai, pegawai waran, anggota TLDB serta ahli keluarga.
Majlis kenaikan pangkat ini menzahirkan penekanan TLDB terhadap pembentukan anggota yang profesional, berdisiplin dan berkompetensi tinggi, yang memainkan peranan penting dalam menyokong kepimpinan, mengekalkan disiplin serta memastikan keberkesanan operasi. Pencapaian ini secara langsung menyumbang kepada tahap kesiapsiagaan TLDB dan tanggungjawab berterusannya dalam mempertahankan kedaulatan maritim serta kepentingan nasional Negara Brunei Darussalam.
