MUARA, SATURDAY, 06 DECEMBER 2025 – KDB DARULAMAN recently has commenced its sail to participate in the ASEAN–United States Maritime Exercise (2nd AUMX), a 10-day maritime exercise to be held in Batam, Republic of Indonesia.
The send-off ceremony was officiated by Captain Khairil bin Haji Abdul Rahman, TLDB, Acting Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN), who attended as the Guest of Honour. Also present were members of the RBN Executive Board, officers, personnel, and family members of the participating crew.
The ceremony began with a recitation of prayers led by Imam Afiq Abdul Halim bin Haji Daniel Alexander Iskandar Zulkarnain, Imam of Surau Al-Huda RBN.
The sail is led by Commander Pg Hj Khairul Anwar bin Pg Dr Haji Abu Bakar, TLDB, Commanding Officer of KDB DARUSSALAM, and is joined by 73 personnel including officers and crew members.
The 2nd AUMX brings together ASEAN Member States and the United States, reaffirming a shared commitment to strengthening regional maritime security. The exercise enhances interoperability, builds operational readiness, and reinforces strategic partnerships in maintaining a peaceful and stable maritime domain in Southeast Asia.
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KDB DARULAMAN MEMULAKAN PELAYARAN BAGI MENGIKUTI LATIHAN ASEAN–UNITED STATES MARITIME EXERCISE (2nd AUMX) DI BATAM, REPUBLIK INDONESIA
MUARA, SABTU, 06 DISEMBER 2025 – KDB DARULAMAN baru baru ini telah memulakan pelayaran bagi menyertai Latihan ASEAN–United States Maritime Exercise (2nd AUMX), satu latihan selama 10 hari yang bakal berlangsung di Batam, Republik Indonesia.
Majlis pelepasan telah disempurnakan oleh Kepten Khairil bin Haji Abdul Rahman, TLDB, Pemangku Pemerintah Tentera Laut Diraja Brunei (TLDB), selaku Tetamu Kehormat. Turut hadir ialah Ahli-ahli Lembaga Eksekutif TLDB, pegawai-pegawai, anggota TLDB serta keluarga para petugas yang terlibat.
Majlis dimulakan dengan bacaan doa oleh Imam Afiq Abdul Halim bin Haji Daniel Alexander Iskandar Zulkarnain, Imam Surau Al-Huda TLDB.
Pelayaran KDB DARULAMAN diketuai oleh Komander Pg Hj Khairul Anwar bin Pg Dr Haji Abu Bakar, TLDB, Pegawai Pemerintah KDB DARUSSALAM, dan disertai oleh 73 orang anggota termasuk pegawai dan anak-anak kapal.
Latihan 2nd AUMX menghimpunkan penyertaan negara-negara anggota ASEAN dan Amerika Syarikat bagi menegaskan komitmen bersama dalam memperkukuh keselamatan maritim serantau. Latihan ini meningkatkan interoperabiliti, memperkasa keupayaan operasi, serta mengukuhkan kerjasama strategik dalam memastikan persekitaran maritim yang aman dan stabil di Asia Tenggara.
