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4/9/2026 3:00 PM

MUARA, MONDAY, 6 APRIL 2026 – The Commanding Officer Handover Takeover Ceremony was held onboard KDB DARULAMAN’s Flight Deck. The ceremony marked the official transfer of command from the outgoing Commanding Officer, 739 Commander Ade Roddiane bin Haji Mohd Rosdi, RBN, to the incoming Commanding Officer, 790 Lieutenant Commander Haji Abdul Hafiz Mubarak bin Haji Rusli, RBN, who officially assumed his duty as the 6th Commanding Officer of KDB DARULAMAN.




Publish Date: 4/6/2026
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4/6/2026 10:13 AM

SERASA WATERMANSHIP COMPLEX, WEDNESDAY, 01 APRIL 2026 – Ten (10) Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) personnel have successfully completed the RBN Induction Programme Series 03/2025 after undergoing comprehensive and intensive training throughout the duration of the programme. The six (6) months programme combined both theoretical learning and practical training aimed at enhancing participants’ skills, discipline, and operational readiness.

Publish Date: 4/1/2026
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4/1/2026 4:07 PM

MUARA, TUESDAY, 31 MARCH 2026 – Continuing the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) Diamond Jubilee commemorations, a Blood Donation Campaign was held today at the RBN Warrant Officers’ Mess.

Publish Date: 3/31/2026
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3/30/2026 9:57 AM

BERAKAS GARRISON, FRIDAY, 27 MARCH 2026 - 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 Negara Brunei Darussalam, a total of 65 officers of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) were promoted, which includes 9 officers from the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) where 6 officers were promoted to Lieutenant Commanders, RBN and 3 officers to the rank Lieutenant, RBN.

Publish Date: 3/27/2026
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4/1/2026 1:33 PM

SERASA, FRIDAY, 27 MARCH 2026 – A total of 10 Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) personnel has successfully completed the intensive 11-week Advanced Marine and Weapon Engineering Career Course M1 2026. 

Publish Date: 3/27/2026
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3/26/2026 10:35 AM

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, TUESDAY, 24 MARCH 2026 – Captain Sonny Iskandar bin Rasani, RBN, Fleet Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN), led a Royal Brunei Navy delegation to Sydney, Australia, to participate in the Exercise KAKADU 2026 (KA26) Fleet Commanders’ Conference (FCC) and a series of official engagements held during the Sydney Harbour Phase programme from 20 to 24 March 2026.​


Publish Date: 3/24/2026
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4/1/2026 1:23 PM

PAPEETE, TAHITI, TUESDAY, 24 MARCH 2026 – Captain Mohammad Faizal Ezam bin Haji Abas, RBN, Chief of Staff of the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN), led a delegation to the Western Pacific Naval Symposium (WPNS) Workshop 2026, held from 24 to 27 March 2026.​

Publish Date: 3/24/2026
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3/26/2026 3:30 PM

MUARA, SATURDAY, 21 MARCH 2026 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) gathered in the early morning of Syawal to observe the Takbir Raya, followed by the Sunat Hari Raya prayers.

Publish Date: 3/21/2026
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3/26/2026 3:45 PM

MUARA, FRIDAY, 20 MARCH 2026 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) held a heartfelt Takbir Raya ceremony at Surau Al-Huda on the eve of Syawal 1447H marking the arrival of Hari Raya Aidilfitri 1447H.

Publish Date: 3/20/2026
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3/27/2026 8:49 AM

MUARA, THURSDAY, 19 MARCH 2026 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) Executive Board Members, led by First Admiral Sahibul Bahari bin Haji Zainal Abidin, Commander RBN, conducted visits across various RBN departments to extend their well wishes in conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri 1447H.

Publish Date: 3/19/2026
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3/20/2026 8:48 AM

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, WEDNESDAY, 18 MARCH 2026 – In conjunction with the holy month of Ramadhan 1447H, the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) held a religious ceremony at the Royal Mausoleum to recite Surah Yassin and Tahlil prayers. The ceremony was conducted to honour the late 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 Abd Rahman; and Al-Marhum Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Pengiran Muda Haji 'Abdul 'Azim ibni Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah.

Publish Date: 3/18/2026
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3/27/2026 8:33 AM

MUARA NAVAL BASE, WEDNESDAY, 18 MARCH 2026 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) hosted the Ministry of Defence’s Nuzul Al-Quran Celebration and Third Khatam Al-Quran Ceremony at Surau Al-Huda, Muara Naval Base, in conjunction with the Ihya’ Ramadan Outreach Programme 1447 Hijrah.

Publish Date: 3/18/2026
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3/19/2026 8:22 AM

MUARA, TUESDAY, 17 MARCH 2026 – Fleet Headquarters, Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) organised the Gema Ramadhan Armada programme onboard KDB DARULAMAN in conjunction with the holy month of Ramadhan 1447H. The event was graced by the Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy, First Admiral Sahibul Bahari bin Haji Zainal Abidin. Also in attendance were other RBN Executive Board members including the Fleet Commander RBN, Captain Sonny Iskandar bin Rasani, RBN; Commandant Support Services, Commander Haji Ainolnizam bin Haji Ibrahim, RBN; and Commandant Naval Training, Commander Haji Edy Jofren bin PDP DP Colonel (R) Haji Abdul Jalil, RBN.

Publish Date: 3/17/2026
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3/27/2026 8:18 AM

​MUKIM KOTA BATU, TUESDAY,17 MARCH 202 The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) successfully handed over the Titian Amal Project, which it was entrusted to undertake, at Masjid Kampong Pudak, Mukim Kota Batu, in conjunction with the 64th Anniversary of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF). The completion of the project reflects RBN’s strong commitment towards community service and its honour in carrying out the amanah under this national initiative.

Publish Date: 3/17/2026
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3/18/2026 12:21 PM

BRUNEI-MUARA, MONDAY, 16 MARCH 2026 – In conjunction with the holy month of Ramadhan, the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) organised a mosque cleaning initiative at two mosques in the Brunei-Muara District as part of its continued community outreach and corporate social responsibility efforts.



Publish Date: 3/16/2026
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3/16/2026 10:14 AM

BRUNEI-MUARA, FRIDAY, 13 MARCH 2026 – In conjunction with the holy month of Ramadhan, the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) organised visits to the graves of former RBN officers and personnel as part of its efforts to honour and remember those who had served the nation. The activity was carried out simultaneously at three Islamic cemeteries namely Jame’ Asr Islamic Cemetery, Kampong Kianggeh Islamic Cemetery and Serai Pimping Islamic Cemetery.

Publish Date: 3/13/2026
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3/16/2026 9:09 AM

JERUDONG, THURSDAY, 12 MARCH 2026 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) organised the Ministry of Defence’s Sentuhan Kasih Ramadhan Ceremony 1447H/2026M in embracing the spiritual values and blessings of the holy month of Ramadhan. The ceremony was held in remembrance of the service and sacrifices of personnel who have passed while in service, and saw donations presented to 173 orphans comprising 115 children of military personnel and 58 children of civilian personnel under the Ministry of Defence and the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF).

Publish Date: 3/12/2026
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3/16/2026 10:29 AM

BRUNEI-MUARA, THURSAY, 12 MARCH 2026 – In conjunction with the holy month of Ramadhan, the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) continued its community outreach initiative through the Jangkauan Luar Ihyā’ Ramadan 1447H/2026M programme, held at Serdang Mosque on Wednesday, 11 March 2026 and Sharif Ali Mosque, Sengkurong on Thursday, 12 March 2026. Also in attendance were senior officers, officers and personnel of the Royal Brunei Navy.​


Publish Date: 3/12/2026
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3/10/2026 8:32 AM

MUARA NAVAL BASE, SUNDAY, 08 MARCH 2026 – As part of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) Donation Presentation Ceremony held in conjunction with the holy month of Ramadhan 1447 Hijrah, Muara Naval Base served as one of the venues for the presentation of donations to children of RBAF personnel with different abilities. A total of 56 children received donations during the ceremony held at Dewan Samudera, Muara Naval Base.

Publish Date: 3/8/2026
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3/10/2026 8:15 AM

BERAKAS GARRISON, FRIDAY, 06 MARCH 2026 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) organised a Nadwah Ilmiah Forum 1447H/2026M for civilian and military female officers and personnel of the Ministry of Defence this morning at Pahlawan Hall, Berakas Garrison.

Publish Date: 3/6/2026
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3/6/2026 11:46 AM

MUARA, THURSDAY​, 5 MARCH 2026 – The Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN), Yang Mulia First Admiral Sahibul Bahari bin Haji Zainal Abidin, held an engagement session with Junior Non-Commissioned Officers at Semudera Hall, Muara Naval Base. Also present were the Navy Sergeant Major, Drill Sergeant Major and members of the Mariners’ Club.


Publish Date: 3/5/2026
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3/6/2026 12:07 PM

MUARA NAVAL BASE, THURSDAY, 5 MARCH 2026 – Officers of the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) gathered for the 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Royal Brunei Navy Officers’ Mess.


Publish Date: 3/5/2026
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3/6/2026 8:58 AM

MUARA, WEDNESDAY, 04 MARCH 2026 – First Admiral Sahibul Bahari bin Haji Zainal Abidin, Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN), received a farewell call from Dr Captain (Navy) Hugues Canuel, Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), Defence Adviser of Canada to Singapore and Non-Resident Defence Adviser to Brunei Darussalam, at Bilik Pahlawan, RBN Headquarters.

Publish Date: 3/4/2026
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3/6/2026 9:31 AM

MUARA, TUESDAY, 03 MARCH 2026– The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) held a Lunar Eclipse Prayer (Solat Sunat Gerhana Bulan) at Surau Al-Huda, Muara Naval Base, on the evening of 3 March 2026 following a total lunar eclipse that was visible in Brunei Darussalam. Present was the Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy, First Admiral Sahibul Bahari bin Haji Zainal Abidin. Also present were members of the RBN Board of Executives, senior officers, officers and personnel of the Royal Brunei Navy.

Publish Date: 3/3/2026
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3/10/2026 9:10 AM

BRUNEI-MUARA, TEUSDAY, 3 MARCH 2026 – In conjunction with the Holy Month of Ramadhan 1447H, the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) conducted a two-day cleaning campaign at selected mosques across the Brunei-Muara District. The initiative saw the participation of officers and personnel from the RBN Fleet Headquarters, Support Services Headquarters, Base Department, and Naval Training Centre.


Publish Date: 3/3/2026
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3/2/2026 12:36 PM

BRUNEI-MUARA, FRIDAY, 27 FEBRUARY 2026 – In conjunction with the Holy Month of Ramadhan 1447H, the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) carried out three simultaneous cleaning campaigns at selected Islamic cemeteries. 

Publish Date: 2/27/2026
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2/26/2026 8:10 PM

MUARA NAVAL BASE, THURSDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2026 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) continued its Ramadan 1447H/2026M religious programme with the organisation of Khatam Al-Qur’an ceremony held at Surau Al-Huda, Muara Naval Base.

Publish Date: 2/26/2026
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3/2/2026 12:23 PM

TUTONG, THURSDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2026 - 2 retired Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) personnel received donations from the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) as part of the project Kamathali Habbah Project in conjunction with RBAF’s 64th Anniversary. 

Publish Date: 2/26/2026
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3/2/2026 12:14 PM

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, WEDNESDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2026 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) had the honour of conducting the Flag Lowering Ceremony held in conjunction with Brunei Darussalam’s 42nd National Day celebration.

Publish Date: 2/25/2026
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2/26/2026 9:46 AM

BRUNEI MUARA, TUESDAY, 24 FEBRUARY 2026 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) commenced its first Program Jangkauan Luar Ihyā’ Ramadan 1447H/2026M of the holy month of Ramadan at Masjid Perdana Wangsa Haji Mohammad, Kampung Setia, Brunei Muara.

Publish Date: 2/24/2026
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