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| 2/18/2026 8:00 AM |
MUARA NAVAL BASE, Monday, 16 February 2026 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) held a Doa Kesyukuran prayer in conjunction with the 52nd Birthday Celebration of His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office. The ceremony was held at Surau Al-Huda, Muara Naval Base.
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| 2/16/2026 8:45 AM |
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, SATURDAY, 14 FEBRUARY 2026 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) continued its entrusted role of hoisting the National Flag in conjunction with the 42nd National Day celebration of Brunei Darussalam, marking almost 25 years since the responsibility was first accorded to the RBN. This ceremonial duty was initially entrusted during the celebration of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien’s 55th Birthday on 12 July 2001, reflecting the enduring confidence placed in the RBN in carrying out an important national tradition. |
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| 2/16/2026 8:35 AM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, FRIDAY, 13 FEBRUARY 2026 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) netball team, Netvy, secured a commendable third place at the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) Inter-Women’s Final Netball Championship 2025/2026, held at the Bolkiah Garrison Gymnasium. The championship brought together female personnel from across the Royal Brunei Armed Forces in a spirited display of athleticism, teamwork, and sportsmanship. |
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| 2/16/2026 8:58 AM |
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, FRIDAY, 13 FEBRUARY 2026 - The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) Wives' Welfare Body (BAKTI) held a ladies’ high tea event held at Liyana Restaurant, Batu Besurat. The Guest of Honour was Haniwati Binti Haji Bakar, Head of BAKTI RBN, spouse of the Commander RBN. |
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| 2/16/2026 9:14 AM |
MUARA NAVAL BASE, FRIDAY, 13 FEBRUARY 2026 – The Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN), Yang Mulia First Admiral Sahibul Bahari bin Haji Zainal Abidin, held an engagement session with 160 personnel holding the ranks of Petty Officers of the RBN at the Warrant Officers’ Mess, Muara Naval Base. The session aimed to strengthen a collective commitment to the Royal Brunei Navy’s goals, while reinforcing professionalism and discipline. Also present were the Fleet Regimental Sergeant Major as well as members of the Warrant Officers’ Mess Committee.
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| 2/16/2026 9:29 AM |
MUARA, FRIDAY, 13 FEBRUARY 2026 – A Khatam Al-Qur’an Ceremony was held at Surau Al-Huda, Royal Brunei Navy Base, in conjunction with the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) 64th Anniversary. Organised by the Ministry of Defence, the ceremony was conducted simultaneously at all RBAF camp suraus, including Masjid Pulau Baru-Baru, reflecting unity and shared spiritual observance across the RBAF.
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| 2/18/2026 8:10 AM |
BRUNEI-MUARA, Friday, 13 February 2026 – The Naval Diving Unit (NDU) of the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) conducted a working visit to the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) from 11 to 13 February 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen professional ties and enhance operational understanding between the two navies.
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| 2/12/2026 9:07 AM |
MUARA, TUESDAY, 10 FEBRUARY 2026 – The Commanding Officer Taking Over Ceremony of KDB IJHTIHAD was held today at Dewan Samudera, Muara Naval Base. Lieutenant Commander Shamshu Nuzli Wazri Hj Tajuddin, RBN, officially assumed his duties and responsibilities as the ninth Commanding Officer of KDB IJHTIHAD. Also present to witness the ceremony were Commanding Officers of Fast Patrol Boat, the Commanding Officer of KDB MUSTAED, as well as invited officers from Fleet Headquarters.
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| 2/13/2026 8:02 AM |
MUARA, TUESDAY, 10 FEBRUARY 2026 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) received an official visit from the 55th Pakistan Navy Staff Course, led by Commodore Nasir Mahmood SI (M) as Head of Delegation, accompanied by officers and course participants of the Pakistan Navy.
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| 2/11/2026 9:23 AM |
TANAH JAMBU, MONDAY, 09 FEBRUARY 2026 — Two officers of the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) were honoured with the OBOE Endeavour Academic Excellence Award in recognition of their outstanding academic performance during the Command and Staff Course, at a ceremony held at the Defence Academy, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF).
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2/9/2026 |
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| 2/9/2026 11:55 AM |
MUARA, FRIDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2026 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) warmly welcomed the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) ship JS YUUDACHI, which berthed at Muara Commercial Port during its port visit to Brunei Darussalam.
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| 2/9/2026 12:03 PM |
MUARA, THURSDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2026 – Commander Yawata Ryosuke, Japan Defence Attaché to Malaysia and Non-Resident Defence Attaché to Brunei Darussalam, paid a courtesy call to the Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy, First Admiral Sahibul Bahari bin Haji Zainal Abidin, RBN, at Bilik Pahlawan, Royal Brunei Navy Headquarters. |
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| 2/9/2026 12:32 PM |
MUARA NAVAL BASE, FRIDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2026 — The Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN), Yang Mulia First Admiral Sahibul Bahari bin Haji Zainal Abidin, delivered leadership direction to RBN personnel during a leadership briefing session held at the Warrant Officers’ Mess, Muara Naval Base.
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| 2/12/2026 4:19 PM |
BALI, INDONESIA, FRIDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2026 – Commander Ade Roddiane bin Haji Mohammad Rosdi, RBN, RBN Deputy Fleet Commander, successfully attended the Regional Managing Defence in the Wider Security Context (MDWSC) Course from 2 to 6 February 2026 in Bali, Indonesia.
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| 2/4/2026 11:35 AM |
MUARA, TUESDAY, 3 FEBRUARY 2026 –The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) hosted the 10th Naval Working Group (NWG) with the Indonesian Navy (IDN) in Brunei Darussalam, marking another milestone in the long-standing maritime cooperation between both navies. The meeting served as a platform to review ongoing collaboration and to further strengthen bilateral engagement in areas including joint naval exercises, information sharing and capacity building.
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2/3/2026 |
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| 2/4/2026 11:51 AM |
MUARA, MONDAY, 2 FEBRUARY 2026 – Surg Lieutenant Commander (D) Lucy Glennie, Senior Dental Officer at Hamworthy Barracks, paid an introduction call to the Commander Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) following the commencement of her tenure as Dental Officer at the Royal Brunei Navy. |
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| 2/4/2026 11:58 AM |
MUARA NAVAL BASE, MONDAY, 2 FEBRUARY 2026 - The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) held a Nisfu Syaaban Ceremony at Surau Al-Huda, Muara Naval Base, to commemorate Malam Nisfu Syaaban 1447H. |
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| 2/9/2026 12:21 PM |
MUARA NAVAL BASE, MONDAY, 2 FEBRUARY 2026 –The Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN), Yang Mulia First Admiral Sahibul Bahari bin Haji Zainal Abidin, provided leadership direction during a leadership talk session for newly commissioned Royal Brunei Navy officers from Intake 24, as well as a separate session held on the same day for new RBN recruits from Intakes 177 and 178, and female RBN personnel from Intake 60, at RBN Headquarter. |
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| 2/3/2026 3:02 PM |
MUARA, FRIDAY, 30 JANUARY 2026 – The Royal Brunei Navy Fleet Headquarters held a promotion ceremony for sixty-four (64) of its personnel at Samudera Hall, Royal Brunei Navy. The ceremony was officiated by the Guest of Honour, Captain Sonny Iskandar bin Rasani, RBN. A total of twenty-two (22) personnel were promoted to the rank of Chief Petty Officer, nineteen (19) to Petty Officer, twelve (12) to Leading Hand, and eleven (11) to Able Rate.
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| 2/3/2026 3:12 PM |
MUARA, FRIDAY, 30 JANUARY 2026 – The Naval Training Centre (NTC) held a handover ceremony today between the outgoing Commandant Naval Training, Captain Mohammad Faizal Ezam bin Haji Abas, RBN, and the incoming Commandant Naval Training, Commander Hj Edy Jofren bin PDP Dato Paduka Hj Abd Jalil, RBN, at the NTC Grand Entrance.
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| 1/30/2026 10:13 AM |
MUARA, Thursday, 29 January 2026 - Two promotion ceremonies were held today in recognition of the dedication and service of personnel from the Base Department and the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) Headquarters, during which a total of twenty-four (24) personnel were promoted.
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| 2/3/2026 2:50 PM |
MUARA, WEDNESDAY, 28 JANUARY 2026 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) Fleet conducted its first Fleet Parade of the year, bringing together fleet personnel as part of its continued commitment to upholding discipline, professional bearing, and high service standards across the force.
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| 1/28/2026 9:09 AM |
BRUNEI-MUARA, SUNDAY, 25 JANUARY 2026 - The Wives’ Welfare Body (BAKTI) of the Royal Brunei Navy visited four members over the weekend who recently welcomed their firstborn baby, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen family ties and foster appreciation within the RBN community. The visit was led by Mrs Haniwati binti Hj Bakar, wife of the Commander of the RBN, and was accompanied by other BAKTI members.
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| 1/26/2026 2:30 PM |
MUARA, Friday, 23 January 2026 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) held an Isra’ and Mi’raj 1447 Hijrah event at Surau Al-Huda today. The event was attended by Yang Mulia Kepten Mohammad Azrin bin Haji Mahmud, RBN, Deputy Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy, as well as senior officers, officers, and personnel of the Royal Brunei Navy.
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| 1/26/2026 2:43 PM |
Rimba Air Force Base, Friday, 23 January 2026 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) recorded commendable achievements in both swimming and water polo events during the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) Swimming and Water Polo Championship 2026, held from 20 to 23 January 2026 at the Sports Complex, Rimba Air Force Base.
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| 1/26/2026 2:58 PM |
MUARA, Friday, 23 January 2026 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) held two promotion ceremonies to mark the advancement of nineteen (19) of their personnel.
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| 1/23/2026 10:00 AM |
Muara, Thursday, 22 January 2026 – The Fleet Support Squadron of the Royal Brunei Navy held a Handing Over and Taking Over Ceremony this morning for the appointment of the Officer Commanding Fleet Support Squadron.
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| 1/23/2026 10:25 AM |
MUARA, THURSDAY, 22 JANUARY 2026 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) continued its cleaning campaign efforts as part of the Royal Brunei Navy Diamond Jubilee celebrations, reaffirming its commitment to community outreach and social responsibility.
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| 1/23/2026 10:09 AM |
MUARA, Wednesday, 21 January 2026 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) held a Promotion Ceremony for five (5) personnel from the RBN Inspectorate Cell at the Multipurpose Hall, Surau Al-Huda, RBN Base. The ceremony was officiated by the Head of the RBN Inspectorate Cell, Commander Shahairil bin Haji Md Shahlan, RBN.
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| 1/23/2026 9:41 AM |
MUARA, Tuesday, 20 January 2026 — In conjunction with its Diamond Jubilee celebrations, the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) hosted a second series of motivational talk for the male junior ranks at Surau Al-Huda, RBN Muara Base.
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