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KDB DARUSSALAM DISTRIBUTES ‘KURMA KURNIA PERIBADI’ HIS MAJESTY THE SULTAN AND YANG DI-PERTUAN OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
KDB DARUSSALAM, Thursday, 20 February 2025 - KDB DARUSSALAM held a dates distribution ceremony while on duty at sea for its officers and crew. The ‘Kurma Kurnia Peribadi,’ or dates bestowed as a personal gift from 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, was presented in conjunction with Ramadhan 1446 Hijrah.
ROYAL BRUNEI NAVY OFFICERS PARTICIPATE IN MULTILATERAL NAVAL EXERCISE KOMODO (MNEK) 2025 SEAPHASE ABOARD KRI DR.RADJIMAN WEDYODININGRAT
BALI, INDONESIA, Saturday, 22 February 2025 – Two officers from the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN), Lieutenant Commander Aliashim bin Alias, Commanding Officer of KDB DARUTTAQWA, and Lieutenant Commander Aiezuddin bin Haji Julaini, Principal Warfare Officer of KDB DARUTTAQWA, recently participated in the seaphase of the Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025 aboard KRI Dr Radjiman Wedyodiningrat (RJW). This phase of the exercise, held in international waters, brought together naval representatives from various nations to observe and engage in coordinated maritime operations.
RBN HOLDS THANKSGIVING PRAYER FOR BRUNEI’S 41st NATIONAL DAY
SURAU AL-HUDA, Saturday, 22 February 2025 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) held a thanksgiving prayer at Surau Al-Huda, Muara Naval Base, in conjunction with Brunei Darussalam’s 41st National Day. Similar ceremonies took place across all RBAF camps.
ROYAL BRUNEI NAVY PARTICIPATES IN THE 41st NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATION
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Sunday, 23 February 2025 - 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, along with members of the Royal Family, graced the 41st National Day Celebration Grand Assembly at Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien, Bandar Seri Begawan.
PRESENTATION CEREMONY OF BADGE, SAM BROWNE BELT, AND ROYAL BRUNEI NAVY SERGEANT MAJOR – SERGEANT MAJOR PACE STICK, ALONG WITH THE PROMOTION CEREMONY FOR WARRANT OFFICERS OF THE ROYAL BRUNEI NAVY
MUARA, Friday, 21 February 2025 – Yesterday, The Royal Brunei Navy held a prestigious presentation and promotion ceremony at the Warrant Officer, Chief Petty Officer, and Petty Officer Mess, Muara Base. The ceremony marked the presentation of the Badge, Sam Browne Belt, and Sergeant Major Pace Stick to the newly appointed Sergeant Majors of the Royal Brunei Navy. These appointments included Warrant Officer 1 Mohammad Nasri bin Ladis as the Royal Brunei Navy Sergeant Major, Warrant Officer 1 Azreenazi bin Haji Omar as the Regiment Support Services Sergeant Major, Warrant Officer 1 Haji Mohammad Amirul Hashim bin Haji Abdullah as the Regiment Base Sergeant Major, and Warrant Officer 2 Rakimi bin Haji Awang Lakim as the Drill Sergeant Major.
ROYAL BRUNEI NAVY OFFICER PARTICIPATE IN EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE PROTECTION COURSE IN THE PHILIPPINES
MAKATI, REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, 17 February 2025 – A Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) officer recently participated in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Protection Course, facilitated by the UK Royal Navy Maritime Warfare School. Held in Makati, Philippines, from 17 to 21 February 2025, the course brings together representatives from ASEAN navies, reinforcing regional cooperation in maritime security.