NEWS HEADLINES
2 ROYAL BRUNEI NAVY OFFICERS PARTICIPATED IN EXERCISE AMAN 2025
KARACHI, PAKISTAN – Friday, 7th February 2025 The 9th Multinational Maritime Exercise AMAN 2025 officially commenced at the Pakistan Navy Dockyard, bringing together senior military officials from 60 participating navies, including the Pakistan Navy, along with observers, foreign diplomats, and a large contingent of Pakistan Navy personnel. Rear Admiral Abdul Munib, Commander of the Pakistan Fleet (COMPAK), attended as the Chief Guest. Representing the Royal Brunei Navy as observers were Lieutenant Commander Ahmad Zubair bin Abd Nasir, RBN, Principal Warfare Officer KDB AL-FARUQ, and Lieutenant Mahdini bin Sabli, RBN, Navigation Officer KDB AS-SIDDIQ.
ROYAL BRUNEI NAVY HELD A DOA KESYUKURAN PRAYER IN CONJUNCTION WITH HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE CROWN PRINCE’S 51ST BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
SURAU AL-HUDA, Sunday, 16 February 2025 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) held a Doa Kesyukuran prayer in conjunction with 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, on the occasion of his 51st birthday celebration. The ceremonies were held simultaneously across all suraus in the Ministry of Defence and Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) camps, with the main event taking place at Surau Ad-Difa’, Bolkiah Garrison.
EX-BRITISH LOAN SERVICE OFFICER REMINISCE HIS MEMORIES IN ROYAL BRUNEI NAVY AFTER 36 YEARS
Thursday, 13 February 2025 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) was honoured to welcome back Edward Ball, a former British Loan Service officer who served as a Dental Officer from 1987 to 1989. Returning after 36 years, he reminisced about his time in service and admired the remarkable growth and transformation of the RBN.
NATIONAL FLAG HOISTING CEREMONY TO MARK BRUNEI DARUSSALAM’S 41st NATIONAL DAY
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Saturday, 15 February 2025 – The 41st National Day celebration commenced with a grand flag-hoisting ceremony in Bandar Seri Begawan. The event was officiated by Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Muhammad Juanda bin Haji Abd Rashid, Acting Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sports.
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE NISFU SYA’ABAN 1446H EVENT HELD AT SURAU AL-HUDA
MUARA, Thursday, 13 February 2025 – The Ministry of Defence held a Nisfu Sya’aban 1446 Hijrah event simultaneously across all Ministry of Defence and RBAF suraus, including Pulau Baru-Baru Mosque, with the focal event at Surau Al-Huda, Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) Base.
JASAMU DIKENANG APPRECIATION CEREMONY FOR WARRANT OFFICERS, CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS, AND PETTY OFFICERS OF THE ROYAL BRUNEI NAVY
Berakas, Friday, 7 February 2025 – The “Jasamu Dikenang” Appreciation Ceremony for members of the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) Warrant Officers, Chief Petty Officers, and Petty Officers Mess for the year 2025 was held at the Main Conference Hall, International Convention Centre (ICC). The event was organised to honour the contributions and dedicated service of retired Mess members who have completed their tenure in the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) and the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF).