BANGKOK, THAILAND, Thursday, 21 May 2026 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) participated in the 20th ASEAN Navy Chiefs’ Meeting (ANCM) Staff Meeting held in Bangkok, Thailand from 19 to 21 May 2026. Representing the RBN at the meeting were Captain Mohammad Faizal Ezam bin Haji Abas, RBN, Chief of Staff Royal Brunei Navy, and Lieutenant Commander Wan Abdul Naafi bin Metussin, RBN, Assistant Chief of Staff Intelligence.
The meeting gathered representatives from ASEAN navies to discuss matters related to regional maritime security, preparations and coordination for the upcoming 20th ASEAN Navy Chiefs’ Meeting, as well as future ANCM-related activities and cooperation initiatives. Discussions also included several proposed initiatives aimed at enhancing cooperation and strengthening the development and effectiveness of ASEAN navies. The initiatives discussed during the Staff Meeting are expected to be tabled further during the 20th ASEAN Navy Chiefs’ Meeting scheduled to be held in August 2026.
The participation of the Royal Brunei Navy reflects its continued commitment towards fostering regional cooperation, strengthening professional ties among ASEAN navies, and promoting peace, stability, and security within the maritime domain.
KETUA STAF TLDB HADIRI MESYUARAT STAF ASEAN NAVY CHIEFS’ MEETING (ANCM) KE-20
BANGKOK, THAILAND, Khamis, 21 Mei 2026 – Tentera Laut Diraja Brunei (TLDB) telah menyertai Mesyuarat Staf ASEAN Navy Chiefs’ Meeting (ANCM) Ke-20 yang berlangsung di Bangkok, Thailand dari 19 hingga 21 Mei 2026.
Mewakili TLDB dalam mesyuarat tersebut ialah Kepten Mohammad Faizal Ezam bin Haji Abas, TLDB, Ketua Staf Tentera Laut Diraja Brunei, dan Leftenan Komander Wan Abdul Naafi bin Metussin, TLDB, Penolong Ketua Staf Perisikan.
Mesyuarat tersebut menghimpunkan wakil-wakil tentera laut ASEAN bagi membincangkan perkara-perkara berkaitan keselamatan maritim serantau, persediaan dan penyelarasan bagi ASEAN Navy Chiefs’ Meeting Ke-20 yang akan datang, serta aktiviti dan inisiatif kerjasama ANCM pada masa hadapan. Perbincangan turut menyentuh beberapa cadangan inisiatif ke arah mempertingkatkan kerjasama serta memperkukuhkan pembangunan dan keberkesanan tentera laut negara-negara ASEAN. Inisiatif-inisiatif yang dibincangkan semasa Mesyuarat Staf ini dijangka akan dibentangkan selanjutnya semasa ASEAN Navy Chiefs’ Meeting Ke-20 yang dijadualkan berlangsung pada Ogos 2026.
Penyertaan Tentera Laut Diraja Brunei mencerminkan komitmen berterusan dalam memperkukuhkan kerjasama serantau, mengeratkan hubungan profesional antara tentera laut ASEAN, serta mempromosikan keamanan, kestabilan dan keselamatan dalam domain maritim.
