MUARA, FRIDAY, 9 OCTOBER 2026 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) marked a significant milestone in their bilateral cooperation with the signing of the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the Engineering and Logistics Exchange Programme (ELEP). The ceremony took place at the Naval Training Centre, Royal Brunei Navy.
The TOR was co-signed by Commander Haji Ainolnizam bin Haji Ibrahim, Commandant of Support Services for the RBN, and Military Expert 7 (ME7) Toh Tee Yang, Commander of the Naval Engineering and Logistics Command (NELCOM) for the RSN. The signing was officially witnessed by Captain Muhammad Azrin bin Haji Mahmud, Deputy Commander of the RBN, alongside Rear Admiral Sean Wat, Chief of Navy of the RSN.
The ceremony commenced with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah and Doa Selamat, followed by the formal signing of the document.
The signing of this inaugural TOR formalises the framework for an annual exchange programme. It establishes a structured platform for professional knowledge-sharing, technical expertise development and closer cooperation in the specialised fields of engineering and logistics.
This milestone further underscores the longstanding friendship and strong bilateral defence ties between Brunei Darussalam and the Republic of Singapore. It reflects the RBN’s continued commitment to enhancing professional cooperation and strengthening its strategic partnership with the RSN.
