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| 6/27/2025 12:46 PM |
BERAKAS GARRISON, Thursday, 26th June 2025 – In conjunction with the New Year of 1447 Hijrah, Brunei Darussalam celebrated the Ilal Hijrah at all mosques, suraus and religious halls nationwide. The Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) held the event simultaneously at all RBLF Suraus including Pulau Baru-Baru Mosque with the focal event held at Surau Al-Fa'izun, Berakas Garrison.
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| 6/27/2025 9:55 PM |
PENANJONG GARRISON, Thursday, 26th June 2025 – Closing ceremony for the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Explosive (CBRE) Pioneer Course 2025 was recently held at the Engineer Regiment Headquarters, Royal Brunei Land Forces (Engr Regt RBLF), Penanjong Garrison. A total of 10 participants have successfully completed the course which was conducted by the Specialist Engineer Wing, School of Engineer (SOE) Engr Regt RBLF from 7th April 2025 to 26th June 2025.
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| 6/21/2025 11:16 PM |
BANGAR CAMP, Wednesday, 18 June 2025 – 'E' Company First Battalion Royal Brunei Land Forces ('E' Company 1Bn RBLF) received an educational visit from Library Club, IBTE Nakhoda Ragam Campus with a group of 35 students accompanied by 10 teachers at Bangar Camp. The students were welcomed by Captain Mohd Rahimin bin Haji Ahmad, Officer Commanding, 'E' Company 1Bn RBLF.
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| 6/24/2025 2:51 PM |
TAGUIG CITY, REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, Wednesday, 18 June 2025 – The Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) attended the 6th Brunei-Philippines Army Working Group (6th BRUPHIL AWG) Meeting at Philippine Army Officers' Clubhouse, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Republic of the Philippines.
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| 6/20/2025 2:02 PM |
TUTONG, Monday, 16 June 2025 – The Integrated Cleanliness Campaign of Tutong Town was held recently along Jalan Enchi Awang, Tutong Town.
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| 6/16/2025 6:07 PM |
JAKARTA, Saturday, 14th June 2025 – Lieutenant Colonel Erwan bin Haji Ibrahim, Chief of Staff of the Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF), attended the 10th Indo Defence 2025 Expo and Forum hosted by the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia. The event was held from 11 to 14 June 2025 at the Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo) Kemayoran, Jakarta, under the theme “Defence Partnerships for Global Peace and Stability."
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| 6/20/2025 9:51 PM |
NANJING, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, Saturday, 14 June 2025 – The 20th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Seminar Plus Experts' Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations (ADMM-Plus EWG on PKO) was recently held at the Yangzi River International Conference Center Hotel, Nanjing, People's Republic of China from 11 to 14 June 2025 with the theme of “Technology & Innovation: Enhancing Military Cooperation in Peacekeeping Operations".
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| 6/15/2025 10:32 PM |
BERAKAS GARRISON, Friday, 13th June 2025 – The Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) held Khatam Al-Quran Ceremony in conjunction with the RBLF 63rd Anniversary. In attendance at Surau Al-Fa'izun, Berakas Garrison was Colonel Muhammad Wata bin Abdullah Awat, Acting Commander RBLF and were joined by Senior officers, Officers and RBLF personnel. Similar event was also held simultaneously at all RBLF suraus including Pulau Baru-Baru Mosque attended by respective officers and personnel, while the RBLF Field Headquarters and School of Infantry at Surau Al-Hikmah, Penanjong Garrison.
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| 6/15/2025 10:46 PM |
BERAKAS GARRISON, Friday, 13th June 2025 – The Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) proudly marked the successful conclusion of its Intermediate Officer Tactics Course (IOTC) with a closing event held at the Officers' Mess Berakas Garrison. In attendance to officiate the closing was Colonel Muhammad Wata bin Abdullah Awat, Acting Commander of RBLF. A total of thirty-six officers consisting of sixteen from the RBLF, one from the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN), three from the Training Institute Royal Brunei Armed Forces (TI RBAF), one from the Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) RBAF and fifteen from the Ministry of Defence, had successfully completed the course which started from 14 April to 6 June 2025.
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| 6/14/2025 4:11 PM |
PENANJONG GARRISON, Thursday, 12th June 2025 – The Platoon Commander and Platoon Sergeant Battle Courses have officially come to an end, marking the successful conclusion of a rigorous and purpose-driven phase of training. In attendance to officiate the closing was Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad Fakaruddin Zuraidie bin Haji Ramli, Field Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) held at the Parade Square, School of Infantry (SOI) in Penanjong Garrison.
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| 6/14/2025 4:20 PM |
LUMUT CAMP, Thursday, 12th June 2025 - Third Battalion Royal Brunei Land Forces (3Bn RBLF) received an educational visit from Pengiran Anak Puteri Hajah Sa'adatul Bolkiah Secondary School, Lumut with a group of 27 students and accompanied by six teachers at Lumut Camp.
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| 6/14/2025 4:32 PM |
PENANJONG GARRISON, Thursday, 12th June 2025 – The Intermediate Clerk Course officially came to an end with a closing event held at Dewan Al-Wafrah, Field Company Headquarters, Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) in Penanjong Garrison. In attendance to present the certificates was Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad Hamerolazmi bin Haji Abdul Latip, Assistant Chief of Staff for Personnel and Administration (ACOS G1), RBLF Headquarters.
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| 6/12/2025 11:00 AM |
BERAKAS GARRISON, Tuesday, 10th June 2025 – The Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) marked the Hari Raya Aidil Adha 1446 Hijrah with a Korban Ceremony held simultaneously across all RBLF camps with the main event took place at Dewan Pahlawan, Berakas Garrison.
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| 6/9/2025 7:24 PM |
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Saturday, 7th June 2025 – Brunei Darussalam celebrated the annual Hari Raya Aidil Adha 1446 Hijrah with Sunat Hari Raya Aidil Adha prayers at all mosques, suraus and religious halls nationwide. The Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) also held the event simultaneously at all RBLF Suraus including Pulau Baru-Baru Mosque with the focal event held at Surau Al-Fa'izun, Berakas Garrison.
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| 6/9/2025 7:07 PM |
BERAKAS GARRISON, Friday, 6th June 2025 – The Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) held the Takbir Raya Aidil Adha 1446 Hijrah/2025 Masihi, which took place simultaneously at all RBLF suraus, including Pulau Baru-Baru Mosque with the main event at Surau Al-Fa'izun, Berakas Garrison. In attendance at Surau Al-Fa'izun, Berakas Garrison was Colonel Muhammad Wata bin Abdullah Awat, Acting Commander of RBLF along with Senior Officers, Officers and RBLF personnel.
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| 6/6/2025 9:35 AM |
BERAKAS GARRISON, Thursday, 5th June 2025 – The Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) received a courtesy call from Captain (Navy) Gokhan Gulbiten , Non-Resident Republic of Turkiye Military Attaché accredited to Brunei Darussalam. Captain (Navy) Gokhan Gulbiten was warmly welcomed by Colonel Muhammad Wata bin Abdullah Awat, Acting Commander of RBLF, at the RBLF Headquarters today.
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| 6/4/2025 10:26 AM |
BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA, Tuesday, 03rd June 2025 — Lieutenant Dr Wan Nurul Naszeerah binti Mohammed Zainal Abidin Ariff of the Medical Services, Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF), has recently completed a four-year Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) programme at the University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health, United States of America. The academic hood was formally conferred during the university's official hooding ceremony by Professor Layla Kwong, Chair of her dissertation committee.
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| 5/31/2025 10:18 PM |
BERAKAS GARRISON, Friday, 30 May 2025 – The Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) held a Doa Kesyukuran Ceremony in conjunction with the Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) 64th anniversary celebration on 31st May 2025. The ceremony took place simultaneously at all RBLF suraus, including Pulau Baru-Baru Mosque, with the main event at Surau Al-Fa'izun, Berakas Garrison.
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| 5/31/2025 10:34 PM |
BERAKAS GARRISON, Friday, 30 May 2025 – Colonel Muhammad Wata bin Abdullah Awat, Acting Commander of Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) received a courtesy call from Colonel (GS) Markus Theil, Defence Attaché of German accredited to Brunei Darussalam held at the RBLF Headquarters. Also present during the call was Her Excellency Ambassador Gerda Winkler, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to Brunei Darussalam.
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| 5/30/2025 10:10 AM |
BERAKAS GARRISON, Thursday, 29 May 2025 – The Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) received a courtesy call from Colonel Dale Wildred Parker, New Zealand Defence Adviser accredited to Brunei Darussalam at the RBLF Headquarters. Colonel Dale Parker was warmly welcomed by Colonel Muhammad Wata bin Abdullah Awat, Acting Commander of the RBLF.
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| 5/26/2025 10:58 AM |
PENANJONG GARRISON, Friday, 23 May 2025 – With the consent of 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, a total of 156 Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) personnel, consisting both in-service and retired personnel, were conferred with the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (Military). In attendance to present the medal was Yang Mulia Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces, held at the Nikmat Hall, Training Institute Royal Brunei Armed Forces, Penanjong Garrison.
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| 5/26/2025 9:17 AM |
MOSCOW, RUSSIAN FEDERATION, Thursday, 22 May 2025 – The 15th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) Experts' Working Group on Humanitarian Mine Action (EWG on HMA) was held at the Patriot Expo in Moscow, Russian Federation from 21st May 2025 to 24th May 2025. Representing the Ministry of Defence of Brunei Darussalam as the Head of Delegation was Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad Ghazali bin Hussin, Commanding Officer Engineer Regiment, Royal Brunei Land Forces. Also present was Abdul Azim bin Haji Abd Kassim, Research Officer, Directorate of Defence Policy.
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| 5/18/2025 1:41 PM |
PENANJONG GARRISON, Friday, 16th May 2025 – The Basic Communication Information System course has successfully concluded with a closing event held at the School of Infantry, Royal Brunei Land Forces (SOI RBLF), Penanjong Garrison. The 10-week course was conducted from 10th March 2025 to 16th May 2025 with the participation of 27 personnel from the RBLF, Royal Brunei Air Force and Joint Force Headquarters Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF). In attendance to officiate the closing was Lieutenant Colonel Faizal Azly bin Haji Rosli, Commanding Officer of SOI.
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| 5/18/2025 1:30 PM |
HONOLULU, Thursday, 15 May 2025 – The Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) delegation led by Colonel Muhammad Wata bin Abdullah Awat, the Acting Commander of RBLF had attended the 12th Land Forces Pacific (LANPAC) Symposium and Exposition in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America. The event was held from 13th to 15th May 2025, which involved the participation of more than 33 countries organised by The Association of the United States Army (AUSA). This year's theme entitled “Prevailing Through Landpower" highlights the critical role of land forces in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly emphasising the Army's focus on deterrence through readiness and partnerships in preserving peace, stability and security.
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| 5/16/2025 11:28 AM |
LUMUT CAMP, Tuesday, 13th May 2025 – Lieutenant Colonel Faizal Azly bin Haji Rosli, Commanding Officer of the School of Infantry, Royal Brunei Land Forces (SOI RBLF), had a session with participants of the Advanced Infantry Course Series 7/2025 held at Ad-Din Hall, Third Battalion RBLF, Lumut Camp. A total of 103 course participants from male recruits of Intake 176 had attended the session.
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| 5/12/2025 10:40 AM |
PENANJONG GARRISON, Friday, 09th May 2025 – The Advanced Clerk Course has successfully concluded with a closing event held at the Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) Field Company Headquarters, Penanjong Garrison. The four-week course was held from 14th April 2025 to 9th May 2025 with the participation of 27 personnel from the Ministry of Defence, RBLF and Training Institute Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), honing their abilities in record-keeping, administrative procedures, and other office management functions. Officiating the closing was Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad Hamerolazmi bin Haji Abdul Latip, Assistant Chief of Staff Personnel and Administration, RBLF Headquarters.
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| 5/12/2025 10:48 AM |
BERAKAS GARRISON, Friday, 9 May 2025 – The Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) Football and Tug of War Championship 2025 were held simultaneously at the Mini Stadium, Berakas Garrison. The activities, which ran from 28 April to 9 May 2025 featured six teams namely the First Battalion, Second Battalion, Third Battalion, Combat Service Support (CSS), Combined Team 1 consisting of the RBLF Headquarters, Medical Services, Dental Services and Royal Guards Regiment, and Combined Team 2 comprising of Field Headquarters, Engineer Regiment, Armour Recce Regiment and Combat Boat Squadron. In attendance to present the trophies and prizes was Colonel Muhammad Wata bin Abdullah Awat, Acting Commander RBLF.
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| 5/5/2025 9:48 AM |
BANGAR, Saturday, 3rd May 2025 – The Echo Company, First Battalion Royal Brunei Land Forces ('E' Coy 1Bn RBLF) participated in a charity walkathon organised by the Temburong District Office as part of the 'Ke Temburong Bisai' Programme to raise funds for the Temburong Orphans Fund while promoting a healthy lifestyle. The event began and ended at Sultan Hassan Primary School in Bangar and among those joining were Yang Berhormat Haji Awang Sulaiman bin Haji Nasir, Member of the Legislative Council, Yang Mulia Awang Hassan Baha bin Haji Umar, Acting Temburong District Officer, as well as residents in Temburong District. The RBLF's participation demonstrates its commitment to social responsibility and its willingness to support those in need, and further foster positive relationships between the RBLF and the community.
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| 5/1/2025 8:39 PM |
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Wednesday, 30th April 2025 – The Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) held a blood donation drive on a separate occasion in conjunction with its 63rd Anniversary. This initiative was held in collaboration with the Blood Donation Centre, Department of Laboratory Services at Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha (RIPAS) Hospital, under the Ministry of Health (MOH), which aimed to support the National Blood Bank. A total of 324 personnel from various RBLF units had participated in the donation. The drive underscores the importance of collective effort in meeting the nation's healthcare needs and fostering social responsibility. This initiative also reflects RBLF's dedication to community welfare and strengthening unity within the nation.
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| 4/29/2025 9:57 AM |
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Monday, 28th April 2025 – A total of 237 Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) personnel were promoted in an event held at several RBLF units. Colonel Muhammad Wata bin Abdullah Awat, the Acting Commander of the RBLF, presented the rank insignias at the Warrant Officers, Staff Sergeants, and Sergeants Mess in Berakas Garrison.
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