 | | 11/17/2024 11:01 PM | BERAKAS GARRISON, Thursday, 14th November 2024 – Brigadier General Haji Mohammad Shanonnizam bin Sulaiman, Commander of Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) received a farewell call from Colonel Arm (Army) Doddy Suhadiman, the outgoing Indonesian Defence Attaché to Brunei Darussalam.
| | | | 11/17/2024 11:18 PM | THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, Thursday, 14th November 2024 – The 32nd ASEAN Armies Rifle Meet (AARM) 2024 has commenced in a ceremony held at the Philippine Army Marksmanship Training Facility in Camp O'Donnell, Capas, Tarlac, the Republic of the Philippines. The ceremony began with a march past of the shooting contingents, followed by the flag hoisting. Officiating the 32nd AARM was Major General Leodevic B. Guinid, Vice Commander of the Philippine Army, who emphasised the significance of AARM as a platform for strengthening regional cooperation during the opening. Colonel Muhammad Wata bin Abdullah Awat, Deputy Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Force, together with the other ASEAN Armies representative had attended the ceremony. A total of 44 RBLF personnel participates in the competition, scheduled to take place from 15 to 20 November 2024.
| | | | 11/17/2024 11:55 PM | PENANJONG GARRISON, Thursday, 14th November 2024 – The Field Headquarters Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) welcomed an educational visit from Sungai Siamas Primary School, consisting a group of 60 students and 10 teachers held at the Armour Reconnaissance Squadron RBLF, Penanjong Garrison. The delegates were welcomed by Captain Delson bin Jumat, Training Officer School of Military Engineer, Engineer Regiment, RBLF.
| | | | 11/14/2024 9:36 PM | SUNGEI GEDONG CAMP, REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE – Wednesday, 13th November 2024 – The opening ceremony of Exercise RINTIS BERSAMA 24/2024 (XRB 24/24) took place at Sungei Gedong Camp, Republic of Singapore, involving 40 personnel from the Engineer Regiment, Royal Brunei Land Force (Engr Regt RBLF), 40 from the 38th Battalion Singapore Combat Engineers (38th SCE) and 10 from the Singapore 11th Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence Battalion.
| | | | 11/14/2024 9:50 PM | BRUNEI DARUSSALAM, Wednesday, 13th November 2024 – The Ministry of Defence participated in the nationwide beach cleaning campaign for Marine Debris “Coastal Marvel" to support the Master Committee on Cleanliness Issues (JIIK) in protecting the environment of Brunei Darussalam. The campaign was held simultaneously at 11 beaches across three districts namely Jerudong, Berakas Forest Reserve, Mangsalut, Meragang, Muara, Danau, Seri Kenangan, Pengkalan Pinang, Penanjong, Kuala Belait, Seria and Lumut Recreational Beach. Brigadier General Haji Mohammad Shanonnizam bin Sulaiman, Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) joined the clean-up at the Kuala Belait Beach, and all activities were also participated by the District Officers, Heads of Mukims and Villages, as well as residents from respective districts.
| | | | 11/8/2024 9:54 PM | BERAKAS GARRISON, Friday, 08 November 2024 – The Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) Shooting Contingent consisting of 44 personnel will participate in the 32nd ASEAN Armies Rifle Meet (AARM) which is scheduled to take place from 12 to 23 November 2024 at the Philippines Army Marksmanship Training Facility in Capas, Tarlac, the Republic of the Philippines. The Brunei Darussalam flag was handed over by Brigadier General Haji Mohammad Shanonnizam bin Sulaiman, Commander of the RBLF to Lieutenant Colonel Haji Arsahrin bin Haji Arif, the Contingent Commander, in a ceremony held at the RBLF Headquarters, Berakas Garrison.
| | | | 11/10/2024 1:38 PM | BRUNEI MUARA, Friday, 8th November 2024 – The First Battalion Royal Brunei Land Force (1Bn RBLF) conducted a cleaning campaign at Duli Pengiran Muda Mahkota Pengiran Muda Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah Mosque, Kampong Tamoi. The campaign involved 24 personnel led by Major Muhd Rushdi bin Haji Awg Yusof, the Operation and Training Officer 1Bn RBLF. This activity is aimed to encourage the desire to serve and contribute to the community as part of RBLF effort towards community outreach, while further strengthening the spiritual development and teamwork amongst RBLF personnel.
| | | | 11/8/2024 11:19 AM | BERAKAS GARRISON, Thursday, 07th November 2024 – The Flag Handover Ceremony for Exercise RINTIS BERSAMA 24/2024 was held today at the Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) Headquarters, Berakas Garrison. On hand to present the flag was Brigadier General Haji Mohammad Shanonnizam bin Sulaiman, the Commander of RBLF to Major Muhammad Syuaib bin Haji Meraj, the Head of Contingent of the exercise.
| | | | 11/17/2024 11:08 PM | Seoul, Republic of Korea, Wednesday, November 6, 2024 – Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad Ghazali bin Haji Hussin, Commanding Officer Engineer Regiment, Royal Brunei Land Force as Brunei Darussalam representative for the National Contact Point on Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) attended the 23rd ROK-UN Joint Conference on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Issues held in Seoul, Republic of Korea. This high-level conference brought together international experts in the BWC, government officials, academics and international organisations to discuss the need to strengthen global biological security as well as approaches for the BWC to adapt to new and modern technologies, risks and its implications for society. The conference took place from 4th to 6th November 2024 with the theme "The Biological Weapons Convention at Fifty: Strengthening Global Biological Security in a Rapidly Evolving Technological Landscape".
| | | | 11/5/2024 11:58 AM | TUTONG CAMP, Monday, 04th November 2024 - The Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) celebrated its 63rd anniversary with a grand parade involving 948 personnel at the Second Battalion (2Bn) RBLF's Parade Square, Tutong Camp. Upon arrival, Brigadier General Haji Mohammad Shanonnizam bin Sulaiman, Commander RBLF received the honourary salute from the parade, commanded by Major Abdul Rahim bin Haji Idris, Second in Command of the Engineer Regiment RBLF. Also in attendance were the Deputy Commander of RBLF, Senior Land Force Officers across the Ministry of Defence, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) and RBLF, as well as officers and other ranks of RBLF.
| | | | 11/4/2024 8:47 PM | BERAKAS GARRISON, Sunday, 3th November 2024 – The Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) held a Doa Kesyukuran event in conjunction with its 63rd Anniversary celebration at all RBLF suraus, including Pulau Baru-Baru Mosque. In attendance at Surau Al-Fa'izun, Berakas Garrison was Brigadier General Haji Mohammad Shanonnizam bin Sulaiman, Commander of the RBLF and were also joined by RBLF senior officers, officers and personnel.
| | | | 11/2/2024 10:15 PM | BERAKAS GARRISON, Friday, 01st November 2024 - 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 53 officers from the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) were promoted at the Officers' Mess, Berakas Garrison. Among those promoted were 22 officers from the Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) consisting of six officers promoted to Substantive Major, five to Acting Major and 11 to Substantive Captain. | | | | 11/2/2024 10:40 PM | BOLKIAH GARRISON, Friday, 01 November 2024 – Three nursing undergraduates from Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) completed a three-month Discovery Year (DY) program at the Medical Services Headquarters, Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF), Bolkiah Garrison from 5th August to 31st October 2024.
| | | | 11/4/2024 2:25 PM | PENANJONG GARRISON, Friday, 1st November 2024 – The School of Military Engineering (SOME), Engineer Regiment, Royal Brunei Land Force (Engr Regt RBLF) RBLF) held a course closing for the Intermediate Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Explosive (CBRE) at the Parade Square, First Squadron (Field), Engr Regt RBLF. A total of 14 personnel from the Second Squadron CBRE had participated in the course conducted from 12th August 2024 to 1st November 2024. Present to officiate the closing was Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad Ghazali bin Haji Hussin, Commanding Officer of Engr Regt RBLF.
| | | | 11/4/2024 2:30 PM | JAKARTA, Indonesia, Friday, 01st November 2024 – The Medical Services of the Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) led by Lieutenant Colonel (Dr) Ummi Suzeyanna binti Haji Johari, Chief of Medical Services RBLF, attended the 19th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus Experts' Working Group on Military Medicine (ADMM-Plus EWG on MM). The meeting, co-chaired by the Republic of Indonesia and the United States of America for the period of 2024 – 2027, was held in Jakarta from 29th October to 1st November 2024 with the theme “Together Towards Health Resilience".
| | | | 11/4/2024 5:52 PM | JAKARTA, INDONESIA, Friday, 01 November 2024 – The Indonesian Army hosted the 14th Brunei-Indonesia Army Working Group (14th BRUNESIA AWG) meeting at the Novotel Hotel, Jakarta, Republic of Indonesia from 28th October 2024 to 01 November 2024. The meeting was co-chaired by Brigadier General TNI Dwi Sasongko, Deputy Training Assistant of the Chief of Army Staff for Military Cooperation and Lieutenant Colonel Erwan bin Haji Ibrahim, Chief of Staff Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF).
| | | | 11/4/2024 8:14 PM | PENANJONG GARRISON, Friday, 1st November 2024 – A total of 18 Armoured Reconnaissance Squadron, Royal Brunei Land Force (ARS RBLF) had completed the Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) Crew Commander Advanced Course with a closing officiated by Lieutenant Colonel Erawan bin Haji Abu Bakar, Chief of Staff, Field Headquarters RBLF. The event took place at the ARS Auditorium Hall, Penanjong Garrison.
| | | | 11/1/2024 8:17 PM | BERAKAS GARRISON, Thursday, 31st October 2024 – Brigadier General Haji Mohammad Shanonnizam bin Sulaiman, Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF), received an introductory call from Commodore Javed Iqbal Khan Niazi, the Non-Resident Defence Adviser of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan accredited to Brunei Darussalam. Also present was the Acting Chief of Staff, RBLF.
| | | | 11/2/2024 12:34 AM | TUTONG CAMP, Thursday, 31st October 2024 – In conjunction with the Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) 62nd Anniversary, the Second Battalion Royal Brunei Land Force (2Bn RBLF) held a Semangat Muhibbah luncheon at Tutong Camp with stakeholders from the Tutong District. In attendance were Brigadier General Haji Mohammad Shanonnizam bin Sulaiman, Commander of the RBLF, Awangku Arif Anuar bin Pengiran Haji Ahmad, Acting Tutong District Officer, Commanding Officer of 2Bn RBLF, Government Officers, Security Agencies and Heads of Mukims and Villages.
| | | | 10/29/2024 4:46 PM | PENANJONG GARRISON, Monday, 28 October 2024 – The School of Infantry, Royal Brunei Land Force (SOI RBLF) held a closing for the Company Commander Course 2024 at the Officers' Mess, Penanjong Garrison. A total of 13 officers consisting of five from the RBLF, two from the Royal Brunei Navy, two from the Training Institute Royal Brunei Armed Forces (TI RBAF), three from the Ministry of Defence and one from the Special Forces Regiment RBAF had completed the course which started from 2nd September to 28th October 2024.
| | | | 10/29/2024 4:49 PM | PENANJONG GARRISON, Monday, 28th October 2024 – The School of Infantry, Royal Brunei Land Force (SOI RBLF) held a closing event for the Section Commander Course 2024 at the Parade Square, SOI RBLF, Penanjong Garrison. A total of 38 personnel participated in the course which was conducted from 2nd September 2024 until 25th October 2024. Present at the event was Lieutenant Colonel Faizal Azly bin Haji Rosli, Commanding Officer SOI RBLF.
| | | | 10/26/2024 10:21 PM | BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Friday, 25th October 2024 – In conjunction with the Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) 63rd Anniversary, the RBLF held a Surah Yassin and Tahlil event for Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam, Al-Marhumah Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit binti Al-Marhum Pengiran Bendahara Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahman and Al-Marhum His Royal Highness Prince Haji 'Abdul 'Azim ibni Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah at the Royal Mausoleum. The event were attended by Brigadier General Haji Mohammad Shanonnizam bin Sulaiman, Commander of RBLF, Deputy Commander of RBLF, senior leadership as well as officers and personnel from the RBLF. The mass recitation of Surah Yaasin and Tahlil was led by Captain Muhd Nasyrul Wafiy bin Haji Mahdini from the Royal Brunei Armed Forces Religious Directorate.
| | | | 10/26/2024 10:37 PM | SHENZEN, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, Friday, 25th October 2024 - The Engineer Regiment, Royal Brunei Land Force (Engr Regt RBLF) participated in the Regional Workshop on Implementing the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) and promoting Biosafety and Biosecurity in Southeast Asia in Shenzen, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China. The workshop was held over three days from 23rd to 25th October 2024, co-hosted by the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Lao People's Democratic Republic.
| | | | 10/19/2024 12:12 AM | PENANJONG GARRISON, Friday, 18th October 2024 – The Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) and the Singapore Army conducted bilateral Skills at Arms Training from 8th October 2024 to 18th October 2024 at the Binturan Range, Penanjong Garrison, consisting of 77 personnel. The training also received a visit from Colonel Alan Poh Choon Wei, Chief of Staff 9th Singapore Division, Singapore Army, who was welcomed by Lieutenant Colonel Haji Arsahrin bin Haji Ariff, Brunei Darussalam's Contingent Commander for the 32nd ASEAN Armies Rifle Meet.
| | | | 10/19/2024 11:25 AM | BERAKAS GARRISON, Monday, 21st October 2024 – The promotion events for Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCOs) and Junior Non-Commissioned Officers (JNCOs) from various Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) sub-units were held at respective units throughout the week. The promoted personnel consisted of the RBLF Headquarters, Company Headquarters RBLF, Field Headquarters RBLF, First Battalion RBLF, Third Battalion RBLF, Royal Guards Regiment RBLF and Combat Boat Squadron RBLF, attended by RBLF Senior Officers, Officers and personnel.
| | | | 10/19/2024 12:25 AM | PENANJONG GARRISON, Thursday, 17 October 2024 – The Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) emerged as the overall champion in the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) Half Marathon and 10km Race 2024, held at the Mini Stadium, Penanjong Garrison. Participated alongside was the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN), the Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF), and the Ministry of Defence teams made up of personnel from the Ministry of Defence, Joint Force Headquarters RBAF (JFHQ RBAF), Defence Academy RBAF (DA RBAF), Training Institute RBAF (TI RBAF) and Special Forces Regiment (SFR).
| | | | 10/19/2024 12:34 AM | KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, Wednesday, 16th October 2024 – The 8th Malaysia-Brunei Army to Army Talks (MALBRU A2AT) 2024 was held between the Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) and Malaysian Army from 15th to 16th October 2024 at the Perdana Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The meeting was Co-Chaired by Major General Dato' Azhan bin Haji Mohd Othman, Assistant Chief of Staff of Operations and Training, Malaysian Army and Lieutenant Colonel Erwan bin Haji Ibrahim, Chief of Staff RBLF.
| | | | 10/15/2024 3:51 PM | PENANJONG GARRISON, Monday, 14th October 2024 – The Armored Reconnaissance Squadron Royal Brunei Land Force (ARS RBLF) held the closing event for Combat Troop Inter-Competition 2024 at the ARS RBLF Parade Square, Penanjong Garrison. Present to officiate the closing was Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad Ghazali bin Haji Hussin, Acting Chief of Staff Field Headquarters RBLF, and were joined by Major Awang Haji Mohammad Shahereen Firdaus bin Awang Haji Abu Bakar, Officer Commanding (OC) of ARS RBLF, Officers and personnel of ARS RBLF. A total of three combat troops have competed in the competition from 1st October 2024 to 11th October 2024.
| | | | 10/14/2024 3:06 PM | BERAKAS GARRISON, Friday, 11th October 2024 – The promotion events for Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCOs) and Junior Non-Commissioned Officers (JNCOs) from various Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) sub-units were concurrently held at respective units. The promoted personnel consisted of the Dental Services RBLF, Combat Service Support RBLF, Medical Services RBLF and Armoured Reconnaissance Squadron RBLF, and were attended by RBLF Senior Officers, Officers and personnel.
| | | | 10/12/2024 11:50 PM | TANAH JAMBU, Thursday, 10th October 2024 – A total of six personnel from the Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) had successfully completed the 14th Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) Command and Staff Course (CSC) in a closing ceremony held at the Defence Academy RBAF (DA RBAF).
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