 | | 1/29/2026 1:04 PM | KAMPONG LUAGAN DUDOK, TUTONG, Tuesday, 27 January 2026 – As part of the 'Hearts and Minds' activity under Exercise SEMANGAT WAJA (XSW) 08/2026, the Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) held a handover ceremony of a wooden bridge project, which took place at Jalan Sebatang Sentol, Kampong Luagan Dudok, Tutong. The ceremony was officiated by Colonel Mohammad Fakarudin Zuraidie bin Haji Ramli, Field Commander of RBLF. Also in attendance were Awangku Arif Anuar bin Pengiran Haji Ahmad, Acting Tutong District Officer, the Penghulu of Mukim Keriam, the Village Head of Kampong Luagan Dudok, a representative from the Ministry of Home Affairs, and the Commanding Officer of the Second Battalion (2Bn) RBLF.
| | | | 1/29/2026 1:12 PM | TUTONG, Monday, 26th January 2026 – The Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) held the Drill Sergeant Major insignia presentation and field promotion ceremony for RBLF Warrant Officers (WOs) and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCOs) at Sungai Basong, Tutong today in conjunction with Exercise SEMANGAT WAJA 08/2026. One personnel from the Third Battalion RBLF received the Drill Sergeant Major insignia, while a total of 18 WOs and 33 SNCOs from various RBLF sub-units were promoted during the event. In attendance to officiate the event was Brigadier General Aldi bin Haji Hassan, Commander of the RBLF.
| | | | 1/25/2026 12:36 PM | RIMBA AIR FORCE BASE, Friday, 23rd January 2026 – The Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) Swimming and Water Polo Championship 2026 was held at the Sports Complex in Rimba Air Force Base from 20th to 23rd January 2026. The Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) emerged as champion in the Swimming Championship, securing five gold medals, four silver, and two bronze medals.
| | | | 1/23/2026 9:15 AM | MANILA, REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, Thursday, 22nd January 2026 — Captain Delson bin Jumat, Training Officer of School of Engineers, Engineer Regiment, Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF), has attended the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Training on Developing Exercises to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Terrorism, held from 20th to 22nd January 2026 in Manila, Republic of the Philippines.
| | | | 1/23/2026 9:20 AM | KAMPONG KIUDANG, TUTONG, Thursday, 22nd January 2026 – The Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) presented an electric wheelchair to a former RBLF personnel In conjunction with Exercise SEMANGAT WAJA (XSW) 08/2026. Colonel Muhammad Wata bin Abdullah Awat, the Deputy Commander of the RBLF, presented the wheelchair to 4872 First Warrant Officer (Retired) Rosli bin Seruji, at his residence in Kampong Kiudang, Tutong District. Also in attendance was Colonel Erwan bin Haji Ibrahim, RBLF Chief of Staff, who is also the XSW 08/2026 Director and representatives from the Veterans Association of Royal Brunei Armed Forces (PERWIRA).
| | | | 1/23/2026 9:31 AM | LUMUT CAMP, Thursday, 22nd January 2026 – Exercise PARANG KUKRI between the Third Battalion Royal Brunei Land Force (3Bn RBLF) and Second Battalion Royal Gurkha Rifles (2RGR) has officially commenced with an opening ceremony held at the 3Bn RBLF Parade Square in Lumut Camp. The exercise will take place from 22nd January 2026 until 27th January 2026 and will be integrated within the framework of Exercise SEMANGAT WAJA 8/2026, involving a total of 192 personnel, 82 from the 3Bn RBLF and 112 from 2RGR. The opening was officiated by Major Khairul Faizin bin Haji Abdul Gapar, Commanding Officer of 3Bn RBLF and Major Benjamin Norfield, Chief of Staff British Forces Brunei (COS BFB).
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| | | | 1/22/2026 9:00 AM | BERAKAS GARRISON, Wednesday, 21 January 2026 – The Launching Ceremony of Exercise SEMANGAT WAJA (XSW) 08/2026 was held at the Parade Square of the First Battalion, Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF), Berakas Garrison. The ceremony was officiated by Brigadier General Aldi bin Haji Hassan, Commander of the RBLF, and attended by the RBLF Board of Executive Members, Senior Officers, as well as officers and personnel of the RBLF.
| | | | 1/21/2026 4:47 PM | BERAKAS GARRISON, Friday, 16th January 2026 – The promotion events for Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCOs) and Junior Non-Commissioned Officers (JNCOs) were held throughout the week at their respective units, involving a total of 204 personnel from various RBLF sub-units.
| | | | 1/21/2026 5:07 PM | BERAKAS GARRISON, Friday, 16th January 2026 — The Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) Dental Services held the closing event for the Basic Dental and Dental Induction Course at the RBLF Dental Services Headquarters, Berakas Garrison. A total of six personnel successfully completed the Basic Dental Course, while one personnel completed the Dental Induction Course. The closing was officiated by Colonel Dr Jefri bin Haji Abdul Razak, Chief Dental Services RBLF.
| | | | 1/21/2026 5:29 PM | SOUTH LEBANON, Thursday, 15th January 2026 – Officers and personnel of the Royal Brunei Land Forces who are currently joining the Malaysian Battalion 850-13 (MALBATT 850-13) as part of the peacekeeping mission under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) held a Special Congregational Sunat Hajat Prayer to seek blessings for the continued health and well-being 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. It was held at the Kawkaba Mosque, Ma'rakah Camp and the Al Mujahadah Mosque, Tibnine Camp, South Lebanon.
| | | | 1/22/2026 9:02 AM | BERAKAS GARRISON, Thursday, 15th January 2026 – The Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) held a Special Congregational Sunat Hajat Prayer to seek blessings for the continued health and well-being 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. The prayer was held concurrently at all RBLF suraus, including Pulau Baru-Baru Mosque, with the main event at Surau Al-Fa'izun, Berakas Garrison. Present at the event was Brigadier General Aldi bin Haji Hassan, Commander of the RBLF, along with senior officers, officers, and RBLF personnel.
| | | | 1/22/2026 9:27 AM | PENANJONG GARRISON, Thursday, 15th January 2026 — The School of Infantry Royal Brunei Land Forces (SOI RBLF) conducted the Commanding Officer (CO) Challenge and closing ceremony of the Regiment Signal Instructor Course held at the Signal Training Wing, SOI RBLF, Penanjong Garrison. A total of 26 participants, comprising personnel from various RBLF sub-units, Royal Brunei Air Force, Joint Force Headquarters Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), Special Forces Regiment RBAF, and the Gurkha Security Unit, had completed the course conducted from 10th November 2025 to 30th January 2026. The closing was officiated by Major Ahmad Bohare bin Haji Mansor, SOI Commanding Officer.
| | | | 1/22/2026 8:35 AM | PENANJONG GARRISON, Tuesday, 13th January 2026 – Colonel Mohammad Fakaruddin Zuraidie bin Hj Ramli, Field Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF), received a courtesy call from Colonel Ong Cher Howe, Chief Engineer Officer of the Singapore Army, in conjunction with Exercise RINTIS BERSAMA (XRB) 25/2025, held at the Officers' Mess, Penanjong Garrison.
| | | | 1/22/2026 9:13 AM | PENANJONG GARRISON, Tuesday, 13th January 2026 — The Engineer Regiment Royal Brunei Land Forces (Engr Regt RBLF) held the Closing Ceremony for Exercise RINTIS BERSAMA (XRB) 25/2025 at the FIBUA Complex in Penanjong Garrison. In attendance to officiate the closing were Colonel Erwan bin Haji Ibrahim, Chief of Staff, RBLF and Colonel Ong Cher Howe, Chief Engineer Officer of the Singapore Army. The ceremony marks the successful conclusion of the bilateral exercise between the Engr Regt RBLF and the 38 Battalion Singapore Combat Engineer (38 SCE).
| | | | 1/21/2026 4:58 PM | BERAKAS GARRISON, Monday, 12 January 2025 – Brigadier General Aldi bin Haji Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF), hosted a high tea Session with Brigadier General Wong Shi Ming, Chief of Staff - General Staff of the Singapore Army and delegation, at the Officers' Mess, Berakas Garrison. Also in attendance were the RBLF Board of Executives and Senior Officers.
| | | | 1/10/2026 11:43 PM | BRUNEI, Saturday, 10th January 2026 – In response to continuous heavy rainfall and unstable weather conditions affecting several areas across Negara Brunei Darussalam, the Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) continues to provide Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) response in close coordination with relevant government agencies.
| | | | 1/9/2026 10:15 PM | BERAKAS GARRISON, Friday, 09 January 2026 – The Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) held the Letters of Credence, Sergeant Major Insignia Presentation and Promotion Ceremony for RBLF Warrant Officers at the Warrant Officers', Staff Sergeants' and Sergeants' Mess, Berakas Garrison. A total of 12 Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCOs) received the Letters of Credence, two Sergeant Major from Third the Battalion and Engineer Regiment RBLF received the Sergeant Major Insignia, and 31 SNCOs were promoted during the ceremony.The ceremony was officiated by Brigadier General Aldi bin Haji Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Forces. Also present were the RBLF Board of Executives, Senior Officers, Officers, Land Forces Sergeant Major, Regimental Sergeant Majors, as well as family members of celebrated personnel.
| | | | 1/10/2026 9:20 AM | DEWAN PAHLAWAN, Friday, 9th January 2026 – The Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) Headquarters held an Exercise Brief for the upcoming Field Training Exercise (FTX) of Exercise SEMANGAT WAJA (SW) 08/2026 at Dewan Pahlawan, Berakas Garrison. The briefing was attended by Colonel Mohammad Fakaruddin Zuraidie bin Haji Ramli, RBLF Field Commander, and Colonel Erwan bin Haji Ibrahim, the Chief of Staff of the RBLF, who also serves as SW 08/2026 Exercise Director, together with Senior Officers and Officers from all RBLF sub-units.
| | | | 1/10/2026 1:03 PM | BERAKAS GARRISON, Friday, 9th January 2026 – The Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) held the Inter-Women's Final Netball Championship 2025 from 8th to 9th January 2026 at the Berakas Garrison Gymnasium. The championship was participated in by three teams, which consisted of a combined team from the RBLF Headquarters (RBLF HQ) and HQ Company RBLF (HQ Coy RBLF), a combined team from the Field HQ RBLF, Medical Services and Dental Services, as well as a team from Combat Service Support RBLF (CSS RBLF).
| | | | 1/10/2026 10:33 PM | TANAH JAMBU, Friday, 09 January 2026 – The Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) held an Outstanding Awards Ceremony today at the Defence Academy Auditorium, Tanah Jambu, to honour the academic achievements of the children of its personnel for the year 2025. A total of 146 recipients, including 53 children from the Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF), received excellence and appreciation awards in the form of certificates and gifts for their outstanding results in the International Baccalaureate (IB), General Certificate of Education (GCE) 'A' Level, GCE 'O' Level, Sijil Pelajaran Ugama Brunei (SPUB), Sijil Pelajaran Tinggi Ugama Brunei (SPTUB), Sijil Sekolah-Sekolah Rendah Ugama (SSSRU), and Penilaian Sekolah Rendah (PSR).
| | | | 1/4/2026 12:38 PM | PENANJONG GARRISON, Friday, 2 January 2026 – A total of 16 personnel from the First Battalion, Second Battalion and Third Battalion Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) had successfully completed the Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) Troop Sergeant Course in a closing event held at the Armoured Reconnaissance Squadron (ARS RBLF) Auditorium, Penanjong Garrison. The course was conducted from 17th November 2025 to 2nd January 2026.
| | | | 1/4/2026 2:41 PM | PENANJONG GARRISON, Friday, 2nd January 2026 – The Second Squadron, (Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Explosive), Engineer Regiment, Royal Brunei Land Forces (2Sqn CBRE Engr Regt RBLF) held a closing ceremony for the 9th Intake of the CBRE selection at the First Squadron (Field), Engr Regt RBLF Headquarters in Penanjong Garrison. The selection was conducted over a period of five (05) weeks, from 1st December 2025 until 2nd January 2026. In attendance to officiate the closing was Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad Ghazali bin Haji Hussin, Engr Regt Commanding Officer.
| | | | 1/4/2026 1:17 PM | BRUNEI DARUSSALAM, Wednesday, 31 December 2025 – Loan Service Medical Officers from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, serving with the Medical Services of the Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF), conducted a series of working visits to government hospitals across all four districts of Negara Brunei Darussalam during the period from November 2025 to December 2025. The working visits covered Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha (RIPAS) Hospital, Bandar Seri Begawan; Pengiran Muda Mahkota Pengiran Muda Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah Hospital, Tutong; Suri Seri Begawan Hospital, Kuala Belait; and Pengiran Isteri Hajjah Mariam (PIHM) Hospital, Bangar.
| | | | 1/4/2026 1:37 PM | BERAKAS GARRISON, Wednesday, 31 December 2025 – The Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF), Brigadier General Aldi bin Haji Hassan, held a session with two officers and 12 other ranks from the RBLF who had successfully completed their peacekeeping mission with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) under the Malaysian Battalion 850-12 (MALBATT 850-12).
| | | | 1/4/2026 2:03 PM | BELAIT, Saturday, 27th December 2025 – The Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) partook in the Belait District Cleanliness Campaign 2025, which was organised through the collaboration of Calibration Centre, Ministry of Defence (MINDEF); Defence Information Technology Unit, MINDEF; and Third Battalion, RBLF. The campaign was conducted under the concept “Promoting shared responsibility and the spirit of gotong-royong as a symbol of community unity, particularly in the Belait District" and themed “Caring Community, Preserved Nature." The campaign launch at Taman Jubli Perak, Kuala Belait was officiated by Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Minister of Defence II.
| | | | 12/28/2025 10:01 AM | BOLKIAH GARRISON, Friday, 26th December 2025 – A Doa Kesyukuran Ceremony was held at Surau Ad-Difa', Bolkiah Garrison, to commemorate the safe return of a total of 29 personnel of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), who had successfully completed their deployment with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) under the Malaysian Battalion (MALBATT) 850-12. The RBAF contingent, comprising three officers and 26 other ranks - including 15 personnel from the Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF), was led by Major Pengiran Muhammad Syahir Fadillah bin Pengiran Salleh from the RBLF. The contingent completed a one-year peacekeeping deployment and returned safely to Brunei Darussalam on 5th December 2025, demonstrating the RBAF's leadership role and strong commitment in international peacekeeping operations.
| | | | 1/4/2026 2:31 PM | SUNGAI AKAR CAMP, Wednesday, 24 December 2025 – A total of 88 personnel from the Royal Guards Regiment, Royal Brunei Land Forces (RGdR RBLF) successfully completed the Basic Combat Self-Defence (BDT) Course, which was conducted from 10th December to 24th December 2025. The closing ceremony of the course was held at the Parade Square of the RGdR RBLF, Sungai Akar Camp.
| | | | 12/19/2025 10:31 AM | LUMUT CAMP, Thursday, 18 December 2025 – The Closing Event of the Leadership and Management Course for Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCO) Series 1/2025 of the Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) was held at the Pipeband Auditorium, Third Battalion (3Bn) RBLF. The event was attended by Colonel Mohammad Fakaruddin Zuraidie bin Haji Ramli, Field Commander of the RBLF. Also present were Lieutenant Colonel Mohamad Safizan bin Ahmad, Chief Instructor of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces Training Institute, Major Khairu Faizin bin Haji Abdul Gapar, Commanding Officer of 3Bn RBLF as the Patron Officer of the course, along with invited Officers and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers from various RBLF units. The six-week course was conducted from 10th November 2025 to 19th December 2025.
| | | | 12/18/2025 9:40 AM | LUMUT CAMP, Tuesday, 16th December 2025 – The Third Battalion Royal Brunei Land Forces (3Bn RBLF) held a coordination meeting with the Belait District stakeholders in preparation for the upcoming cleaning campaign activity across the Belait District. Among those present were Major Khairul Faizin bin Haji Abdul Gapar, Commanding Officer of 3Bn RBLF, Awang Mohammad Faiq bin Haji Rani, Assistant District Officer Belait, the Belait District village heads, representatives from local companies, as well as officers and personnel of 3Bn RBLF, which took place at the Officers' Mess, Lumut Camp.
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