NEWS HEADLINES
COMMENCEMENT OF EXERCISE MAJU BERSAMA 27/2024
PASIR LABA CAMP, REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE, Thursday, 05th December 2024 – The opening ceremony of Exercise MAJU BERSAMA 27/2024 (XMB 27/24) took place at Pasir Laba Camp, Republic of Singapore, involving 260 personnel from the Third Battalion Royal Brunei Land Forces (3Bn RBLF) and the 41st Battalion Singapore Armoured Regiment (41 SAR). The exercise is scheduled from 3rd to 13th December 2024.
COMMANDER ROYAL BRUNEI LAND FORCES RECIEVES HONOURARY BADGE FROM CHIEF OF ARMY SINGAPORE ARMED FORCES
PASIR LABA CAMP, THURSDAY, 05th December 2024 – Brigadier General Haji Mohammad Shanonnizam bin Sulaiman, Commander Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) received a Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Honorary Master Parachutist Wing presented by Major General David Neo, Chief of Army SAF. The event was held at the Specialist Cadet School, Pasir Laba Camp in conjunction with the opening of Exercise Maju Bersama 27/2024. The badge presentation signifies the strong camaraderie between the RBLF and the SAF, which continues to be strengthened through regular exchange of visits, exercises, professional exchanges, trainings and courses.
THE ROYAL BRUNEI LAND FORCES HELD AN OFFICERS’ REGIMENTAL DINNER IN CONJUNCTION WITH ITS 63rd ANNIVERSARY
BERAKAS GARISON, Tuesday , 03th December 2024 – The Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) held a Regimental Dinner in conjunction with the 63rd Anniversary at the Officers’ Mess, Berakas Garrison. Brigadier General Haji Mohammad Shanonnizam bin Sulaiman, Commander of RBLF, and spouse, Pengiran Hajah Rozedah binti Pengiran Haji Sulaiman were present to grace the event. Also present were Deputy Commander of RBLF, Chief of Staff RBLF, Senior Officers and Officers with their respective spouses as well as former Senior Officers and Officers of the RBLF who has retired in the year of 2024. This includes Colonel (Dr) Awang Mohammad Hafizul bin Haji Mohammad Hassan, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Mardiana binti Mohd Tuah Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Muhammad Aiman Syazwi bin Abdul Rahim.
COMMANDER ROYAL BRUNEI LAND FORCES VISITS TO ADVANCE INFANTRY COURSE
TUTONG CAMP, Tuesday, 03th December 2024 – Brigadier General Haji Mohammad Shanonnizam bin Sulaiman, Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) had the opportunity to visit the Advance Infantry Course Series 5/2024 of about 117 participants at Ar-Rizq Hall, Tutong Camp.
SECOND BATTALION ROYAL BRUNEI LAND FORCES PARTICIPATED IN PEKAN TUTONG ‘MUKIMKU CERIA 2024’
TUTONG, Sunday, 1st December 2024 – Second Battalion Royal Brunei Land Forces (2Bn RBLF) joined the cycling and walkathon event in the Tutong Town Mukimku Ceria 2024 organised by Mukim Pekan Tutong Consultative Council at the Padang Pentas Diraja, Tutong District.
FLAG HANDOVER CEREMONY FOR EXERCISE MAJU BERSAMA 27/2024
BERAKAS GARRISON, Friday, 29th November 2024 – The Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) consisting of 108 personnel from the Third Battalion (3Bn) RBLF will participate in the Exercise MAJU BERSAMA (XMB) 27/2024 which is scheduled to take place from 3rd to 14th December 2024 in the Republic of Singapore. The Brunei Darussalam flag was handed over by Brigadier General Haji Mohammad Shanonnizam bin Sulaiman, Commander of the RBLF to Major Muhd Khairi bin Ahmad Hussin, the Head Contingent of the exercise, in a ceremony held at the RBLF Headquarters, Berakas Garrison.
CLOSING EVENT FOR BOOBY TRAP COURSE
PENANJONG GARRISON, Friday, 29th November 2024 – Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad Ghazali bin Haji Hussin, Commanding Officer of the Engineer Regiment, Royal Brunei Land Force (Engr Regt RBLF) officiated the closing event for the Booby Trap Course 2024 at FIBUA Village, Penanjong Garrison. A total of 28 participants from the Engr Regt RBLF as well as Assault Pioneers and Special Task Platoons from all infantry battalions has participated the course, held from 4th to 29th November 2024.
BASIC COMMUNICATION INFORMATION SYSTEM COURSE WRAPPED UP
PENANJONG GARRISON, Friday, 29th November 2024 – The Basic Communication Information System Course 2024 has ended with a closing event held at the School of Infantry, Royal Brunei Land Force (SOI RBLF), Penanjong Garrison. The course was conducted from 13th September to 29th November 2024, participated by 29 personnel from the RBLF, Royal Brunei Air Force, Training Institute Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), Special Force Regiment RBAF and the Gurkha Security Unit. Officiating the closing was Lieutenant Colonel Faizal Azly bin Haji Rosli, Commanding Officer of SOI RBLF.
37 PARTICIPANTS COMPLETED SMALL ARMS INSTRUCTOR COURSE
PENANJONG GARRISON, Thursday, 28th November 2024 – The Small Arms Instructor Course Series 2/2024 has come to an end with a closing event held at the Training Simulation Centre in Penanjong Garrison. A total of 37 participants from the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), Internal Security Departments, Prisons Department and Narcotics Control Bureau attended the course from 5th September to 28th November 2024. In attendance to officiate the closing was Lieutenant Colonel Faizal Azly bin Haji Rosli, Commanding Officer School of Infantry, Royal Brunei Land Force (SOI RBLF).
HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE CROWN PRINCE CONSENTED TO ATTEND THE JUNGLE WARFARE DEMONSTRATION
KARGU DAM, Tuesday, 26th November 2024 - His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, consented to visit and witness the Jungle Warfare Demonstration (JWD) in conjunction with the Regional Jungle Warfare Symposium (RJWS) 2024 at Kargu Dam, Andulau Forest Reserve, Belait District.
REGIONAL JUNGLE WARFARE SYMPOSIUM 2024 OPENING CEREMONY
TANAH JAMBU, Sunday, 24 November 2024 – The opening of the Regional Jungle Warfare Symposium (RJWS) 2024 was officiated by Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) in a ceremony held at the Defence Academy, RBAF in Tanah Jambu. Also in attendance were Her Excellency Alexandra McKenzie, British High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam, Services and Acting Service Commander, Acting Joint Force Commander, Defence Advisers and Defence Attachés accredited to Brunei Darussalam, Directors, Commandants and invited guests. Co-hosted by the Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) and the British Forces Brunei (BFB), the RJWS 2024 is scheduled to take place from 24 to 26 November 2024 with the theme “Enhancing Survivability Through Training and Technology”.
REGIONAL JUNGLE WARFARE SYMPOSIUM 2024 WELCOMING DINNER
TARINDAK D’POLO, JERUDONG, Sunday, 24th November 2024 – Brigadier General Haji Mohammad Shanonnizam bin Sulaiman, Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF), hosted a Welcoming Dinner held at the Berkshire Hall, Tarindak D’Polo, Jerudong in conjunction with the Regional Jungle Warfare Symposium (RJWS) 2024. Also in attendance were Her Excellency Alexandra McKenzie, British High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam, Defence Advisers/Defence Attachés accredited to Brunei Darussalam, RJWS 2024 invited speakers and participants.
RBLF ATTENDED THE 25TH ACAMM AND 12TH ASMAM IN THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, Friday, 22 November 2024 – Brigadier General Haji Mohammad Shanonnizam bin Sulaiman, Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) attended the 25th ASEAN Chiefs of Army Multilateral Meeting (ACAMM), held from 20 to 22 November 2024 in Clark, the Republic of the Philippines. The 25th ACAMM was officiated by Lieutenant General Roy Mabagos Galido, Commanding General of the Philippine Army with the theme “Strengthening Partnership and Camaraderie Towards Regional Stability”. Prior to the meeting, a keynote address was delivered by Secretary Eduardo M Ano, National Security Adviser and Director General, National Security Council.
THE ROYAL GUARDS REGIMENT ROYAL BRUNEI LAND FORCE WELCOMES NEW COMMANDING OFFICER
SUNGAI AKAR CAMP, Friday, 22nd November 2024 – A handover ceremony between the outgoing Commanding Officer (CO) of the Royal Guards Regiment Royal Brunei Land Force (RGdR RBLF), Lieutenant Colonel Norranellwi bin Siaran/Searan and the new CO, Major Haji Hazimin bin Haji Abdullah was officially held at the Parade Square, Sungai Akar Camp.
THE 32ND ASEAN ARMIES RIFLE MEET WRAPPED UP
THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, Friday, 22nd November 2024 - The 32nd ASEAN Armies Rifle Meet (AARM) has come to an end in a closing ceremony held at the Philippine Army Marksmanship Training Facility in Camp O’Donnell, Capas, Tarlac, the Republic of the Philippines. Brigadier General Haji Mohammad Shanonnizam bin Sulaiman, Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) attended the event along with the other ASEAN Chiefs of Armies.