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SECURITY AND SAFETY SUPPORT FOR THE BRUNEI HALF MARATHON 2025

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Saturday, 29 November 2025 – The Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), Royal Brunei Police Force, Fire and Rescue Department, Emergency Medical Ambulance Service, Brunei Bridge Authority and Event Manager representatives came together in concerted effort to provide security and safety support for the Brunei Half Marathon 2025 held from Saturday, 29 November 2025 to Sunday, 30 November 2025 at the Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Bridge (SHOAS). As of the initial preparation, Table-Top Exercises and a Field-Training Exercise were conducted in October prior the Brunei Half Marathon 2025, in efforts to ensure the readiness level of all participating security agencies.


TRANSFER OF AUTHORITY (TOA) CEREMONY BETWEEN MALBATT 850-12 AND MALBATT 850-13

MARAKAH CAMP, LEBANON, Saturday, 15 November 2025 – A Transfer of Authority (TOA) ceremony for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) mission was held at Marakah Camp UNP 2-1 Lebanon, marking the transition of responsibility between Malaysian Battalion (MALBATT) 850-12 and MALBATT 850-13.  A total of 30 Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) personnel comprising of 3 officers and 27 other ranks served MALBATT 850-12 lead by Major Pg Muhammad Syahir Fadillah bin Pg Salleh and 21 RBAF personnel comprising of 3 officers and 18 other ranks as members of MALBATT 850-13 lead by Major Mohammad Ihya'uddin bin Haji Ishak.


JOINT FORCE CONDUCTS BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ROYAL BRUNEI ARMED FORCES 64TH ANNIVERSARY

Bolkiah Garrison, Wednesday, 26 November 2025  The Joint Force Royal Brunei Armed Forces (JF RBAF) organised a Blood Donation Campaign in conjunction with the RBAF 64th Anniversary at the Bolkiah Gymnasium and Multi-purpose Hall. The blood donation campaign was organised by Lieutenant Mohammad Hadi Samsol bin Alex Qurnaine, Staff Officer Grade 3, J2, JF RBAF, and conducted in collaboration with the Blood Donation Centre, Department of Laboratory Services, Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha (RIPAS) Hospital, Ministry of Health (MoH), and supported by Imagine Sdn Bhd. The event was open to all officers as well as military and civilian personnel from JFHQ RBAF and Ministry of Defence.

This blood donation campaign marks one of the community activities conducted in conjunction to the RBAF 64th anniversary that was celebrated last 31 May 2025. A total of 65 pints of blood were successfully collected during the campaign, contributing to the replenishment of the national blood bank. Blood donors also received exclusive merchandise as a token of appreciation. In addition, they will also stand a chance to participate in a special lucky draw, with attractive prizes to be announced next year. This gesture not only acknowledges their contribution but also serves as an encouragement for continued support in future donation drives.

In conjunction with the 64th Anniversary of the RBAF, the campaign reflected the commitment of the RBAF in supporting its welfare initiatives through the Heart and Mind approach. The event aimed to inculcating a charitable attitude and a sense of social responsibility among military and civilian personnel to the nation, while also supporting the MoH's efforts to maintain sufficient blood supply for patients in need in Brunei Darussalam.





WATCHKEEPER COURSE SESSION 2025 CLOSING CEREMONY

PENANJONG GARRISON, Thursday, 20 November 2025 – The Closing Ceremony of the Watchkeeper Course Series 1/2025 was held at the School of Infantry, Royal Brunei Land Forces (SOI RBLF), Penanjong Garrison. A total of 30 participants have completed the course consisting of 06 participants from Joint Force Royal Brunei Armed Forces, which was conducted from 03 November 2025 until 21 November 2025 by the Signal Training Wing, SOI RBLF. Present as the Guest of Honour was Major Pg Hj Mohammad Razif bin Pg Hj Idros, Acting Commanding Officer of SOI RBLF and were also attended by Officers and personnel of SOI RBLF, School Sergeant Major, and Head of Training Wings and Instructors.


JOINT FORCE PARCIPATES IN THE 3RD EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CYBER SECURITY AND ENCRYPTION COMPETITION “ARMYTHON-2025", THE DOT CYBER SUMMIT, AND AIDTSEC 2025 IN THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN

AMMAN, THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN, 18 NOVEMBER 2025 – 03 Personnel from the Joint Force, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (JF RBAF) participated in the 3rd Edition of the International Cyber Security and Encryption Competition “Armython- 2025”, the Dot Cyber Summit, and AIDTSEC 2025 from Tuesday, 18 November 2025 to Thursday, 20 November 2025. The delegation was led by Captain (U) Mohd Zulhaffiz Zarriq bin Hj Ranee, Staff Officer Grade 3 of the Cyber Defence Unit, JF RBAF. 


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