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His Majesty graces golden jubilee celebration

Photos show 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 during the celebration. Accompanying His Majesty were His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office; and His Royal Highness 920 Lieutenant Colonel (U) Prince ‘Abdul Mateen, Minister of Foreign Affairs. PHOTOS: INFOFOTO

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, on Wednesday graced the Parade Ceremony of the Special Forces Regiment, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (SFR RBAF) Golden Jubilee Celebration.

Accompanying His Majesty were His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office; and His Royal Highness 920 Lieutenant Colonel (U) Prince ‘Abdul Mateen, Minister of Foreign Affairs.

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Upon arrival, His Majesty and members of the royal family were welcomed by Coordinating Minister for National Security, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof; Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan; and the Commanding Officer of the Special Forces Regiment RBAF.

His Majesty was escorted to the Royal Dais to receive the Royal Salute before inspecting the SFR RBAF Golden Jubilee Celebration Parade, comprising officers and personnel of the SFR RBAF, the RBAF Band, as well as assets of the SFR RBAF. The parade proceeded with the recitation of the SFR RBAF Oath, led by the Commanding Officer of the SFR RBAF, followed by the rallying cry of ‘Tangkas Berani’.

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His Majesty delivered a titah in conjunction with the SFR RBAF Golden Jubilee Celebration, followed by three resounding chants of ‘Daulat Kebawah Duli Tuan Patik’. A Doa Selamat was read by Acting Director of the RBAF Religious Directorate Lieutenant Colonel Abdul Mujib bin Haji Japar. His Majesty was once again accorded the Royal Salute and the parade concluded with a Kawalan Benteng.

From the Parade Square, His Majesty and members of the royal family proceeded to the SFR RBAF Headquarters, where His Majesty graciously consented to officiate the unveiling of the SFR RBAF Golden Jubilee Monument, and visited the SFR RBAF Golden Jubilee Gallery. His Majesty also consented to a group photo session with the commanding officer, squadron officers commanding, regiment sergeant majors, squadron sergeant majors and former commanding officers.

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His Majesty and members of the royal family then proceeded to the Special Air Operations Section to view the Special Forces’ Capability Exhibition showcasing its latest assets and capabilities. His Majesty proceeded to the Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Complex to officiate the opening of the building, followed by a demonstration of special operations conducted both outside and inside the CQB Complex.

His Majesty and members of the royal family then continued the visit to the SFR RBAF Gymnasium to inspect the newly upgraded facilities and equipment, which now operate as a fully functional gymnasium tailored to the operational needs of special forces personnel. Following this, His Majesty and members of the royal family were escorted to the swimming pool to observe underwater special operations capabilities.

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His Majesty and members of the royal family subsequently proceeded to the Officers’ Mess, Penanjong Garrison for the Royal Luncheon, where His Majesty graciously performed the cake-cutting ceremony in conjunction with the celebration and His Majesty’s 80th Birthday, and received a pesambah.

The ceremony concluded with His Majesty receiving a Junjung Ziarah from all members of the SFR RBAF and invited guests, followed by the signing of the Royal Parchment and a group photo session before leaving the ceremony.

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SOURCE/AUTHOR : BORNEO BULLETIN

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