| James Kon |
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, 21 police officers were promoted to new ranks in a ceremony held yesterday at the Banquet Hall of the Officer’s Mess of the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) Headquarters in Gadong.
The ceremony was officiated by the guest of honour Dato Paduka Seri Haji Mohd Jammy bin Haji Muhd Shah Al-Islam, the Commissioner of Police.
The Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police, SAC Mohammad Irwan bin Haji Hambali, senior police officers and directors were also present.
Ten Probationary Assistant Superintendent of Police (P/ASP) officers were officially confirmed as Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) beginning March 1, 2017. These officers are: P/ASP Haji Muhammad Helmi bin Haji Abdullah, P/ASO Dennie Adli bin Haji Sulaiman, P/ASP Muhammad Wafiy bin Zakaria, P/ASP Mohd Izzudin Hanis bin Haji Md Salleh, P/ASP Haji Mohd Baihaqi bin Pehin Orang Kaya Maharaja Setia Dato Paduka Haji Mohd Tarif, P/ASP Haji Muhammad Noor Fadzil bin Haji Suhaimin, P/ASP Yapp Giam Eing, P/ASP Dayangku Siti Munirah binti Pengiran Haji Damit, P/ASP Hajah Nur Amni Alyani binti Haji Abdul Rahman, and P/ASP Haryatie binti Mohammad Antin.
Three officers were promoted to Assistant Superintendent of Police starting March 1. They are: Senior Inspector of Police Mohd Isa bin Haji Mohd Lot, Inspector of Police Muhammad Amerol bin Haji Metusin, and Inspector of Police Hajah Roszaffina binti Haji Ahmad. Inspector of Police Mohammad Fadhilah bin Ibrahim was promoted to Assistant Superintendent of Police beginning May 1.
Dato Paduka Seri Haji Mohd Jammy bin Haji Muhd Shah Al-Islam, Commissioner of Police presenting the insignia to ASP Mohammad Fadhilah bin Ibrahim. – JAMES KON
Senior Inspector of Police Aprizam bin Haji Mohammad was promoted to Chief Inspector of Police beginning March 1.
Meanwhile, five Inspectors of Police were promoted to Senior Inspector of Police beginning March 1. These officers are Muhd Izzat bin Haji Ramli, Mohd Zaini bin Haji Diris, Morshidi bin Haji Bujang, Ibrahim bin Haji Saili, and Aslin bin Masri.
Inspector of Police Haji Azwan bin Dato Paduka Seri Haji Abdul Rahman was promoted to Senior Inspector of Police starting May 1.
In an interview with the Sunday Bulletin, ASP Mohammad Fadhilah said, “It’s an honour to receive the promotion and I’m thankful for this blessing from Allah the Almighty. I would like to convey my gratitude to His Majesty as well as the Commissioner of Police, senior police officers and my family.”
ASP Mohammad Fadhilah, who has been with the force since 2008, added that this promotion motivates him to work even harder to serve His Majesty’s Government and maintain peace and order in the country.
Meanwhile, ASP Hajah Roszaffina said, “I feel blessed and very excited to be promoted. With the promotion, I hope to work even harder in my policing duties. I also hope that I can be given the chance to be attached and exposed to different departments under the force to gain more experience.”
ASP Hajah Roszaffina joined the force on May 1, 2010 as a Cadet Police Inspector and currently works in the Women and Child Abuse Investigation Unit at the RBPF’s Criminal Investigation Department.
As for climbing the career ladder, ASP Hajah Roszaffina advised Bruneians and her peers to work hard, be dedicated and committed in carrying out assigned tasks or duties.
Senior Inspector of Police Haji Azwan in a separate interview said that he was “delighted to receive my promotion”, and thanked His Majesty, and the support received “from senior officers, my family and friends”.
Senior Inspector of Police Haji Azwan joined the force in 2003, following in the footsteps of his father.
When pressed for career advice, he said, “Work hard and smart, always follow instructions, and don’t forget to pray.”
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