| Hakim Hayat |
PREPARATIONS are in full swing for the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) to officially mark its 56th anniversary this year with a grand parade on September 17 at the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) Base in Muara.
Held in lieu of its actual date on May 31, which occurred during the month of Ramadhan, the grand parade will feature all units of the RBAF coming together in a military display of its capabilities and solidarity.
In the run-up to the celebrations that will also be open to members of the public, around 200 posters to promote and mark the occasion were distributed to representatives from government ministries and departments in a ceremony held yesterday at the RBN Training Centre in Muara.
The RBAF received 200 posters that were published by the Information Department, Prime Minister’s Office, in collaboration with the Public Relations Unit (PRU) of the Ministry of Defence (MinDef).
The Deputy Commander of the RBN, Captain Haji Othman bin Haji Suhaili @ Suhaily, who is also Chairman of the RBAF’s 56th Anniversary Executive Committee, said that their 56th anniversary theme is in line with that of this 33rd National Day celebration this year – ‘Together in Making the National Vision a Success’.
According to Captain Haji Othman, the theme symbolises the RBAF’s commitment as the country’s main pillar in security and defence, while upholding the National Vision of 2035 through the continuous expansion, development and enhancement of the forces’ capabilities and professionalism, for the good of country’s development.
The anniversary posters were handed over by Lieutenant Commander Norharirayati bintiYakub, a MinDef spokesperson and Chairwoman of the RBN poster distribution ceremony, to Captain Haji Othman, who later presented them to the public relations officers, representatives of government ministries and departments, and representatives from all units under the RBAF, as well as from the Brunei Darussalam Ex-Army Association (PBPNBD).
The distribution of posters was intended to create more awareness among the general public on the 56th RBAF anniversary celebrations.
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