THE Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) First Admiral Pengiran Dato Seri Pahlawan Norazmi bin Pengiran Haji Muhammad, and spouse, Pengiran Datin Noralam binti Pengiran Haji Kahar were in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for a four-day introductory visit from May 31 to June 3.
On the first day of his visit, the Commander of the RBN made three separate courtesy calls to the Malaysian Deputy Minister of Defence, Dato Sri’ Mohd Johari bin Baharum; Malaysian Chief of Army Chief General Tan Sri Dato’ Sri (Dr) Haji Zulkifeli bin Mohd Zin; and the Malaysian Chief of Navy, Admiral Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Panglima Ahmad Kamarulzaman bin Haji Ahmad Badaruddin.
Upon arrival, the Commander of the RBN was received by the Malaysian Chief of Navy and inspected the Guard of Honour before proceeding to the courtesy call, a press release said. The official signing of the Terms of Reference (TOR) for RBN and the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) Naval Working Group by the Commander of the RBN and the Chief of RMN took place shortly afterward.
Later during the evening, the Commander of RBN had the opportunity to celebrate the 55th Anniversary of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) hosted by the Defence Attache of Brunei to Malaysia, Cdr Norshahrinizam bin Haji Talib at The Ritz Carlton Hotel.
The Commander of the RBN continued his visit to the RMN Naval Base in Lumut, Perak, flown by an EC725 aircraft of the Royal Malaysian Airforce.
First Admiral Pengiran Dato Seri Pahlawan Norazmi bin Pengiran Haji Muhammad, the Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy in a courtesy call with Malaysian Chief of Army, Chief General Tan Sri Dato’ Sri (Dr) Haji Zulkifeli bin Mohd Zin
The Commander of the RBN inducted as the first international member of Malaysian Armed Forces Defence College (MAFDC) Hall of Fame and the 8th member since the establishment of Hall of Fame in 2014
The Commander of the RBN greeted by the Malaysian Chief of Navy, Admiral Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Panglima Ahmad Kamarulzaman bin Haji Ahmad Badaruddin. – PHOTOS: MINDEF
Upon arrival at the Royal Malaysian Airforce Base in Kuala Lumpur, the Commander of the RBN was received by the Base Commander of the base, Col Muhd Mudzamir Ong bin Abdullah.
At the RMN Naval Base in Lumut, Perak, the Commander of the RBN made a courtesy call with the Fleet Commander of the RMN Lumut Naval Base and later had the opportunity to visit two shipyard companies, the Boustead Naval Shipyard (BNS) and the Dock Great One Marine (GOM) where the latest RMN‘s naval ship project, Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) and the Training Ship are running respectively.
Later in the evening, the Commander of the RBN and spouse were cordially invited to an official dinner hosted by the Malaysian Chief of Navy. Both Commanders in their speeches emphasised the importance of having strong relationships ties between both navies and defence.
On the final day of his visit, the Commander of the RBN inducted the first international member of Malaysian Armed Forces Defence College (MAFDC) Hall of Fame and the 8th member since the establishment of Hall of Fame in 2014.
Throughout his visit, the Commander of the RBN had the opportunity to exchange valuable views and discussion, which included honouring the firm and robust relationship both navies continue to have which strengthens even more with the sharing of knowledge and experience through joint training, and both bilateral and multilateral exercises.
The exchange views of future development planning was also part of the discussions which can further revolve both navies readily rapport to another level of professionalism, proficiency and Excellency.
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