MUMONG, BELAIT DISTRICT, Saturday, 27 September 2025 – 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, today visited the British Forces Brunei (BFB) in Mumong, the Belait District.
Accompanying His Majesty was His Royal Highness 920 Major (Udara) Prince ‘Abdul Mateen.
Upon arrival at the Officers’ Mess BFB Garrison, His Majesty was greeted by representatives from both the United Kingdom and Brunei Darussalam. His Majesty was then presented with a Maala garland before being presented with a briefing on Second Battalion, Royal Gurkha Rifles (2RGR) BFB activities.
His Majesty also inspected the Guard of Honour, led by Major Ed Hicks, Officer Commanding C Company, 2 RGR, and witnessed several cultural performances. During the visit, His Majesty had the opportunity to meet and greet with BFB personnel families and attended a Luncheon.
The visit reaffirms the long-standing close relations between the United Kingdom and Brunei Darussalam, as well as the bilateral cooperation in regional security.
KEBAWAH DULI YANG MAHA MULIA PADUKA SERI BAGINDASULTAN DAN YANG DI-PERTUAN NEGARA BRUNEI DARUSSALAM BERANGKAT MELAWAT KE BRITISH FORCES BRUNEI
MUMONG, DAERAH BELAIT, Sabtu, 27 September 2025 -Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam, hari ini berkenan berangkat melawat ke
British Forces Brunei (BFB) di Mumong, Daerah Belait.
Berangkat mengiringi Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia ialah Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri 920 Mejar (Udara) Pengiran Muda ‘Abdul Mateen.
Keberangkatan tiba Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia di Mes Pegawai BFB Garison dijunjung oleh wakil-wakil daripada pihak United Kingdom (UK) dan Negara Brunei Darussalam. Baginda seterusnya disembahkan kalungan Maala sebelum disembahkan taklimat mengenai kegiatan Batalion Kedua,
Royal Gurkha Rifles (2RGR), BFB.
Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia juga berkenan memeriksa barisan Kawalan Kehormatan yang diketuai oleh Mejar Ed Hicks, Pegawai Memerintah
C Company 2RGR dan menyaksikan beberapa persembahan kebudayaan. Pada lawatan tersebut, Baginda berkesempatan untuk beramah mesra bersama ahli-ahli keluarga anggota BFB dan berangkat menghadiri Majlis Santap Tengah Hari.
Lawatan ini mencerminkan hubungan erat yang lama terjalin diantara United Kingdom dan Negara Brunei Darussalam serta kerjasama dua hala dalam kestabilan serantau.