A Handover and Takeover Ceremony between the outgoing Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF), Brigadier General Dato Seri Pahlawan Saifulrizal bin Abdul Latif and the new Commander of RBLF, Brigadier General Haji Mohammad Shanonnizam bin Sulaiman was officially held on Friday at the First Battalion RBLF, Parade Square, Berakas Garrison.
Upon arrival, the outgoing Commander of RBLF received the honourary salute and inspected the Guard of Honour consisting of RBLF personnel under the command of Deputy Commanding Officer of Third Battalion RBLF, Major Mohamad Safizan bin Ahmad.
In a farewell speech as the 13th Commander of the RBLF, the outgoing commander emphasised that the duties and responsibilities of all RBLF personnel are crucial in the role of national defence. He also highlighted that all RBLF personnel who bear this responsibility to observe discipline, maintain spirit of enthusiasm, sustainable leadership, robust preparedness, and spiritual strength to propel the RBLF towards success in upholding the sovereignty of the Monarchy, Religion and Country.
The ceremony continued with the signing of certificates and the handover of Tongkat Kepimpinan Pemerintah Tentera Darat Diraja Brunei from the outgoing Commander of RBLF to the new Commander of RBLF, symbolising the official handing over of duties as Commander of the RBLF.
More details on Saturday’s Borneo Bulletin
