Brunei appoints new armed forces commander


Major General (U) Pahlawan Hamzah Sahat (right). - Borneo Bulletin/ANN

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Xinhua): Brunei's Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah has appointed Major General (U) Pahlawan Hamzah Sahat as the 11th Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) at Istana Nurul Iman, the country's royal palace.

Local daily the Borneo Bulletin reported on Wednesday (Sept 2) that Haji Hamzah was at the same time promoted from Brigadier General to Major General on Tuesday.

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Brunei , armed forces , chief , Haji Hamzah

Next In Aseanplus News

Trump balks at nuclear limit extension, calls for new US-China-Russia deal
Bali police bust Indian-run online gambling ring, arrest 39 people
Bursa Malaysia is poised for selective bargain-hunting from Monday (Feb 9) onwards
Six injured, including two police officers, after snow-related car collisions in Tokyo
Thai General Election: Unofficial results expected late Sunday (Feb 8)
Modi departs Malaysia after strengthening bilateral ties
Marriage solemnisations in Singapore to return to Canning Rise in 2029 after redevelopment
Veteran Sabah civil servant Simon Sipaun passes away at 88
Malaysian automotive industry leader supports ruling to ban 'hidden' car door handles
Base MHIT plan covers controlled pre-existing conditions subject to terms, says Dr Dzul

Others Also Read