BANDAR SRI BEGAWAN: The Golden Jubilee Gallery celebrating 50 years of defence relations between Brunei Darussalam and Singapore opened at the Brunei Energy Hub in the capital on Wednesday, ahead of its public opening on Thursday (Oct 15, 2026).
The gallery was jointly officiated by the Permanent Secretary (Policy and Administration) at the Ministry of Defence, Brigadier General (Rtd) Dato Seri Pahlawan Mohammad Sharif bin Dato Paduka Haji Ibrahim, and Singapore High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam, Yip Wei Kiat.
The ceremony began with a ribbon-cutting, followed by a video presentation highlighting the longstanding friendship and close defence ties between the two countries. The guests of honour also toured the gallery.
Permanent Secretary (Policy and Administration) at the Ministry of Defence Brigadier General (Rtd) Dato Seri Pahlawan Mohammad Sharif bin Dato Paduka Haji Ibrahim and Singapore High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam Yip Wei Kiat tour the gallery. PHOTO: SIM Y.H
The exhibition showcases five decades of bilateral defence cooperation, highlighting key milestones and shared experiences that have strengthened ties between the two countries’ leadership and defence establishments.
It also traces military cooperation between the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) and the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) since 1976, including joint training, personnel exchanges, professional development programmes and military courses conducted in both countries.
These engagements have strengthened mutual understanding, enhanced interoperability and fostered professional and personal ties among military personnel.
The gallery will be open to the public from October 15 to 25. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
