Sultan of Brunei Visits the SAF

His Majesty driving the Light Strike Vehicle Mark II at Headquarters 3rd Singapore Division. On his right was Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen, who hosted His Majesty's visit to the SAF.

The Sultan of Brunei, His Majesty Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah of Brunei Darussalam, visited the Singapore Armed Forces' (SAF's) Multi-Mission Range Complex (MMRC) and Headquarters 3rd Singapore Division (HQ 3 Div) this afternoon. His Majesty is in Singapore on a three-day State Visit from 21 to 23 Apr 2014.

His Majesty was hosted by Minister for Defence, Dr Ng Eng Hen, and was accompanied by His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Malik, Minister of Education Pehin Abu Bakar Apong, Minister of Finance II Pehin Abdul Rahman Ibrahim, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade II Pehin Lim Jock Seng, Minister of Energy at the Prime Minister's Office Pehin Yasmin Umar, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) Pehin Major General Tawih Abdullah, as well as senior Bruneian officials. Also present during the visit were Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant-General Ng Chee Meng and Chief of Army Brigadier-General Perry Lim.

While at MMRC, His Majesty viewed live-firing demonstrations at the 50m indoor shooting range and the urban operations range, and also fired the Singapore Assault Rifle 21. During his visit to HQ 3 Div, His Majesty viewed a static display of the 3rd Generation SAF's military hardware and also drove the upgraded Light Strike Vehicle Mark II (LSV MK II) as well as the Terrex Infantry Carrier Vehicle. His Majesty also met with the RBAF personnel currently attending the SAF courses in Singapore. To commemorate the visit, His Majesty was presented with the SAF's Honorary Advanced Combat Skills Badge as well as Honorary Terrex and LSV MK II Driver's Licenses.

His Majesty's visit to the SAF underscores the excellent and long-standing defence ties between Singapore and Brunei. Interactions between the SAF and RBAF have grown in scope with a wide range of activities, such as bilateral exercises, regular visits and professional exchanges. The Army and the Royal Brunei Land Forces will conduct their flagship Exercise Maju Bersama in Singapore next month, and mark 20 years of cooperation next year.

His Majesty receiving a brief on the M3G military float bridge. On his right was Chief of Army Brigadier-General Perry Lim.

His Majesty preparing to fire the Singapore Assault Rifle 21 at the urban operations range in Multi-Mission Range Complex. Briefing him was 1st Warrant Officer Poh Yang Chin from Headquarters Infantry.

His Majesty getting ready to fire a pistol at the 50m indoor range in the Multi-Mission Range Complex. With him were (from left) Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Environment and Water Resources and Minister-In-Attendance to His Majesty, and Chief Infantry Officer Colonel Chiang Hock Woon.

His Majesty inspecting the welcome guard at Headquarters 3rd Singapore Division.

His Majesty receiving the SAF's Honorary Advanced Combat Skills Badge from Chief of Army, Brigadier-General Perry Lim.

His Majesty receiving the Honorary Terrex and Light Strike Vehicle Mark II Driver's Licenses from Chief of Army, Brigadier-General Perry Lim, as Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen looked on.

His Majesty interacting with the Royal Brunei Armed Forces personnel who are currently attending the SAF courses in Singapore.