Bandar seri begawan: In conjunction with His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam’s 79th Birthday Celebration, the Brunei Darussalam flag handover ceremony and the Flag Off for the 79 Brunei Darussalam Small Flag Bearers Expedition for the Brunei Muara District level took place this morning.
According to Radio Television Brunei, among those present at the ceremony was Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ahmaddin bin Haji Abdul Rahman, Minister of Home Affairs. The programme included the distribution of the Flag and the Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to the expedition members. The event was led by Pengiran Haji Qahar bin Pengiran Sanggamara Diraja Retired Major General Pengiran Haji Ibnu Basith.
Members of the Legislative Council were also present, adding to the significance of the occasion. The ceremony marked a momentous start to the 79 Brunei Darussalam Small Flag Bearers Expedition, as part of the celebrations for the Sultan’s milestone birthday.