30 Royal Brunei Armed Forces, RBAF personnel who were part of the Malaysian Battalion or MALBATT 850-9 returned safely to the country recently after a 13-month deployment serving under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, UNIFIL. yesterday, a welcoming ceremony for the contingent was held at Bolkiah Garrison.
The RBAF contingent was welcomed by Brigadier General Udara Dato Seri Pahlawan Haji Alirupendi bin Haji Perudin, Joint Force Commander RBAF. The ceremony included reading of Doa Selamat and detachment of badges. RBAF has been involved in the UNIFIL peacekeeping mission since 2008 which aligns with Brunei Darussalam’s support in upholding the United Nation’s three main pillars namely Peace and Security, Human Rights and Development.
Source: Radio Television Brunei