Brunei Darussalam celebrated His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam's 79th Birthday Celebration with tradition, pomp and pageantry. The highlight of the celebration was the Grand Parade and the Audience and Investiture Ceremony. In a titah at the Audience and Investiture Ceremony at Istana Nurul Iman, His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam highlights the implementation of initiatives of His Majesty's Government to improve existing policies and laws. This includes His Majesty consenting to the Land Act Order Amendment 2025 to take effect on 1 August 2025, and the Personal Data Protection Order 2025, effective on 1 January 2026. His Majesty's 79th Birthday Celebration began with the Grand Parade, 15th July morning. His Majesty graced the event at Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar 'Ali Saifuddien in the capital.
Thousands of students lined up to greet the arrival of His Majesty, waving the national flag and beating the hadrah to further enliven the atmosphere.
Shortly after arriving, His Majesty received the Royal Salute. At the same time, 21 cannon shots echoed in the air, to the accompaniment of the National Anthem.
Also present were His Majesty's sons and brothers:
- His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office;
- His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Malik;
- His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah;
- And His Royal Highness Prince Haji Jefri Bolkiah.
The tradition-filled ceremony was also attended by His Majesty's personal guests. Among them were His Excellency Edwin Tong, Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs, Republic of Singapore, and wife, Madam Au Huey Ling.
His Majesty then inspected the Guard of Honour mounted by one thousand 141 personnel under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Faizal Azly bin Haji Rosli. They comprised personnel from the Royal Brunei Land Force, Royal Brunei Navy, Royal Brunei Air Force; Royal Brunei Police Force; and uniformed public organisations.
The combined Royal Brunei Armed Forces and Royal Brunei Police Force bands accompanied the march past in slow and fast pace in front of the Royal Dais. Three cheers of Daulat Kebawah Duli Tuan Patik resounded in the air, signifying a pledge of undivided loyalty to the Monarch. The culmination of the Ceremony was the fly-past by Royal Brunei Air Force aircraft.
News courtesy of Radio Television Brunei
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