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BRUNEI'S NAVY CHIEF GETS MILITARY AWARD

26 Aug 2005

STORY // Gail Wan
PHOTO // Lum Ngia

Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy, Yang Mulia Colonel (COL) Joharie bin Haji Matussin, was presented with Singapore's prestigious military award, the Meritorious Service Medal (Military), by Minister for Defence Teo Chee Hean at the Ministry of Defence on 26 Aug.

COL Joharie received the award in recognition of his outstanding contributions in forging excellent ties between the Royal Brunei Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy.

The two navies interact regularly in bilateral exercises, such as the annual Exercise Pelican, and in other professional forums.

This has helped to strengthen the camaraderie and mutual understanding among the personnel of both navies.

Before the investiture, COL Joharie also called on Mr Teo, Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant-General Ng Yat Chung, and Chief of Navy Rear-Admiral Ronnie Tay.

Mr Teo congratulating COL Joharie (right) on his award during the investiture ceremony held at the Ministry of Defence.

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