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Tuesday, 22 April 2025

Brunei: BFB Library - Opening Hours and Contact Details

Opening Hours and Contact Information



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BFB Library is located at the Chit Chat Community Centre.

Come and check out our new stock!

Follow us on Facebook & Instagram.

Brunei: Hornbill School - National Sports Week 16 - 22 June 2025


Are you passionate about sports?

and / or

Are you a qualified coach?

Hornbill School is looking for volunteers to help support our upcoming national sports weeks!

The aim is to provide the children in each year group with 60 minutes of sports and exercise each day.

Hornbill would like to create a programme that includes a wide range of sports and experiences throughout the entire week.

Are you interested in volunteering?

If so, please contact: Jamie SHERWIN (Jamie.sherwin@modschools.org)

Brunei: Cinelink Screening: Captain America - Saturday, 26 April 2025, 1800hrs @ Paradise Chalchitra, Mumong Community Centre


Brunei: BFB Blood Donation Drive - 29 April 2025


The blood donation event will be held at the Gymnasium in Tuker lines from 1000 – 1300hrs on 29 April 2025. This event is open to all BFB community including LECs.

This blood donation drive will aim to encourage our BFB community to donate blood, address the critical shortage of blood supply in local hospitals and most importantly, help save lives.

The following personnel are nominated to fill the appointments listed:

Event Dir - Maj Henderson (RMO)

Event OIC - SSgt Shankar (BST Tp Staff)

Event IC - LCpl Shikhar (BST)

Event 2IC - Sig Umang (BST)

Any questions regarding the event should be directed to Event IC, LCpl Shikhar (Brunei Signal Troop), 322 4101 Ext 3726, email: Shikhar.kulungrai100@mod.gov.uk .


Volunteers are ineligible to donate blood if:

a. You have had given blood in the last 8 weeks.

b. You have a chesty cough, sore throat or active cold sore.

c. You have some heart conditions.

d. You have received blood, platelets, plasma, or any other blood products after 1 January 1980.

e. You have tested positive for HIV.

f. You have had an organ transplant,

g. You are currently taking antibiotics, or you have just finished a course within the last seven days or have had any infection in that last two weeks.

h. You have had hepatitis or jaundice in the last 12 months.

i. You have had a tattoo in the last 6 months.

j. You have injected non-prescribed drugs including body-building and injectable tanning agents. 

Brunei: SSO Support Pack - a complete guide for BFB families and those newly assigned to Brunei


SUPPORT SERVICE ORGANISATION (SSO) Support Pack

Support Service Organisation (SSO) Brunei has produced this complete resource pack to support BFB families and newly assigned service personnel and families moving to Brunei. The pack covers...

SFA information on entitlement, availability, CAAS bandings, type & the application process
Pets in SFA information & your obligations
March in and out information
Amah Process and your obligations
Rules and processes regarding visitors staying at your SFA

Plus much more! 

Click HERE to access the full resources pack. (NB. If viewing from MODNet, links may not be accessible, try a standalone computer/smartphone)

Visitor Visit Application Form - Visa Required

Visitor Visit Application Form - NO Visa Required

SSO main function is to:

Support the Accommodation of all new incoming service persons/families assigned to Brunei.

Assist in providing arrival information and administration support to the service person to help prepare for a move to Brunei in order to assist with a smooth transition.

SFA allocation - availability, entitlement and priority. 

On receipt of an assignment order to BFB, SSO Housing Clerk is the key contact to provide you with the arrival packs and administrative forms.

Housing Clerk

Email: BruneiGarSpSvcsHousingClk@mod.gov.uk

Civ Tel: +673 3224101 Ext 3253

Civ Fax: +673 3223423

Housing Rental Clerk


Email: BruneiGarSpSvcsHousingRentClk@mod.gov.uk

Civ Tel: +673 3224101 Ext 3208

The HIVE Information Support Officers (HISOs) are available to help if you require any further information: BruneiGarSpSvcsHIVEMailbox@mod.gov.

Brunei: BFB Quarterly Spouses Coffee Morning and COMD 4X Visit to Families - Wednesday, 30th April 2025, 0845 - 1230 hrs @ CCCC


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All BFB Families are encouraged to attend.

Please click the link or scan the QR code below for the attendance.

The cut-off date is Friday, 25 Apr 25.

Brunei: AWS Community Support - BFB Local and Handmade Bazaar 2025 - Friday, 02nd May 2025, 1400 - 1700 hrs @ Chit Chat Community Centre


EVERYONE is WELCOME!

Come Join Us and Don't Forget to Bring Cash!

Brunei: SSAFA - Well Baby Clinic - Every Tuesday, 9 - 11 AM @ Health Visiting Department, PCMF

Brunei: SSAFA - Sunbirds April & May Programme - Every Tuesday, *next date* 29th April 2025, 1100 - 1200 @ Health Visiting Department Playroom, PCMF

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Friday, 18 April 2025

Brunei: Panaga Club Information - Panaga Club Open Day - Sunday, 27th April 2025, 8 AM - 8 PM @ Panaga Club

Panaga Club Open Day Membership Promotion



Panaga Club Open Day - 27 Apr 25


Panaga Stingrays Swimming Gala


4 Days Walkathon


Online Payment Tool

Did you know that paying your bills online is super-efficient and convenient?

No more long queues or rushing to beat the closing time!

Online payment option to pay club fees can be accessed via this LINK.

This link is now also on each member’s Statement of Account, accessible via a QR code as shown below.


Please Click HERE to watch the video on how you can breeze through your payments with just a few clicks!

Panaga Club members can contact the Member Services Hotline: +673 745 2265 for general queries or Finance Hotline: +673 725 2442 for billing/payment queries.





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MEMBERSHIP ENQUIRIES

Contact No: (+673) 337 2265 (Tika) / (+673) 337 2930 (Janice)

Brunei: Nepali New Year 2082 Celebration - Saturday, 19th April 2025, 1700 - 2230 hrs @ Tuker Lines MT Park

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Brunei: New to Brunei? Useful social media pages to follow...

BFB Resources on Facebook…

⭐️ BFB Community Support Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/399693651487140/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF

💜 BFB Husbands & Wives https://www.facebook.com/groups/266338930043946/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF

📻 BFBS Gurkha https://www.facebook.com/BFBSGurkha/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

📻 BFBS Brunei https://www.facebook.com/BFBSBrunei?mibextid=LQQJ4d

📚 BFB Community Library https://www.facebook.com/groups/1162498561139499/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF

🧸 BFB Toy Library https://www.facebook.com/britishforcesbruneitoylibrary?mibextid=LQQJ4d

📖 BFB Bookworms https://www.facebook.com/groups/598655438126413/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF

🌏 BFB Travel, for the perfect holiday! https://www.facebook.com/groups/776053726108237/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF

⭐️ SSAFA In Service Brunei https://www.facebook.com/SSAFABruneiGarrison?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🏊‍♀️ BFB Garrison Swimming pool https://www.facebook.com/groups/bfbgsp/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF

🛍️ Garrison Thrift Shop https://www.facebook.com/groups/garrisonthriftshop/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF

🏡 BFB X1/X2 Sales only https://www.facebook.com/groups/530046810955525/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF

🛒 Tukerlines Sales https://www.facebook.com/groups/494425090607381/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF

💻 BFB Website https://www.britishforcesbrunei.co.uk/about-bruneigarrison

🛒 NAAFI Brunei https://www.facebook.com/groups/487197221321426/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF


Supermarkets & Food Shopping...

🛒 Soon Lee Supermarkets https://www.facebook.com/slmmgroup?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🛒 Supa Save Supermarket https://www.facebook.com/SupaSaveBrunei/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🍎 Pandan Fruit & Vegetables https://www.facebook.com/PandanFV?mibextid=LQQJ4d


Leisure…

⭐️ Panaga Club https://www.facebook.com/officialpanagaclub?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🏋️‍♀️TRI FIT Panaga https://www.facebook.com/groups/873909069374585/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF

⛳️ Panaga Golf Club https://www.facebook.com/panagagolfclub?mibextid=LQQJ4d

📍Brunei Shell Recreation Club https://www.facebook.com/BSRCBrunei/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🌱 Sumbiling Eco Village https://m.facebook.com/SEVbrunei/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🚤 Royal Brunei Yacht Club https://www.facebook.com/royalbruneiyachtclub?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🍹The Empire Hotel Brunei https://www.facebook.com/theempirebrunei/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🚤 Mark & Wann’s boat trips (safari hunter) https://www.facebook.com/wann.mark.5?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🎨 Jo Art Gallery (painting workshops) https://www.facebook.com/JoArtGallery.artjam?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🎡 Jerudong Park https://www.facebook.com/jerudongparkplayground/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🐊 Miri Crocodile Farm https://m.facebook.com/miricrocodilefarm/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🎈 Fun Blocks https://www.facebook.com/funblocksplaygroundbn?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🙉 MonkeyBars Co soft-play https://m.facebook.com/MonkeyBarsCo/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🌟 Twinkl Cafe (play cafe) https://www.facebook.com/twinklekidscafebrunei/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🎦 Times Cineplex https://m.facebook.com/timescineplex/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

⭐️ Seria Energy Lab https://www.facebook.com/seriaenergylab?mibextid=LQQJ4d


Car sales & Car rental...

🚘 Dreamcars

https://www.facebook.com/dreamcars8868918?mibextid=LQQJ4d


Travel...

🌎 Freme https://www.facebook.com/FremeTravelServices/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🏝️ Pan Bright https://www.facebook.com/panbright/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

✈️ Royal Brunei Airlines 
https://www.facebook.com/royalbruneiairlines/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

✈️ Air Asia https://www.facebook.com/airasiasuperapp/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🇻🇳 Vietnam Tourism https://www.facebook.com/VietnamTourismBoard?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🇧🇳 Brunei Tourism https://www.facebook.com/BruneiTourismBoard/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🇲🇾 Sabah Tourism https://www.facebook.com/SabahMalaysianBorneo?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🇲🇾 Sarawak Tourism https://www.facebook.com/visitsarawak/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🇲🇾 Malaysia Tourism Board https://www.facebook.com/visitsarawak/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🏨 Miri Marriott https://www.facebook.com/MiriMarriott/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🏨 Pullman Hotel Miri https://www.facebook.com/PullmanMiri?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🏝️ Shangri La Rasa Ria & Tanjung Aru https://m.facebook.com/shangrilarasaria/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

https://www.facebook.com/ShangrilaTAH?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🏕️ Abode resort and spa 
https://www.facebook.com/abodebrunei?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🏔️ Mulu World Heritage National Park https://www.facebook.com/Mulunationalpark/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🌳 Bako National Park https://www.facebook.com/officialpagebakonp?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🦧 Sepilok https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sepilok-Orangutan-Rehabilitation-Centre/161404184412777?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🦧 Semenggoh Wildlife Centre https://www.facebook.com/Semenggoh?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🏝️ Labuan https://www.facebook.com/LabuanTourism/?mibextid=LQQJ4d


Health & Beauty...

🌹 Rose Beauty Salon https://www.facebook.com/RoseBeautyKB?mibextid=LQQJ4d

💇‍♀️ Momo Hair Stylist https://www.facebook.com/Momohairstylists?mibextid=LQQJ4d

💅🏼 Dermalogica https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dermalogica/426107527484624?mibextid=LQQJ4d

💆🏻‍♀️ Beauty Touch https://m.facebook.com/beautytouchskincare/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

💇‍♀️ WoMan Hair https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066664656214&mibextid=LQQJ4d

💆🏻‍♀️ NJD Massage https://www.facebook.com/NJD-Beauty-Health-103484790992112/?mibextid=LQQJ4d


Restaurants & Takeaway...

🍲Nur Wanita https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nur-Wanita-Restaurant-KB-Branch/309170572443869?mibextid=LQQJ4d

☕️ Coffee Bean https://www.facebook.com/thecoffeebeanbrunei?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🍱 Kaizen Sushi https://www.facebook.com/kaizensushibrunei/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🍕 Frattini’s https://www.facebook.com/fratinis.restaurant?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🍕 Pizza one more https://www.facebook.com/pizza1more?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🍰 The Beanery https://www.facebook.com/beanery.co?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🥗 Fuel’d https://www.facebook.com/fueld.belait?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🍽️ Alter Ego https://m.facebook.com/alteregofoods/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🥘 Jazz bar & grill https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jazz-Bar-Grill/2585971348295257?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🍲Blue Indian Restaurant https://instagram.com/bluerestaurantbrunei?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

🥘 Tandoor.com https://instagram.com/tandoorbrunei?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

🍰 The Slice https://instagram.com/theslicebyia?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

🥪 Marilyn’s Cafe https://www.facebook.com/marilyncafekb?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🏖️ Santuari beach cafe
https://instagram.com/santuari.bn?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

🍝 Gusto https://instagram.com/gusto_bn?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

🍔 Balkony Cafe https://www.facebook.com/pages/Balkony-cafe-Kiulap/861376770648129?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🍕 Margherita pizza brunei https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063453557283&mibextid=LQQJ4d

🥩 Area 8 Surf & Turf Restaurant https://www.facebook.com/area8restaurant?mibextid=LQQJ4d

☕️ The Corner house https://www.facebook.com/thecornerhousebn?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🍽️ Plutoice cafe https://www.facebook.com/Plutoice.kb?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🌮 Riccardo’s La Galeria Mexican https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063672241984&mibextid=LQQJ4d


Kids Parties...

🍦Scoopy Doo https://instagram.com/scoopydoo.bn?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

🐍 Reptiles Brunei https://instagram.com/kb.reptiless?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

🎯 Nerf Wreck Wars https://instagram.com/nerfwreck.bn?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

💦 Inflatable water slides https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083590321457&mibextid=LQQJ4d

🎈Nanyang balloons, cards and party supplies https://www.facebook.com/nanyangkb?mibextid=LQQJ4d


News...

📰 Borneo Bulletin https://www.facebook.com/borneobulletin.news?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🗞️ The Scoop https://instagram.com/thescoop.co?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

🇬🇧 British High Commissioner https://instagram.com/british.hc.bn?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

🇬🇧 British High Commission Bandar https://www.facebook.com/ukinbrunei?mibextid=LQQJ4d

📰 Borneo Insiders Guide (BIG) https://instagram.com/b.i.g.magazine?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=


Home & Furniture...

🖼️ The Frame shop https://www.facebook.com/theframeshop.bn?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🛋️ Purple shop (Shin Hwa Furniture) https://instagram.com/shinhwafurniturekb?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

⚒️ Mr DIY https://m.facebook.com/mrdiyBN/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

⭐️ Happy Star https://www.facebook.com/happystarhomedecor?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🪺 The Nest KB https://instagram.com/the_nest_kb_gdg?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

🪑 Cinnamon Home Decor & Gifts https://www.facebook.com/cinnamonshopbn?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🛋️ Ashley Furniture Home store https://www.facebook.com/AshleyFurnitureHomeStoreBrunei?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🛌 IKEA Shop Brunei (FurnSmart) https://www.facebook.com/furnsmartbrunei?mibextid=LQQJ4d

🧺 Rattan House Brunei
https://instagram.com/rattanhousebn?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

🪑 Thomson Furniture
https://instagram.com/thomsonfurniture.bn?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

🛋️ Sanctuary Living
https://instagram.com/sanctuaryliving.co?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y
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Brunei: Leaving BFB soon? Things to add on your to-do list!


Are you moving back to the UK soon? Here are a few things to add on to your to-do list before leaving Brunei:

Application for Transfer of Residence relief (ToR1) Guidance - SPs should be aware of the application of transfer of residence relief (ToR1) when they are moving back to the UK on completion of their assignment. Individuals should get email when they apply for removal through agility. Please click the link below for Guidance

Pinnacle - Everything you need to know about moving into Service Families Accommodation: HERE

Pre-Move Out Preparation Checklist Please carry out the following basic pre-march out tasks before march out. Checklist can be found HERE.

Pre-Move Out Cleaning Checklist - Please carry out the following basic pre-march out tasks to ensure the property will be in good order to handover to the State Wardens. Checklist can be found HERE.

Good Conduct Certificate - It’s recommended that people who have lived overseas for more than 6 months during the past 5 years provide this certificate when seeking employment back in the UK.

The Good Conduct Certificate application form can be obtained from the HIVE and the SSO Office. More about Good Conduct Certificate and how to apply: HERE

National Insurance (NI) Credit - The National Insurance credits will fill in the gaps in your National Insurance record and enable you to continue to receive certain benefits like Jobseeker's Allowance and the State Pension. The NI Credit application form can be obtained from the HIVE and the SSO Office. More about NI Credit : HERE

PCMF - 
Patients of the PCMF are reminded they MUST De-register before leaving Brunei. Please click the link De-register and complete the information.

DIO Prior to departing Brunei, please report ALL housing faults to DIO to ensure the next occupant has a positive move-in experience. You must obtain a list of job numbers from the DIO helpdesk and present these at march out as proof of reporting. More information can be found HERE.

BFBS - If you have a BFBS TV box in your home, please return it to BFBS prior to leaving Brunei. More information can be found HERE.

Dental Choices - It is a website designed to make it easier for you to find and register with an NHS dentist.

Dental Choices aims to provide reliable information about dentistry to help you make informed decisions about your oral health and oral health care.

Search now to find an NHS dentist near you accepting new patients in England.

Tell DVLA you've changed address - You must update your driving licence, vehicle log book (V5C), Direct Debit for vehicle tax and other details when you move home. Click here for details.

Forces Railcard - The card will save you 1/3 on most rail fares throughout Great Britain for a whole year. That works out to under £2 a month for huge savings. You're eligible if you're a member of the Regular Forces or Volunteer Reserves or a spouse/civil partner of a member. For more information about Forces Railcard and where to get it click HERE

Royal Mail Redirection - This service ensures your mail moves with you whether moving within the UK or abroad. With unpredictable and lengthy mail transit times to and from Brunei FPO, it is Imperative to remember to redirect your mail to your new location before departing Brunei. 

The process is quick and simple and can be done online HERE

School Applications - 
If you require a secondary school place in England for September 2025, the deadline for secondary school applications is 31st October 2024.

Applications needed to be submitted by 31st October 2024 for your child to be guaranteed an offer of a school place on 1st March 2025.

If you missed the deadline, you could still submit an application for a school place for September 2025. Once you have submitted, you will receive an email confirming when this school place will be offered.


Secondary School Places in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland for September 2024

Education is a devolved matter and each of the four countries have different education systems. Dependent on location, it is likely that there will be a different process and deadline for applying for secondary school places in each area. We would advise that you follow your local authority’s application process and ensure that you are aware of the deadline to submit your application by. This information will usually be available on the local authority website and we would advise that you contact the local authority directly if you have any questions or require any further support.

Further information can be found on the links below:

Job opportunity: DWP Universal Credit Job Centre Work Coach - Central England


The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has Executive Officer Work Coach opportunities available across Central England. Applications can be made through the Civil Service Jobs website before 11.55pm on Wed 30th April 2025.

Civil Service Jobs link: Universal Credit Job Centre - Work Coach - Central England (Ref: 730) - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK

More information on DWP, the roles available and the application process can be found on DWP’s EO Microsite

Job opportunity with a charity - Senior Social Media Executive (remote, full time, permanent)


There’s a job opportunity at Relate (now part of Family Action, a national charity) that might be of interest to Service leavers, veterans, spouses, partners and the wider military community.

Senior Social Media Executive (Remote, Full Time, Permanent Job Opportunity)
  • Job Reference: 1439
  • Location: Homeworking
  • Hours of Work: 37 hours per week (full-time)
  • Salary: £32,311 FTE + £480 home working allowance per annum
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Closing Date: 11 May 2025
Relate at Family Action & the Role’s Impact:

Family Action is a national charity that supports people through change, challenge and crisis across England and Wales. On 1st January 2025, Relate, the largest provider of relationship support, joined the organisation helping us reach even more people and support the creation of secure foundations for children and young people, and safe, supportive relationships for all.

For over 150 years Family Action has seen first-hand the power of family and relationships to shape lives, for better or worse. That's why we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.

Whatever family means or looks like to us, it's relationships that matter. With Relate at Family Action, we are able to extend the support we provide with counselling, information, mediation and support to individuals, couples and families from all backgrounds and sexualities, as well as provide expert training for relationship support practitioners.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our organisation and help shape the future of Relate’s social media presence as part of Family Action. You will oversee Relate’s paid and organic social media activity, build brand awareness and drive sales of services and toolkits, whilst also supporting wider Relate at Family Action work aligning both brands.

Thursday, 17 April 2025

Brunei: PCMF and Dental Centre Notice - PCMF and Dental Centre Closure Dates



1. The PCMF and Dental Centre will be CLOSED on Friday 18 April 2025, in conjunction with Good Friday, and on Monday, 21 April 2025, in conjunction with Easter Monday.

2. For any medical and dental emergencies, please report to the PCMF Duty Nurse on 833 0246.

3. Normal Operations will resume on Tuesday 22 April 2025.

PMCF can be contacted via the below number:

PCMF civilian line - 322 4893

PCMF military ext line - 3224101 Ext 3226

During out of office hours, our duty nurse can be reached via 833 0246.

Dental can be contacted via the below number:

Dental military ext line - 3224101 Ext 3354

Dental mobile number - 8301856

Brunei: BFPO - General Accounting Rate (GAR) for April 2025


Opening Hours:

Mon - Fri: 0930 - 1230 

Exchange Rate:

April - £1.00 = $1.7298

NOTICES

Opening Times

As of this Monday 17/02/25. There will be a change to the Counter Opening Hours for the Post Office. Timings below.

Counter Opening Times

Mon – Fri

0930-1230

UPO collection times

Mon

1200-1300 (Depending on mail arrival times)

Tue – Thu

0930 – 1300

Fri

1130 – 1230 (Depending on mail arrival times)

Mail Services

All mail services from the BFPO 11 are with immediate effect back online, however the following conditions apply:


Restricted items in the mail (BFPO 11 Service)

1.      Dried Food Articles. Postage of dried food articles, including fish, tea and coffee are subject to the following conditions:

        a.      A maximum of 5kg per entitled person per week, up to 20kg each calendar month and parcels are to be packaged separately.

2.      Sold goods. Commercial postage of clothing, apparels and services for personal gain through the BFPO is strictly prohibited.

3.     Any misuse of BFPO services, such as using them for personal business purposes, constitutes an abuse of resources and is subject to disciplinary action. Misuse compromises the integrity and efficiency of services intended to support BFB’s Directives.

British Forces Post Office Services

British Forces Brunei post office is located in the Chit Chat Community Centre.

The BFPO system can be used to send and receive post from the UK.

All mails are distributed to work addresses only.

Authorised personnel

All BFPO services are available to entitled personnel only, which includes:

- Service Personnel & Families

- UKBC / Teachers & Families

Relatives and other UK or foreign civilians are to use local banking and postal services as they are not classed as authorised, under the MoD provision.

Brunei: SSAFA - Bright Beginnings Partnership with Treetops and Hornbill School - Tuesday, 20th May 2025, 1600 - 1700 hrs @ Treetops Nursery

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Brunei: BFB 24 Hour Charity Swimathon 2025 - Friday, 0700 hrs on 18th April – Saturday, 0700 hrs on 19th April 2025 @ BFB Swimming Pool


Join the BFB 24-Hour Charity Swimathon: A Day of Community, Fun and Fundraising!

On 18 and 19 April 2025, Serving Personnel (SP) will dive into the BFB 24-Hour Swimathon at the Tuker Lines Swimming Pool, marking a significant opportunity to raise vital funds for two important charities: the Gurkha Museum Trust and the Army Benevolent Fund (ABF).

Event Details

What: BFB 24-Hour Charity Swimathon

When: 0700 hrs on 18th April – 0700 hrs on 19th April 2025 (Friday to Saturday)

Where: Tuker Lines Swimming Pool

Who: A, B, C, Sup, HQ, and GST SPs (MST passed)

Why: To raise funds for the Gurkha Museum Trust and the Army Benevolent Fund (ABF)

How:
            a. A group of 10 (MST passed swimmers) from each Coy will relay
            b. One swimmer at all times in the pool and can use any style to swim
            c. Maximum distance to be covered within 24 hrs
            d. Prize to the winning team that covers the longest distance
            e. Team entry fee of BND 100 ($10/pax) to be submitted to the Event Coord shankar.gurung231@mod.gov.uk (cash preferred)
            f. Entertainment – music, projector cinema, food stall (pay as you eat), drink stall (pay as you drink), play-station, tambola, quiz,
 massage, etc
            g. First aid point with duty medic on standby
            h. Life guard present throughout the event
            i. Provision of sleeping area for swimmers and support team
            j. Live broadcast by BFBS


How to Donate

You can donate to the cause through the GoFundMe page created for the event. Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a difference in supporting the Gurkha Museum and the Army Benevolent Fund. Your generosity will directly help fund the maintenance and preservation of the Gurkha Museum, as well as provide crucial aid to veterans and their families. Additionally, there will be charity donation pots at the event for those who wish to contribute in person. Every donation helps, and we encourage the entire BFB community to show their support in any way they can.

Spread the word and help make this event a huge success. We look forward to seeing you at the Tuker Lines Swimming Pool on 18th April for what promises to be a memorable 24 hours of swimming, fun and community spirit!

Brunei: Mira's Triathlon for Gurkha Welfare Trust (GWT)


Hello and Namaste everyone,

I am Mira Gurung and I am taking a Triathlon challenge which consists of 1500m open water swim, 40km bike ride and a 10km run. It will be in Perak, Malaysia on 14th June 2025 and I am participating in this event to raise money for Gurkha Welfare Trust (GWT).

I am a military spouse and I would like to give back to the Gurkha Veterans who rely on GWT. Gurkhas have served in the British Army for over 200 years and they are known for their loyalty and bravery.

Established in 1969, The GWT exists to ensure that Gurkha veterans, their widows and their wider communities are able to live with dignity. The Trust provides medical aid, clean water and sanitation, schools, residential homes, etc.

Thank you in advance for your contribution to this great cause.

"We Rise By Lifting Others"
Robert Ingersoll

Please click HERE for donation.

Wednesday, 16 April 2025

Brunei: RMP – Rise in Suspicious Activity


RMP – Rise in Suspicious Activity

There have recently been several incidents of suspicious activity within the Garrison. All members of BFB are reminded that such matters should be reported to the RMP, Royal Brunei Police Force and the Duty Officer as soon as possible. Delays in reporting incidents to the Police will hinder appropriate measures taken against further criminal activity.

We are urging all residents of BFB to be vigilant and take extra precautions to secure their homes and belongings. Please take note of the following:

  • Secure all windows, doors, vehicles, and outbuildings.
  • Do not leave any belongings insecure.
  • Consider installing CCTV or Ring Doorbells.
  • Avoid posting on social media about holidays or times when your property will be vacant until after you have returned.
  • Look out for each other and report any suspicious activity.
If you have any CCTV or Ring Doorbell footage that is relevant to recent incidents, please contact the RMP.

If you feel that you or someone else are in immediate danger or need support right away, always call 993 for a RBPF emergency response.

RMP Det Brunei:

Office Hours Only: +673 322 4101 (Ext 3767)

Duty Mobile: +673 833 0252

Royal Brunei Police Force:

Panaga: +673 322 2955 / 322 7333 (G15, H15, H16, J16)

Kuala Belait: +673 333 4324 / 333 2333 (X1, X2, Jurassic Park)

Duty Officers:

Garrison: +673 833 0230

1 RGR: +673 833 0220

Vacant Property Survey:

The vacant property survey allows the RMP to more effectively identify those properties that are vacant during leave periods. This will trigger more frequent security patrols in these areas of the Garrison.

Access the survey using the link or the QR code below: https://forms.office.com/e/Pbxfn5F5Jg

Action for Happiness Calendar - April 2025

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Our monthly calendars are packed with actions you can take to help create a happier and kinder world. 

Click here to access the Action for Happiness Calendar.