Khairul Hamed
Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Forces | |
|---|---|
| In office 31 January 2018 – 30 July 2020 | |
| Monarch | Hassanal Bolkiah |
| Preceded by | Aminan Mahmud |
| Succeeded by | Haszaimi Bol Hassan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Royal Brunei Land Forces |
Khairul Hamed bin Lampoh is a Bruneian military officer who became the 10th Commander of the
Education
Throughout his career, he attended several institutes and training overseas; graduated from Officer Cadet School,
Military career
On 5 February 1990, he underwent military recruit training and would come back from New Zealand, as an officer cadet that following year. He would then become an Infantry Platoon Commander and Commanding Officer (CO) of with Second Battalion RBLF. After that, he was posted as an Intake Commander at Recruit Company and later, Chief instructors at Training Center Royal Brunei Armed Forces (present day Training Institute RBAF). The handover ceremony between Abidin Abdul Hamid an Khairul Hamed was held at Penanjong Garrison on 29 July 2016.[2]
Other than being an instructor, he was an adjutant of Third Battalion RBLF and Chief of Staff, Joint Force Head Quarters (COS JFHQ), later promoted to colonel in 2015 and became the COS RBLF.[1] Due to his expertise and experiences in the military, Colonel Khairul Hamed was appointed as the 10th Commander of the RBLF.[3] The appointment was made upon the consent of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, and the handover ceremony between Khairul Hamed and Aminan Mahmud was held at Bolkiah Garrison, Bandar Seri Begawan on 31 January 2018.[4] Two days later on 2 February, he would be promoted to the rank of brigadier general.[5]
The 20 April 2018, the handover ceremony of the newly acquired KH-27 patrol boats was attended both Commander Aminan Mahmud and Khairul Hamed.
Personal life
Khairul Hamed is married to Mazlin binti Osman and has six children together. In addition, he enjoys golfing and traveling.[1]
Honours
National
Order of Pahlawan Negara Brunei First Class (PSPNB; 15 July 2018) – Dato Seri Pahlawan[9]
Order of Setia Negara Brunei Fourth Class (PSB; 2012)[10]
Sultan of Brunei Golden Jubilee Medal (5 October 2017)[10]
Sultan of Brunei Silver Jubilee Medal (5 October 1992)[10]
General Service Medal (Armed Forces)[11]
Royal Brunei Armed Forces Golden Jubilee Medal (31 May 2011)[10]
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Foreign
Singapore:
Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) (PJG; 4 December 2019)[12]
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References
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- ^ "New Commandant of TI RBAF Appointed | Brunei's No.1 News Website". brudirect.com. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ "Kunjungan Hormat Pemerintah TD Diraja Brunei". Berita Tentera Darat Malaysia. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ "Promotion Ceremony | Brunei's No.1 News Website". www.brudirect.com. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ "373 Colonel Khairul Hamed climbs the ranks". borneo363.rssing.com. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ "Handing Over Of Patrol Boats | Brunei's No.1 News Website". brudirect.com. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ "Philippine Army and Royal Brunei Land Force expand cooperation". www.army.mil.ph. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ "RBLF welcomes new commander » Borneo Bulletin Online". RBLF welcomes new commander. 1 August 2020. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ "His Majesty's 72nd Birthday Celebration" (PDF). Brunei Darussalam Newsletter. July 2018. pp. 7–8.
- ^ a b c d "Brunei Gets New Land Force Chief – Asian Defence Journal". Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ "Royal Brunei Land Forces Commander Makes Introductory Visit to Singapore". www.mindef.gov.sg. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ "Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Forces Receives Prestigious Military Award". www.mindef.gov.sg. Retrieved 25 October 2022.