Brunei Darussalam’s giant-sized national flag was officially lowered yesterday to mark the conclusion of 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 77th birthday celebration.
In the Brunei-Muara District, the event was held at the open area of the Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Complex, overseen by Deputy Minister (Civil Service Governance) at the Prime Minister’s Office Dato Seri Paduka Mohd Riza bin Dato Paduka Haji Mohd Yunos. The giant flag was lowered by Royal Brunei Navy personnel, witnessed by members of the National Committee for the royal birthday celebration including permanent secretaries, deputy permanent secretaries, heads of departments and senior officials from public and private sectors.
A similar event was also held at the Tutong District Civic Centre Complex on Monday.
-- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin