Australian High Commission Gifts Historic Photos to Brunei Archives

Bandar seri begawan: The Australian High Commission in Brunei Darussalam presented a collection of photographs from the 1945 Operation Oboe Allied Military Campaign to the Brunei Darussalam National Archives. The ceremony was held at the Brunei Energy Hub Dermaga Diraja on the morning of November 11.

According to Radio Television Brunei, the event was attended by Doctor Siti Norkhalbi binti Haji Wahsalfelah, Deputy Permanent Secretary for Culture at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports. His Excellency Michael Hoy, High Commissioner of Australia to Brunei Darussalam, handed over the photo collection to Pengiran Haji Rosli bin Pengiran Haji Halus, Acting Director of Museums. This gifting enhances the nation’s archival holdings and documentary heritage, supporting research, education, and the promotion of historical awareness for future generations.