19 January 2026 - Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) today officially launched its 40th Anniversary Celebrations, marking four decades of continuous growth, institutional transformation, and contribution to Brunei Darussalam’s higher education and technological advancement.
His Royal Highness Prince (Dr.) Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, and Pro- Chancellor of Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB), graciously consented to officiate the launching of the University’s 40th Anniversary Celebrations, held at the Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah.
Founded not merely as an institution of higher learning, UTB emerged as a national response to the need for an education system shaped by Brunei Darussalam’s post-independence priorities, moving beyond colonial-era structures towards self-sustained national development.
Established in 1986, UTB has since evolved from a technical institute into a fully-fledged leading technological university, playing an important role in producing skilled, industry-ready graduates and supporting the nation’s aspiration towards a knowledge-based and innovation-driven economy. Over the past four decades, UTB has remained steadfast in its mission to integrate education, research, innovation, and industry collaboration, in line with national development priorities.
The ceremony commenced with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah and Doa Selamat, followed by a welcoming address by Yang Mulia Datin Paduka Profesor Dr Dayang Hajah Zohrah binti Haji Sulaiman, Vice-Chancellor of UTB and Chairperson of the Organising Committee for the Official Launch of UTB’s 40th Anniversary Celebrations.
In her address, the Vice-Chancellor highlighted UTB’s journey across four decades, noting its expansion in academic programmes, research capacity, and strategic partnerships with government agencies, industry, and international institutions. She reaffirmed UTB’s commitment to producing graduates equipped with strong technical expertise, ethical values, and global perspectives.
His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince, then consented to deliver SabdaPerasmian and officially marking the commencement of the 40th anniversary celebrations of UTB.
A special celebratory video was subsequently shown, presenting reflections from past and current Ministers and Vice-Chancellors, reflecting UTB’s milestones and institutional development over the years. This was followed by the presentation of Special 40th Anniversary Awards, honouring individuals whose dedication and service have significantly contributed to UTB’s development and legacy. The awards presented included:
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1. Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Lela Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Abdul Rahman bin Dato Setia Haji Mohamed Taib
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2. Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Wijaya Dato Seri Setia (Dr.) Haji Awang Abdul Aziz bin Begawan Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Seri Paduka Haji Awang Umar
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3. Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Kerna Dato Seri Setia (Dr.) Awang Haji Abu Bakar bin Haji Apong
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4. Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Suyoi bin Haji Osman
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5. Yang Mulia Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Hamzah bin Haji Sulaiman
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6. Yang Berhormat Datin Seri Setia Dr. Dayang Hajah Romaizah binti Haji Md Salleh
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7. Yang Mulia Dato Paduka Awang Haji Mustafa bin Abu Bakar
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8. Yang Mulia Awang Haji Mirhassan bin Pehin Dato Laila Raja Datu Paduka Haji Abu Bakar
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9. Yang Mulia Awang Haji Abu Hanifah bin Haji Mohd Salleh
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10. Yang Mulia Dato Paduka Awang Haji Mohd Yusra bin Haji Abdul Halim
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11. Yang Mulia Awang Haji Suhaila bin Haji Abdul Karim
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12. Yang Mulia Dr. Awang Haji Kassim bin Haji Daud
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13. Yang Mulia Dr. Dayang Hajah Naemah binti Haji Basir
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14. Yang Mulia Dato Paduka Dr. Awang Haji Omar bin Haji Khalid
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15. Yang Mulia Datin Paduka Profesor Dr. Dayang Hajah Zohrah binti Haji Sulaiman
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16. Yang Mulia Dr. Awang Haji Azaharaini bin Haji Mohd Jamil
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17. Yang Mulia Awang Haji Abd Ghani bin Haji Omar
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18. Yang Mulia Awang Haji Mohammad bin Haji Hidup
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19. Yang Mulia Awang Haji Sarbini bin Haji Tahir
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20. Yang Mulia Awang Haji Hamdani bin Haji Ibrahim
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21. Yang Mulia Dayang Jennifer Hiew Poh Yee
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22. Yang Mulia Awang Lim Chui Hua
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1. Yang Mulia Dayang Hajah Suzaimah binti Haji Abdullah
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2. Yang Mulia Pengiran Hajah Aidah binti Pengiran Haji Ahmad
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3. Yang Mulia Profesor Madya Dr. Awang Au Thien Wan
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4. Yang Mulia Dayang Yeo Sy Mey
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5. Yang Mulia Pengiran Dr. Saiful Baharin bin Pengiran Haji Duraman
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6. Yang Mulia Dr. Awang Hasnul Hidayat bin Haji Hashim
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7. Yang Mulia Dayang Hajah Siti Mariam binti Haji Amit
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8. Yang Mulia Pengiran Nooraidah binti Pengiran Haji Mohamad
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9. Yang Mulia Dayang Zaitonah binti Sisa / Judin
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10. Yang Mulia Pengiran Zapari bin Pengiran Abdullah
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11. Yang Mulia Dayang Voon Nyuk Hiong
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12. Yang Mulia Dayang Hajah Pusparaini binti Haji Thani
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13. Yang Mulia Profesor Madya Dr. Ang Swee Peng
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1. Yang Mulia Awang Haji Hamdani bin Haji Ibrahim
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2. Yang Mulia Dayang Rozeana binti Haji Md Juani
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3. Yang Mulia Awang Muhammad Hafizuddinbin Haji Abu Hasrah
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4. Yang Mulia Pengiran Mohammad Alimin bin Pengiran Haji Ibrahim
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5. Yang Mulia Dayang Salinawati binti Haji Awang Damit
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6. Yang Mulia Awang Mohamad Nordin bin Haji Mohd Din
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7. Yang Mulia Dayang Siti Aminah binti Awang Masri/Md Said
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In conjunction with the celebration, the Wakaf Mushaf UTB was officially launched, reflecting UTB’s holistic approach to education that balances academic excellence with spiritual values and social responsibility.
The event also featured the 4 Dekad Exhibition, which chronicles the university’s transformation and contributions over 40 years. The exhibition highlights key milestones, achievements, and institutional developments that have shaped UTB’s role in Brunei Darussalam’s technical and technological landscape.
The event further marked the launch of the commemorative book “The First 40 Years”, themed “Enlivening Legacy, Empowering Innovation”, which captures UTB’s institutional journey, leadership, contribution to national development through education, research and innovation.
Prior to leaving the ceremony, His Royal Highness consented to receive a Pesambah and consented for a photography session.
The launch of UTB’s 40th Anniversary Celebrations marks the beginning of a year long series of commemorative and academic initiatives, as the University continues to strengthen its role as a national institution of technology committed to excellence in higher education, research, and innovation.
Photo by: Altaswir (Media Partner)
