The Royal Brunei Land Forces was formed in May 1961 with the formation of the Brunei Malay Regiment, when the first intake of 60 recruits began training. The formal foundation of the regiment occurred in June 1962 when men of the first three intakes were formed into the regimental headquarters and three rifle companies.
The Royal Brunei Land Forces was established in May 1961 with the formation of the Brunei Malay Regiment, which began training its initial recruits in May 1961. The regiment's formal establishment occurred in June 1962 when the first three intakes were combined into the regimental headquarters and three rifle companies.