20,000 enthusiastic participants filled the capital of Brunei during the remarkable celebration of the country's 33rd National Day at the Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar 'Ali Saifuddien. Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF), SETIA Protective Security Services (SPSS), Royal Brunei Airlines (RB), and National Service Programme (PKBN) took part in the celebration.

Senior Superintendent Pengiran Zaidi bin Pengiran Haji Metali led 12 contingents of the RBPF comprising over 900 personnel to reflect RBPF's commitment and contribution to the country.

88 representatives from SPSS, which strives to protect the people and their property, were present. Muhammad Ariff bin Haji Jaini, one of its participants said that following this year's theme of the National Day, 'Accomplishing the National Vision', youths who will be the country's future leaders will put more efforts in achieving the national vision, and for they need to be educated, competitive, dynamic, ambitious and productive.

Participation from RB further enlivened the National Day celebration. Captain Saiful Bahrin bin Bahar, Acting EGM Operations, led the 120-strong contingent. The theme of the National Day shows how important it is for the nation to achieve its vision and it also calls for the citizens and residents of Brunei, particularly the youth, to be proactive and progressive in helping to enhance the development of the country, said Haji Zulfadhli bin Rambli, Traffic Officer of RB. He also added, "As this is my first time participating in the National Day, I am very glad. I am sure, the  event can help instil the spirit of patriotism and inculcate the love towards our beloved country."

Youth from The National Service Programme (PKBN) also participated in the celebration. Its 481-member contingent included officers, trainers, labours, alumni and trainees and was led by Colonel (Rtd) Pengiran Haji Zulkifli bin Pengiran Haji Ismail, Director of PKBN, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports.

According to the director, the organisation usually holds 40 to 50 activities in a year that are mostly held in collaboration with government agencies and include roadshows and voluntary works.

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