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Internal Security Department (Brunei)

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For the Singaporean domestic intelligence agency of the same name, see Internal Security Department (Singapore).

Internal Security Department
Jabatan Keselamatan Dalam Negeri
جابتن كسلامتن دالم نڬري
Agency overview
Formed1 August 1993; 31 years ago (1993-08-01)
Preceding agency
JurisdictionGovernment of Brunei
HeadquartersJalan Utama Mentiri, Kampong Sungai Tilong, Mukim Berakas 'B', Brunei BC3315
Parent agencyPrime Minister's Office
WebsiteOfficial website

The Internal Security Department (Malay: Jabatan Keselamatan Dalam Negeri, or JKDN or KDN) is Brunei's domestic intelligence agency, which is under the Prime Minister's Office.[1] They are known to detain anyone suspected of being a threat to Brunei's national security for as long as needed.[2]

They are involved in both criminal and intelligence matters.[3]

History

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The ISD was created to replace the Royal Brunei Police's Special Branch division, which was disbanded on 1 August 1993.[4]

In 2011, Tobishima Corporation was the contractor responsible for completing the Latifudin Complex Tungku Link in Rimba.[5]

Roles

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The ISD is in charge of cases that involve subversion, espionage, sabotage, terrorism and promotion of racial/religious violence.[6] However, the ISD collaborates with the Royal Brunei Police Force to maintain internal security.[7]

Organization

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The ISD has its headquarters at Jalan Utama Mentiri with branch offices in Tutong, Belait and Temburong.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Security and Enforcement". Archived from the original on 11 June 2012. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  2. ^ Canada (2 March 2008). "Brunei - New Internationalist". Newint.org. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  3. ^ "Brunei: Internal Security Act (ISA) Arrests In Brunei". Aliran.com. 30 June 2004. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  4. ^ "Internal Security Department". www.internal-security.gov.bn. Archived from the original on 16 January 2010. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
  5. ^ "Internal Security Department (2011)｜Brunei Darussalam｜Oversea Projects｜TOBISHIMA Website". January 2011.
  6. ^ "Internal Security Department - Roles and Responsibility".
  7. ^ "National Security". 4 August 2023.
  8. ^ "Internal Security Department - Introduction".
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