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

The Internal Security Department 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

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

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

Roles

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

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

References

  1. ^ "Security and Enforcement". Archived from the original on June 11, 2012. Retrieved January 21, 2013.
  2. ^ Canada (2 March 2008). "Brunei - New Internationalist". Newint.org. Retrieved 2015-02-17.
  3. ^ "Brunei: Internal Security Act (ISA) Arrests In Brunei". Aliran.com. 2004-06-30. Retrieved 2015-02-17.
  4. ^ "Internal Security Department". www.internal-security.gov.bn. Archived from the original on 16 January 2010. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
  5. ^ https://www.tobishima.co.jp/english/overseas_projects/detail/20200408001009.html
  6. ^ https://www.isd.gov.bn/SitePages/Roles%20and%20Responsibility.aspx
  7. ^ https://borneobulletinyearbook.com.bn/national-security-2/
  8. ^ https://www.isd.gov.bn/SitePages/Introduction.aspx

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