| Jabatan Keselamatan Dalam Negeri | |
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| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1 August 1993 |
| Preceding agency |
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| Jurisdiction | Government of Brunei |
| Headquarters | Jalan Utama Mentiri, Kampong Sungai Tilong, Mukim Berakas 'B', Brunei BC3315 |
| Parent agency | Prime Minister's Office |
| Website | Official 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
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
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
- ^ "Security and Enforcement". Archived from the original on 11 June 2012. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
- ^ Canada (2 March 2008). "Brunei - New Internationalist". Newint.org. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ^ "Brunei: Internal Security Act (ISA) Arrests In Brunei". Aliran.com. 30 June 2004. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ^ "Internal Security Department". www.internal-security.gov.bn. Archived from the original on 16 January 2010. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
- ^ "Internal Security Department (2011)｜Brunei Darussalam｜Oversea Projects｜TOBISHIMA Website". January 2011.
- ^ "Internal Security Department - Roles and Responsibility".
- ^ "National Security". 4 August 2023.
- ^ "Internal Security Department - Introduction".
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