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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