Internal Security Department (Brunei)

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
Formed	1 August 1993 (1993-08-01)
Preceding agency	Royal Brunei Police Force Special Branch
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. They are known to detain anyone suspected of being a threat to Brunei's national security for as long as needed.

They are involved in both criminal and intelligence matters.

History

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

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

Roles

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

Organization

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

External links

• Official Site