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Borneo Bulletin Yearbook 2019

NATIONAL SECURITY

Brunei’s internal security is covered by the Royal

Brunei Police Force (RBPF) who maintains law and

order in the country. Some of their roles include

collection of criminal intelligence; traffic control; escort

duties (VIPs, cash, prisoners); prevention, detection

and investigation of crime; sea and border patrol;

maintenance of public order; as well as riot and public

event control.

The Brunei Internal Security Department (BISD) was

established on August 1, 1993 to monitor any potential

security issues that may arise and report them to the

government. The BISD works closely with the RBPF to

ensure the nation’s security.

The Royal Brunei Land Force, Royal Brunei Navy and

the Royal Brunei Air Force are under the umbrella

institution of The Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF).

The RBAF primarily protects Brunei from any foreign

threat that might challenge Brunei’s sovereignty and

territorial integrity.

His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin

Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali

Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and

Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam is the RBAF’s

Supreme Commander. The institution also deals with

counterterrorism operations and aids the maintenance

of internal security repressing potential or actual

insurgencies within the State.

Other institutions involved in the country’s national

security include the Narcotics Control Bureau under

the Prime Minister’s Office, Royal Customs and Excise

Department under theMinistry of Finance, Immigration

and National Registration Department under the

Ministry of Home Affairs and Anti-Corruption Bureau

under the Prime Minister’s Office.