Types of Threats

Subersive Acts

Subversive acts are intentional actions carried out by an individual or a groups/s of individuals or an organization aiming at jeopardizing the security of the nation.  Such acts also constitute attempts to overthrow the Government of His Majesty The Sultan or the Brunei Constitution through covert methods like violence or not in accordance to the Brunei Constitution.

Espionage & Foreign Interference

Secret and illegal attempts to gather or transmit classified Government information to benefit a foreign power or foreign countries.  Foreign Interference encompasses actions orchestrated by foreign actors to manipulate or influence a sovereign nation’s political administration or societal norms.

Sabotage

Any act intended to cause physical damage to significant places and essential services in the country or to carry out (intentionally) any activities, which are detrimental to the country’s economic interests to jeopardize public confidence towards the government.

Terrorism

The use of various forms of force, violence and threats intended to instill fear in members of the public and damage properties.  Terrorism is carried out by an individual, a group of individuals or an organization to fullfill their political, religious or ideological purposes.

Racism  

Prejudice based on race or ethnicity. Categorizing citizens or inhabitants according to skin color, language, and customs.

 

Orchestration of racial and religious violence

Acts of fostering ill will and hostility among citizens and residents of different races and religions in a nation.  The aim of such acts is to impose specific values, beliefs and practices upon a group or other groups (majority) for the sake of personal interests and the cause of the group being championed..