A high-level delegation from the Ministry of Public Security of the People’s Republic of China had just concluded their first official visit to the security and enforcement agencies in Brunei Darussalam, according to a press release from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
The delegation led by Vice-Governor of Shanxi Province and Director of the Public Security Department of Shanxi Province Dai Binbin, was in Brunei Darussalam from 27 to 30 March 2025 at the invitation of the PMO.
On 29 March 2025, the delegation paid a Courtesy Call to Deputy Minister (Security and Law) at the PMO and the Deputy Chairman of the National Security Committee Dato Seri Paduka Awang Haji Sufian Bin Haji Sabtu.
The Courtesy Call was a continuation of the bilateral discussions between PMO and the Ministry of Public Security which was held on 9 September 2024 at the sidelines of the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum 2024 in Lianyungang, People’s Republic of China.
During the Courtesy Call with the Deputy Minister (Security and Law) at PMO, both countries reaffirmed their commitment to explore opportunities to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in the field of public security in the near future, especially in areas of mutual interest such as cybercrime and illicit drug smuggling. Also present at the session
was Acting Permanent Secretary (Security and Law) PMO Awang Zulhusam bin Haji Abdul Samad.
The delegation also paid a Courtesy Call to the Acting Commissioner of Police, Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) Dato Seri Pahlawan Awang Sulaiman bin Alidin. During the Courtesy Call, senior officers from the RBPF and the Ministry of Public Security had a discussion on issues and crime trends that were of mutual concern to the security and enforcement agencies in both countries. Also present was Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police Yang Amat Mulia SAC Pengiran Anak Haji Mohammed Saifullah bin Pengiran Indera Setia Diraja Sahibul Karib Pengiran Anak Haji Idris.
The delegation also had the opportunity to visit the RBPF Museum.
The delegation also visited Pusat Al-Islah at Kampong Kupang, Tutong to learn more about Brunei Darussalam’s approach to handling the issue of drug abuse and addiction. During their visit to Pusat Al-Islah, Dai Binbin, and Senior Officers from the Ministry of Public Security also had a meeting withthe Director of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Dato Paduka Awang Haji Mohd Zalani bin Haji Ismail to discuss opportunities for collaboration between the Ministry of Public Security and the NCB in addressing crimes such as drug smuggling the misuse of drugs.
