(Bandar Seri Begawan, 30th) The Head of Brunei’s Senior Officials Meeting on Transnational Crime (SOMTC), Acting Permanent Secretary (Security & Legal) at the Prime Minister's Office, Zul Hussam, outlined Brunei’s priorities and initiatives in tackling transnational crimes such as cybercrime, illicit drugs, human trafficking, and terrorism in a national statement.
Zul Hussam delivered his remarks at the 25th SOMTC Plenary Meeting held on June 24 in Putrajaya, Malaysia.
He also addressed the increasing number of cyber fraud cases faced by Brunei, emphasizing that Brunei is actively taking steps to protect its people from the threat of online fraud by establishing an inter-agency task force under the National Security Council, led by the newly established Cyber Crime Unit of the Royal Brunei Police Force.
The Leader of Brunei’s Special Committee on Combating Human Trafficking (SOMTC) also highlighted the importance of protecting youth from drug addiction, urging ASEAN member states to steadfastly strengthen preventive measures, public awareness campaigns, and the continuous enforcement of the “zero tolerance” approach by law enforcement agencies.
Regarding human trafficking, Zul Hussam also outlined various initiatives and measures taken to raise public awareness, and to strengthen the capacity of enforcement and judicial agencies in identifying and more effectively combating human trafficking crimes.
These initiatives include widespread public awareness campaigns through lectures, distribution of pamphlets and television programmes.
The ASEAN Special Committee on Combating Human Trafficking and its related meetings serve as an annual platform to discuss policies, strategies, and measures in combating transnational crime. Officials from the Prime Minister's Office also attended the 25th ASEAN Special Committee on Combating Human Trafficking and related meetings held from June 23 to 27.
The ASEAN Cooperation Meeting on Technical Matters in Combating Transnational Crime was also held on June 25–26, consulting with 10 ASEAN dialogue partner countries, including Australia, Canada, China, the EU, India, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Russia, and the United States.
On June 26, Brunei co-chaired the 13th ASEAN Transnational Crime Technical Cooperation Committee Meeting with the EU, emphasizing Brunei’s determination in combating the evolving nature of transnational crime. Brunei also stressed the importance of cooperation with ASEAN dialogue partners in maintaining regional peace and stability.
Brunei expressed gratitude for the assistance and cooperation provided by the EU, especially in capacity building for law enforcement and legal institutions in the region, which forms part of Brunei’s ongoing efforts in combating transnational crime.
Dato’ Alik, Secretary General of the Malaysian Ministry of Home Affairs, chaired the 25th ASEAN Transnational Crime Technical Cooperation Committee and related meetings, together with Malaysia. Heads and senior officials of ASEAN member states and Timor-Leste delegations also attended the meetings.
Zul Hussam delivered his remarks at the 25th SOMTC Plenary Meeting held on June 24 in Putrajaya, Malaysia.
He also addressed the increasing number of cyber fraud cases faced by Brunei, emphasizing that Brunei is actively taking steps to protect its people from the threat of online fraud by establishing an inter-agency task force under the National Security Council, led by the newly established Cyber Crime Unit of the Royal Brunei Police Force.
The Leader of Brunei’s Special Committee on Combating Human Trafficking (SOMTC) also highlighted the importance of protecting youth from drug addiction, urging ASEAN member states to steadfastly strengthen preventive measures, public awareness campaigns, and the continuous enforcement of the “zero tolerance” approach by law enforcement agencies.
Regarding human trafficking, Zul Hussam also outlined various initiatives and measures taken to raise public awareness, and to strengthen the capacity of enforcement and judicial agencies in identifying and more effectively combating human trafficking crimes.
These initiatives include widespread public awareness campaigns through lectures, distribution of pamphlets and television programmes.
The ASEAN Special Committee on Combating Human Trafficking and its related meetings serve as an annual platform to discuss policies, strategies, and measures in combating transnational crime. Officials from the Prime Minister's Office also attended the 25th ASEAN Special Committee on Combating Human Trafficking and related meetings held from June 23 to 27.
The ASEAN Cooperation Meeting on Technical Matters in Combating Transnational Crime was also held on June 25–26, consulting with 10 ASEAN dialogue partner countries, including Australia, Canada, China, the EU, India, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Russia, and the United States.
On June 26, Brunei co-chaired the 13th ASEAN Transnational Crime Technical Cooperation Committee Meeting with the EU, emphasizing Brunei’s determination in combating the evolving nature of transnational crime. Brunei also stressed the importance of cooperation with ASEAN dialogue partners in maintaining regional peace and stability.
Brunei expressed gratitude for the assistance and cooperation provided by the EU, especially in capacity building for law enforcement and legal institutions in the region, which forms part of Brunei’s ongoing efforts in combating transnational crime.
Dato’ Alik, Secretary General of the Malaysian Ministry of Home Affairs, chaired the 25th ASEAN Transnational Crime Technical Cooperation Committee and related meetings, together with Malaysia. Heads and senior officials of ASEAN member states and Timor-Leste delegations also attended the meetings.