[asia-apec 1651] Brunei - APEC Security

[APEC Monitoring Group]

Borneo Bulletin

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2000 

  Host Brunei is ready security-wise
  By Noorlela Abdul Rahman & Jeani Goh 


       

       
  Brunei Darussalam is ready for the Apec Summit, which is approaching in few days time. All the working Apec members are gearing up as a team to make a fruitful meeting in the Sultanate. 

  Security is strictly focused in various Apec venues. Some of the foreign delegates may not be too confident of Brunei safeguarding the delegates. However, Brunei is now ready to prove to others that she can accomplish the important mission. 

  The atmosphere is warming up and the pace is hectic in the International Convention Centre. Everybody is actively doing their respective tasks and some look confused in the vicinity. The Media Centre is crowded with local and foreign journalists gearing up to report and asking for more updated information. 

  The International Convention Centre is equipped with a rapid scan and metal detector and is guarded by the members of the Royal Brunei Armed Force, Royal Brunei Police Force and the security members at every entry, and outside the vicinity. 

  Without any legal car permit, vehicles are prohibited from entering. 

  Guest and customers have to go through security checks before entering the hotels. One of the leading hotels in Brunei have two types of car passes granted to go in. Car Pass P is for parking at the hotel and Car Pass D is to drop off the passengers at the hotel. 

  Even at the basement parking, the vehicles are thoroughly inspected by the members of security. 

  Hotel customers have to tolerate this enforcement of safety procedures. In addition, hotel staff members are strictly required to use the Apec Identity Pass while working in the premises. 

  The main attention of security will start at the Brunei International Airport in Berakas. Liaison officers, logistics staff, support staff, Royal Brunei Armed Forces, Royal Brunei Police Force and security members are always available to welcome the arrival of delegates and to assist in answering any enquiries made by the foreign delegates.