Special Branch (Malaysia)
Intelligence agency of Royal Malaysia Police / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Special Branch or SB (Malay: Cawangan Khas) is an intelligence agency attached to the Royal Malaysia Police.[3] The SB is empowered to acquire and develop intelligence on internal and external threats to the nation, subversive activities, extremist activities and activities of sabotage and spying. The SB has also been accused of carrying out unlawful enforced disappearances.[4]
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Abbreviation | SB |
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Formed | 1948 |
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National agency | Malaysia |
Operations jurisdiction | Malaysia |
Primary governing body | Government of Malaysia |
Secondary governing body | Royal Malaysia Police |
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Overseen by | Ministry of Home Affairs (Malaysia) |
Headquarters | Bukit Aman |
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The SB is also empowered to analyse and advise on the necessary course of action to the various departments and agencies both within the Police Department and other related agencies. In the past, they have worked together in reforming the Thai Special Branch.[5]