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In force2024 Revised Edition

Part · Further Definitions

Section 7

(1)

An “event” means any of the following —

(a)

a typhoon, earthquake, flood, storm, storm tide, tornado, tsunami, volcanic eruption or other natural happening;

(b)

an explosion or fire, a chemical, fuel or oil spill, or a gas leak;

(c)

an infestation, plague, pandemic or epidemic, such as a prevalence of avian flu;

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(d)

a failure of, or disruption to, an essential service, premises or the infrastructure;

(e)

an attack against Brunei Darussalam or any other act that is prejudicial to or incompatible with the peace, public order, security or public interest of Brunei Darussalam;

(f)

any other event similar to an event mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (e).

(2)

An “event” may be a natural event or caused by human acts or omissions.

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