Section 3

to exercise licensing and regulatory functions in respect of broadcasting services and broadcasting apparatus;

to act internationally as the national authority or representative of Brunei Darussalam in respect of broadcasting matters;

to encourage the development of broadcasting and related servIces; .

to assign specific frequencies in electromagnetic spectrum and satellite orbits to broadcasting licensees whose broadcasting services are to be transmitted on a frequency in such spectrum and satellite orbits; and

to regulate the broadcast by broadcasting licensees of public service broadcasting obligations.

to regulate the broadcasting industry so as to achieve an adequate and comprehensive range of broadcasting services which serve the interests of the general public;

to ensure that the broadcasting services provided by licenses are maintained at a high standard in all respects and, in particular, in respect of their content, with quality,proper balance and wide range in their subject-matter, having regard both to the broadcasting services as a whole and also to the days of the week on which, and the times of the day at which, such broadcasting services are broadcast; and

to ensure that nothing is included in any broadcasting service which is against the public interest or national harmony or which offends against good taste or decency.