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the advancement and dissemination of knowledge and the promotion of research on Brunei Darussalam and on all matters appertaining to Brunei Darussalam’s interests; and

the conferring and awarding of diplomas, certificates and fellowships.

appoint such officers, employess, fellows, consultants or agents as it thinks fit on such conditions as it may determine;

establish and maintain facilities for the provision of services and activities related to or connected with the functions of the Centre;

enter into and carry out such arrangements as the Centre may think fit with schools, colleges, universities and other research institutions, both in Brunei Darussalam and elsewhere;

institute and award fellowships, scholarships, lectureships, bursaries, medals, prizes and other titles, distinction, awards and forms of assistance towards the advancement and dissemination of knowledge on Brunei Darussalam and on matters appertaining to

Brunei Darussalam’s interests;

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establish a printing press and publish books and other publications;

organise such courses and programmes for, and render such advice, consultancy and services to, the public sector and any other person in Brunei Darussalam or elsewhere on any matter related to or connected with the functions of the Centre;

charge fees or commissions for services rendered by the

Centre and for the use of any of its facilities;

promote the formation of or acquire any interest in any undertaking;

enter into such contracts as may be necessary or expedient for carrying into effect the provisions of this Act;

acquire and hold such movable or immovable property as may be necessary or expedient for carrying into effect the provisions of this Act and for the same purposes may sell, lease, mortgage or otherwise alienate or dispose of any property so acquired;

provide recreational facilities and promote recreational activities for, and activities conducive to, the welfare of officers or employees of the Centre and members of their families; and

do all such things as may be necessary, incidental or conducive to the attainment of all or any of its functions and powers.