AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoYouth & Community: Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the Scouts still matter in the digital age, urging young people to build character, volunteerism and real-world help as screen dependence grows. Sports & Culture: Sarawak’s Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2026 opened in Kuching with more than 200 performers from 13 countries, spotlighting “Regenerations: Roots & Rhythms” and sustainability-focused festival activations. Maritime Security: ReCAAP ISC and the Philippine Coast Guard ran a five-day senior officers meeting in Manila with Brunei and other focal points, focusing on port security, anti-piracy measures, and better incident reporting and prosecution. Regional Environment: A “red alert” haze outlook warns Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore face high risk of severe transboundary haze in 2026, as energy and fertiliser costs may weaken fire-prevention efforts. Trade & Integration: CPTPP members agreed to start preliminary talks to add Costa Rica and Uruguay, and begin preparatory work with Indonesia, the Philippines and the UAE for possible accession negotiations.
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