AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCabinet Reshuffle: Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah announced a major Cabinet reshuffle, appointing Prince Abdul Mateen as foreign minister and Prince Abdul Malik as a minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, while creating new coordinating portfolios as part of leadership continuity and succession planning. Digital Brunei 2030: The Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications held a “Together Towards a Digital Brunei” dialogue to turn the Digital Brunei 2030 plan into measurable, citizen-focused actions, building on connectivity, digital payments and national digital identity. Sports & Tourism: Labuan will host its first-ever international 42km full marathon as part of the Pearl of Borneo Marathon 2026, drawing runners from 16 countries, boosting sports tourism for the duty-free island. Regional Culture & Events: Miri’s RIUH OOH! festival is set for July 24–26 with expectations of over 30,000 visitors, with Brunei highlighted as a key nearby draw. Underwater Security: Seventeen countries, including Brunei, launched GUIDE, a voluntary framework to safeguard critical undersea telecom and energy cables through information sharing and better incident response. Film Spotlight: China’s “Dear You” is set for international theatrical release starting June 18, with Brunei among the first territories.
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