AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBrunei Cabinet Reshuffle: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah appointed Prince Abdul Mateen as Foreign Minister and Prince Abdul Malik as a Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, a move widely seen as succession planning as the sultan keeps key portfolios including PM, Defence and Finance. Regional Security: Seventeen countries including Brunei joined Singapore-led GUIDE to protect critical underwater cables and energy links, aiming for shared principles and cooperation against undersea threats. Food Rescue Push: Brunei’s government invited more firms and NGOs to partner in the Ihsan Food Bank (i-FB) initiative, supporting vulnerable communities while cutting food waste and backing ESG commitments. Sports & Community: Labuan staged its first-ever international 42km full marathon under the Pearl of Borneo Marathon 2026, while Sabah’s Milton won the men’s open 42km at POBM 2026. Culture & Tourism: Miri announced RIUH OOH! 2026 (July 24–26) expecting 30,000 visitors, with promotions targeting neighbouring Brunei. Conservation Tech: A new bioacoustics project is building acoustic baselines for intact forests, including pilot sites in Brunei, to spot ecological change satellites can miss.
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