Environment & Wildlife: A new study links Cyclone Senyar to the deaths of about 58 Tapanuli orangutans in Sumatra—around 7% of the critically endangered species—warning climate-linked extreme rain and landslides are pushing the world’s rarest great ape closer to extinction. Education & Community Support (Sarawak): Sarawak Premier Abang Johari says mission schools remain key to building a skilled workforce, with RM120 million approved this year under the SDAF to upgrade mission schools and non-Muslim places of worship. Regional Diplomacy (APEC): An APEC scholars forum in Guangzhou brings together more than 100 experts from 16 economies, including Brunei, to discuss shared development challenges ahead of November’s APEC meetings. Brunei-Linked Regional Business: ASEAN diplomats visited Bangladesh’s BSEZ and signalled interest in expanding investment and industrial cooperation, with Brunei among the delegation. Sports Tragedy (Philippines): Hundreds paid final respects to 2025 Palaro MVP Rene Clert Baterbonia after his death in a drowning incident during a team activity. Public Safety (Indonesia-Brunei): Police in Indonesia and Brunei are coordinating over a fatal Jakarta assault involving two Brunei nationals.