AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMalaysia Outlook: The World Bank says Malaysia is set for 4.4% growth in 2026, but warns the ride could get bumpy as geopolitics, trade tensions, weaker global growth, and policy uncertainty weigh on confidence. Subsea Connectivity: Asia Link Cable has landed in Hong Kong, a 6,200km project linking China, Singapore and branches including Brunei and Malaysia, aiming for full commercial operations later this year. Air Travel Costs: Cathay Pacific is cutting fuel surcharges from 16 May, while Hong Kong Airlines will adjust from 18 May—both moves tied to shifting jet fuel prices. Brunei-China Ties: China’s leaders are pushing to deepen cooperation with Brunei, including energy and digital economy links, as bilateral relations mark their 35th anniversary. Energy Security in ASEAN: Cebu is floating the idea of hosting a regional fuel reserve, as ASEAN leaders keep pressing for ways to cushion supply shocks. Sabah Roads: Sabah’s deputy chief minister calls for tougher enforcement of lorry load limits after overloaded timber and palm oil trucks are blamed for worsening road damage.
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