AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoBilateral Talks & Haze: Indonesia warned it will take legal action against anyone starting open fires as wildfire smoke from Borneo chokes parts of Kalimantan and drifts into Malaysia, with visibility dropping to as low as 1–10 metres and schools in Sarawak affected; the haze is also set to be raised at Malaysia-Brunei ALC-27, where PM Anwar Ibrahim and Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah are expected to discuss disaster management cooperation. Local Education & Industry Skills: Hengyi Industries held its second Academic Excellence Award ceremony, recognising 15 Bruneian students and linking talent development to future careers in the petrochemical sector. Youth Entrepreneurship: A four-day entrepreneurship programme for 30 Muslim youths from Brunei, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore wrapped up in Bandar Seri Begawan, featuring a business pitching challenge. Brunei Economy & Energy: SLB won a contract from Brunei Shell Petroleum to restore production from shut-in offshore wells, aiming to improve recovery from mature assets. Sustainability in Construction: Neocrete’s low-carbon concrete additives secured US$3.5m funding, citing proven Brunei results including carbon and cost cuts for the Muara Port redevelopment. Culture & Lifestyle: Tanoti announced its Kuala Lumpur push, bringing Borneo’s indigenous handwoven craft to an ISETAN KLCC pop-up and runway events, with a flagship store planned later this year.
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