AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBrunei–Malaysia Ties: Brunei and Malaysia renewed their chamber-to-chamber MoU to boost trade links, with plans for more business missions, exhibitions and company exchanges. ALC-27 Diplomacy: Brunei’s Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah and Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim co-chaired ALC-27, reaffirming cooperation and pushing progress on border surveying and demarcation, plus energy, tourism and agriculture collaboration. Haze and Public Health: Indonesia’s wildfire crisis is worsening across Borneo, with authorities arresting 72 people suspected of starting forest and peatland fires and warning of legal action against open burning as smoke drifts into Malaysia and affects Brunei too. Food Security & Innovation: Brunei launched a one-year expert advisory programme with China to strengthen rice breeding and hybrid seed production, including plans for a hybrid rice research centre. Local Economy & Skills: Hengyi Industries recognised 15 Bruneian students for academic excellence, while a regional Muslim youth entrepreneurship programme wrapped up in Bandar Seri Begawan. Industry Watch: A Brunei shipowner warned that new international maritime rules could stifle the young local shipowning sector.
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