AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBig Bike Buzz in Sarawak: Kuching Waterfront turned loud as 1,225 riders rolled in for the Borneo Island International Big Bike Festival 2026, billed as the biggest high-powered motorcycle gathering in Borneo, with the biggest turnout from Indonesia (nearly 400) and strong numbers from Brunei (more than 300) plus Sabah and Sarawak. Trans-Borneo Rail Push: Sarawak Premier Abang Johari says the state is ready to back the Trans-Borneo Railway, starting with the Bintulu–Kidurong stretch to ease road pressure from heavy cargo. Brunei’s AI Win: Brunei’s Team ΣHAI took overall champion at the inaugural AI Ready ASEAN Youth Challenge 2026 in Singapore for its dementia care platform, Sahabat-Care. Regional Security Crackdown: Across 10 jurisdictions, Operation FRONTIER+ III ended with 3,018 arrests and about US$752m in scam losses targeted. Thailand Tightens Visas: Thailand is cutting visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days for 54 countries, including the U.S., citing misuse and security concerns.
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