Cabinet Reshuffle: Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah announced a major Cabinet shake-up, appointing younger sons Prince Abdul Malik (Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office) and Prince Abdul Mateen (Foreign Minister), while Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah retained his senior PMO role—widely seen as succession planning as the kingdom navigates global energy pressure. Digital Push: The Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications convened a “Digital Brunei 2030” dialogue to turn the national digital roadmap into measurable, citizen-focused outcomes. Trade & Consumer Events: Brunei’s 33rd Consumer Fair & Trade Expo (CFTE33) is set for June 24–28 at the International Convention Centre, with business matchmaking and major regional participation. Sports Tourism: Labuan will host its first-ever international 42km full marathon (June 6–7), drawing runners from 16 countries. Undersea Security: Seventeen countries, including Brunei, launched a voluntary underwater infrastructure defence framework (GUIDE) to improve protection of critical cables. Culture & Community: Miri’s RIUH OOH! festival (July 24–26) expects over 30,000 visitors, with Brunei highlighted as a key nearby draw. Film Spotlight: China’s hit drama “Dear You” is set for international theatrical release starting June 18, including in Brunei.