Tourism & Culture: Sarawak’s Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Chiew Choon Man urged more performers—singers and comedians included—to bring live shows to Miri, saying comedy can also spark constructive public discussion. Digital Skills in Brunei: AITI’s Brunei TechXplore Digital Apprenticeship Program wrapped up, highlighting hands-on ICT training and international exposure to boost employability under Brunei Vision 2035. Cost of Living: Brunei’s CPI rose 0.1% in April 2026 year-on-year, mainly driven by higher food prices, while non-food eased slightly. FinTech Regulation: Brunei Darussalam Central Bank updated its FinTech Regulatory Sandbox guidelines, widening eligibility to qualified financial institutions and clarifying what solutions can be tested. Regional Tech & Youth: Google’s government affairs lead praised Singapore’s “guardrails” approach to AI, noting youth innovators including a Brunei AI platform for dementia care. Eid Al-Adha Dates: Brunei will observe Eid Al-Adha on Thursday, 28 May, one day later than many Arab and Muslim-majority countries. South China Sea Tensions: China accused a Dutch frigate of intruding near the Paracel Islands; the Netherlands said it was operating under international law. Regional Security & Fraud: A cross-border anti-scam operation led to 3,018 arrests tied to about US$752 million in losses, with Brunei among participating jurisdictions.