AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCross-border haze crisis: Indonesia’s El Niño-fuelled wildfires are pushing haze deep into Borneo and beyond, with officials warning 3.4 million people across Borneo and Sumatra face respiratory risks as schools close and residents stay indoors. Local governance & accountability: In Sarawak, Malaysia’s education minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina was criticised for suggesting unhealthy haze levels were only “starting,” despite long-running poor air quality in districts like Kuching and Lundu. Regional diplomacy: Malaysia and Indonesia are coordinating cloud seeding and firefighting, while Malaysia and Brunei are set to raise the transboundary haze issue through ASEAN channels. Brunei foreign ties: Oman’s foreign minister held calls with Tunisia’s counterpart and with Brunei’s Prince Abdul Mateen, focusing on deepening bilateral cooperation and shared regional issues. South China Sea security: Satellite imagery reviewed by Reuters points to new installations on Yagong Island near Antelope Reef, feeding concerns about China’s expanding early-warning and militarisation footprint in disputed waters. Brunei economy & business: Imperial Motors was appointed authorised distributor of XPENG in Brunei, adding another EV brand to Inchcape’s local automotive portfolio. International appointments: Brunei’s new ambassador/high commissioner credentials were presented in Sri Lanka, underscoring ongoing diplomatic rotations across the region.
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