AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMalaysia–Brunei ties & haze: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will visit Brunei on Aug 21–22 for ALC-27, with haze expected to be on the agenda alongside other regional issues; Sarawak’s air readings were reported “very unhealthy” in Serian (API 204) and “unhealthy” in several other areas. Foreign policy coordination: Brunei-bound Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan is in Brunei Aug 20–22 for EOL-27 implementation talks and ALC-27, including reviews of land and maritime boundary issues and steps to deepen economic cooperation. Energy sector move: SLB won a contract from Brunei Shell Petroleum to reactivate shut-in wells across multiple offshore fields, covering subsurface work, engineering, offshore execution, and integrated project management. Local agriculture push: Brunei’s Agriculture and Agri-Food Department held an open day in the capital to showcase services and support the agri-food value chain. Regional spotlight (Brunei-linked): The AFC Challenge Cup draw placed Brunei’s Kasuka in Group E, while China’s visa-free transit expansion and South China Sea militarisation developments continue to draw regional attention.
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