AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRoyal Family Update: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has stripped his daughter-in-law, Pengiran Raabi’atul Adawiyyah, of her royal titles after conduct described as “unbecoming” and “a lack of respect,” with the Office of the Grand Chamberlain saying the move tarnished the monarchy’s good name; her children’s titles are reported to remain unaffected. Energy & Infrastructure: Brunei’s Department of Electrical Services signed a contract with Sinohydro for Phase 2 of the Bukit Panggal Combined Cycle Gas Turbines Power Station, adding 215MW to strengthen electricity supply under Brunei Vision 2035. Finance & Markets: Brunei held a “Sukuk Issuance” capital market seminar, urging wider corporate participation and highlighting sukuk as an alternative financing instrument. Regional Mobility: A Chinese-made cruise ship, Adora Magic City, began its first international cruise in the Greater Bay Area, with late-August calls including Muara, Brunei. Education & Skills: IBTE hosted an international webinar on using AI literacy to make TVET more future-ready. Local Governance/Community: Brunei’s DES also continues training efforts for aviation and maritime accident investigation, while the week’s wider coverage includes Brunei-linked regional developments.
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