Cabinet reshuffle & succession planning: Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has named Prince Abdul Mateen as foreign minister and appointed Prince Abdul Malik as a minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, in a major Cabinet reshuffle that also creates new coordinating portfolios—moves widely read as preparing for the next generation of leadership. Digital push: The Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications held the Digital Brunei 2030 dialogue session to turn the national digital roadmap into measurable, citizen-focused outcomes. Undersea security cooperation: Brunei is among 17 nations backing GUIDE, a voluntary framework launched at the Shangri-La Dialogue to strengthen protection and information-sharing for critical underwater cables. Sports tourism & events: Labuan is set for its first-ever international 42km full marathon with runners from 16 countries, while Sabah’s Shotokan Open Championship saw Sabah Karate Association take third place at the Hassanal Bolkiah Sports Complex in Bandar Seri Begawan. Regional culture & community: WAK Miri Festival 2026 returns June 19–21, with the theme “By the Community, for the Community,” spotlighting arts, music and local creatives.