AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBrunei Royal Update: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has revoked daughter-in-law Pengiran Raabi’atul Adawiyyah’s royal title and style “Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Isteri” with immediate effect, citing conduct deemed “unbecoming” and disrespect that tarnished the monarchy’s good name, though no specific incident was disclosed. Energy & Industry: U.S. firm SLB has been contracted by Brunei Shell Petroleum to support production restoration from shut-in wells across mature offshore fields, covering subsurface evaluation, well selection, engineering and offshore execution. Regional Security: The Philippines and India have finalized preparations for ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise 2026 (Sept 28–Oct 2), with Brunei among the participating navies. Shipping Costs: Maersk raised peak season container surcharges for imports into Maldives and Sri Lanka, with Brunei listed among affected origins. Regional Environment: Sarawak officials say transboundary haze concerns may be raised at ASEAN level, warning smoke could drift toward Brunei and discussing cloud seeding options.
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