AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHaze Crisis Across Borneo: Residents in Pontianak, West Kalimantan say wildfire smoke is worsening by the day, with air quality briefly spiking above 1,100 and people reporting burning eyes, dizziness and chest tightness—while families worry about children’s health. Regional Response: Malaysia says it’s coordinating with Indonesia on cross-border haze mitigation, including border cloud-seeding, after Indonesia approved weather-modification operations; the haze has also affected parts of Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and the Philippines. Brunei in the Spotlight at Xiangshan: China’s defence minister Dong Jun met Brunei and ASEAN officials in Beijing, saying the military is ready for deeper practical cooperation on global security. Local Education & Skills: Universiti Brunei Darussalam hosted a heritage education exhibition, and Brunei will take part in the WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai with competitors in cooking, network systems administration and mechanical engineering. ASEAN-Qatar Ties: Qatar’s new status as an ASEAN sectoral dialogue partner is set to deepen cooperation in trade, energy, connectivity and sustainable development. Digital Payments Award: Datastream Digital Sdn Bhd (DST) won Best Fintech Company Brunei Darussalam 2026, citing growth of its MyDST super app and integrated payment services.
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