AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSukumara Kurup in Brunei: A former Kerala probe officer, Ali Akbar, says he is “fully convinced” Sukumara Kurup is alive and claims investigators faced pressure to suppress the case, after reports linked a man resembling Kurup to Brunei—though Kerala Police say there’s still no official confirmation and identity checks remain unverified. Italy–Brunei Industry Day: Italy held its first Industry Day in Bandar Seri Begawan, bringing 14 Italian firms in defence, security and advanced tech to meet Brunei’s defence and industry representatives, with a focus on partnership and joint development. Cross-border haze crisis: Indonesia’s El Niño-fuelled wildfires are pushing smoke across Borneo and beyond, with Indonesia’s health ministry warning 3.4 million people are at risk of respiratory infections as schools close and residents in places like Pekanbaru and Jambi struggle to breathe. ASEAN ties and diplomacy: Oman’s foreign minister held calls with Tunisia and Brunei’s Prince Abdul Mateen, reaffirming fraternal relations and cooperation on regional and global issues. Brunei business and mobility: Imperial Motors was appointed authorised distributor of XPENG electric vehicles in Brunei, adding another EV brand to Inchcape’s local portfolio. Sports: AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers draw placed India in Group E with Malaysia, Palestine, Singapore and Guam, with matches in Malaysia in November.
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