AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBrunei Royal Affairs: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has stripped his daughter-in-law, Pengiran Raabi’atul Adawiyyah (wife of Prince Abdul Malik, 4th in the line of succession), of her royal titles with immediate effect, citing conduct described as “unbecoming” and “lack of respect” that allegedly tarnished the monarchy’s good name; the decree’s details were not disclosed, and reports say the couple’s children’s titles were left unchanged. Regional Security: The Philippines and India have finalized preparations for the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME 2026) from Sept 28 to Oct 2, with Brunei among the participating navies, aiming to boost maritime security cooperation and interoperability. Energy & Infrastructure (Brunei-linked): 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 national electricity supply. Capital Markets: Brunei held a seminar on sukuk as an alternative financing instrument, with regulators and potential issuers discussing how to deepen the local capital market ecosystem. Oil & Gas Deals (Brunei-linked): Upstream’s contract roundup also flagged two subcontracts tied to offshore Brunei’s Kelidang project, with MISC selecting Jutal Offshore Oil Services and MMHE converting a tanker into an FPU hull.
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