Cabinet Reshuffle: Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has named Prince Abdul Mateen as foreign minister and Prince Abdul Malik as a minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, in a major Cabinet shake-up seen as succession planning as the sultan reduces public appearances amid health concerns. Regional Sports & Tourism: Labuan kicked off its first-ever international 42km full marathon at the Pearl of Borneo Marathon 2026, drawing runners from 16 countries including Brunei, while Sabah’s Milton won the men’s open 42km at the same event. Culture & Community Events: Miri’s RIUH OOH! festival is set for July 24–26, targeting over 30,000 visitors, with Brunei highlighted as a key nearby source market. Film & Entertainment: China’s box office has topped 16 billion yuan for 2026, and the Teochew drama “Dear You” is rolling out internationally from June 18, including Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei. Health & Policy: Oman is expanding e-attestation services to include Brunei in the final phase starting Aug 17, 2026.