AGP Executive Report
Last update: 39 minutes agoRoyal Affairs: Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has revoked his daughter-in-law Pengiran Raabi’atul Adawiyyah’s royal titles and style “Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Isteri” with immediate effect, citing conduct described as “unbecoming” and “lack of respect” that tarnished the monarchy’s reputation, though no specific details were released; she is married to Prince Abdul Malik, fourth in line to the throne, and their children’s titles were reported to remain unchanged. Regional Security Drills: The Philippine Navy will join the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise 2026 in late September, with Brunei among participating navies, aiming to boost maritime security and interoperability under the theme “Anchored in Trust, United at Sea.” Transboundary Haze: Sarawak is expected to raise transboundary haze concerns at ASEAN level via the steering committee, with officials warning smoke could drift toward Brunei and noting cloud seeding is being assessed. Brunei-Linked Energy: Brunei’s Department of Electrical Services signed a contract with Sinohydro for Phase 2 of the Bukit Panggal combined cycle gas turbine power station, adding 215MW to strengthen electricity supply under Vision 2035. Capital Markets: Brunei held a seminar on sukuk issuance to promote alternative financing and deepen understanding among policymakers, regulators, and potential issuers.
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