Carbon Tax Revenue: Sarawak Premier Abang Johari urged Malaysia to return at least 70% of carbon tax revenue to Sabah and Sarawak, saying the states act as the country’s main carbon sinks and oxygen producers. Regional Security & Borders: Indonesia and Australia agreed to strengthen ASEAN-Australia border security through closer intelligence sharing, immigration coordination and cybersecurity, noting Brunei and Indonesia already use Australia’s SmartGate. CPTPP Expansion Moves: CPTPP members began preliminary talks toward adding Costa Rica and Uruguay, and set up preparatory discussions with the Philippines, Indonesia and the UAE as a step toward accession negotiations. Haze Warning for Brunei: The Singapore Institute of International Affairs issued a “red alert” for severe transboundary haze risk affecting Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, warning rising costs could push land-clearing fires. Limbang Tourism Boost: In Sarawak’s Limbang, Santaba Jetty is set for an ecotourism push, with visitor arrivals climbing and a RM50 million development plan in the works. Brunei Link in Aviation: A Brunei-bound escape follows a Busan subway graffiti case, with police seeking extradition.