Anti-Scam Crackdown: A major international operation has arrested 3,018 suspects linked to about US$752 million in reported losses, with Singapore Police and nine foreign agencies running FRONTIER+ III from March 10 to May 7; authorities froze around 102,000 bank accounts and recovered more than US$161 million, with Hong Kong alone accounting for US$319 million and 870 arrests. Eid Calendar Watch: India, Bangladesh, Brunei and South Africa will mark Eid Al Adha a day later than much of the Arab world after moon-sighting differences. Brunei Digital Skills: AITI’s Brunei TechXplore Digital Apprenticeship wrapped up, aiming to boost employability and global exposure for local ICT graduates. Cost of Living: Brunei’s CPI rose 0.1% in April year-on-year, driven mainly by higher food prices. Regional Trade & Travel: Travel Meet Asia returns to Jakarta (Brunei as official partner) while the Philippines pushes its “Muslim-friendly” tourism push under BIMP-EAGA ties. Hajj Costs: Hajj 2026 is flagged as potentially the costliest season on record.