AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMalaysia–Brunei ties at ALC-27: PM Anwar Ibrahim wrapped up the 27th Malaysia-Brunei Annual Leaders’ Consultation in Bandar Seri Begawan, saying the talks met their main goal of strengthening “brotherhood” and strategic cooperation, with both sides also witnessing a disaster-management MoU and Anwar receiving a Brunei royal honour. Border and travel streamlining: Anwar said Malaysia and Brunei have completed about 50% of the land and maritime border demarcation, and agreed in principle to facilitate people’s movement, including exploring a “single-checkpoint” approach to cut down lengthy, multi-stop immigration procedures. Transboundary haze via ASEAN: Malaysia and Brunei agreed to tackle returning haze through ASEAN diplomatic channels, directing foreign ministers and relevant agencies to work through the ASEAN mechanism. Borneo wildfire crisis spills over: Indonesia warned against open fires as wildfires and peatland blazes across Borneo drive choking haze into Malaysia, while Indonesia ramps up response with 1,500 more soldiers and helicopters to boost waterbombing. Local business and culture: Brunei’s National Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Malaysia’s chamber renewed an MoU to expand trade links, while a People Arts Festival in Bandar Seri Begawan highlighted Brunei’s growing creative economy with regional participation.
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