Orangutan Crisis: A new study links Cyclone Senyar in Sumatra to the deaths of about 58 Tapanuli orangutans—around 7% of the critically endangered species—pushing the world’s rarest great ape closer to extinction as extreme weather worsens with climate change. Regional Education & Harmony: Sarawak Premier Abang Johari says mission schools remain key to building a skilled workforce, with RM120 million approved for worship and mission school upgrades, while he also points to Sarawak’s long-running racial and religious harmony as reflecting King Sultan Ibrahim’s vision for a united Malaysia. Brunei Connections in the News: Brunei-based Borneo Futures is among the groups behind the orangutan study, and Brunei is also referenced in a cross-border police coordination case after a fatal assault in Jakarta involving two Brunei nationals. Sports Tragedy: In the Philippines, Davao City and families are calling for a thorough, impartial investigation into the drowning deaths of Ateneo player Rene Clert “Bobet” Baterbonia and teammate Divine Adili. Local Events: Labuan’s Super Novice 4X4 Challenge kicks off with 40 competitors, including drivers from Brunei, Sabah and Sarawak.