AGP Executive Report
Last update: 31 minutes agoMalaysia-Brunei ALC-27 Diplomacy: PM Anwar Ibrahim wrapped up the 27th Malaysia-Brunei Annual Leaders’ Consultation in Bandar Seri Begawan, saying the talks met their goal of strengthening brotherhood and strategic cooperation, with both sides also agreeing to use ASEAN channels to tackle the return of transboundary haze. Border and Travel: Anwar said Malaysia and Brunei have completed about 50% of land and maritime border demarcation, aiming to resolve remaining issues through meetings and technical committees; they also agreed in principle to explore a “single checkpoint” to streamline immigration and reduce multiple endorsements. Disaster Management MoU: Anwar and Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah witnessed an MoU on disaster management cooperation. Regional Tensions: The leaders voiced deep concern over escalating West Asia hostilities, urging restraint and a return to dialogue. Haze Crisis in Borneo: Indonesia warned against open fires as wildfires and choking smoke spread into Malaysia, while it deployed 1,500 more soldiers and helicopters to fight blazes. Local Economy and Culture: Brunei’s National Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Malaysia’s chamber renewed an MoU to boost trade ties, and a People Arts Festival highlighted Brunei’s growing creative economy with Malaysian participation.
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