AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI and faith: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim urged Muslim communities to embrace AI and new tech, but keep Islamic values and the turath (scholarly heritage) at the centre—warning that ignorance could leave societies “weaponised” by outside forces. ASEAN football build-up: Indonesia’s PSSI chief Erick Thohir called for warm, safe welcomes for visiting fans ahead of the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, with Jakarta and Bandung hosting Division 1 matches and Hong Kong hosting Division 2, including Brunei. Brunei-linked travel promo: SCA is running the 21st Sabre Brunei Travel Fair at BRIDEX (Sept 12–13), featuring Cuti-Cuti Malaysia deals and a Spend & Win lucky draw for Baiduri cardholders. Tourism access update: The US says ESTA applications take about 23 minutes on average, and lists Brunei among the countries eligible to enter America without a traditional visa. Haze and health pressure: Malaysia’s earlier haze emergency in Sarawak (API 521) forced school closures, while regional smoke from Indonesia’s fires continues to threaten air quality and respiratory health. Sports and science beyond Brunei: A global map shows women now lead college enrolment in most countries, and Indonesia is seeking to repatriate five baby orangutans allegedly trafficked to India.
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