Royal Visit & F1 Spotlight: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah arrived in Malaysia for the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain GP at Sepang, with the race running until Sunday and Sepang set to host the 2026 Bahrain GP. Brunei Sports & Community: Senior Minister Kun Kim met Royal Brunei Armed Forces veterans leaders in Phnom Penh on the sidelines of VECONAC meetings. Local Mobility & Tech Comfort: Grand Auto launched the all-new Mazda CX-5 in Brunei, highlighting a roomier cabin, updated suspension, and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto plus Bose audio. Brand Return: Imperial Motors (Inchcape) brought Subaru back to Brunei with an authorised showroom and models including Forester, Crosstrek, WRX and BRZ. Air Connectivity: Shenzhen Airlines started a direct Brunei–Shenzhen route, linking Brunei to China’s Greater Bay Area for trade, tourism and family travel. Digital Upgrade: SES and Royal Brunei Airlines completed RB SkyConnect inflight Wi‑Fi across the A320neo fleet. Regional Links: Singapore and Brunei maritime authorities signed an MoU to boost digitalisation, safety, port inspections and training. Culture & Tourism: Borneo Jazz Festival returns for its 20th edition in Miri on 4–5 Dec, with tickets on sale from midnight 3 Oct. Media Access: Apple Music officially launched in Brunei (and Albania, Burkina Faso, Pakistan), expanding availability to 172 countries.