AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBrunei Royal Update: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has revoked daughter-in-law Pengiran Raabi’atul Adawiyyah’s princess title and style “Highness” with immediate effect, citing “unbecoming” conduct and “lack of respect” that tarnished the monarchy’s good name; she remains married to Prince Abdul Malik (fourth in line) and their children’s titles are reported unchanged, though details of the conduct were not disclosed. Regional Security: U.S. special operations chief Adm. Frank Bradley says Washington will step up readiness exercises with the Philippines and other Asian partners to deter major conflict, amid ongoing South China Sea tensions involving Brunei among others. Transboundary Haze: Sarawak leaders say haze concerns should be raised at ASEAN level, warning smoke from Baram/Kuala Baram can drift to Brunei; cloud seeding is being considered as air quality fluctuates. Brunei Economy & Finance: A Brunei capital market seminar highlighted sukuk as an alternative financing instrument, aiming to strengthen the local capital market ecosystem. Air Quality Watch (Malaysia): Malaysia reported multiple unhealthy API readings, with Serian hitting “very unhealthy” levels as haze persists.
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