AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRoyal Discipline in Focus: Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has revoked daughter-in-law Pengiran Raabi’atul Adawiyyah’s royal title and style “with immediate effect,” citing conduct deemed “unbecoming,” “tarnishing” the monarchy’s good name and showing “lack of respect,” with no specific incident details released; she remains mother of four princesses whose titles are reported unchanged. Regional Security: The Philippines and India have finalized preparations for the second Asean-India Maritime Exercise (AIME), set for Sept 28–Oct 2, with Brunei among the 11 Asean participants, aiming to boost maritime security cooperation and interoperability. Haze Watch (Malaysia–Brunei link): Sarawak leaders say transboundary haze concerns may be raised at ASEAN level, stressing vigilance over fires near Baram and Kuala Baram because smoke can drift to Brunei. Brunei Business & Finance: A Brunei capital market seminar highlighted sukuk as an alternative financing instrument, urging wider corporate participation to strengthen the local capital market ecosystem. Tourism Push: Brunei is targeting 1 million tourists for Visit Brunei Year 2027.
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