AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBrunei Royal Affairs: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has stripped his daughter-in-law, Pengiran Raabi’atul Adawiyyah, of her princess title and style “Highness” with immediate effect, citing “unbecoming” conduct and “lack of respect” that tarnished the monarchy’s good name; no specific incident was disclosed, and her four children’s titles are reported to remain unchanged. Regional Governance & Tradition: Analysts say the rare, public discipline highlights a wider challenge for Southeast Asian monarchies—how to keep authority while adapting to shifting public expectations. Brunei-Linked Diplomacy: Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim received a call from the Brunei Sultan checking on his health after surgery, and said he will meet the Sultan next week in Bandar Seri Begawan for the 27th Annual Leaders’ Consultation. Brunei Education & Skills: Brunei’s Institute of Technical Education (IBTE) held an international TVET webinar on using AI literacy to build future-ready skills. Finance & Markets: A Brunei capital market seminar focused on sukuk as an alternative financing instrument, urging wider corporate participation.
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