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Last update: an hour agoSports Spotlight: Sabah Karate Association (SKA) is sending a 36-member team—18 women and 18 men—to the Brunei Shotokan Open Championship 2026 at Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex in Bandar Seri Begawan (May 30–June 1), with officials saying the goal is exposure and confidence-building rather than medal targets. Regional Education & Youth: Brunei’s “Know ASEAN” roadshow reached Perdana Wazir Secondary School in Kuala Belait, drawing 154 Year 7 and 8 students for a quiz and prizes, as the Information Department pushes ASEAN awareness and unity. Innovation & Skills: Brunei’s ΣHAI team won overall champion at the inaugural AI Ready ASEAN Youth Challenge 2026 in Singapore, taking first place for its AI-powered dementia care platform, Sahabat-Care. Infrastructure & Trade: Sarawak says it’s ready to support the Trans-Borneo Railway, starting with the Bintulu–Kidurong stretch to ease road pressure from heavy cargo. Tourism Rules Watch: Thailand is tightening visa-free entry—cutting many stays from 60 days to 30 days—aimed at reducing overstays and misuse.
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