AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRegional environment: The Maldives will host the World Cleanup Day Leaders Academy Asia 2026 in K. Himmafushi from 19–22 June, bringing together environmental leaders from 23+ countries including Brunei to boost waste-management cooperation ahead of World Cleanup Day in September. Brunei diplomacy: Brunei’s cabinet reshuffle appoints HRH Prince Abdul Mateen Bolkiah as Chief of Diplomacy/Foreign Minister, with Erywan Yusof continuing as Second Minister of Foreign Affairs. Sports & community: Labuan’s Super Novice 4X4 Challenge 2026 kicks off with 40 drivers, including participants from Brunei, Sabah and Sarawak. Local governance: Sipitang assemblyman Yusri Pungut flags roads, obscured signboards and the need to reactivate the Sindumin/Merapok Immigration Control Post to improve travel convenience for visitors from Sarawak and Brunei. Health policy regionally: Malaysia’s Galen Centre urges the government to withdraw its appeal after a court struck down a nicotine ruling, as vape nicotine remains at the centre of public health debate. International tensions: China announces sanctions against the Philippines’ defence chief Gilberto Teodoro and family over “erroneous remarks,” banning entry and restricting dealings.
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