Gawai Taee Parade: Thousands turned up at Kampung Taee in Serian for the Birarak Gawai Taee Parade 2026, with colourful floats, traditional costumes, music and dance, plus open-house hospitality that let visitors join the celebrations. National Craft Tribute: Malaysia’s Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil paid respects to Terengganu songket master Zainab @ Ngah Mamat, praising her lifelong work in preserving and elevating the craft. Brunei Digital Push: Digital Brunei 2030 was unveiled as the five-year masterplan guiding the country’s digital growth to 2030, bringing together digital government, society, business, and data/AI strategies. Sleep, Reframed: Simmons Beautyrest launched the “Bring On The Day” campaign across Brunei and the region, shifting mattress ads from “sleep as the end” to sleep as the start of daytime life. Ocean Week Brunei 2026: Ocean Week Brunei 2026 kicks off on 2 June at UBD’s Pro Chancellor Arts Centre, spotlighting the blue economy and ocean opportunities for jobs, innovation and environmental protection. Music Festival Buzz: Rainforest World Music Festival 2026 returns to Sarawak Cultural Village from 26–28 June with “Regenerations: Roots & Rhythms,” featuring major acts and hands-on workshops. Local Sports Note: Malaysia’s Harimau Malaya camp focus remains on training and fitness ahead of the ASEAN Cup, even with fewer friendlies.