AGP Executive Report

Royal Spotlight: Prince Abdul Mateen’s new photo with daughter Zahra caught the attention of Princess Beatrice’s husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, who liked the Instagram post. Film: Sharjah’s 13th International Film Festival for Children and Youth has opened with 71 films from 38 countries, running until 1 November. Brunei Fashion: Designer Farhanna Pura brought Brunei’s cultural identity to a Thai silk exhibition in Bangkok, blending the fabric with local fibres in her creation. Crafts & Culture: Kuching’s free Borneo Craft Festival runs through 1 November, with craft displays, live music and performances from Brunei and across Borneo. Sport: Bruneian runners Aida Syazwana Izzati and Kasyful Asymawi won gold at SuperCak Kuala Lumpur; DPMM FC, meanwhile, lost 2-0 to Johor Darul Ta’zim in the first leg of their FA Cup semi-final in Bandar Seri Begawan.

Football: DPMM FC lost 2-0 to Johor Darul Ta’zim in the first leg of their FA Cup semi-final at Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium. The return match is Nov 8. Brunei–China Ties: A Bandar Seri Begawan dialogue marking 35 years of diplomatic relations featured discussions on cultural exchange and people-to-people links. Fashion: Brunei designer Farhanna Pura showcased a garment combining Thai silk and local Brunei fibres at an international exhibition in Bangkok. Athletics: Bruneians Aida Syazwana Izzati and Kasyful Asymawi won gold in the women’s 1,500m and men’s 800m at SuperCak Kuala Lumpur. Arts and Culture: Brunei performers are among those taking part in Kuching’s free Sarawak Borneo Craft Festival, running through Nov 1 with crafts, food and live performances.

Football: DPMM FC fell 2-0 to Johor Darul Ta’zim at Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in the first leg of their FA Cup semi-final. The return match is set for Nov 8. Fashion: Brunei designer Farhanna Pura brought local materials to Bangkok’s Amazing Thailand Global Thai Silk Exhibition, creating a look that blends Thai silk with Bruneian fibres. Arts & Culture: Bruneian performers are among those taking the stage at Kuching’s free Borneo Craft Festival, running until Nov 1 alongside craft displays and live demonstrations. Youth Sport: Brunei players joined a Macau training camp bringing together more than 80 young table tennis athletes and coaches from across the region. Athletics: Brunei’s Aida Syazwana Izzati and Kasyful Asymawi won gold in the women’s 1,500m and men’s 800m at SuperCak Kuala Lumpur, with Aida setting a personal best.

Brunei Fashion: Designer Farhanna Pura showcased a creation blending Thai silk with Bruneian fibres at an international exhibition in Bangkok, bringing local materials and identity to a global fashion stage. Arts & Culture: Bruneian performers are among the acts at Kuching’s free Borneo Craft Festival, running until Nov 1 with live music, craft displays and cultural events. Football: DPMM FC fell 2-0 to Johor Darul Ta’zim at Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in the first leg of their FA Cup semi-final. Athletics: Brunei’s Aida Syazwana Izzati and Kasyful Asymawi each won gold at SuperCak Kuala Lumpur, in the women’s 1,500m and men’s 800m.

Football: DPMM FC lost 2-0 to Johor Darul Ta’zim in the first leg of their FA Cup semi-final at Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium. Local Arts: Brunei designer Farhanna Pura showcased a look blending Thai silk with local fibres at an international exhibition in Bangkok. Culture: Brunei performers are part of Kuching’s free Borneo Craft Festival, running through Nov 1 with crafts, food and live music. Brunei Sport: Aida Syazwana Izzati and Kasyful Asymawi won gold in the 1,500m and 800m at SuperCak Kuala Lumpur.

Football: DPMM FC lost 2-0 to Johor Darul Ta’zim in the first leg of their FA Cup semi-final at Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium. The return leg is set for Nov 8. Brunei Fashion: Designer Farhanna Pura showcased a creation at Thailand’s Global Thai Silk Exhibition, blending Thai silk with local Bruneian fibres to bring the two countries’ craft traditions together. Local Talent: Bruneian athletes Aida Syazwana Izzati and Kasyful Asymawi won gold in the women’s 1,500 metres and men’s 800 metres at SuperCak Kuala Lumpur 2026. Regional Arts: Brunei performers are among those featured at Kuching’s Borneo Craft Festival, which runs until Nov 1, with a cross-Borneo cultural programme opening the event.

Football: DPMM FC fell 2-0 to Johor Darul Ta’zim in the first leg of their FA Cup semi-final at Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium. Brunei Fashion: Designer Farhanna Pura showcased a look blending Thai silk and Bruneian fibres at an international exhibition in Bangkok. Local Athletics: Brunei’s Aida Syazwana Izzati and Kasyful Asymawi won gold in the 1,500m and 800m respectively at SuperCak Kuala Lumpur 2026. Cultural Exchange: A Bandar Seri Begawan dialogue marking 35 years of Brunei-China ties featured discussions on cultural connections and people-to-people exchanges.

Borneo Arts: Kuching’s free Sarawak Borneo Craft Festival opens today and runs until Nov 1, with craft demonstrations, food and live performances. The opening night features performers from Brunei, Sarawak, Sabah and Kalimantan. Skywatching: Brunei’s Astronomical Society shared reports of a fireball seen over Borneo with an international monitoring centre; suspected rocket debris was later found in Indonesian Kalimantan. Youth Sport: Brunei is among six Southeast Asian teams at Macau’s first international youth table tennis training camp, bringing together athletes aged 15 to 18. K-pop: TREASURE members Hyunsuk, Haruto and Yoshi—known as HYUNHAYO—are the new ambassadors for Malaysian coffee chain ZUS Coffee.

Youth Sport: Brunei is among six Southeast Asian countries sending teams to Macau’s first international youth table tennis camp, where more than 80 athletes and coaches are taking part in five days of training and regional exchange. Culture & Arts: Bruneian performers will join artists from Sarawak, Sabah and Kalimantan at Kuching’s free Sarawak Borneo Craft Festival, running Oct. 23 to Nov. 1. Opening night features a cross-Borneo cultural programme, alongside craft demonstrations, food stalls and live entertainment.

Regional Creative Industries: Malaysia has proposed a high-level committee with Indonesia to speed up cooperation in the creative economy, with two partnership agreements already signed. Film: Sharjah’s youth film festival is expanding its pitching programme to connect emerging filmmakers with producers and funders, offering a regional example of how festivals can help young talent get films made and seen.

Creative Industries: Malaysia has proposed a high-level committee with Indonesia to speed up cooperation, following two new agreements linking creative economy groups in both countries. Young Filmmakers: Sharjah’s children and youth film festival is expanding its pitching programme to connect emerging creators with funders and industry partners, with six projects selected for its October 26–31 edition. K-pop: TREASURE members Hyunsuk, Haruto and Yoshi—known together as HYUNHAYO—are the new ambassadors for Malaysian coffee chain ZUS Coffee, fronting its Coconut Series campaign.

Regional Arts: Sarawak will host “Egyptian Mummies: Journey Towards Immortality” at the Borneo Cultures Museum for six months from July 2027, bringing ancient artefacts and human remains to Southeast Asia. K-pop: TREASURE members Hyunsuk, Haruto and Yoshi, known as HYUNHAYO, are the new ambassadors for Malaysian coffee chain ZUS Coffee, fronting its Coconut Series campaign. Para Badminton: Brunei’s Zainab Mohamed lost to India’s Thulasimathi Murugesan in women’s SU5 singles at the Asian Para Games.

Regional Culture: Sarawak’s Borneo Cultures Museum will host Egyptian Mummies: Journey Towards Immortality for six months from July 2027, featuring artefacts and human remains more than 5,000 years old. Brunei is among Sarawak’s key tourism markets. K-pop: TREASURE members Hyunsuk, Haruto and Yoshi—known as HYUNHAYO—are the new ambassadors for Malaysian coffee chain ZUS Coffee, promoting its Coconut Series to fans across Southeast Asia. Para Badminton: Brunei’s Zainab Mohamed lost to India’s Thulasimathi Murugesan 21-2, 21-2 at the Asian Para Games. Sports Marketing: The NBA named IM8 its official nutrition partner in Brunei and eight other markets across Australia and Southeast Asia, with fan events and campaigns planned.

K-pop Buzz: TREASURE’s HYUNHAYO — Choi Hyunsuk, Haruto and Yoshi — are ZUS Coffee’s new ambassadors, fronting the chain’s Coconut Series after their Kuala Lumpur visit sparked fan calls for a partnership. Brunei on Court: Brunei’s Zainab Mohamed lost 21-2, 21-2 to India’s Thulasimathi Murugesan in para-badminton at the Asian Para Games. Sports Partnership: The NBA named IM8 its official nutrition partner across nine markets, including Brunei, with fan campaigns planned for the region.

K-pop & Coffee: TREASURE’s Hyunsuk, Haruto and Yoshi—known as HYUNHAYO—are ZUS Coffee’s new ambassadors, fronting the Malaysian chain’s Coconut Series after a fan-favourite visit to its Kuala Lumpur outlet. Brunei at the Para Games: Bruneian player Zainab Mohamed lost to India’s Thulasimathi Murugesan in women’s para-badminton SU5 singles at the Asian Para Games. NBA in Brunei: The league named IM8 its official nutrition partner across Brunei and seven other Southeast Asian markets, with fan campaigns planned. Movie News: Stephen Chow’s Kung Fu Soccer is set for US and UK release, with Jimmy O. Yang and MC Jin voicing the English dub.

Para-Badminton: India’s Thulasimathi Murugesan beat Brunei’s Zainab Mohamed 21-2, 21-2 at the Asian Para Games. NBA in Brunei: The NBA and nutrition brand IM8 announced a partnership covering Brunei and seven other Southeast Asian markets, with fan campaigns planned. Bespoke Motoring: A feature on Rolls-Royce’s growing custom-car business named the Sultan of Brunei among the marque’s enthusiasts, alongside celebrities and royals.