AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTransboundary Haze Alert: The Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) has issued a rare “red” warning for Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, flagging a high risk of severe haze later in 2026, with August–September expected to be the peak period as El Niño and the Indian Ocean Dipole bring hotter, drier conditions. Fire-Driven Land Clearing Pressure: The report warns that rising fuel and fertiliser costs, plus growing biofuel demand, could push some landowners toward cheaper slash-and-burn practices, weakening fire preparedness just when conditions worsen. Regional Energy Links: Sarawak Energy says it is advancing cross-border electricity connectivity, including discussions with Brunei on an interconnection and a proposed subsea cable linking Sarawak and Singapore—part of the wider ASEAN Power Grid push. Sustainable Timber Trade: Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) is showcasing sustainable wood-based products at Brunei’s CFTE expo, aiming to grow regional buyers and investment. Clean Energy Talent: A Curtin student backed by a global fellowship is focusing on AI to improve electricity grid reliability, drawing on experience living in Brunei.
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