AGP Executive Report
Last update: 28 minutes agoBrunei Tourism & Culture: Brunei’s cabinet reshuffle signals policy reshaping for the tourism sector, with the Primary Resources and Tourism Ministry reorganised into a new Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry as the country pushes ahead with Wawasan 2035. Sports Tourism (Brunei-linked): The Labuan Super Novice 4X4 Challenge returns with 40 competitors across Labuan, Sabah, Sarawak and Brunei, running for three days at the Kiansam Off-Road Track—another cross-border weekend draw for adventure travellers. Regional Connectivity for Visitors: Sarawak is eyeing stronger China ties, including possible future trade and tourism offices in China (modelled on Brunei’s Statob and Singapore’s Statos), while Batik Air’s Guangzhou–Kuching direct route is cited as proof that nonstop links can lift tourism and business travel. Heritage & Attractions: Sarawak plans to gazette and nominate a rare Arabic-script manuscript tied to Sultan Tengah for UNESCO’s “Memory of the World,” alongside approvals for multiple heritage sites—good news for culture-focused itineraries across Borneo. Events Calendar (Miri): Miri’s RIUH OOH! festival is set for July 24–26, expected to bring 30,000 visitors and actively market attractions to nearby Brunei travellers.
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