AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEducation & Faith Funding: Sarawak Premier Abang Johari says mission schools remain key to building a skilled workforce, with RM120 million approved this year under the SDAF—RM30 million for mission schools and RM90 million for non-Muslim places of worship—plus STEM support. Interfaith Harmony: He also links Sarawak’s racial and religious harmony to King Sultan Ibrahim’s vision, highlighting worship and festivals celebrated side by side. Sports & Youth Tragedy: In the Philippines, hundreds in Mindanao paid final respects to Ateneo de Davao basketball prospect Rene Clert Baterbonia, 18, after a drowning during a team-building trip; calls are growing for a thorough, impartial investigation. Cultural Heritage Spotlight: Sarawak plans to gazette and nominate Sultan Tengah’s rare Arabic-script manuscript for UNESCO’s “Memory of the World,” alongside other heritage site approvals. Brunei-Linked Diplomacy & Learning: India and Brunei discuss deeper parliamentary ties, with an “Indian Book Corner” launched at UNISSA to boost knowledge exchange. Sports Diplomacy: Bangladesh hosts a friendly football match for diplomats, including Brunei representatives, under a new Cultural and Sports Diplomacy Wing. Entrepreneurship in Brunei: UBD relaunches its Start-Up Center and Entrepreneurship Village to support students and young entrepreneurs.
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