AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRoad Safety Crackdown: Sabah’s deputy chief minister Masidi Manjun is calling for stricter enforcement of vehicle load limits, saying overloaded timber and palm oil lorries are wrecking roads faster than repairs can keep up—he points to the Kalabakan–Sapulut route as a clear example. Energy & Risk Deal: ABL Group has agreed to acquire Malaysia-based process safety firm SynergenOG and fold it into Longitude, aiming to scale in-house safety and risk engineering across Asia-Pacific, including Brunei. Aviation Policy Watch: Vietnam is weighing a higher foreign ownership cap for local airlines, with a draft proposal to lift the limit from 34% to up to 49%. Regional Trade Context: CPTPP momentum continues as Canada ratifies the UK’s accession, with knock-on effects for investors and dispute settlement rules. Wildlife Incentives: In Borneo, a conservation program is paying locals for wildlife sightings, using small rewards to boost reporting.
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