AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTransboundary Haze & Public Health: Malaysia cancelled the Kuching Marathon (27 Sept) as air pollutant readings stayed unhealthy, with organisers citing health and safety after haze from Indonesia’s forest and peat fires. Policy Response: Malaysia is also drafting a special law to tackle transboundary haze, looking at Singapore’s approach and discussing a regional haze fund and ASEAN coordination. Maritime Security (Brunei): ReCAAP ISC and the Royal Brunei Police Force wrapped up a four-day cluster meeting in Bandar Seri Begawan (21–24 Sept), covering early detection, digital port security, and using AI for counter-piracy and cross-border operations. Cybersecurity: Reports say Chinese hacking groups shared the same advanced tool in campaigns targeting U.S. aerospace firms, NGOs, and other sectors. Biotech Deal: Eli Lilly will pay $100M to InnoCare Pharma to start multi-drug metabolic medicine R&D across up to five targets. Space/Research: ESA and ISRO extended their cooperative agreement to 2032, adding human and robotic exploration, space weather, and orbital sustainability. AI & Education: PISA 2025 results show Singapore leading reading, with math and science also near the top, while reading skills decline across many countries.
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