Cultural Revival in Sarawak: The Lun Bawang Irau Aco festival in Lawas welcomed back the “pekerur” parade after a decade, with hundreds in traditional attire and community groups training youth to carry bamboo music forward. Malay Culture on Tour: Batam’s Kenduri Seni Melayu (July 3–5) is drawing performers and workshops from Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and Thailand, spotlighting batik, Malay martial arts and the Jogi dance. Regional Community Festivities: Miri’s Taste of Borneo Carnival is turning into a wider cultural exchange, with visitors and small entrepreneurs sharing local products, performances and dance competitions. Brunei Skills & Learning: Brunei and ACER rolled out new Brunei Darussalam Digital Literacy Standards for Years 1–11, weaving in ethical AI literacy from early years and updating key curricula with teacher guides. Cybersecurity Collaboration: The Brunei Cybersecurity Association sent 11 members on a six-day overseas learning journey in Indonesia to strengthen ASEAN ties and practical cybersecurity know-how. Halal Wellness Expansion: VitaHealth launched its “Pilih Halal, Pilih VitaHealth” initiative in Brunei, promoting JAKIM-certified supplements and consumer confidence. Education Tourism Link-Up: Miri is exploring an education tourism circuit with MITA, including cultural venues like Tamu Muhibbah and packages spanning Miri, Bintulu and nearby Brunei. Women, Peace & Security: Vietnam shared its UN peacekeeping experience at an ADMM+ experts meeting co-chaired by Brunei and China, with a focus on Women, Peace and Security and field training in late 2026.