Latest news in Brunei? September 6th, 2026

The major news developments concerning Brunei include:

• Transboundary Haze & Air Quality Updates: Brunei continues to be affected by regional transboundary haze originating from forest and peatland fires across Indonesian Borneo (Kalimantan) and Sumatra. Air quality readings across the four districts (Brunei-Muara, Belait, Tutong, and Temburong) have fluctuated between moderate and unhealthy levels. The Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation (JASTRe)which recently updated its reporting system to incorporate fine particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrationsalong with health authorities, has advised the public to minimize heavy outdoor exertion and strictly observe open-burning prohibitions. Workplaces have also been advised to put heightened outdoor precautions in place. Al Jazeera+ 3
• Flight Disruptions Due to Volcanic Activity: Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) issued an operational travel update confirming the cancellation of scheduled round-trip flights between Bandar Seri Begawan and Jakarta (Flights BI735 and BI736) due to ash clouds and flight path disruptions caused by the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau in Indonesia. Public Technologies (PUBT)
• Regional Trade Engagement (Sabah International Expo): Bruneian business delegations and government trade representatives are concluding their participation in “Brunei Week,” held alongside the Sabah International Expo 2026 in Kota Kinabalu, aimed at deepening bilateral trade, logistics, and tourism ties within the BIMP-EAGA sub-region. BEDB