Latest news in Brunei? September 10th, 2026

Key news developments in Brunei for September 10, 2026:

• Air Quality and Haze Alert: The Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation (JASTRe) reported that air quality in the Brunei-Muara district reached the “unhealthy” category, with a Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) reading climbing to 110. Surrounding districts remained in the moderate range. The Ministry of Health issued an advisory urging the publicparticularly children, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory conditionsto reduce strenuous outdoor activities, while authorities reiterated a strict ban on open burning. The Star+ 1
• Immigration Enforcement Raids: The Immigration and National Registration Department (INRD) announced details regarding recent nationwide operations under “Operasi Kakas 2026”. Enforcement sweeps in Bandar Seri Begawan and Seria resulted in multiple detentions of foreign nationals for immigration infractions, including unlawful entry and violations of work-permit designations. Asia News Network+ 1
• Financial Sector Outlook: A sector report published by Fitch Ratings highlighted that Brunei’s Islamic banking sector continues to hold structural dominance domestically, accounting for over 63% of local banking assets. The analysis noted strong liquidity and policy support, alongside ongoing groundwork by authorities to launch a domestic stock exchange to further diversify national capital markets. Fitch Ratings