AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 minutes agoMalaysia’s 2027 Budget: The government has set spending at RM459.8 billion, with education, health and defence among the largest beneficiaries. Sabah’s federal allocation will rise to RM18.6 billion as states look to infrastructure and investment to drive development. Regional Cooperation: Central Asian leaders and Azerbaijan met in Turkmenistan, agreeing on closer cooperation. Water management remains a challenge, with national reservoir quotas still unclear. Health Security: Australia’s CSIRO and Moderna have launched a five-year partnership to speed responses to infectious disease threats; their first project will explore a human vaccine for Hendra virus. Energy and Environment: Sri Lanka’s move to scrap two rooftop-solar connection schemes has raised concerns about investment in a source that supplied 19.4% of the country’s electricity in 2025. Meanwhile, haze from Indonesian fires has prompted school closures in parts of Southeast Asia.
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