Brunei's Sultan Hospitalized After ASEAN Summit

Brunei's Sultan Hospitalized After ASEAN Summit Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei was admitted to the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. The 78-year-old Sultan, who is also the current chair of ASEAN, reportedly experienced fatigue after attending the 46th ASEAN Summit. A statement from the Brunei Royal Palace confirmed the Sultan's hospitalization, assuring the public that he is in good health. The statement further indicated that the Sultan would remain at the hospital for several days for observation and rest. "His Majesty is in good health and is expected to make a full recovery," said a spokesperson for the Royal Palace in an official statement. The Sultan's hospitalization comes at the end of a week of high-level meetings and diplomatic engagements. His presence at the ASEAN summit was significant, given Brunei's role as the current chair. The video shows footage of the Sultan arriving at the hospital, surrounded by security personnel, and also shows scenes from the summit itself. The Sultan's recovery is expected to be smooth, and this brief health setback does not appear to impact Brunei's ongoing commitments to regional cooperation within ASEAN.