On a lighter note, I start each day with a 45-minute walk, and during my morning exercise at the hotel before meeting the Attorney General of Brunei, I couldn’t help but notice something unusual. Despite the large number of foreign guests at the hotel, not a single person was swimming near the beach. 

It wasn’t long before I discovered why—a sign warning about crocodiles! 

A startling yet unforgettable reminder that international engagements often come with unexpected surprises.