The Asian-Pacific Postal Union (APPU) is a specialized intergovernmental organization comprising 32 member countries committed to fostering regional cooperation, enhancing postal infrastructure, and advancing the role of postal services across the Asia-Pacific. Headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, APPU is a Regional Union of the Universal Postal Union (UPU). Its primary purpose is to extend, facilitate, and improve postal relations among its members, while promoting collaboration and mutual assistance in the development of postal services throughout the region.
Our region is rarely short of significant postal developments, and this month I am particularly pleased to share one that merits special mention. Brunei Darussalam, one of our esteemed APPU member countries, has taken a bold and forward-looking step by corporatizing its national postal services. Effective 1 January 2026, postal operations in Brunei have been transferred to PosBru — a wholly owned subsidiary of Darussalam Assets, duly licensed by AITI. I extend my heartfelt congratulations and warmest wishes to PosBru as they embark on this new chapter. We are confident that this transition will bring with it enhanced service efficiency and an enriched experience for customers. More