Malaysia–Maldives Diplomacy: PM Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia and the Maldives can deepen parliamentary cooperation via exchange visits and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association platform, alongside new MoUs on defence and Islamic affairs. Malaysia Day Messages: The King and Queen extended Malaysia Day greetings, urging unity and lasting peace. Haze Watch: As unhealthy air spreads, the King and Queen urged Malaysians to wear face masks and limit outdoor activities; in Selangor, PSRA may be postponed if haze worsens, while Pahang’s Sultan ordered mosques to hold hajat and istisqa’ prayers. Israel-Bound Cargo Scrutiny: Malaysia detained three more containers at Tanjung Pelepas for inspection, with Anwar reiterating Malaysia will not allow cargo that supports Israel’s military operations. Selangor Welfare Push: Selangor opens 50,000 new Skim Mesra applications for senior citizens and PwD, with RM150 incentives. Tech & Data Centres: AirTrunk explores cryogenic cooling for data centres, while Malaysia tightens scrutiny of data centres amid growth pressures. Regional Economy & Trade: Exports are set to moderate in 2027 after strong 2026 momentum, with semiconductors and E&E still driving gains. Business Deal: Grab to buy 60% of Atome Financial for US$1.49b, betting on AI lending for the unbanked. Sports/Events: Malaysia Day and Asian Games coverage ramps up, with Malaysia aiming to host more major concerts regionally.