ASEAN & Refugees: Malaysia says Myanmar is ready to repatriate 5,000 refugees by ship, but stresses safety first, while urging ASEAN to keep the Five-Point Consensus as the core response. STEM & Youth Skills: Penang gets a RM12.3m federal boost for a four-year STEM talent pipeline targeting 100,000 students by 2030, with tracks from primary to upper secondary. Tourism & Lifestyle: Selangor pushes Visit Selangor Year 2026 after 2025’s 36.4m domestic visitors, aiming for 9m tourists and more “gateway” tourism momentum. Digital Payments Shift: E-wallet growth is fastest among Malaysians aged 35–44 and 45+, with usage rising most in everyday offline spending like food, tolls and retail. Culture & Community: National Month celebrations in Perak bring back Merdeka memories for senior citizens, with unity-focused activities like flag-making and patriotic songs. Education Creativity: A Malaysian teacher uses Olivia Rodrigo’s “Happier” to teach past tense grammar through lyrics and group activities. Umrah Finance (Shariah-compliant): Bettr partners with Muslim Pro to launch Umrah financing in Malaysia with flexible 12–24 month instalments. Breastfeeding Support: Momcozy rolls out its “Breathe & Breastfeed” initiative in Malaysia and introduces the Wellness 1 warm-massage wearable pump. Tech & Trade Links: Malaysia positions Korea as a long-term partner beyond manufacturing, targeting high-value sectors like semiconductors, AI, EVs, renewables and halal. Indigenous Identity: The Orang Asal heritage is framed as part of Malaysia’s national identity, with calls to protect languages and traditional knowledge while empowering indigenous youth.