Education Reform: Malaysia’s deputy education minister says the school reform programme is moving into implementation after PPDs and JPNs nominate 10 high-performing schools per district, with RM100,000 allocations to boost academics, co-curriculars and student character. Infrastructure Safety: Malaysia’s works minister orders immediate repairs to a collapsed safety fence on East Coast Expressway 2 after a collision with elephants, plus more night patrols and talks with wildlife authorities on longer-term fixes. Defense Diplomacy: Malaysia’s defence minister begins a two-day visit to Vietnam to deepen defence cooperation, including meetings with Vietnam’s PM and defence leadership. Energy Policy Clash: Australia’s energy minister warns Northern Territory data-centre plans using shale gas would conflict with national rules requiring renewable power for registration. Public Health Administration: India extends Cabinet Secretary T.V. Somanathan and Home Secretary Govind Mohan by one year, while also approving key foreign postings to IMF/ADB roles. Governance & Oversight: UK MPs press the government after the Charity Commission was found in contempt of parliament; the culture minister says she has “full confidence” in the regulator’s leadership. Regional Security: Qatar’s PM and foreign minister meet Egypt’s top diplomat in Amman, stressing dialogue and Hormuz freedom amid wider regional tensions.