Public Health & Mental Health: Malaysia is facing rising school incidents tied to mental health strain, with experts warning guidance staff may lack capacity for depression, self-harm, and cyberbullying trauma—pushing calls for more specialised professionals. Health Access: Canada’s Ottawa Valley Ontario Health Team says 5,251 people cleared the primary-care waitlist, a major step toward connecting all residents to family doctors or nurse practitioners by 2029. Disease Watch: Hong Kong’s Centre for Health Protection is investigating a rat Hepatitis E virus infection case and urges stronger hygiene and rodent control. Politics & Justice: The Philippines’ Palace says Sen. Rodante Marcoleta’s health must be monitored while he’s held over a plunder case, after questions about visits during confinement. Climate Policy: Malaysia plans a National Climate Change Bill and a carbon tax framework to push greener industry, positioning the country as an ASEAN climate-policy leader. Energy & Markets: OPEC cut its 2026 oil demand growth forecast again, citing resilient growth but ongoing geopolitical disruption. Tech & Industry: Malaysia is pushing semiconductor and deep-tech financing via a proposed one-stop centre, while an Arm access programme targets training 10,000 chip professionals over four years. Digital Governance: Malaysia’s regulator will host an international conference on regulating the next digital era, including data privacy and social media governance. Tragedy: A fire at a Bangkok music bar killed at least 27 people.