Online Safety & Regulation: Malaysia began enforcing age-verification rules under the Online Safety Act 2025, barring children under 16 from creating social media accounts and requiring platforms to comply with Child Protection Code and Risk Mitigation Code, with fines up to RM10m for non-compliance. Defence & Diplomacy: Malaysia says Norway must prioritise compensation after revoking the export licence for the Naval Strike Missile deal, arguing Norway’s decision is the root cause and proposing Norway advance payments before seeking reimbursement from its contractor. Sabah Fiscal Negotiations: Sabah’s interim special grant is set to rise to RM1.5bn annually, with state leaders framing it as proof that federal-state negotiations under MA63 are delivering tangible development and welfare outcomes. Aviation & Wealth Mobility: VistaJet highlights Malaysia as a key growth market, citing strong demand from Malaysian corporates and entrepreneurs and pointing to expected growth in ultra-high-net-worth populations. Food & Trade Safety: APFRAS (including Malaysia) is pushing food safety regulatory harmonisation across the Pacific rim to make trade smoother amid rising tensions. Digital Commerce: Google expands its virtual try-on feature across APAC markets including Malaysia, aiming to make shopping more immersive. SME Payments: U Mobile launches Ultra Business Merchant 360, bundling POS hardware, business software and Ultra5G for Malaysian SMEs in F&B and retail. Scams: Police report two Miri cases of online investment and job scams totalling over RM908,000 in losses.