Low-Carbon City Plan for Sibu: Sarawak Premier Abang Johari wants Sibu reshaped into a low-carbon smart city, moving beyond timber and pushing forest conservation, green economy, carbon trading and new tech via MiRRDA/RADDA, with big investment needs. Malaysia Cyber Security Upgrade: Malaysia unveiled a national post-quantum cryptography migration plan plus a quantum cryptography sandbox to prepare government systems for future quantum threats. AI, Data Centres and Resource Strain: AMRO warns Malaysia’s AI data-centre boom could stress power, water and specialised talent, noting cooling water needs and tighter approvals for non-AI centres. Data Centre Build in Port Dickson: Advancecon’s unit won a RM121.66m off-river storage ORS subcontract tied to a data centre water supply scheme (65m litres/day). Cross-Border Trade Tech at the Border: PM Anwar and Thailand’s PM launched a new Bukit Kayu Hitam–Sadao ICQS-CIQ road link, with the old crossing closing. E-Invoice Compliance Relief: Malaysia’s e-invoice Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme runs until 31 Dec 2027, letting eligible taxpayers correct submissions without penalties. Regional Health Tech: DNDi and Serum Institute of India plan a phase 3 dengue antibody trial starting Q1 next year, with sites including Malaysia. STEM Access Support: UMT helped a financially constrained teen continue STEM studies through scholarships and assistance. Virtual Sports Tech: Virtual taekwondo is gaining traction using VR and motion tracking, with World Taekwondo and Refract Technologies behind the push.