Public Service & Education Access: Malaysia’s Public Service Department opened applications for the DB40 programme for eligible B40 SPM holders to pursue diploma studies, aiming to widen higher-education access in priority fields. Local Governance Reform: South Africa’s Cogta is pushing the Municipal Structures Amendment Act (“Coalition Bill”) to set rules for coalition councils ahead of November local elections. Disaster Response: The Philippines’ DSWD says it’s ready to respond as TC “Maymay” signal no. 2 is raised in parts of Northern Luzon, while habagat rains keep flooding and landslide risks high. Digital Government & Data Security: India’s MeitY plans a sovereign cloud committee to standardize how government data moves to trusted providers, with national security in mind. Public Finance & Oversight: Moldova approved a national methodology for integrated national security risk analysis and management, aiming to unify how risks are identified and prioritized across authorities. Public Services Innovation: Cambodia’s PM Hun Manet used ASEAN civil service talks to stress innovation for better delivery, linking reforms to people-centred outcomes and AI adoption. Human Rights & Policy Debate: Australia’s Human Rights Commission urged a pause on the NDIS Amendment Bill, warning of major cuts and process/accountability concerns. Local Service Delivery & Infrastructure: Moldova also backed incentives for voluntary town-hall amalgamations in Drochia, and India’s Rajesh Power Services won a Gujarat order to modernize electricity distribution via underground cabling and grid upgrades.