Institutional Governance: Malaysia’s Economy Minister says strengthening Tabung Haji governance matters for depositor confidence, citing progress on Royal Commission recommendations and ongoing legal processes. Local Service Delivery: South Africa’s Ramaphosa pushes a government-business pact to lift growth above 3% and create 1m jobs by 2030, amid unemployment rising to 8.5m. Public Administration Reform: Juba’s mayor announces municipal reforms—resident consultations, tighter financial controls, and workforce restructuring—to rebuild trust. Right to Services Automation: Odisha plans an auto-appeal system for delayed public services, with Rs 250/day penalties for responsible officials. Housing & Accountability: South Korea moves to curb illegal subletting of public rental housing using better verification and tougher penalties. Public Health: Hong Kong launches free outreach oral health for pre-schoolers from Sept 1; Hong Kong also reports 12 new Legionnaires’ cases (Aug 16–22). Cost of Living & Prices: India releases Service PPI estimates for Q1 2026-27, with banking and pension fund management improving; air passenger service prices rise nearly 32%. Community Safety: Police tighten Malaysia-Thailand border security after bombings and attacks on local government offices. Governance in Finance: RBI fines Shri Ram Finance and Progfin for governance and KYC lapses. Education Attendance: England’s government sets new school attendance targets from September, with follow-up for underperforming schools. Child & Family Policy: Singapore unveils a major childcare and housing package as its birth rate hits a record low.