TVET to Startup Push: Melaka will roll out the “Mula Melaka” programme in late August with RM1m to back TVET alumni as techno-entrepreneurs, funding equipment, marketing and licensing for businesses across seven skills-and-tech clusters. Data Centres & Jobs Debate: Malaysia’s data centre boom is expected to create high-skill roles and higher pay, but online critics question how many jobs will go to locals and whether the industry can meet AI talent and resource demands. AI for Industry Collaboration: Selangor’s SIBS@ASEAN visit to Bandung highlighted practical AI use in heritage conservation, education and religious services, including digital museum collection platforms. Aquaculture Trade Shock: Penang sea bass farmers say exports to Thailand have stalled after stricter Thai inspections, pushing some farms to switch species while cash flow dries up. Fuel Fleet Digitalisation: Setel’s Petronas SmartPay (cardless) is being positioned for East Malaysia as SKDS expands, aiming to improve fuel oversight for commercial fleets. Construction Safety: A Bangladeshi worker died in a Johor Bahru construction accident involving a boom crane while installing firefighting pipes. Express Bus Rules: New express bus regulations from June 15 refine service classification by seat-row layout and strengthen enforcement without fare hikes. Low-Carbon City Plan: Sarawak’s Sibu is set to pivot from timber reliance toward a low-carbon smart city model, backed by RM1.5b allocations to regional development agencies. Islamic FinTech Hub: Meezan Bank and Iqra University in Pakistan launched an IU Centre of Excellence in Islamic FinTech, focused on research, innovation and capacity-building. Data Centre Build Contract: Advancecon’s unit won a RM121.66m off-river storage ORS sub-contract for a Port Dickson data centre water supply scheme.