ASEAN Medical Regulation: Malaysia has been proposed as the coordinating entry point for a phased ASEAN single submission model for pre-market approval of medical devices, aiming to cut duplicate regulatory work while keeping each country’s final registration authority. NCD Prevention: Malaysia also pushed its “Mai Kurang” initiative at the ASEAN Health Ministers Meeting, encouraging daily limits on sugar, salt and calories as a practical lifestyle approach to non-communicable diseases. Mental Health Care: Malaysia showcased the Mentari community-based mental health model, shifting care from long hospital stays to early intervention, recovery support and vocational rehabilitation through 40 centres nationwide. Worker Safety Abroad: Myanmar nationals in Japan’s Hokkaido allege farm violence, intimidation and financial penalties under the Specified Skilled Worker system, with some saying they were threatened with losing residence status. Health & Aging Partnerships: Abbott and Sengkang General Hospital expanded muscle health screening and training in Singapore to help detect age-related muscle loss earlier. Myanmar Rights Watch: UN rights chief Volker Türk urged UN members to refer Myanmar to the ICC via the Security Council, citing systematic abuses and warning against transfers of military-related items. Clean Air Push: Myanmar marked the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies with plans to reduce fire hotspots, monitor air quality and raise public awareness.