Reading Culture Push: Malaysia’s MADANI 2025 Teachers’ Book Voucher Programme says 92% of educators back it, with most using vouchers to boost professional knowledge and reading habits. Tourism Strategy: Malaysia’s Visit Malaysia 2026 shifts marketing toward Japan, South Korea, China and Australia as it redirects away from conflict-hit markets. Heritage vs Growth: Penang debates whether its museum boom is smart tourism planning or too many overlapping concepts—quality and clear identity are the watchwords. Indigenous Culture: Sarawak’s Dayak leaders are urged to keep language and customs alive amid rapid modernization, using tech to document heritage. Sabah Kaamatan Plan: Sabah launches a five-year effort to document its multi-ethnic culture through 2030, tying preservation to tourism. Online Safety & Rights: China-linked deepfake porn campaigns target women activists, with AI making harassment faster and harder to escape. Workplace Culture: A Tesla case asks whether offensive music alone can fuel a hostile work environment claim. Tech + Media: Substack eyes “its HBO moment” with more video and interactive creator subscriptions. Streaming & Screen: UK streaming homes expand for Tim Roth’s “Lie to Me” and the thriller “The Plague.” Pop Culture: Real Madrid’s jersey becomes a fashion flex as official streetwear styling drives everyday fandom. Sports Betting for Kids: A new report flags kids as young as 11 getting pulled into betting-style apps. Period Equity: Menstrual Hygiene Day spotlights period poverty and stigma as barriers to gender equality.