Religious Affairs in the spotlight: Malaysia’s PM Department says it’s pushing for a proper Friday surau/mosque setup in Bukit Bintang, with the Selangor Foundation Building at “Shibuya” eyed if no obstacles appear, and similar plans for Chow Kit. UK public finance: Which? warns households that the Lifetime ISA’s £1,000-a-year government bonus is effectively ending for new savers from April 2028, replaced by a first-time-buyer-only product. Water pressure, fast politics: Residents in Kamothe are demanding urgent state action and temporary extra water while the Nhava-Sheva Stage II project drags on. Labour transition talk: UK Labour mayor Andy Burnham is reported to have sought advice from Sue Gray on how a future government could be formed. Debt costs bite: Global interest payments on government debt hit a record $1.5tn, squeezing budgets as refinancing gets pricier. Everyday governance: Kyrgyzstan limits public-entity advance payments to 20% of contract value, with exceptions for key categories like emergencies and defense.