Immigration Crackdown: During Op Mahir, JIM officers raided timber, glove and food-court sites in Perak and the Kuala Lumpur area, inspecting 305 workers; some foreign workers hid among boards, waste bins and wardrobes, with minor injuries reported. Transport & Logistics: The Kuantan Port Interchange on LPT2 (East Coast Expressway Phase 2) opened, cutting travel time to Gebeng and Kuantan Port by up to 30 minutes and easing congestion toward industrial and logistics zones. Agri-Food Push: MAHA MoUs hit RM9.3bil (above RM8bil target), with China as the top partner; NAFAS also signed a RM1.5bil pact to build an integrated phosphate fertiliser industry. Fast-Track Exports: A proposed “Smart Durian Fast Track” could let Malaysian durians clear China customs in 3–4 hours via coordinated inspection and release. Health System Upgrade (Sabah): MOH plans 53 Sabah health projects worth RM1.56bil, including hospital/clinic works and digitalisation. Industrial Expansion (Penang): SkyGate NHJ Technology opened a 36,000 sq ft precision engineering facility in Perai to boost CNC and automation capacity. Trade & Industry Diplomacy: Anwar met Macau CE Sam Hou Fai to deepen cooperation across trade, tourism and finance, leveraging Macau/Hengqin’s Greater Bay Area links. Infrastructure Disruption (Penang): Parts of Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway and Gat Lebuh Cecil will close Sept 7–10 for LRT utility relocation works. Haze Alert (Sarawak): Serian’s Air Pollutant Index hit 521, crossing emergency-level readings as haze worsens. Tech & Manufacturing: Vivo launched the V80 Lite 5G in Malaysia with a 10,000mAh battery, signaling wider mid-range battery competition.