Malaysia-Maldives ties: PM Anwar Ibrahim wrapped up a two-day visit to the Maldives, holding talks with President Mohamed Muizzu and witnessing MoUs on defence and Islamic affairs, with both sides agreeing in principle to start talks on a Preferential Trade Agreement and exploring visa, scholarships, research, and halal/cultural tourism links. Tourism jobs & GDP: Malaysia’s tourism sector generated RM323bil value added in 2025 (15.9% of GDP) and supported 3.7 million jobs (22.1% of total employment), led by retail, food & beverage, and specialised tourism services. Northern Corridor investment push: NCER is targeting RM470bil cumulative investment by 2030, with EV/automotive being explored alongside its E&E and semiconductor backbone. Asian Games travel logistics: NSC/OCM says it’s covering extra hotel costs for karate athletes and booking backup rooms for archery officials ahead of the Aichi-Nagoya Games. Immigration enforcement: KL immigration detained 472 undocumented workers in a crackdown, including Filipinos and Nepalis, after checking nearly 2,500 foreign nationals. Cross-border health flights: PDRM is open to helping MOH with mercy flights, but notes limited air assets, especially in Sarawak. Regional air quality: Singapore entered unhealthy haze conditions as smoke from Indonesia’s Kalimantan drifted in. Travel industry tech: GetYourGuide unveiled new tools to help tour and attraction operators improve listings and reach travellers faster. Palm oil & travel costs: Palm oil futures rose for a second day as crude prices climbed after attacks disrupted Saudi energy infrastructure.