Singapore-Indonesia Maritime Security: PM Lawrence Wong and President Prabowo reaffirmed that the Strait of Malacca must stay open, safe and accessible for all, with stronger search-and-rescue and anti-piracy cooperation. Johor Poll Logistics: Malaysia’s immigration authorities said entry-point inspection systems are being monitored around the clock to keep voter travel smooth for the Johor state election. AI Governance in Finance: MAS published a safeguards framework for “agentic” AI used in finance, focusing on real-time controls, auditability and keeping agents within mandates. Opposition Party Renewal: People’s Power Party secretary-general Goh Meng Seng stepped down as part of leadership renewal, with William Lim elected to the top role. Energy & Tech Deals: Indonesia appointed Danantara to implement the cross-border electricity trade with Singapore, targeting at least 3.4GW by 2035. Regional Dispute-Resolution Angle: Commentary highlights how regulatory, geopolitical and macro pressures are shaping Singapore’s international dispute resolution ecosystem (SIAC/SICC/SIMC). Construction Safety: MOM will tighten scaffold fire safety rules from 2027, including cutting timber scaffold permissible duration. Business/Legal Footprint: Singapore-linked firms and legal practices continue to expand across cross-border disputes, IPOs and transactions.