Semiconductors Push: Malaysia says four firms are now in Arm chip design and IP evaluation, aiming for locally manufactured chips to feed the semiconductor supply chain by 2030. Construction Standards: Malaysia’s CIDB gazetted nine more construction material products and 22 standards, with enforcement starting Feb. 2027 after a six-month transition. Enterprise AI Governance: Anthropic plans to let enterprise customers choose where to keep data, shifting from mandatory 30-day retention on its systems to an option for customer cloud storage. Cyber Readiness Gap: Research finds nearly half of enterprises lack a single owner to lead post-quantum cryptography migration, raising risk during the transition. Corporate Moves: James Hardie agreed to sell its European Fermacell business to Holcim for €840m and plans debt reduction plus a new share buyback. Small Business & Local Economy: A new USF-built app, 9Yaps, connects students to nearby deals, while a Moray roofer seeks support after a 120mph crash left his business and recovery in limbo. Energy Reliability: Tenaga Nasional says operational excellence for ASEAN power grids must focus on resilience, real-time visibility, and safe renewable integration.