Mother Tongue Education: MOE will expand the Mother Tongue Language Elective Programme from 2027, widening access to Chinese, Malay and Tamil study options for more students. Public Feedback on Development: MPs David Hoe and others urged more transparency and meaningful consultation as residents question trade-offs for Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks, stressing “nothing is cast in stone.” National Day / Arts & Culture: A piece on Orchard Road’s past as a live-work-play hub argues Singapore may have forgotten what made it work. Regional Payments: Cambodia is expanding ASEAN cross-border QR payment links with Singapore and other partners, pushing a more connected digital economy. Travel & Tourism: Tourism Malaysia unveiled Klang Valley durian packages for Singaporeans at Malaysia Fest 2026, pitching a city-and-farm itinerary. Health & Community: A Singapore-based philanthropic report by Lien Foundation turns its 2024–2025 work into a “first-aid box” to spark open conversations around death. Sports Governance: UEFA said it has lost confidence in FIFA chief Gianni Infantino after FIFA dropped plans to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights. Scam Watch: Singapore police probe a concert incident involving a Palestinian flag, with follow-up actions including bans for those involved.