School Infrastructure (Malaysia): Penang’s long-delayed SJKT Sungai Bakap project is now set for full completion in Q4 2027 after Prime Minister approval of a RM12.67m ceiling cost, with a replacement school block and six classrooms planned. Urban Environment (Philippines): Marikina City is pushing DPWH and DENR to protect mature trees and green spaces as the Marcos Highway–St. Mary Avenue Bridge Project advances, citing potential impacts on about 514 trees and plants. Construction Safety (Malaysia): A methane leak at a piling site in Tudan triggered a multi-agency hazmat response after tests confirmed gas levels reaching 100% LEL at the source, with the developer ordered to seal the piling hole. Public Procurement Scrutiny (Philippines): DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon says he will cooperate as the NBI investigates alleged irregularities in New Clark City sports facility construction, including claims of no bidding and fast payments. Fire Safety Retrofit (Ireland): Clúid Housing awarded a €901,727 fire remediation contract for a 37-home older persons’ complex in Bandon, with residents staying during a four-month programme. Construction Compliance (Hong Kong): After a citywide construction-site smoking ban, authorities issued nine fixed-penalty tickets and 110 warnings, with contractors facing fines for poor enforcement. Housing Policy (Ireland): Ireland’s Land Development Agency may be allowed to sell up to 30% of homes on state land at full market prices in larger towns, shifting tenure mix and funding future builds. Energy/Geopolitics (Iran): Iran says the Darkhoveyn nuclear power plant construction site was hit by US projectiles; the IAEA says it is looking into reports. Infrastructure Finance (Oman–Egypt): Petrojet and ENPPI secured a six-year EPC framework worth over $6bn with PDO, aiming to expand Egypt’s engineering exports and Oman’s local value goals.