Professional Regulation: Malaysia moves to establish a Social Work Profession Council after the Social Work Profession Act advances through parliament, with the council set to register practitioners and set ethics/competency standards alongside NGOs and academia. School Mental Health: Malaysia’s Education Ministry vows stronger psychosocial support for school communities after a teacher’s death in Selangor, urging teachers to check on each other and avoid speculation while police investigate. Freedom of Information: Malaysia’s Freedom of Information Bill 2026 heads to a parliamentary select committee review, with NGO and professional input on how broad the rules should be. Community Grants: A Florida real-estate foundation awards $75,000 to nine local nonprofits focused on housing, education/mental well-being, and community vibrancy. Humanitarian Crisis: A Sudanese NGO-linked report says a drone attack on a customary court in Darfur killed at least 35 people, with abuses documented across the war. Health Support for Families: Canada’s David Foster Foundation highlights ongoing help for families facing life-saving organ transplants, including one recipient’s two heart surgeries. Anti-Drug Campaign: India’s “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat” launches a 100-week youth push against substance abuse, with weekly activities across schools and communities. NGO Oversight Debate: Coverage continues around FCRA amendments and NGO regulation, with groups warning proposed changes could tighten foreign-funding rules.