UN Refugee Protection Under Strain: Malaysia detained more than 100 Rohingya asylum seekers after they gathered outside the UNHCR office in Kuala Lumpur, following evictions in Penang; the Foreign Minister warned UNHCR’s presence could be reconsidered unless strict joint screening is enforced. Myanmar Migration at Borders: A Bangkok checkpoint uncovered five undocumented Myanmar migrants hidden in a car, with alleged links to a local smuggling handler. Conflict Impact on Civilians: A conflict monitor says Myanmar’s junta has intensified aerial bombing since March, with strikes becoming deadlier to civilians and infrastructure. Online Scams and Exploitation: Malaysia police busted two online scam syndicates in Johor, arresting 335 suspects including four Myanmar nationals, accused of “love scams” and fake crypto investment schemes. Terror Financing Case: Singapore is set to charge a 23-year-old Myanmar national/PR over alleged terrorism financing tied to online extremist content and funds sent for attacks in Gaza. Culture & Heritage: Yangon reopened the restored Waziya International Standard Performing Arts Theatre, a century-old landmark, as a renewed hub for stage, dance, music and film. Education & Mobility: Taiwan reported a near 80% rise in Filipino students over three years, highlighting growing regional education links.