Foreign-Worker Policy Push (Malaysia): The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing urged KESUMA to keep the transition smooth to the centralized foreign worker management system (FWCMS/eQuota) and use it to roll out the Multi-Tier Levy Mechanism with clear rules, enough system capacity, and no new bottlenecks. Workplace Mental Health (Malaysia): A government survey of 100,000 workers found 16.91% suffer work-related psychosocial disorders, with high workloads, pace, and time pressure flagged—plus “technostress” from constant digital strain—prompting a five-year workplace safety plan. AI at Work (Ethics + HR): A Horizon Europe project says the next AI ethics frontier is how systems shape human behavior and cognition, including use cases that touch HR. School Staffing Under Pressure (Tennessee): Knox County Schools faces a $7.8M budget shortfall and is considering furloughs and cutting teaching positions, while Wilkes County appointed Dr. Westley Wood as superintendent effective July 1. Employer Branding + Skills (Philippines): PLDT and Smart won LinkedIn Talent Awards for employer brand and AI learning, highlighting continuous skills development. Gig Economy Strain (China): China’s gig economy is growing fast as job seekers shift from formal work, with welfare and job-market pain rising alongside flexible employment. HR Compliance + Privacy (U.S.): Los Angeles County Medical Examiner staff are being questioned after reports alleged unauthorized viewing of investigation files tied to the D4vd case. Maternity Leave Update (Malaysia): Malaysia is studying a post-maternity leave allowance for mothers needing extra recovery time after the 98-day leave, potentially funded via EIS/SOCSO. Gender Equality Programs (UAE): NAMA and Alef signed an MoU to support gender equality through HR, policies, and an executive inclusivity roadmap.