Malaysia–Turkmenistan Energy Deal: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says his Turkmenistan visit secured long-term energy supply security, with Russia also promising Malaysia multi-decade oil, gas and diesel arrangements, while the Ashgabat talks delivered a new phase for Caspian cooperation. Petronas Expansion: Petronas marked 30 years in Turkmenistan by signing a production sharing agreement for Offshore Blocks 19 and 20 and a cooperation agreement for 2D seismic studies, positioning Malaysia for deeper upstream participation and future gas development. Structured Partnership: Both leaders pledged a more disciplined, transparent and “progressive” bilateral framework beyond oil and gas, covering trade and investment, halal industry, Islamic banking, education, research, science and technology, tourism and air connectivity. Business & Industry Events: A Turkmen–Malaysian 30-year energy conference and exhibition in Ashgabat brought together senior officials and major energy firms, underscoring technology transfer and workforce development. Digital Services: Turkmentelecom rolled out a business e-mail service for corporate clients via its Sanly portal. Labor Rights Watch: The ILO again urged Turkmenistan to eliminate forced labor tied to cotton harvest quotas, requesting detailed updates by September 1. Climate Education: UNICEF and Turkmenistan launched a specialized climate change adaptation course for higher and secondary institutions, training university faculty as trainers.