Malaysia Day Planning: Malaysia’s Sept 16 national-level Malaysia Day celebrations will be held at Sarawak’s Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, with the indoor move tied to haze concerns and a rotating host system that brings the spotlight back to Sarawak after Penang in 2025. Literacy Push: Malaysia’s Unity Minister Aaron Ago Dagang calls for a “Reading Nation” by 2030, urging government, schools, families, media and youth to make reading about understanding and creating—not just more pages. Cultural Heritage in Motion: Darwin’s Larrakia Cultural Centre opens to the public after more than 20 years, offering a permanent home for Larrakia stories, art and Country-led design. Arts & Identity: Moldova’s UNESCO-recognized ia embroidered blouse is celebrated as a living symbol of women’s craft and community identity. Community Culture Under Pressure: A Manipuri musician’s death in Delhi after an alleged noise dispute sparks outrage in the Northeast, with opposition accusing authorities of a “culture of impunity.” Food, Faith, Tradition: Monti Fest returns across Dakshina Kannada and Udupi with novenas, Masses and harvest blessings for the Konkani Catholic community. Heritage Tourism: North Yorkshire Moors Railway joins Heritage Open Days with free access to archives, tours and station history in September.