UN Accountability: A new UN Human Rights Office report says Myanmar’s military was responsible for at least 702 civilian deaths during last year’s election period (Aug–Jan), including 224 women and 153 children, with air strikes cited as the biggest cause of destruction. Humanitarian Pressure: The same UN reporting warns that declining international aid is worsening hunger, health access, and protection risks for civilians as locally run safety efforts struggle to survive. Rohingya Diplomacy: Malaysia and Bangladesh leaders met in Putrajaya and agreed to work through ASEAN channels to push a lasting Rohingya solution, including engaging Myanmar authorities, while Malaysia urged reopening labour access for Bangladeshi workers. Labour Migration: Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman pressed Malaysia to reopen its labour market and recruit more workers, while also raising regularisation and repatriation of detained Bangladeshis. Local Life in Yangon: The Myanmar–Korea Friendship Bridge (Dala) in Yangon will stay open until midnight, extending beyond the previous 10 p.m. closing time. Energy & Industry: A Myanmar rice mill cut energy costs by over 60% after installing a solar-plus-storage system. Road Safety: Three people were killed and four injured in a bus collision on the Yangon–Mandalay highway.