Food security push: Malaysia launched large-scale cultivation of locally bred maize varieties (MZ1/MZ2) with MARDI and private firms, aiming to cut reliance on imported grain as supply chains face geopolitical risk. Supermarket pricing pressure: New Zealand’s Greens unveiled a supermarket price plan backed by a law modelled on Australia, giving the Commerce Commission teeth to act on excessive price gouging. India food safety crackdown: Maharashtra suspended permits of warehouses tied to Eternal, Swiggy and Zepto after hygiene findings, as regulators also shut eateries and issued improvement notices. Contaminated water checks: India’s rail audit found E. coli in water coolers at multiple stations and widespread gaps in basic amenities, prompting filtration and monitoring rollouts. School meal risk: South Korea reported school food poisoning cases nearing 1,700 last year, up nearly 65% in two years, with experts urging tighter hygiene across meal supply. Community food support: Texas Veterans Network expanded monthly veteran food distributions in the Houston area, while Tallahassee’s “Manna on Meridian” keeps weekend hunger gaps covered via donations and partners. Disaster response: World Vision activated emergency support after Indonesia’s 7.7 quake, with displaced families and damaged schools driving urgent needs.