From a major research award to energy market caution and high-level diplomacy, today’s stories position Malaysia at the center of science, trade, and strategy.

🇲🇾 Malaysia

• Science & Innovation: National Young Scientist Award (ASMN) nominations now open; RM1mil grant available for top R&D talent
  
• Energy & Markets: Kenanga downgrades O&G outlook, advises investors to wait and see
  
• Diplomacy: US Secretary Marco Rubio to attend ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur Thursday
  
• Finance & Commodities: Gold prices hold steady after US confirms August 1 tariffs on Malaysia and key Asian nations
  

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