Malaysia–Turkmenistan Energy Push: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim says Petronas has secured access to major Turkmen gas reserves, with new deals signed in Ashgabat including a production sharing agreement for Caspian offshore Blocks 19 and 20 and 2D seismic cooperation—framed as a long-term boost to energy security and future exports. Russia Supply Assurance: Anwar also cites Putin’s pledge of oil, gas and diesel supplies for at least 20 years, linking Russia and Turkmenistan cooperation to Malaysia’s “decades” of energy stability. Bilateral Talks Expand Beyond Oil: Turkmen and Malaysian leaders agreed to deepen work across education, science and technology, banking, transport and logistics, plus cultural and humanitarian cooperation, with an East–West transport corridor highlighted. Diplomatic Framing: Turkmenistan’s foreign policy principles—“Dialogue” and “Peace through development”—were reiterated during negotiations with Malaysia. Religious & Cultural Life: Religious figures backed naming the new Arkadag mosque “Arkadagyň Ruhy metjidi,” while a Magtymguly Fragi art exhibition and a 2026 graduation ceremony at the Oguz han university drew local attention. Human Rights & Tech: Turkmenistan’s ombudsperson joined an AI-focused human rights summit in Baku, discussing digital rights and women’s participation in technology. Iraq Looks to Restart Turkmen Gas Deal: Iraq is moving to reactivate a stalled Turkmenistan gas arrangement to ease a worsening summer power shortage, tied to broader US-Iran sanction developments.