Malaysia MM2H Update: Malaysia’s MM2H programme generated RM8.85bil in economic value from Oct 1, 2024 to Aug 31, 2026, including over RM5bil in property purchases and RM3.82bil in fixed deposits, with 7,650 new applications; China led (3,847), followed by Taiwan (1,054) and Singapore (287). Regional Payments for Travellers: Indonesia says inbound cross-border QR payments are surging, with 17.8m inbound transactions worth Rp6.2trn ($345.7m) through Aug 2026, driven by QRIS adoption among visitors including Singaporeans; it also launched the Indonesia Travel Pack to make payments and travel services easier. Holiday Travel Costs: Jet fuel pressure is pushing holiday fares higher, with Thanksgiving and Christmas airfare at 10-year highs and fewer budget options after Spirit’s shutdown. China Mid-Autumn Travel: China reported heavy Mid-Autumn holiday movement, with rail and air passenger flows staying strong as transport networks ramp up for the extended break. Singapore Relevance: Singapore appears among MM2H top applicant markets and is also linked to Indonesia’s QR tourism payments growth. Local Leisure Picks: Angsi Forest Challenge 2026 in Negeri Sembilan drew 900+ runners, including participants from Singapore.