Power Reliability & Tourism Impact: Enemalta reported a record 713MW demand on Tuesday as power cuts continued, with multiple localities affected and even a Floriana–Drita match interrupted; Industry Pushback: the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association called for a national climate resilience and energy security plan, while the Association of Catering Establishments warned outages are hitting businesses again in peak summer; Grid Planning Demands: the Malta Chamber urged publication of a long-term electricity distribution investment plan after recurring outages; Equality Law Consultation: Insurance Association Malta said a bill establishing the National Commission for Human Rights and Equality was fast-tracked without renewed consultation, warning risk-based underwriting must not be confused with unlawful discrimination; Planning Appeals Reform: government launched a one-month consultation to suspend development works automatically once an appeal is filed; ODZ Enforcement: Planning Authority is recommending sanctioning Gianpula’s long-running illegal entertainment expansion in Żebbuġ with a €50,000 fine; Maritime Security: Malta-flagged tanker M/T Kavomaleas crew of 23 was rescued after an attack off Oman amid Strait of Hormuz tensions; Digital Payments: Trust Payments will modernise Les Ambassadeurs Casino’s payment infrastructure with new point-of-sale terminals.