Asean News Headlines at 9pm on Monday (April 25, 2022)

The sun sets on the backdrop as Mount Anak Krakatau (R) spews thick smoke, as seen from Pasauran beach, Anyer in Serang. Indonesia has raised the alert level for Krakatoa's offspring volcano on Monday (April 25, 2022). - AFP

Malaysia:

* Covid-19: Cases expected to rise after Raya but most likely less serious infections, says Health DG

* Covid-19: Eight deaths, 4,006 new cases reported

* Covid-19: Over 705,000 children fully vaccinated

* Khairy: Relaxation of SOPs carefully thought out to ensure safety

* Cop under investigation for making TikTok video during raid

* Khairy: Increase in zoonotic malaria infections a new threat in Malaysia

* Malaysian Bar wants ‘balanced treatment’ for SRC trial judge

* Curfew in waters off Esszone extended until May 10

* Toll-free or discounted travel on all highways this Hari Raya

* Malaysia records over 250,000 tourists arriving, leaving as of April 4

* Rosmah fails in second bid to recuse judge in money-laundering trial

* Bank Negara's international reserves at US$114.4bil as at mid-April

People take part in a vigil ahead of the planned executions of Malaysians Nagaenthran Dharmalingam and Datchinamurthy Kataiah at Hong Lim Park in Singapore on Monday, April 25, 2022. - Reuters

Singapore:

* Singapore reports 2,058 new Covid-19 cases on Monday (April 25)

* Singapore's President Halimah and PM Lee congratulate Timor-Leste's president-elect Ramos-Horta

* Singapore: Number of safe distancing ambassadors deployed to be reduced as Covid-19 restrictions ease

* Report: Flexible work arrangements now preferred by Singaporeans

* Travel searches for Singapore pick up as city eases Covid-19 curbs

* Singapore inflation jumps to 10-year high in March

* S'pore photographers snap high levels of lightning activity in April

* Oil slides to 2-week lows as Shanghai lockdowns stoke demand worries

* Asian shares fall amid interest rate and earnings worries

* Nearly 5,500 dengue cases recorded

Indonesia

* Indonesia raises alert level for Krakatoa's offspring volcano

* Malaysia to benefit from Indonesia's palm oil export ban, CPO prices likely to rise

* Indonesia to allow key palm oil exports, sparking price swings and risks overflowing of storage

* Indonesia may lift palm oil ecport ban in one or two months, says Maybank IB

* Three critically endangered Sumatran tigers killed in Indonesia; a big blow to species' rapidly declining population

* Palm oil soars on Indonesia ban in risk to global food inflation

* Asean must get back to basics ahead of US summit: Jakarta Post contributors

* Emerging markets - Indonesian rupiah touches 8-month low after palm oil export ban

* Moderate earthquake hits eastern Indonesia

People wait for the bus that will take them to their hometowns at Pondok Pinang Bus Terminal in Jakarta, Indonesia, Monday, April 25, 2022. The mass exodus out of the capital and other major cities in the world's most populous Muslim country is underway as millions begin to leave for their home villages to celebrate Eid al-Fitr (Aidil Fitri) holiday that marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan next week. - AP

Thailand:

* Thailand on track to downgrade Covid-19 to an endemic; below 15,000 cases on Monday (April 25)

* Thailand's first railway export of durians reaches China successfully

* Thai court jails speeding cop over road accident death

* Southern Thailand braces for flood of Malaysian tourists from May 1

* Thai cyber police off on hunt for over 1,000 call-centre scammers

* Thailand records 14,994 Covid-19 cases and 124 deaths

* Surge in child mortality

* Thailand attracts tourists with kite festival

* ‘A country of opportunity and hope’

Philippines:

* Prominent Filipino businesswoman, CEO of sportswear Fila Philippines, found dead at Fullerton Bay Hotel on Saturday

* Over 65,000 supporters flock to Philippine President hopeful Moreno's`Iskoncert’ Rally in Carcar, Cebu

* Philippines unveils offshore wind power roadmap; aims for 3 per cent of country's electricity supply by 2040

* Campaign crowds, health protocol violations contributed to uptick in Covid-19 cases in the Philippines, says DOH

* All in the family: Philippine dynasties tighten grip on power

* Philippines starts rollout of second booster dose against Covid

* Robredo holds big birthday rally

Australian soldiers stand at attention during a dawn memorial service for soldiers who died during World War Two on ANZAC Day at Hellfire Pass after a 2-year hiatus due to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, in Kanchanaburi province, Thailand,on Monday, April 25, 2022. - Reuters

Vietnam:

* Vietnam reports 7,417 new Covid-19 cases and confirms all are domestic cases on Monday (April 25)

* Vietnam's public security ministry promises to ensure security-order and safety at 31st SEA Games

* Vietnam's growth target of 6.5 per cent in 2022 reachable, say experts

* Vietnam: Hanoi moves towards more modern and sustainable agriculture

* Green economy is the trend post-Covid: Vietnam experts

* Vietnam’s 500 fastest-growing companies honoured

* Illegal loggers in Vietnam train as jungle tour guides

Myanmar:

* Myanmar junta court delays verdict in Suu Kyi corruption trial

* Depot riot: 61 Rohingya still at large, manhunt continues, say cops

* Myanmar national slapped with two charges after throwing himself onto moving car

* Myanmar's Suu Kyi awaits verdict in first corruption case

* Anti-coup fighters threaten mines

* Myanmar reports 16 new Covid-19 cases

A hospital worker is inoculated with a booster dose of Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine against the coronavirus in Valenzuela Medical Center, Valenzuela City, Philippines, on Monday, mApril 25, 2022. - Reuters

Cambodia:

* Cambodian PM Hun Sen calls for enhanced cooperation to achieve global vision of being malaria-free by 2025

* Cambodian PM urges public to receive booster shots of Covid-19 vaccines

* Cops to seek Interpol’s aid to find Sarawakians trapped in Cambodian job scam

* Cambodia launches pilot flight at new Koh Kong airport

* Hun Sen: Water is ‘white gold’ for inclusive development

Laos:

* Laos PM requests new bridge to Cambodia and hoping for closer bilateral relationships

* Railway-resettled villagers move into new homes with new hopes in Laos

* Laos calls for sustainable water resource management at Asia-Pacific Water Summit

Brunei:

* Over BND2 million (RM6.37 million) in fire damages since January in Brunei

* Instagram remains hot among Bruneians

* 105 new Covid-19 cases reported in Brunei as the Sultanate's total infection now stands at 141,119

Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF), elbow-bumps with Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida prior to their meeting at the Prime Minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, April 25, 2022. - Reuters

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* World's oldest person dies in Japan at 119

* Anger in Japan as Ukraine links Emperor Hirohito to Adolf Hitler

* Beijing Covid spike prompts mass testing, panic buying

* China races to stop Beijing as Shanghai deaths climb

* Inquiries start into disappearance of Japan tourist boat, with at least 11 dead

* Child from missing Japanese tour boat declared dead, bringing toll to 11

* North Korea appears to delay military parade to show off weapons

* Asian markets track Wall St rout, oil sinks

* Xi’s finance crackdown grows as more than 40 officials ensnared

* China: Digital book readers exceed 500 million in China

* Robots are learning to think like humans. Can they meet Amazon’s demands for speed?

* Mission to get samples from far side of moon

* S. Korean delegation meets Japan FM in bid for warmer ties

* China developing defence against near-Earth asteroids

* Energy-hungry bitcoin moves into sights of US environmental movement