Armed police secure the area as Muslims pray during Eid al-Fitr (Aidilfitri) which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan in Makassar, Indonesia, on May 2, 2022. - AFP
Malaysia:
* Covid-19 Watch: 1,503 new cases, says Health Ministry
* Covid-19 Watch: 868,859 children in Malaysia now fully vaccinated
* Covid-19: Spike in Category 1 and 2 cases expected after Raya, says Health DG
* Covid-19: Two quarantine and treatment centres opened in Klang Valley to deal with possible surge
* Health DG: Covid-19 patient admissions to health facilities decreased by 15%
* PM: Continue practising self-discipline despite SOP relaxation
* No need for heavy-handed enforcement, says MMA
* MySijil app helps spot fake academic certs
* Sweet, meaningful Raya celebrations after two years apart
* In pictures: Muslims celebrate Hari Raya with a lively atmosphere this year
* First-time esports team captain has high hopes for eRimau at 2021 SEA Games
* May 2 Raya announcement because new moon sighted, says FT Mufti
Singapore:
* Singapore Muslim community has weathered pandemic well, says President Halimah Yacob
* Mufti's office explains why Singapore Muslims celebrate Hari Raya on Tuesday, unlike others in the region
* S’pore and New Zealand researchers aim to use AI to help predict mental illness risk in youth
* Singapore PM: Brace for more challenges
* Travel is catching up at last
* Many feel a sense of normality in Singapore
* Asian shares fall in thin trading after rout on Wall Street
* Oil slips on China growth worries as EU weighs Russian crude ban
Indonesia
* Muslims all around the world mark Eid al-Fitr (Aidilfitri) holiday with joy but mixed with some worries too
* Indonesian Muslims fully celebrate Eid al-Fitr (aidilfitri) after two long years in real big way
* G20 host Indonesia urges Ukraine's Zelenskiy and Russia's Putin to 'forge peace'
* It has been two years but many Indonesians feel grateful they can celebrate Aidilfitri at their hometown
* Muslims in Indonesia and Thailand join Malaysia in celebrating Aidilfitri on Monday (May 2) as Singapore confirms Tuesday (May 3)
* Five arrested for trying to sell an infant orangutan
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (centre) and Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha inspect the honour guard at Government House in Bangkok on Sunday, May 2, 2022. - AFP
Thailand:
* Global stocks slide but dollar holds ground as US rate hike looms
* Japan's Kishida in Thailand to talk about economics and Myanmar
* Enforce strict Covid-19 measures for new school year, orders Thai PM Prayut
* Bangkok residents spoilt for choice in governor election with 30 candidates in the race
* Beware of deepfake scams
Philippines:
* Philippine vote: Volunteers back reformer vs. dictator’s son
* Philippines' Marcos keeps big lead in poll on presidential race
* Asia factory activity lifts, defying virus-driven China slowdown
* Eight people killed in Philippines housing fire
* Rules relaxed for voting day
Vietnam:
* Arrivals in Vietnam for SEA Games not required to make health declarations
* Vietnam's Q1 unemployment rate drops, says statistics office
* Vietnam and Japan agree to deepen cooperation in various fields
* Bigger FDI realised capital propels Vietnam's economic recovery from pandemic
* Vietnamese and Japanese leaders reject use of force in Ukraine
Residents and recyclers pick through the remains of homes after a fire gutted a residential area in Quezon city, Philippines on Monday, May 2, 2022. Investigators said the fire killed several people and left more than a hundred people homeless. - AP
Myanmar:
* Russia in talks with Myanmar on fuel supplies to ease blackouts
* Japan's ENEOS withdraws from Myanmar gas project
Cambodia:
* 12th-century stone carvings found at Takav Gate in Cambodia's famed Angkor
* International tourists to Cambodia's Angkor up six folds in first four months of this year
* Cambodian workers union calls for liberties, better conditions and livelihoods in Labour Day message
Laos:
* Laos Health Ministry and UNICEF survey finds nearly 100 per cent vaccination in tourism zones
* Low-carbon demonstration zone unveiled in Vientiane
Brunei:
* People make 11th hour dash for goodies as Brunei celebrates Hari Raya Aidilfitri on Monday (May 2)
* Daily Covid-19 cases hit new low in third wave in Brunei; only 61 infections confirmed on Sunday (May 1) night
Indian Border Security Force (BSF) new recruits take part in a passing-out parade in Humhama on the outskirts of Srinagar on Monday, May 2, 2022. - AFP
AseanPlus:
* Hope fizzles for Japan's 'revenge spending' splurge as inflation looms
* China: Shanghai Covid-19 cases hold below 10,000 as Beijing tightens curbs
* Asian markets drop as US rout, China worries hit sentiment
* Experts see harsh realities ahead for Musk at Twitter
* Back with the banned: Do Twitter’s exiles return under Musk?
* Nine held over collapsed building in China
* High-risk groups can still get free Covid-19 tests in Hong Kong
* Australia: Qantas orders Airbus jets to begin non-stop flights from Sydney in late 2025
* Airports clogged with queues as travel rebound strains resources
* South Korea’s exports to China down in April
* Tesla recalls second batch of cars in China on safety concerns
* S. Korea drops outdoor mask rule but many prefer to keep them on
* History-makers Kitchee of Hong Kong advance in Asian Champions League
* 106-year-old Covid-19 patient cured in China's Jilin
* 17 injured after India's domestic flight encounters mid-air turbulence, media reports
* Chinese Omicron-specific mRNA Covid-19 vaccine candidate to be trialed in UAE
