Jaguar TCS Racing’s driver Mitch Evans (centre) of New Zealand smiles as he walks past fans after winning the race at the Jakarta Formula E circuit in Jakarta on Saturday, June 4, 2022. - AFP
Malaysia:
* Covid-19: Over one million children in Malaysia fully vaccinated
* Covid-19 Watch: 1,844 new cases, nationwide ICU bed usage at 55.9pc
* Malaysia's floriculture exports blooms in 2021, bringing in RM417.3mil
* Govt subsidies to shoot up from RM4bil to RM30bil this year, says Finance Ministry
* Malaysia growing steadily, but headwinds remain
* Malaysian Opposition takes aim at PM
* Malaysian Agri Ministry to continue balancing imported food with local production
* 40% revenue rights: Sabah govt only expected to make statement after SLS judicial review
* Malaysia received 1 million tourists since opening borders on April 1
* Chicken supply will be restored in time for Hari Raya Haji, says Vets Dept
* ROS rejects Warisan's application to postpone party polls
* Ain Husniza and father object to govt lawyer defending teacher, ex-HM
After a two-year lull due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Causeway is once again bustling with activity as Malaysia and Singapore students are currently enjoying their school holidays from June 3 to June 11 and May 28 to June 26 respectively. — THOMAS YONG/The Star
Singapore:
* Singapore to expect more supplies of chilled and frozen chicken from Australia and Thailand, says sustainability minister
* Pump prices in Singapore at new highs, costliest grade above S$4 (RM12.78) a litre
* Rates of severe Covid-19 likely to remain low in Singapore even if cases rise in weeks ahead, say experts
* A job well done - how Singapore Airlines beat the pandemic and came out ahead despite the Covid-19 pandemic
* Three Hong Kong universities place in top 10 in coveted ranking of Asia’s tertiary institutions; Singapore's NUS at No.3
* Chicken dish prices rise as M’sia’s export ban takes a toll
* Fuel pump prices reach RM12.70 a litre
* Singapore developers stay cautious on sombre economic outlook
* Oil settles up at the weekend despite OPEC+ output hike plan; supply still tight
Indonesia
* Jakarta's Formula E on after two-year delay; second international event in Indonesia after MotoGP
* Australian PM confirms Indonesia visit; Labor govt aim to make the relationship with South-East Asian country a top priority
* In Indonesia's tourist haven Bali, bird sellers help the endangered but ever graceful mynah make a comeback
* Indonesia's livestock outbreak is spreading as Australia now sees foot-and-mouth risk
* China's FM pens agreements in East Timor on final Pacific stop
* Serbian munitions in Papua
Atthaya Thitikul of Thailand lines up a putt on the 17th green during the second round of the 77th US Women's Open at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club in Southern Pines, North Carolina. - AFP
Thailand:
* Thailand reopening woes - Thai Air apologises for snaking queues in Suvarnabhumi, blames Covid-19 rules
* Door to freedom to fling open for ganja offenders on Thursday (June 9) in Thailand
* Thai woman nabbed over 6.2 billion baht (RM794 million) ‘romance’ racket'
* Thailand's Chiang Mai facing huge shortage of massage workers as shops reopen
* Thailand expects 7-10 million foreign tourists this year, says tourism minister
* Thai parliament passes US$93bil (RM408bil) budget bill at first reading
Philippines:
* Philippines’ controversial station ABS-CBN and TV5 in ‘evolving’ talks, say tycoon Pangilinan
* A pathologist, a priest and a hunt for justice in the Philippines
* Philippines detects two cases of Omicron sub-variant BA.5
* US backs Philippines in China fishing ban
* Troops kill suspected bomber in the Philippines
A man uses a mobile phone to take photos of vials of an African swine fever vaccine for pigs displayed during a presentation of the vaccine in Hanoi. - AFP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam: 881 new Covid-19 infections reported on Saturday, lowest in 11 months
* Foreign arrivals in Vietnam jump four to five fold in five months of 2022
* Vietnam govt says it has successfully produced vaccine against African swine fever
* Vietnamese cling on traditional festival despite goods price hike in country
* Cops score biggest ever bear bile seizure
* Kidnapping suspect sent to Germany
Myanmar:
* Myanmar court says Suu Kyi election fraud trial can continue
* Myanmar villagers accuse junta troops of burning spree
* Myanmar junta says will carry out first judicial executions in decades on four individuals including former lawmaker and activists
* UN: More than a million displaced in Myanmar
* Battling over return to class in Myanmar
A man takes a selfie among other cyclists during an event celebrating World Bicycle Day in Quezon City, suburban Manila. - AFP
Cambodia:
* Cambodia's vegetable exports grow nearly a tenth in Jan-May
* Cambodia riding on domestic tourism to tide over slow international arrivals
* Political parties in Cambodia wrap up campaigns for Sunday's (June 5) commune elections
Laos:
* Thousands of Lao nationals illegally employed in Malaysia, says Laos Labour Ministry
* Laos parliament to convene to find solutions and solve socio-economic development issues
* Laos PM Phankham visits Thailand
Brunei:
* Litterbugs beware, Brunei govt will impose a BND300 (RM950) for those who throw rubbish everywhere
* Rising issue - Brunei active Covid-19 cases goes above 1,800 now, says health minister
Visitors enjoying the artificial snow park during the intense hot weather in Ahmedabad, India, on Saturday, June 4, 2022. - Reuters
AseanPlus:
* Shanghai ends lockdown: Noise, traffic and commuters return as China’s commercial hub swings back to life after two-month hiatus
* Fugitive Hong Kong politician Ted Hui found guilty of contempt of court in absentia for skipping bail in criminal cases
* Russia’s relationship with China is better than an alliance, says ambassador
* China’s gay youth wanting to expand rights at home seek a different path to LGBT campaigners in the West
* China economic recovery package gets more impetus
* When will the machines deliver? On the road with a pizza robot
* ‘China free to set Asia policy’
* CPO futures to see cautious trading next week
* China's new policy aims to stabilise shaky foreign trade sector
* The race is on for better plant-based meat
* Asia ex-Japan bond funds see highest outflow of the year in May as rate hikes, Ukraine war and Covid hit risk appetite
* With concerts and pop stars, Tencent’s Channels emerges as big challenger to short video giants Douyin, Kuaishou
* Hiring remains big challenge for Hong Kong police, even after lifting rule on seven-year stay for new recruits
* China energises ‘scientific’ coronavirus policies, with new home-grown vaccine back on the agenda
* Head of China’s market regulator takes over as acting mayor of Tianjin
* Crypto scam victims lose more than $1 billion since 2021 - FTC
* N. Korea reports 79,100 more people with fever, one new death amid Covid-19 wave
* Party, horse race take centre stage at Queen Elizabeth's Jubilee
