Asean News Headlines at 9pm on Sunday (April 23, 2023)

A large number of Indonesians congregate at the hot air balloon festival site at in Wonosobo on Sunday, April 23, 2023, to celebrate the lengthy Hari Raya Aidilfitri holiday with their families. - AFP

Malaysia:

* Govt waiting for permission to land in Sudan to evacuate Malaysians, says Zambry

* Online scam syndicates paying RM500 each for mule accounts

* Bursa Malaysia likely to be muted this week (April 24-28)

* US interest rate to continue influencing ringgit movement next week to shift around RM4.43 to RM4.45

* Cops nab 57 mat rempit after six-hour hideout at oil palm estate

* Melaka lemang seller nabbed for allegedly assaulting man

* Three days of max 37°C weather classified as heat wave in Malaysia

* Man drowns in attempt to retrieve stuck fishing line in Kinabatangan pond

* Senior citizen uses toy gun in attempted robbery, arrested by Ipoh cops

* Madani Aidilfitri open house proves togetherness with Federal Govt, says Kelantan MB

* Drowned boy's mum claims kindergarten was negligent

* Kindergarten lodged report after boy fell into swimming pool, say Ipoh cops

Leelavathy Suppiah (centre), sister of a convicted drug trafficker Tangaraju Suppiah, who is scheduled for execution, poses with family members as she holds a petition letter to seek clemency in Singapore on Sunday, April 23, 2023. The family of a Singaporean man due to be hanged next week over a kilogram of cannabis pleaded for clemency from the authorities April 23 and urged a retrial. - AFP

Singapore:

* Longer waiting times for beds in some hospitals in Singapore, but treatment not delayed, says health ministry

* GP clinics in Singapore seeing higher demand for flu jabs

* Visit was aimed at cementing ties with and learning from Singapore, says Taipei's mayor

* Family of Singaporean on death row for cannabis pleads for clemency

* Singapore showcases local talent at the world’s biggest design fair in Milan

Indonesia:

* After so much controversy, Argentina replace Indonesia as Under-20 World Cup hosts according to FIFA

* Indonesia's Presidential race - Ganjar says he accept accept party's mandate and promises to continue the struggle

* The race to be Indonesia's new boss - Prabowo visits Jokowi during Aidilfitri, downplays possible pairing with Ganjar

* Two earthquakes strike Kepulauan Batu, Indonesia -EMSC

Thailand:

* Thailand’s unemployment rate drops below 1% for first time in 4 years

* Every breath a struggle, as air pollution harms health in Thailand

* Thai opposition frames election as generational choice

* Thailand opposition leader says unity needed to beat military

Philippines:

* Philippines are the biggest importer of Vietnamese rice in Q1, 2023

* Philippines awards 63 offshore wind contracts as govt confident it can meet country's future electricity demand

* Philippine lawmaker calls for foreign language studies in basic education

* Philippines, China to set up more lines of communication to resolve maritime issues

Patty Tavatanakit of Thailand plays her shot from the second tee during the third round of The Chevron Championship at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas. - AFP

Vietnam:

* Vietnam Health Ministry urges quickening vaccination against Covid-19; rapid rising of cases, say experts

* Vietnam looks into measures to attract foreign investors as global minimum tax sets in

* Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City’s food processing sector seeks sustainable growth

* Vietnam opposes China's unilateral South China Sea fishing ban

Myanmar:

* Top election official shot dead in Myanmar

* Put a lid on it! How the pot became a global protest symbol

* Solution to Myanmar crisis must start from within, say analysts

Cambodia:

* Cambodia's Siem Reap International Airport to start test flights by mid-May

* Cambodia cancels Covid-19 restrictions for public gatherings

* Cambodian activist made govt official after apology to Hun Sen

Laos:

* Laos bans import of well-known Thai instant noodles over health concerns

* It's not slowing down as Laos records 40.8 per cent inflation rate in first quarter of 2023

Brunei:

* Enjoy the holidays but always keep vigilance during Raya festivities, says Royal Brunei Police Force

People watch the sun rise at a beach in Sanur, on Indonesia's resort island of Bali on Sunday, April 23, 2023. - AFP

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* Ukraine slams Chinese envoy's 'absurd' remarks on post-Soviet nations

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* South Korea: Blackpink breaks Spice Girls’ record for highest grossing tour by a female group

* 'One of a kind': Australians pay tribute to 'icon' Barry Humphries

* Elephant in Pakistan zoo dies, reviving concern over animal treatment

* India home minister challenges account of 2019 deadly attack on military convoy

* Japanese fete LGBTQ progress, demand marriage rights as G7 summit looms

* Soccer-Japan's 'King Kazu' makes Oliveirense debut aged 56

* Russia's Medvedev warns Moscow will scrap grain deal if G7 bans exports

* Japan ruling party candidates to win at least two by-elections -NHK