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
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
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
AseanPlus:
* Malaysia's new geopark is a geological wonder that's just an hour from KL
* Woman in Taiwan pours boiling soup on another’s face during fight over $870 debt
* China lodges complaint over South Korean president's 'erroneous' Taiwan remarks
* Fugitive Sikh separatist Amritpal Singh arrested, says Indian police
* Ukraine slams Chinese envoy's 'absurd' remarks on post-Soviet nations
* Signs of hope for China property market, but boom is over: analysts
* Activists gather for Earth Day, urge action to avoid 'dystopian' future
* A golden week for China air travel may stem drop in oil prices
* The burden of family planning in India lies on the woman
* China's 'art factory' painters turn from fakes to originals
* Black Hawk Village in Seoul
* G7 calls for extension, full implementation and expansion of Black Sea grain deal
* 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