Star Wars fans wearing costumes from the film take part in a parade in Taguig, suburban Manila on May 4, 2023. - AFP
Malaysia
* Attempts to topple govt will chase away foreign investors, says Nazri
* Family of four escapes burning car at Penang Bridge toll plaza
* Three missing crewmen probably swept into Indonesian waters
* Statement claiming Hadi has enough support to become PM is fake, says Takiyuddin
* Thunderstorms forecasted in Klang Valley, most of peninsula May 4 night
* Squall line bringing storms to Borneo States until May 7, warns MetMalaysia
* People are watching you, Johor rep warns culprits behind alleged plot to oust govt
* Unity govt has more significance than 'Malay Proclamation', says Zahid
* Wesak Day: Buddha sunning ceremony takes place in Tambun, first since Covid-19 pandemic
* Hisyam Teh takes over as Muhyiddin's lead counsel in Jana Wibawa case
* Man arrested over RM1.8mil Kuala Pilah jewellery heist
* Meeting with Dr M was to enhance Malay unity, says Hadi
Singapore
* 29 years’ jail for man who had wife raped by five men to fulfil his fantasies
* Man charged with suffocating three-month-old baby with pillow
* ‘At least it was me and not anyone else’: Animal lover attacked by wild boar in Bukit Panjang
* Teen reunites with Singapore Airlines stewardess 13 years later through TikTok
* Facebook Marketplace, Carousell bottom in e-commerce safety ratings; Amazon, Lazada on top
* Whirlwind at Changi East development site a rare landspout: MSS
Thailand
* Move Forward ready to form govt, says Pita after encouraging survey results
* 'World's smelliest fruit' now banned from Bangkok buses
* Foreign investors staring into blackhole as Thai election approaches: economist
* Pheu Thai blames govt for damaging country, vows to increase wages
* Cyanide a regulated hazardous chemical, public reassured after serial killings
* How to protect yourself against seasonal coronavirus
Indonesia
* Prabowo beats Ganjar, Anies in presidential runoff: LSI survey
* Indonesian govt ready to clear names of 39 political exiles
* Oil spills from tanker fire hit Batam coast
* Jakarta sees influx of newcomers after Idul Fitri holiday
Philippines
* Jiu-jitsu’s Kaila Napolis wins Philippines’ first gold medal in SEA Games 2023
* US issues guidelines on defending Philippines from South China Sea attack
* Philippines receives over 1.8 million foreign tourists since January
* Outrage over another outage: Inquirer
* US, Philippines pledge stronger ties as Marcos visits Pentagon
Vietnam
* Vietnam coffee exports surge in April on higher prices, tighter supplies
* Vietnam hikes retail electricity rates by 3%
* Vietnam posts wider trade surplus in Jan-April amid falling exports, imports
* Vietnam's manufacturing PMI extends contraction in April
Cambodia
* Cambodians observe Wesak Day with worship and good deeds
* Singapore pledges closer defence cooperation with Cambodia
* Cambodia commits to freedom of press: Hun Sen
Myanmar
* Myanmar extends zero tariffs on BEVs to March 2024
* China urges Myanmar to crack down on telecom fraud
Laos
* Laos activist survived shooting: rights group
* Low wages, high inflation ramping up worker shortage
* Laos, S. Korea boost cooperation in tourism education
Brunei
* Film screening celebrates student filmmakers’ talent in storytelling
* Six months’ jail for thieving maid
Aseanplus
* China urges 'high vigilance' over Nato expansion in Asia
* Indigenous leaders demand King Charles apologise for colonialism
* China-based networks sowing disinformation in West: Meta
* Japan PM heads to Seoul as ties warm over North Korea threat
* Taking the high road: India infrastructure drive counters China
* ‘Please forgive me’: Restaurant owner gets down on knees and begs in front of disappointed customer as China’s barbecue capital overflows
* China's factory activity skids in April on weak demand - Caixin PMI
* Seoul's LGBT festival blocked by Christian concert outside city hall, organisers say
* Hong Kong c.bank raises interest rates after Fed hike
* IMF sees uncertainty over Japan's monetary policy, spillover globally
* Asian markets mixed after US fed hikes rates again
