Incumbent Thailand's Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha campaigns for re-election in Phuket, Thailand on Sunday, May 7, 2023. - Reuters
Malaysia:
* Malaysia has potential to be regional automotive industry leader, says Anwar at Proton X90 launch
* Anwar thanks Dr M for his role in Proton's success
* Come up with plans to mitigate El Nino as drier days loom, water operators told
* Johor Maqis seizes 820kg of mud-contaminated lotus roots at Sultan Abu Bakar Complex
* Penang to study scaling down, postponing part of PSI project after Putrajaya agrees to fund LRT
* Three family members stranded in Sudan arrive safely back in Malaysia
* Anwar announces additional RM1.27bil development allocation for Negri Sembilan
* Bursa Malaysia expected to remain sideways within the 1,420-1,435 points level this week
* Ringgit to move higher this week and stay within 4.4100 to 4.4200 range with GDP print in focus
* Location for third huge data centre being finalised, says Anwar
* Conspiracy to topple unity govt only gives false hope to Opposition to face state polls, says Loke
* Dr M's 'Malay Proclamation' not feasible for a multi-cultural Malaysia, says Sabah DAP
Singapore's Louisa Marie Middleditch and Philippine's Marion Kim Exconde Mangrobang in action during the women's Individual Duathlon final at the Cambodia SEA Games on Sunday, May 7, 2023. - Reuters
Singapore:
* Singapore Food Agency refutes Indonesian report about country's ‘readiness’ to import pig carcasses from Bulan Island
* Singapore woman, 60, who scanned QR code with malware lost RM66,000 to bubble tea survey scam while she was sleeping
* Singapore women’s swimming relay team deliver Singapore’s 1,000th gold at the Cambodia SEA Games
* Number of people in Singapore hospitalised for Covid-19 rising since March
* Consistency key to ensuring smooth traffic flow at BSI CIQ, says Johor MB
* Four Singaporeans injured after their car heading for Genting Highlands crash on North-South Expressway
Indonesia:
* Indonesia’s current positive growth trend has beaten estimates on resilient consumption
* Indonesia shock Malaysia to win first indoor hockey gold
* Indonesia economic growth keeps pace ahead of expected slowdown
* A new bill to protect Indonesia’s domestic workers leaves two million staff at home exposed
* Reformed convicts turn the page in Indonesia
* No end in sight to child marriage in Indonesia
Indonesia's Masniari Wolf poses with her gold medal during the award ceremony in the women's 50m Backstroke final during the swimming competition at the 32nd South-East Asian Games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Sunday, May 7, 2023. - AP
Thailand:
* Prayut Chan-O-Cha's party warns of ‘conflict’ if voters pick Opposition
* Thai govt sends out heatstroke warning as temperature rises beyond 50 degrees Celsius in many parts of the country
* IGP conveys appreciation over Thai police's statement on meth, yaba pills influx to Malaysia
* Syabu, yaba pills most common drugs smuggled to Malaysia, says Thai police
* In form Thailand lady golfers will take on United States in the semifinals of the LPGA International Crown
* Thais queue at temples, schools as early voting for GE begins
* Young politicians energise Thai election with social media outreach, progressive politics
* The Big Clash - How Thailand’s general election works
* Prayut shows his soft side as election battles heats up / Thai voters cast early ballots one week before election
Philippines:
* Philippines' gross foreign reserves decrease to US$101.51bil at end-April
* Philippine inflation slows in April, builds case for a rate pause
* Philippines' school teacher turned athlete scoops obstacle-race gold in Cambodia
* Over 1,000 trafficking victims rescued in the Philippines
* Filipinos slam defence guidelines with the US
Gold medallist Cambodia's Jessa Khan celebrates with medal after winning the women's 52kg final alongside silver medallist Philippines' Margarita Prado Ochoa Jiu-Jitsu event at the Chroy Changvar Convention Centre, at the SEA Games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Sunday, May 7. - Reuters
Vietnam:
* Northern Vietnam risks power dearth amid hot scorching season,, reports VnExpress
* Vietnam boosts rare earths output by tenfold, according to data
* Vietnam reports record-high temperature, confirm govt officials
* Vietnam - Seafood exporters feel the pinch of global economic slowdown
* Seeing red over yellow commemorative war coins
Myanmar:
* 20 Indonesian trafficking victims freed in Myanmar
* Myanmar crisis to dominate Asean leaders summit
* Just expel the Myanmar’s junta from Asean
Cambodia's Jessa Khan poses on the podiumm after winning the womens 52kg ju-jitsu final event during the 32nd South-East Asian Games (SEA Games) in Phnom Penh on May 7, 2023. - AFP
Cambodia:
* Foreign powered Cambodia stuns Malaysia, snatch gold in men's 50 overs cricket final
* Poland at the SEA Games? Cambodia apologises for upside-down flag blunder at SEA Games opening ceremony
* Ninth batch of 244 peacekeepers sent to Africa
Laos:
* Laos sees slight dip in inflation rate in April but food and medicine prices keep rising
* Laos capital Vientiane City Hall authorities to reorganise night market to pull in more foreign visitors in the country
Brunei:
* New digital platform to enhance learning experience in Brunei
* Labour and immigration offenders busted in Brunei
‘Creative Group A PERSON;S’ perform their show ‘Dumb, Dumb (Who are Actually Slaves)’ at the Seoul Circus Festival in Seoul on Sunday, May 7, 2023, which marks its sixth anniversary this year. - AFP
AseanPlus:
* SEA Games: Malaysian Twins outplay Filipino twins for pencak silat gold, 5th for Malaysia so far
* Malaysia: Deadly pufferfish still being sold to the public, says fish suppliers’ group
* More than 23,000 people flee violence in northeast India, army says
* Japan and South Korea move closer on security and chips at rare summit in Seoul
* Japan's PM tells South Koreans his 'heart hurts' over pain caused by occupation
* Japanese PM Fumio Kishida arrives in South Korea for landmark summit
* Japan-South Korea - Friendship clouded by dark history
* Looking forward to the hi-tech world - Asean now aiming to secure its 5G aspirations despite issues in the region
* King Charles III's coronation marks new age for the Commonwealth
* Lessons on flying in economy from a multi-millionaire from 'Shark Tank'
* Horse racing-Mage sprints to victory at the Kentucky Derby
* Raise a glass to your cousin, King Charles III
* The king and aye: When monarchs influence the people
* What will become of the Commonwealth under Charles III?
* Editorial: Japan must compete in global race to develop related technologies
* Editorial: Covid-19 pandemic ending, but lessons continue
* Cricket-Gavaskar suggests IPL break for struggling Rohit before WTC final
* Hit Japan anime genre 'isekai' offers escape and second chances
* Soccer-Spurs, Palace investigating alleged racist gesture towards Son, South Korea's top star
* Chinese voice-recognition company iFlytek unveils ChatGPT rival
* Australia, NZ mark King Charles' coronation with 21-gun salutes
