Indonesian President Joko Widodo (left) and his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi inspecting a guard of honour at the Presidential Palace in Bogor on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. - AFP
Malaysia:
* Everest climber’s jacket found - Search for Muhammad Hawari goes on, aerial SAR done but no trace of him
* Cinemas refute film distributor's claim of 'Anwar' movie being sabotaged
* Up to RM400,000 allocated to support 400m record holder Shereen for a year, says Sports Minister
* Malaysian Govt agencies taking steps to curb 'LGBT culture', says Religious Affairs Minister
* Govt working with international agencies to bring back Jho Low, says Azalina
* Malaysia, UAE to launch negotiations on comprehensive trade pact
* School sessions to begin in January again from 2026, says Education Minister
* Three nabbed in JB for gang-rape of teen, fourth suspect sought
* Be positive and accept the new political reality, Zahid tells unity govt components
* Govt to streamline rules on use of word 'Allah' before presenting to Conference of Rulers, says PM
* M'sia close to 30% target of women leaders in business but far from it in Parliament
* American citizen fined RM4,000 for possession of bullets at KLIA
(From left) Chinese actor Liu Haoran, Singaporean director Anthony Chen and Chinese actress Zhou Dongyu at the Cannes Film Festival. - AFP
Singapore:
* Singaporean missing on Everest an experienced climber, says expedition organiser
* Singapore orders review after outcry over ministers’ home rents
* Singapore's April core inflation rises 5%, beating forecast
* Scammer in SG offering electronics on Carousell gets jail for cheating 128 people of nearly S$148,000
* Singapore PM on Paxlovid after testing positive for Covid-19
* The Great Resignation wave is ending
* Oil extends gains on higher gasoline demand, tighter supply
* Asian FX trades in tight range, Singapore dollar up on inflation data
* Review new shift hours to address 'massive' congestion at checkpoints, Johor MB urges Immigration
Indonesia:
* Indonesia President Jokowi dismisses tech minister detained in corruption probe
* Iranian leader visits Indonesia to deepen economic ties amid global geopolitical challenges
* Indonesia's dangerous Riau drug ring mastermind arrested by Malaysian police
* Indonesian bride receives coveted Coldplay concert tickets as dowry from groom
* Indonesia: Prenuptial agreement – yea or nay?
* Indonesia: Canadian arrested in Bali on fraud, forgery charges
* Indonesian Democracy on slippery slope
Thai Manora dancers pose for a picture during a cultural event in Narathiwat town, southern Thailand, on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. - AFP
Thailand:
* New global study in Thailand pinpoints 83 million jobs that will go extinct by 2027 worldwide
* Thai FA bans players, officials over football final brawls and disgraceful scenes during SEA Games final
* Asian stocks fall after more US debt talks fail to break impasse
* Beer-loving Thai lawmaker takes aim at $14 billion booze industry duopoly
* Seven people including four children among dead as roof collapses in Thai storm
* Thai coalition seals deal, pledges to rewrite Constitution and recognise same-sex marriage
* Prayut seeks Unesco seal of approval for Thai traditional loincloth
Philippines:
* Philippines looks on resumption of FTA talks with EU
* Philippines looks for ADB support on climate crisis and pandemic recovery
* Climate: 'dangerous heat' could afflict billions by 2100
* Govt makes fresh bid to contest obligation to work with ICC
* Seven hurt in post office fire in the Philippines
A man sleeps outside the burned Manila Central Post Office on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in Manila, Philippines. An investigation was underway to determine the cause of the fire and what was damaged at the nearly 100-year-old national landmark in the Philippine capital, officials said. - AP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam central bank to cut policy rates from Thursday (May 25)
* Vietnam Ministry of Health issues Covid-19 vaccine plan for this year; vaccines will still be free for all Vietnamese people
* Malaysian tourist explores Hoi An, one of Vietnam's ancient towns, on bicycle
* Govt mulls ending pandemic in Vietnam
* Poultry farmers in Vietnam seek aid to avoid bankruptcy
Myanmar:
* India provides 40 tons of humanitarian aid and disaster relief materials to Myanmar
* Myanmar junta using imported arms to commit rights violations, says UN expert
* Concern rising in Myanmar that supplies needed for recovery from Cyclone Mocha are coming too slowly
A woman carrying an umbrella to shield herself from the sun on a street in Hanoi. - AFP
Cambodia:
* Cambodian blue-crested agama, Phnom Kulen bent-toed gecko among new species discovered in Greater Mekong, says WWF
* Cambodia receives nearly 1.3 million foreign tourists in Q1, up seven fold, according to data
* Cambodian PM Hun Sen: Protect peace, avoid a return to ‘dark times’
Laos:
* Scientists say human-caused warming responsible for current heatwave in Asia
* Japan extends support for education development in Laos
Brunei:
* Brunei weatherman says Typhoon Mawar may influence local weather and causing unsettled conditions
* Average IQ of Bruneians rank 74th globally according to World Population Review report
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin (centre left) accompanied by Chinese Deputy Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu, upon his arrival at an airport in Beijing, China, Tuesday, May 23, 2023. - AP
AseanPlus:
* Cathay Pacific apologises after passenger alleges discrimination
* Australia fetes Indian leader with focus on trade, not rights
* Nepali sherpa scales Everest for record 28th time; death toll this year is now at 11 which includes a Malaysian
* Journalism ethics, spread of fake news among hot topics of Hawana 2023
* China blasts Japan over export curbs on 23 types of chipmaking technology
* East Timor's opposition party won most seats in parliamentary election
* 18-year-old Taiwan heir found dead hours after marrying man he just met; mum alleges he was killed
* World’s biggest nuclear plant in Japan may stay closed due to papers left on car roof
* Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, visiting Australia, wants closer bilateral defence ties
* Japan's Nikkei hits 33-year peak amid weak yen, debt ceiling hopes
* Russian PM arrives in China for talks with Xi and business forum
* Taiwan excluded from WHO annual assembly following Chinese opposition
* Japan PM Kishida’s suspected attacker to undergo psychiatric examination
* Japan fiscal 2022 real wages fall most in 8 years as inflation bites
* Niah National Park set to become Unesco World Heritage Site by 2024
* Judge throws out shareholder lawsuit against Elon Musk over Twitter buyout
* China’s US$23 trillion local debt mess is about to get worse
* Cricket-India board says kit sponsorship deal with Adidas runs until 2028
* Asian stocks shed gains on US debt ceiling uncertainty
* China buying of chipmaking gear from Singapore hits eight-month high
* Could this VR aroma device be the future of 4D smell-o-vision cinema?
* Parents in China told to delete encrypted messaging apps from kids’ phones to prevent inadvertent role in online scams
