Mayon Volcano is seen from Guinobatan, Albay province, northeastern Philippines, Monday, June 12, 2023. The Philippines' most active volcano was gently spewing lava down its slopes Monday, alerting tens of thousands of people they may have to quickly flee a violent and life-threatening explosion. - AP
Malaysia:
* Anwar to respond to Muhyiddin on maritime border agreement on Tuesday (June 13)
* Culture of deliberation allows civil servants to express views, says Anwar
* Anwar says facing big challenge due to country's high national debt
* I was never called up by Umno disciplinary board following suspension, says Hisham
* Dropout rate higher at secondary school level, says Deputy Education Minister
* Health Ministry targets 25% reduction in hypertension prevalence by 2025, Parliament told
* Customs Dept seizes over 300kg of cocaine worth RM60mil in Port Klang drug bust
* Malaysian rapper Bunga is the support act for Coldplay's upcoming KL concert
* Health Ministry to table smoking control Bill in Parliament on Monday (June 12)
* Selangor MB denies dissolution of state assembly on June 19
* Article quoting sources on LCS probe violates Standing Order, says PAC chairman
* Covid-19 vaccine terms were agreed on as issue was "life and death", says deputy minister
A man uses his mobile phone during sunset in Jakarta, Indonesia. - Reuters
Singapore:
* Goerge Goh, founder of Harvey Norman, and well known philanthropist to contest Singapore presidential election
* Singapore's immigration officers foils bid to smuggle more than 120,000 vaping products in largest haul since April 2022
* No fire please! New water cremation for pets gaining popularity in Singapore
* Bloomberg survey: Singapore to economy to slow down due to weakening global demands but Hong Kong to grow faster
* Coldplay set to perform four nights in Singapore
* Asia shares meander ahead of central bank meetings
* Oil prices fall as US Fed rate decision comes in focus
Indonesia:
* Pacts inked show interest in Nusantara, more investments likely only after Indonesia polls, say experts
* Indonesia court to rule on voting system change as election nears
* Forklift used to move 300kg Indonesian man to hospital
* Malaysian and Indonesian universities solidify academic cooperation
* Indonesia's PalmCo eyes IPO by yearend in one of Jakarta’s biggest this year
* Asian FX slips on firm dollar; Fed in focus
Atthaya Thitikul of Thailand acknowledges fans after a putt on the 18th green during the final round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic presented by Acer at Seaview Bay Course. - AFP
Thailand:
* El Nino weather phenomenon likely to impact Thai stocks and agriculture, experts warn
* Thai gems and jewellery exports lose their glitter amid global slowdown
* Thailand's poll body confirms that it will investigate PM frontrunner Pita
* Popcorn and paws as cinema opens doors to pets
* PM frontrunner Pita faces probe following complaints
Philippines:
* Philippines' most active volcano eruption may last for months, says volcanologist
* From coding to training: Philippines tackles online child sexual abuse
* Marcos challenges Filipinos on Independence Day: Assert your liberties
* Philippines' Mayon Volcano spews lava down its slopes in gentle eruption putting thousands on alert
* Ride-hailing firm criticised for trivialising incest, rape
A vendor transports packs of ice for sale on his motorcycle in Hanoi. - AFP
Vietnam:
* Death toll in Vietnam police station attacks and shootings climbs to nine
* Vietnam seeks ways to fund green growth and tackle climate change issues
* No operators submit applications in 4G and 5G frequency auctions in Vietnam
* Two police stations raided in Vietnam and several cops killed
Myanmar:
* India asks Myanmar to expedite trade through rupee, says exporters' body
* Bangladesh promises to take back Rohingya if pilot repatriation project to Myanmar fails
* RCEP boosts confidence in trade and regional cooperation
* Myanmar and China sign cooperation agreements to mark 73rd anniversary of diplomatic ties
Honduran President Xiomara Castro and Chinese President Xi Jinping inspect Chinese honor guards during a welcome ceremony outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday, June 12, 2023. - Reuters
Cambodia:
* Cambodian Health ministry reiterates need for Covid-19 vigilance; disease still remains a threat in country
* Well known female South Korean live streamer found dead in Cambodia; Chinese couple arrested
* Businesses in Cambodia encouraged to go green
Laos:
* Laos says Asean bloc vows to uphold women’s and senior citizens’ rights
* Thai police return Laos man following arrest for armed robbery
Brunei:
* Brunei and Bahrain sign six major agreements and further upgrade cooperation between two countries
* Asean-BAC calls for boosting trade and investment with Japan
New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Tomohiro Ishii competes with Pro Wrestling Noah’s Yoshiki Inamura at All Together Again Pro Wrestling event in Tokyo, Japan. - Reuters
AseanPlus:
* Famous South Korean influencer found murdered in Cambodia - media reports says its AfreecaTV's BJ Ahyeong
* Hong Kong's bid to ban protest song spurs fear of Google pullout
* Marriages in China slump to historic low amid falling birth rate
* Blackpink’s Jennie leaves stage abruptly during Melbourne concert due to health condition
* Taiwan Tsai’s foreign policy a success but mixed domestic record could hurt her party at 2024 election
* Cricket-India mourn WTC defeat, ponder phasing out misfiring stalwarts
* Suspicious object found before Abe suspect hearing: Japan media
* Woe for South Korea as debutants Israel create 3-1 upset and claim third place in Under-20 World Cup
* Havoc in China as three die, farmland and trees damaged as storms sweep across country
* Drink with Lionel Messi for RM193,946: Chinese police warn over scams
* Closure of Russian airspace ‘single biggest factor’ stopping foreign airlines from boosting service to China, global body says
* Gender biases not improved over past decade, UN says
* Operations begins in Fukushima to test contaminated water discharge equipment
* Driver charged after bus carrying wedding guests in Australia rolls over, killing 10 and injuring 25
* Cricket-Australia's WTC win draws muted response ahead of Ashes
* Australia ready for Ashes after routing India in World Test Championship final
* Several Chinese lenders cut yuan deposit rates from Monday
* British man detained climbing South Korean skyscraper
* Conservation efforts underway to protect marine life in Sabah’s Mengalum Island
* Moroccan nomads keep alive ancient sport of sand hockey
* North Korea's Kim vows to 'hold hands' with Putin for strategic cooperation
* CPOPC aims 93% of world's palm oil producing countries to become members by next year
* UBS completes Credit Suisse takeover to become wealth management behemoth
