Participants wear Yukata during the Japanese annual 'Bon Odori' festival, in Shah Alam on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, July 22, 2023. - AFP
Malaysia:
* Don't drag royal institution into political discussions, says Anwar
* Post-pandemic economy being influenced by new factors, says Rafizi
* State polls: Incumbent MBs, CM are Pakatan's choice to continue, says Anwar
* Salahuddin undergoes successful surgery for brain haemorrhage
* State polls: If I betray the people, reject me, says Anwar
* Fahmi raps The 1975 over kissing incident at Good Vibes Festival, organisers to explain
* The 1975 kissing incident: Cops to quiz Good Vibes Festival organisers
* Foreign artistes apologise to Malaysian fans after Good Vibes cancelled
* Education Ministry orders all schools to conduct risk assessment of infrastructure, facilities
* Monitor foreign-operated shops selling subsidised goods at high prices, says Warisan
* Govt seeks to introduce Tamil language as additional subject in secondary schools
* State polls: Talk of seat swaps rife as Selangor PKR candidates wait for endorsement letters
Shen Oon Max Lee of Singapore competes during the men's 10m platform diving preliminary at the World Swimming Championships in Fukuoka. - AP
Singapore:
* Police to look into claims of racial discrimination and workplace bullying after Singapore officer’s death, says minister
* Singapore to nominate experienced politician for House Speaker as scandals rock city-state
* Super show by Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew as shuttlers qualifies for Korea Open final
* Armed robbery in Singapore Strait on the rise in first half of 2023
* Singapore: City-state to nominate next speaker
* Oil rallies for fourth straight week on tightening supply
Indonesia:
* G20 bloc fails to reach agreement on cutting fossil fuels
* Indonesia: Owners say sorry after Jakarta lavish dog 'wedding' backlash
* Well-known Indonesian fitness influencer dies after freak barbell mishap in gym
* Finally ... A notorious Indonesian animal market has ended its brutal dog and cat meat trade, campaigners say
* Animal market ends trade of cats, dogs in Indonesia
Move Forward Party leader and former prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat waves as he addresses a crowd during a rally on Jomtien Beach in Pattaya on Saturday, July 22, 2023. - AFP
Thailand:
* Heat, war and export bans: Global food threats are on the rise
* All eyes on Pheu Thai ahead of election for new PM on Thursday
* Third-biggest Thai party and military-backed politicians rule out alliance with Move Forward
* Thailand - Move Forward steps aside in race for PM's post
* Thai teen jailed over ‘crop top’ royal insult
Philippines:
* Covid-19 public health emergency in Philippines lifted, announces President Marcos
* Philippine volcanologists call for vigilance as typhoon approaches; thousands expected to be displaced
* Philippines rejects private sector's US$4.9bil offer to upgrade ageing airport
* Asian Development Bank maintains GDP 2023, 2024 growth forecasts for Philippines
* 'I say it again' - Marcos says Philippines is 'done talking' with ICC
People react to a miss goal by the US Women's National Team (USWNT) as they play their opening World Cup match against Vietnam at the Oculus Plaza in New York City. The two-time defending tournament champions USWNT began their opening match of the World Cup against Vietnam, one of eight nations making its Women’s World Cup debut. The USWNT would go on to defeat Vietnam 3-0. The once-every-four-years tournament is being played in Australia and New Zealand. - AFP
Vietnam:
* One-third of new HIV infections in Vietnam found in young population, says report
* Malaysia urges Vietnam to convene joint committee meeting on unregulated fishing
* Bruised, bandaged and limping but Vietnam plays tough against US in Women's World Cup debut / Vietnam satisfied despite defeat in World Cup debut
* PM Anwar's visit to Vietnam strengthens relations, expands cooperation / Malaysia PM: Malaysia can learn from Vietnam’s progress
* Soccer-Smith scores brace to power champions US past Vietnam at Women's World Cup
Myanmar:
* Myanmar's generals unveil giant Buddha statue as they seek to win hearts and minds during civil war
* EU imposes more sanctions on Myanmar officials and entities
* Record rainfall hits Myanmar's southernmost town triggering landslides and flooding
* Myanmar to unveil giant sitting marble statue of Buddha in Nay Pyi Taw
Hun Manet, son of Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen, attends the final Cambodian People's Party (CPP) election campaign for the upcoming general election in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. - Reuters
Cambodia:
* Cambodia's ruling party holds massive rally on final day of campaign for general election
* Cambodia bans selling and drinking alcohol for upcoming general election
* Victory ahead of Cambodia polls - Hun Sen’s son and CPP heir leads final rally ahead of one-sided election
* Hun Sen back to Facebook after three weeks
Laos:
* Vientiane residents voice concerns over factory emissions and noise pollution
* Laos govt orders actions to regulate foreign currencies
Brunei:
* Brunei remains a popular hub for birdwatchers
* Improved domestic economy with ongoing FDI projects, says Bruncei central bank
USA defender Emily Fox (23) battles for the ball between Vietnam midfielder Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy (23) and defender Hoang Thi Loan (5) in the first half of a group stage match in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup at Eden Park on Saturday (July 22, 2023), in Auckland, New Zealand.- Reuters
AseanPlus:
* Customs seize RM17mil worth of MDMA in drug bust
* G7 and others ask China to stop North Korea sanctions evasion in its waters
* First it was McDonald's; now Subway India outlets drop tomatoes citing poor quality amid price surge
* China capital Beijing and other top cities brace for floods but heat scorches inland regions
* Family of late Hong Kong singer Coco Lee appeals to fans and friends to donate to two charities instead of sending flowers to vigil
* Late Hong Kong singer Coco Lee’s estranged husband missing from her latest obituary
* US diplomacy push after Chinese balloon incident comes under bipartisan fire at House panel
* China says it will launch reusable spacecraft as soon as 2027
* New service allows female cancer patients in Hong Kong to preserve ovarian tissue, giving them hope of having children in future
* India - Four arrested for parading women nude before a mob
* Death toll in Indian landslide rises to 26, dozens more feared trapped
* North Korea fires cruise missiles, says South Korean military
* US diplomacy push after Chinese balloon incident comes under bipartisan fire at House panel
* Tricked into trafficking? Hong Kong drug mules face uphill fight to prove innocence, with most spending years in prison before release
* Cricket-Kohli ton swells India's total before West Indies respond
* 'Barbenheimer' frenzy hits US cinemas as 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer' open
* Bringing Private King home: reaching Pyongyang is the first challenge
* Actors decry 'existential crisis' over AI-generated ‘synthetic’ actors
* Soccer-Japan off to a flier with 5-0 win over debutants Zambia in Women's World Cup
* China mulls mortgage easing to spur homebuying in big cities
* Australia's Rousseau denies China diving clean sweep
* Swimming-Ledecky leads US charge at worlds but faces big test in opening race
* Wood strikes for England in fourth Ashes Test after Bairstow runs riot to give the English a big lead
