People wait to board buses that will transport them to their hometowns on a free trip organised by the Jakarta provincial government in Jakarta, Indonesia, on April 4, 2024. The annual exodus out of the capital and other major cities in the world's most populous Muslim country is underway as millions of Indonesians are leaving for their home villages to be with their family members to celebrate Eid-al Fitr, the holiday marking the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan next week. - AP
Malaysia
* Jasmine Loo: I did not make a deal to testify against Najib
* 'Critical witness' to support Najib's application related to house arrest, court told
* Zaid urges government to come clean on Najib’s house arrest order
* Cops nab four more people linked with Israeli 'spy'
* PM Anwar receives courtesy call from Prabowo
* Sabah students in Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak and Labuan can now apply for airfare subsidy
* Actor Aaron Aziz files police report after face, voice used in AI-generated ad
* There was a special investigation on Guan Eng by MACC, says key witness
* Current Sabah PKR leadership turmoil will not break party, says Liew
* Socks issue: Akmal’s hardline stance invites extreme behaviour, says Nik Nazmi
* Job scams among main agendas to discuss at Asean Summit 2025
* Bella Astillah claims Aliff Aziz cheated on her 11 times, once with her sister
Singapore
* Damaged wires, liquid likely contributed to smoke and fire on SIA flight: Report
* Startup investment exceeds US$6bil in Singapore in 2023
* Taiwan earthquake: Eight Singaporeans among 71 foreigners rescued in Hualien
* Singapore approves lab-grown quail for consumption
* Three men charged over selling bank accounts to criminals, rental scam
* Su Wenqiang, the first to be convicted in S$3bil money laundering case, will be deported
* Fans sing along to Singapore National Day Parade song Home at Bruno Mars concert
Thailand
* Thailand approves two MoUs for exploration of Moon, outer space with China
* Plan afoot to contain monkey mayhem in popular tourist town of Lopburi
* Improved political climate behind my return to Thailand: ex-red shirt leader Jakrapob
* Thai tourist boat catches fire off Koh Tao Island in Surat Thani
Indonesia
* Anwar, Prabowo discuss direction to strengthen Malaysia-Indonesia ties
* Indonesians can now use quick response payment codes in Brunei and Laos
* Nvidia, Indosat plan $200 million AI centre investment in Indonesia, government says
* Indonesia, Japan conduct feasibility study on waste handling facilities
* SpaceX applies for Indonesia internet service provider permit, government says
* Indonesia ranks second at disaster risk worldwide
Philippines
* Marcos to Cabinet: Propose solutions to traffic crisis, cite work adjustments
* Philippines to hold joint naval drills with US, Japan, Australia
* The Spider-Verse has just welcomed a new variant, and it’s Filipino!
* Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo misses Paris Olympics cut
* Philippines lowers growth target for 2024, raises deficit ceilings
Vietnam
* Two very rare slow lorises found in Bac Kan province
* Vietnamese tuna products exported to 80 markets worldwide
* Apartment prices increase sharply in Hanoi
* Number of new businesses in Vietnam hits record high in Q1
Cambodia
* Thai SMEs urged to tap markets in Cambodia and Saudi Arabia
Myanmar
* Myanmar fighters target military in drone attacks on capital, anti-junta groups say
* Myanmar duo acquitted of murdering workplace supervisor
* Myanmar landmine, unexploded ordnance casualties nearly triple: UN
* Axiata unit to dispose of Myanmar interests for US$150mil
Laos
* Chinese, Lao foreign ministers hold talks, vow further cooperation
* South-East Asian countries consider ways to boost 'green financing' as region chokes on smog
Brunei
* No plans for Trans-Borneo Railway yet, Brunei govt clarifies
* Brunei restaurant receives prestigious Thai award
Aseanplus
* Malaysia will continue to be an effective Asean chairman: US envoy
* S. Korea's Yoon meets doctors in first sign of flexibility over walkout
* Tokyo crowds revel as cherry blossoms reach full bloom
* Taiwan earthquake cracks walls and shatters memories for one family
* Taiwan earthquake: Terrifying episode, but life goes on in Taipei for ST writer
* Helicopter rescues Taiwan miners, stranded hotel guests confirmed safe
* Families shelter in tents as rescuers seek people cut off by Taiwan quake
* Magnitude-6.0 quake shakes northeast Japan, no tsunami alert
* Japan's oldest man dies at 112
* N.Korea’s Kim Jong-un leads test of new missile that can hit US bases
* 'Angry' South Korean voters turn to fledgling protest party
* Man in China who called disabled wife ‘trash’ to pay US$4,200 in compensation
* Former TVB star Zoey Sham flaunts wealth with Malaysian husband on private jet
* Aliff Aziz refuses to divorce wife Bella Astillah, says he still loves her
* Korean heartthrobs Song Kang and Kim Min-kyu share photos of buzz cuts ahead of enlistment
* Asian markets lifted by US data and fresh rate cut hopes
