Yoga enthusiasts perform yoga during a sunrise "Brew Yoga" event on a runway at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok on April 27, 2024. Stretching their fingertips to the reddening sky, hundreds of yoga devotees rolled out their mats on the runway of Bangkok's main airport, practising their downward dog as early morning flights rumbled overhead. - AFP
Malaysia:
* Territorial Seas Act still valid, in force nationwide including in T'ganu, says PMO
* KKB polls: Four-cornered fight for Selangor state seat
* KKB polls: Pakatan helped us, time for Umno, Barisan to return favour, says Zahid
* KKB by-election: EC sets up two campaign enforcement teams
* We are not subject of MACC investigation, say two of Mahathir's sons
* Malaysia looking into legal roadmap to improve child protection, says Azalina
* Twists and turns in house arrest issue
* Najib believed Blackstone owned by Saudi Arabia, witness tells court
* It was a collective decision, says Zahid on settling suit against Muhyiddin
* No flour brands exceed limits for benzoyl peroxide, says Health Ministry
* Govt not suspending service of Fennec, HOM copters, says Defence Minister
* Sabah on track to reach 2.8 million tourist arrivals target, says Liew
People clean up plastics and other debris washed ashore at a beach in Banda Aceh on Saturday, April 27, 2024. - AFP
Singapore:
* Singapore Airlines ordered to pay RM12,500 to couple after recliner seats failed to work
* Singapore's Clarke Quay, a top nightlife destination in the island, reopens after a RM217mil makeover
* Man nabbed for posing as Singapore Airlines pilot at Delhi airport
* Oil prices up following strong demand and Middle East strife
* Singapore’s growth trajectory remains intact and on track for faster growth in 2024
Indonesia:
* House of old men: Indonesian 2024 election sees lowest number of young lawmakers
* Indonesia fans hails its U-23 team after historic victory over title favourites S. Korea 11-10 on penalties
* Opposition weakens in Indonesia as rivals pledge support for Prabowo
* Indonesia adds a pinch of chili against the US dollar with rate hike
* A lesson from Jakarta - Malaysia wallows in self-recrimination, Indonesia have glorious chance to play in Olympics
A boat next to the Cebu City Fish Market in Cebu, the Philippines.The Philippine central bank Governor Eli Remolona signaled that the monetary authority is ready to intervene to stabilize the peso as the currency plunged to 17-month lows against the dollar. - Bloomberg
Thailand:
* 'Feel like a beautiful bird': Hundreds do yoga on main Bangkok airport runway
* Thaksin-linked Thai TV broadcaster to shut down after 15 years
* People urged to avoid outdoors as Thailand braces for another hot weekend
* Holding interest rate steady gives policy flexibility, says Thai central bank
Philippines:
* Blinken said he warned China on 'dangerous' moves near Philippines and vows US will defend its allies
* Philippines denies deal agreed with China over disputed South China Sea shoal
* Sunken town sees daylight in the Philippines
* Paris and Manila to start talks on a ‘visiting forces agreement’
People gather at a jetty during an electricity blackout in Yangon. As the sun sets on another scorching Yangon day, the hot and bothered descend on the Myanmar city's parks, the coolest place to spend an evening during yet another power blackout. For many in the city of some eight million, relief comes only at night and outdoors with the metropolis' parks offering natural shade and blissful breezes. - AFP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam's Vingroup considering listing hospitality unit this year, chairman says
* Vietnam expected to become e-commerce powerhouse in South-East Asia, reports Nikkei
* Vietnam tycoon appeals against US$27bil fraud death sentence
* Vietnam National Assembly head resigns amid graft purge and rising political issues in country
Myanmar:
* The Myanmar 'water brothers' salvaging shipwrecks on the tide
* China's police chief meets Myanmar's union minister on home affair issues and tighter security
* 'Everyone sits out': Yangon parks offer heatwave relief for many city folk
People queue to visit statues of Pokemon characters displayed outside the Lotte World Tower in Seoul.- AFP
Cambodia:
* Cambodian ex-PM Hun Sen confirms Brunei King will stopover in Phnom Penh after his trip to Thailand
* Daughter of British man, who fell to his death in Phnom Penh, says she needs answers
* New York returns 30 pillaged relics to Cambodia and Indonesia
Laos:
* Trade expected to gain as Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge set to open in November
* Laos govt advises heat safety measures for schools amid sweltering temperatures in country
Brunei:
* Closer bilateral cooperation in focus during Brunei Sultan’s visit to Thailand
* Brunei traders who violate Weights and Measures Act rules caught in joint operation
Drones light up the night sky during a drone light show at a park along the Han River in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, April 27, 2024. A drone light show with 1,000 drones illuminated the night sky in Seoul on Saturday. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
AseanPlus:
* Star K-pop producer causes online stir after calling industry bosses ‘middle-aged jerks’
* Chinese tourists delighted to get into the Nyonya kebaya
* WHO says bird flu risk currently low but asks countries to remain vigilant
* Earthquake of magnitude 6.5 strikes Japan's Bonin Islands, USGS says
* Taiwan hit by several quakes again, strongest reaching 6.1-magnitude, mo immediate reports of damage
* The Gaza Freedom Flotilla has been suspended, participants advised to return, says representative
* UN official says it could take 14 years or more to clear rubble from Gaza
* Two poodles detained at KLIA over microchips
* Thousands rally in Australian capitals to demand gender violence justice
* ‘We should be partners, not rivals’ - says Ji Xingping to United States
* Smaller towns bear brunt of doctors’ shortage in South Korea
* Japan Airlines cancels international flight from Dallas due to captain's drinking
* Kiribati to deport Australia-born High Court judge
* Netting to block Mt Fuji view from pesky tourists
* North Korea accuses US of politicizing human rights issues
* A Japanese story - Wind blows documents of residents’ personal data
* Shein falls under tough EU online content rules as user numbers jump
* 'City Hunter' manga hero drops the sexism for new live-action film
* TikTok general counsel to step down, will focus on fighting US law
* Japan frets over relentless yen slide as BoJ keeps ultra-low rates
* Apple renews talks with OpenAI for iPhone generative AI features, Bloomberg News reports
* Formidable China team aiming to steal show in Panda Land
* Cricket-England's Bairstow makes case for T20 World Cup inclusion with IPL ton
