China's Liang Wei Keng (right) and Wang Chang celebrate after their victory against Indonesia Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto during the second doubles ftie at the finals of Thomas and Uber Cup badminton tournament in Chengdu, in China's southwest Sichuan province on Sunday, May 5, 2024. China won both the Thomas Cup and Uber Cup titles. - AFP
Malaysia:
* PM always priorities agenda to empower Indian community, says Ramanan
* Kelab Sahabat Najib 87 seeks full royal pardon for Najib Razak
* Sungkai plane crash: Police hand over investigation to CAAM
* PM to launch national anti-corruption strategies on May 7
* Home Ministry to employ AI for stricter border control, says Saifuddin
* No final decision yet on diesel subsidy cut, says Anwar
* Man nabbed for allegedly raping daughter over eight years in PD
* Muhyiddin remains coy on Bersatu-GRS collaboration
* The secret of Ipoh white coffee, listed as one of the world's best coffee drinks
* Ringgit expects to trade cautiously this week and linger around RM4.73 to RM4.74 against US dollar
* Bursa Malaysia likely to trade range-bound with upside bias this week within the range of 1,575 to 1,600
* National footballer 'Mickey' in stable condition after acid attack, say cops/ Football star Faisal suffers acid attack
Fans enjoying themselves during the World Rugby Sevens Series 2024 in Singapore, on Sunday, May 5, 2024. - AP
Singapore:
* Singapore visitors to Japan could use QR payment such as GrabPay or PayNow by 2025
* 71-year-old man in Singapore among nine to be charged over outrage of modesty
* Roaring New Zealand send Olympics warning after twin wins at Singapore sevens
* ‘I gave up on my life’: Singaporean teenager didn’t leave home for a year, played games all day
* Malaysian King and Queen to make state visit to Singapore
* American golf star Koepka warms up for PGA defence with LIV Singapore victory
* Social media's 'Asoka makeup' trend is inspired by Indian brides
Indonesia:
* Indonesia mandates Halal certification for all chicken slaughterhouses
* Rescuers brave Indonesia volcano eruptions to save pets
* Weather agency warns of extreme hot weather as Indonesia enters dry season
* Tragedy strikes South Sulawesi - At least 15 people have died after landslides and flooding
* 10,000 people to be relocated after Ruang volcano eruptions in Indonesia
* Heavy’s the burden of Fajar-Rian in filling void left by legends Ahsan-Hendra
People dressed as characters from Star Wars gather for the International Star Wars Day in Bangkok, Thailand. - Reuters
Thailand:
* Thailand sees record electricity usage in April as the heat bites
* Thailand’s rice exports increase in both numbers and value; India still world No.1 exporter
* Thailand to increase daily minimum wage to 400 baht in Oct
* Thailand's headline inflation rises for first time in seven months
* Thailand extreme hatwave claims 38 lives due to heatstroke; govt says it's a summer people want to forget
Philippines:
* Philippines denies ‘New Model’ in dealing with China on South China Sea row
* Bed ridden woman found in building fire in Philippine capital
* Marcos: A ‘good Machiavelli’? - the new look Marcos family leading the way in the Philippines
* Catholic bishops call on flock to pray for rain and relief
Helicopters with Vietnamese and Communist flags fly above Dien Bien Phu city on Sunday, May 5, 2024, as Vietnam prepares to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the victory against French colonial forces. - AFP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam highly interested in Cambodia's Funan Techo canal project, says govt spokeswoman
* Candles lit to commemorate fallen soldiers in Vietnam's historic Dien Bien Phu battle victory
* Bad bread from bakery - Over 400 hospitalized in south Vietnam over suspected food poisoning
* Temperature records tumble as heatwave scorches Vietnam
Myanmar:
* Myanmar temporarily bans youth from working abroad; young men needed for army service
* Two killed and 15 injured in rebels' heavy weapon attack in western Myanmar
* Myanmar crisis: Time for a troika tactic - Asean needs a longer-term approach to the Myanmar crisis
Team New Zealand celebrates the men's and women's HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2024 cup titles in Singapore, on Sunday, May 5, 2024. - AP
Cambodia:
* Big achievement as Cambodia registers eight newborn rare freshwater dolphins this year
* Cambodian cops arrest Phnom Penh man for sextortion and death threats
* AirAsia Cambodia launches daily domestic flight operations
Laos:
* Laos hospitals note increase in number of children with diarrhoea due to issues with heatwave
* Huge number of Chinese tourists in Laos during May Day holidays
Brunei:
* Brunei's famous delicacy 'Tapak Kuda' is more than just a piece of cake
* Rising Bruneian artiste Swanz aim to sail higher with ‘Port of Dreams’
A pigeon flies past as Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa takes a walk at the Basantapur Durbar Square, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, in Kathmandu, Nepal, Sunday, May 5, 2024. - AP
AseanPlus:
* Police shoot dead 16-year-old after knife attack in Perth
* Gung-ho Gary crushes many hurdles to give ice hockey a lift in Malaysia
* China’s online influencers under scrutiny after fake story sparks public outrage
* Debate sizzles over ‘overly fatty’ pork belly cuts served in South Korea barbecue eateries
* Chinese EV makers Li Auto, Xpeng and Nio post mixed April sales amid bruising price war
* Joe Biden faces criticism for saying allies India, Japan are ‘xenophobic’ and ‘don’t want immigrants’
* Badly injured man who later died linked to five burglaries at remote Hong Kong Sea Ranch estate
* Are US-China relations destined to end up as a ‘new cold war’?
* Is Unesco’s recognition truly benefiting local craftspeople?
* Rahul 2.0: A timely renaissance? - India and its mammoth elections
* High security in India's Manipur on anniversary of ethnic clashes
* How can India hold elections when it’s too hot to vote? - Sweltering heat is keeping some voters away
* ‘Heroes’ in Gaza - Journalists are risking lives to report the truth in war-torn Gaza
* Chinese scientist who first shared Covid-19 genome data sparks sympathy after lab closure battle
* Indian and Hong Kong satirists bag prestigious press cartoon award
* India waits for details on arrests in Canada over Sikh separatist's murder
* Fake videos of Modi aides trigger political showdown in India election
* TikTok blocks 37 million suspicious product listings from online shop
* Cricket-India's Siraj regains rhythm ahead of T20 World Cup
* Foxconn reiterates Q2 revenue to grow, posts record April sales
* Stylish China sweeps aside Indonesia to claim its 16th Uber Cup title/ Classy China beat Indonesia 3-1 to lift Thomas Cup
* Feeding the taste for Chinese cuisine - Malaysia’s investment-friendly economy sees boom in restaurants serving authentic tastes from China
* Spike in arrests of those attacking Israel online - Saudi Arabia clamping down on citizens for social-media posts related to the Israel war on Gaza
