Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (second from right) and his spouse, Ms Jane Ittogi Shanmugaratnam, with Malaysia’s King, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, and his wife Raja Zarith Sofiah at the Istana on Monday (May 6, 2024). - ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
Malaysia:
* PM wants civil servants to maintain integrity to justify salary increase by govt
* Charges preferred against Muhyiddin clear, unambiguous, says appeals court
* 1MDB trail: No agreement with govt to drop US$1.18bil suit, Shahrol tells court
* Investments in new ideas, resources vital to address non-traditional security threats, says minister
* GRS will stick with Pakatan, turns down Bersatu, Pejuang advances
* AGC to object to Syed Saddiq's application for leave over constituency funds
* Anwar calls for global unified response as security and prosperity threats loom
* Ministers, govt HODs told to submit names of villages to be represented, says Anwar
* Charges preferred against Muhyiddin clear, unambiguous, says appeals court
* PFAM, Hannah call for safety measures after attacks on Faisal and Akhyar
* KKB polls: Senior citizen jailed one month, fined RM3,000 for misusing King's picture
* S'gor cops nab man over acid attack on national footballer Faisal Halim / 'Mickey' acid attack: Suspect remanded two days, says IGP / Selangor FC CEO threatened with acid attack, says source
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin (right) presenting a gift to the Singapore Minister of Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen (left) during the bilateral talks in conjunction with the Defence Services Asia (DSA) and National Security (NATSEC) Asia 2024 at Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre on Monday (May 6, 2024). - Bernama Photo
Singapore:
* Five years’ jail for scam mastermind in Singapore who cheated company director of RM5.25mil
* Malaysia’s King and Queen receive ceremonial welcome at Istana during state visit to Singapore
* Malaysian King, Queen arrive in Singapore for maiden state visit
* Singapore's private economy expands for 14 consecutive months, reports S&P Global
* Oil climbs as Gaza tensions rise, Saudi Arabia hikes prices
* Asia shares rally on China's gains, Fed cut bets; yen weakens
* Singapore retail sales up 2.7% in March, fuelled by higher F&B spending, concerts
Indonesia:
* Indonesia’s first EV battery factory expected to come into operation next month
* Indonesia first-quarter growth boosted by election and Hari Raya holiday spending
* Emerging Markets: Rupiah, shares up after Indonesia Q1 GDP beats forecasts as Asian stocks extend rally
* Indonesia's Q1 GDP growth beats forecasts, at highest in 3 qtrs
* Indonesia proposes cutting payments for S.Korea fighter jet project, Yonhap reports
* The voiceless receive help in Mt Ruang thanks to brave rescuers
Wattanavipha Subsri, 8, plays with water in a bath in front of her home to cool down as Thai authorities said that people were dying from heat stroke this year and warned to avoid outdoor activities, in Bangkok, Thailand. - Reuters
Thailand:
* Not so bad yet - Thailand may not feel full impact of La Nina this year, say weather experts
* A first in South-East Asia - Thai school breaks barriers, grants hairstyle freedom to LGBTQ+
* IMF boss stresses independence is key to long-term economic stability
* Rift between Thai PM Srettha and central bank gets wider
* Thailand welcomes 12 million tourists in four months - Malaysians second biggest group after Chinese visitors
* Thai inflation rate positive in April, still well below central bank target
Philippines:
* US and Philippine forces stage combat drills near strategic channel off southern Taiwan
* Philippines, US fire at 'invasion' force in South China Sea war games
* Philippines says it won't raise South China Sea tensions, won't use water cannons
* Philippines central bank has room to maintain policy settings, governor says
* Hotter days, smaller eggs - Extreme heat to exceed dangerous levels in the Philippines in May
* Single-use plastics ban is the way to solve the Philippines crisis
US marines secure an area at the airport of the Philippines' northernmost town of Itbayat, Batanes province during a joint military exercise on Monday, May 6, 2024. American and Filipino marines held annual combat-readiness exercises called Balikatan, Tagalog for shoulder-to-shoulder, in a show of allied military readiness in the Philippines' northernmost town facing southern Taiwan. - AP
Vietnam:
* How US campus protests over Gaza differ from Vietnam war era, say Reuters
* Vietnam's export rice prices return to world's top position
* Rental rates for industrial land expected to inch higher in Vietnam
* Vietnam: Social-housing buyers, renters hesitant to borrow
* EV production keeps demand for copper high - Vietnam can play a bigger role in the supply chain
* Former head of govt nabbed amid anti-graft sweep in Vietnam
Myanmar:
* Another big catch - 92 telecom and online fraud suspects handed over to China by Myanmar
* Myanmar ethnic armed group says captured hundreds of junta personnel
* Myanmar joins top 10 most dangerous countries for journalists, says RSF report
US troopers prepare to board U.S. Army CH-47s at Paredes Air Station at Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte province as it carries US and Philippine troops during a joint military exercise in northern Philippines on Monday, May 6, 2024. American and Filipino marines held annual combat-readiness exercises called Balikatan, Tagalog for shoulder-to-shoulder, in a show of allied military readiness in the Philippines' northernmost town facing southern Taiwan. - AP
Cambodia:
* Liquid gold: Wild honey earns millions for forest communities in Cambodia
* Cambodia PM Hun Manet slam Cambodia Daily for accusing his wife of being offered bribes
* Cambodia now has six car assembly plants, PM confident automotive industry will play big part in economy
Laos:
* Despite the rain, rising heat wave grips South-East Asia - forcing school closures, health warnings
* Laos to improve nitrogen use in sustainable agriculture and improve food security
Brunei:
* Health experts in Brunei raise awareness on children’s health
* Fostering a well-educated community in Brunei through nationwide talk
French President Emmanuel Macron and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend the official welcoming ceremony at the Hotel national des Invalides in Paris, Monday, May 6, 2024. China's President Xi Jinping is in France for a two-day state visit that is expected to focus both on trade disputes and diplomatic efforts to convince Beijing to use its influence to move Russia toward ending the war in Ukraine. - AP
AseanPlus:
* Aliff Aziz 'can't remember' how many times he cheated, ready to let wife Bella Astillah go
* Australia's Qantas to pay US$79mil to settle flight cancellation case
* Have stamp, will travel: New fad a boost to China’s retail scene
* Chinese tariffs could leave cognac makers with too much brandy
* Indian protest wrestler Punia suspended for avoiding dope test
* Andy Lau, 62, flaunts chiselled abs in new photo to promote China concert
* North Korea bolsters leader Kim with birthday loyalty oaths
* Japan child population hits record low, down for 43rd straight year
* Al Jazeera condemns Israel's 'criminal' decision to close down its offices
* Indian Air Force soldier killed in convoy attack in Kashmir
* China's health body probes hospital after surrogacy claims
* Cockfights still rule the roost in forest villages of India
* Macron seeks to sway China's Xi on Ukraine
* BTS' Army sent wreaths to music label Hybe as a sign of protest
* Schools closed in India's Manipur amid heavy rains and thunderstorm
* China tech firms aim for huge footprint in vrooming NEV industry
* Global health heavyweights team up for climate, disease funding
* Motor racing - McLaren's Norris wins Miami Grand Prix for first F1 win
* Cricket- ICC say 'robust security plan' for T20 World Cup amid threat reports
* World Cup cricket 'square' arrives in New York after trip from Florida
* Cricket-Chennai's Jadeja proves all-round value ahead of World Cup
* Bingjiao makes up for Asiad agony with winning point for China in Uber Cup final
* New tea businesses bubble up toward a boom - Strong demand pushes numerous brands to expand
