Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Tokyo on Wednesday (May 22, 2024) for a three-day working visit and to attend the prestigious 29th International Conference on the Future of Asia (Nikkei Conference), where he will deliver a keynote address on Thursday. The private aircraft carrying Anwar touched down at the Haneda International Airport at about 8.30pm local time (7.30pm Malaysian time). He was greeted on arrival by Japan Parliamentary Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Yasushi Hosaka and Ambassador of Japan to Malaysia Katsuhiko Takahashi. Also present Malaysian Ambassador to Japan Datuk Shahril Effendi Abd Ghany. - Photo: Bernama
Malaysia:
* Anwar arrives in Japan for three-day working visit
* Use celebrations, culture to strengthen unity, says Anwar in Wesak Day message
* Anwar's second visit within six months signifies pivotal KL–Tokyo relationship
* Ulu Tiram attack: Cops release two of seven held for questioning
* Anwar extends donation to ailing entertainment journalist Huzz
* Reject extremism and stay moderate, says Johor exco member
* Nine M’sians on SQ321 are receiving treatment in stable condition, says Ambassador
* DPM Fadillah urged to consider Sabahans' views on having two village development committees
* Sabah's special federal grants, 40% revenue rights are two separate issues, don't mix it up, says Shafie
* Targeted diesel subsidy to strengthen govt fiscal position, improve resource allocation - economist
* Ulu Tiram attack: SWD to provide counselling to families as long as needed, says Noraini
* Malaysia's superageing seniors share lifelong practices and habits that work
Singapore:
* Singapore’s transport investigators in Bangkok to probe SQ321 incident
* Ulu Tiram attack a grim reminder that terror threat is still high, says Singapore PM Wong
* Travel insurance 'will likely' cover injuries sustained in the Singapore Airlines incident, ABI says
* Briton who died on SIA flight hit by turbulence was looking forward to ‘last big holiday’ with wife
* British man who died after severe turbulence on Singapore Airlines flight was from Bristol, reports Bristol Live
* 'Monk' DJ not allowed to drop the beat in Singapore, says minister as performances have ruffled feathers regionally
* ‘It felt like we had crashed’: Singapore Air passenger describes turbulence terror
* SQ321: 131 passengers and 12 crew members arrive in Singapore via relief flight
* Singapore Airlines and Garuda to partner on frequent flyer miles
Thai photographer takes a picture of the ancient bronze kneeling woman sculpture during a repatriation ceremony at National Museum in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Thailand's National Museum hosted a welcome-home ceremony Tuesday for two ancient statues that were illegally trafficked from Thailand by a British collector of antiquities and were returned from the collection of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. - AP
Indonesia:
* Indonesian govt works to reduce haj pilgrim deaths
* Indonesia mulls ban on investigative journalism and LGBT content
* Indonesian central bank holds interest rates steady, as expected
* Asia stocks up on high hopes for Nvidia, NZ dollar jumps
* Oil slips for third day on likely 'higher for longer' US rates
Thailand:
* Thailand welcomes home trafficked 1,000-year-old statues returned by New York's Metropolitan Museum
* Nine M’sians on turbulence-hit flight hospitalised in Bangkok
* Emerging Markets - Most Asian currencies steady ahead of Fed minutes; stocks inch up
Philippines:
* Philippines says it has shortage of 190,000 healthcare workers
* Nuke power training for Filipinos - with help from the United States
* What is flight turbulence and why does it happen?
To Lam swears in as the Vietnamese president at the National Assembly in Hanoi, Vietnam, Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Vietnam’s top security official Lam was confirmed Wednesday as the nation's new president. He oversaw police and intelligence operations over a period when rights groups say basic liberties have been systematically suppressed, and its secret service was accused of violating international law. - AP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam appoints top policeman To Lam as country's new president
* China’s durian prices drop as Vietnam steps in to make up for gaps in Thai supply
* Malaysian tourist fulfills wish of visiting Ho Chi Minh again after 20 years
* Vietnam’s black pepper price hits all-time high
* Vietnam companies urged to focus on online brand protection
Myanmar:
* Thousands mark Buddha's birthday at Myanmar's Shwedagon pagoda
* Ragtag resistance fights a forgotten war in Myanmar
Cambodia:
* Cambodia: Growing calls to achieve mine-free target in 2025
Laos:
* Tourist train bound for Laos gathers steam
Brunei:
* UMS and Brunei varsity to tackle Bornean food security issues
Passengers of Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 from London to Singapore, which made an emergency landing in Bangkok, greet family members upon arrival at Changi Airport in Singapore on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. A 73-year-old British man died and more than 70 people were injured May 21, 2024 in what passengers described as a terrifying scene aboard a Singapore Airlines flight that hit severe turbulence, triggering an emergency landing in Bangkok. - AFP
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* Disgraced K-pop star Seungri performs in Malaysia at private event, sparking outrage
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* A Hong Kong noodle seller blows his top, and suddenly everyone agrees restaurant service levels have sunk, need improving
* BBC documentary 'Burning Sun' exposes Seungri, other K-pop idols in scandal involving prostitution, police collusion
* Summit host South Korea says world must cooperate on AI technology
* Australia and New Zealand evacuate scores of their citizens from New Caledonia
* China's first batch of ultra-long special bonds surge on debut, triggering suspension
* Death penalty sought again for 88-year-old in Japan murder saga
* Emirates flight lands safely after hitting flamingos in Mumbai
* Eyes on those who don’t observe ban on protest song in Hong Kong
* US announces details on higher China tariffs, some to start Aug 1
* Norway, Ireland, Spain will recognise Palestinian state in historic move
* Japan's 10-year yield hits more than decade high of 1% as BOJ bets build
* Iran's Armed Forces downplay role of Turkish drone in finding President's crash site
* LVMH deepens partnership with Alibaba to boost tech presence in China
* Nepal's 'Everest Man' claims record 30th summit; Sherpa says he just enjoys working
* China's first batch of ultra-long special bonds surge on debut, triggering suspension
* China’s consumer electronics sales emerge from ‘winter slump’
* Cricket-Yuvraj wants India to avail left-handed variety of Jaiswal and Pant
* 100 years of British royal photography goes on display in London
* China father kneels on street after daughter shamed him for having no money to buy her a phone, sparking heated debate
* Recruit killed by grenade - an army recruit was killed and an officer injured when a grenade accidentally exploded during a training session
