Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, talks with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the Malacanang presidential palace in Manila, Philippines on Monday June 3, 2024.- AP
Malaysia:
* King enjoys nasi lemak breakfast on official birthday
* Zayn Rayyan murder: Cops call up ex-babysitter, two others to help investigations
* Managing director loses RM520,000 to Macau scammers posing as cops
* Post-mortem on Malaysian climber on June 3
* Women should be honoured for their services, sacrifices and achievements, says Noraini
* Malaysia focuses on drainage master plan adoption to create disaster-resilient cities
* National sepak takraw squad to receive RM170,000 special incentive from NSC, says Hannah
* Holistic approach needed to capture growing Muslim tourist market, says Tourism sec-gen
* SPM leavers encouraged to pursue free nursing training programme
* Pahang teacher investigated for posting racially charged comments online, says Education Ministry
* Anwar congratulates King on official birthday / Mentris Besar, Chief Ministers congratulate King on His Majesty's official birthday
* Mixed doubles shuttler Pei Jing loses life savings to scammers / Don't trust people easily, says Boon Heong after Pei Jing's scam issue
Rain Vortex is the waterfall at Jewel Changi that is known as the world's largest indoor waterfall and stands at a height of 40 meters at Jewel Changi Airport in Singapore, Monday, June 3, 2024. - AP
Singapore:
* Jail for HR director who paid herself monthly ‘allowances’ and embezzled almost RM700,000
* Convicts in RM10.5bil record money laundering case deported on earliest possible flights, says Singapore Immigration
* Shangri-La Dialogue’s success comes from not skirting issues, says Sngapore Defence Minister
* Girl power rising - Women representation on Singapore corporate boards reaches record high
* Competing US-China defence tactics dominate Shangri-La Forum in Singapore
* Google says tech infrastructure investment in Singapore reaches $5 billion
* Rise in credit card and other unsecured debt in Singapore
* Oil prices steady as investors assess OPEC+ output cut extension
* Asia shares rally on hopes for more rate cuts this week
Indonesia:
* Indonesia says US$5.11bil expected to spend on electricity subsidy in 2025
* Questions swirl about Indonesia new capital city Nusantara project after resignations
* Head, deputy head of Indonesia's new capital city authority resign, minister says
* Return the favour - Indonesia now seeks Thailand's assistance in capturing dreaded drug lord Fredy Pratama
* Indonesia's inflation rate cools in May, comes in below forecast
* Indonesia arrests 'most wanted' Thai fugitive
Indonesian police officers escort Thai fugitive Chaowalit Thongduang in Jakarta, Indonesia. Indonesian and Thai authorities said Monday, June 3, 2024, they will escort back Thailand's most wanted fugitive who was arrested on Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali after months on the run in connection with drug trafficking and several killings in his homeland. - Kompas TV via AP
Thailand:
* Thai govt misses revenue target over 7 months by 2.7%
* Restructuring the Thailand economy the only way forwards, experts say
* Back to school: Thailand targets 1m dropouts for 1.7% GDP boost
* Thailand cop probes cybercrime ring’s assets of over RM127mil
* Emerging Markets - Asian forex steady, stocks jump on firmer US rate cut bets
Philippines:
* Philippines moves closer to being “upper-middle income” country: says HSBC Global Research
* Alert level raised for Philippine volcano after 'explosive eruption': volcanology agency
* Philippines to join peace summit on Ukraine war after surprise Zelensky visit
* China Coast Guard seizes Philippine supplies for outpost in Second Thomas Shoal: Source
* Ukraine's Zelenskiy thanks Philippines' Marcos for support; arrives in Manila for special meeting
A worker poses with salt as they harvest salt from seawater in a greenhouse, which allows year-round salt production and produces higher quality without dust and rainwater inclusions, in Bungko, West Java. - AFP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam capital Hanoi's economy shows strong growth in five months of 2024
* Vietnam's famous tourists spot Nha Trang is named among eight best beach destinations to retirees
* Creating a breakthrough for logistics in the Red River Delta region in Vietnam
* Vietnam auto industry hits a speed bump - facing a significant downturn in sales
* Challenges remain in stablising gold market in Vietnam
Myanmar:
* Myanmar making all out efforts in having Mount Popa included on UNESCO geoparks list
* ICJ is collateral damage in dysfunctional global system, say experts; Myanmar issues are a good example enough
* UN climate chief: World 'cannot afford to stumble' at Bonn conference
Monks and mourners walk around the crematorium before the cremation of the late Great Supreme Patriarch of Cambodia Tep Vong in Phnom Penh on Monday, June 3, 2024. - AFP
Cambodia:
* US Secretary of Defence’s visit to Phnom Penh will be turning new page in US-Cambodia relations, says expert
* Cambodia sees spikes in drug arrests and seizures in first five months of the year
* Global airlines raise profit outlook for 2024
Laos:
* Environmental protection, ending deforestation key to sustainable development, says Laos PM
* East, South-East Asia had record methamphetamine seizures last year; but drug profits remain in billions of dollars
Brunei:
* Brunei is now among top Muslim travel destinations; Malaysia and Indonesia remain in top spots
* Brunei’s Islamic finance sector spurs economic growth
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) arrives for a meeting with Philippines' President at the Malacanang Palace in Manila on Monday, June 3, 2024. - AFP
AseanPlus:
* Globalisation and women: The role of the Global Development Initiative
* Strong 5.9-magnitude earthquake hits central Japan
* Hong Kong arrests eighth person for Tiananmen social media posts
* S. Korea President Yoon says to explore vast oil, gas prospects off east coast
* OPEC+ agrees to extend output cuts to buttress oil prices
* Junk balloons cross the border again - with love from North Korea to South
* Australia seeks renewal of military talks with China
* South Korea eyes nuclear and renewables as power demand rises in country
* 'Party in the USA' but Pakistan and India await for World T20 cricket co-hosts
* AMD launches new AI chips to take on leader Nvidia
* China's factory activity growth hits 2-year high, Caixin PMI shows
* Boeing, NASA target June 5 for Starliner's debut crew flight
* South Korea’s chip exports lead trade gains supporting economy
* India's Adani Group rallies on infrastructure bets as Modi seen retaining power
* India praises vote conduct with Modi tipped to win
* South Korea to suspend military pact with North over trash balloons
* West Indies beat Papua New Guinea by five wickets in T20 World Cup
* Indian election commission bats away concerns in record-breaking ballot count
* Japan police search for suspects in spray-painting of graffiti at controversial war shrine
* 'Everest Man', who has climbed world's highest mountain 30 times, worries about climate change
* Historic moon mission succeeds - Chang’e-6 lands on far side of the moon in sample-retrieval operation
* Reiterating the One China policy - Defence Minister: Prospects of peaceful Taiwan reunification being eroded
* China, UAE trade defence ideas - emphasised a readiness to exchange experiences on defence and security
