A general view of BYD's first electric vehicle (EV) factory in South-East Asia, a fast-growing regional EV market, in Rayong, Thailand, on July 4, 2024. - Reuters
Malaysia
* Chemical leak detected in KLIA's Southern Support Zone
* Methyl mercaptan identified in Sepang chemical leak
* Loke: New shipping policy set to boost maritime industry
* National scam hotline gets 37,002 calls from victims, RM203.33mil losses reported as of May 2024, says Anwar
* Sabah Pakatan to choose partners after assembly dissolves
* Cops bust migrant smuggling ring in Hulu Langat, 34 foreigners detained
* Suspect dies and two police injured in Muar car chase
* Mandopop's 'King Of Dance' Show Lo to perform in KL on Sept 14
* Saifuddin: Perikatan's 'green wave' has diminished to a ripple
* 'Tremendous' response to Sabah's MM2H programme, says Liew
* 5G key to developing country's digital economy, says Fahmi
* Man sentenced to death for murdering adoptive parents in Nilai
* Parking fees may be waived for EVs in cities to encourage use, says Nga
* RTS Link's projected cost increased by up to 29.9%, says A-G's Report
* Ex-MTUC president Zainal Rampak passes away
* Perhilitan rescues hundreds of tortoises from 'Ninja Turtle Gang'
* A-G's report: Over RM370,000 National Council of Professors' funds misused by two trustees
* National contingent to sport Rizman Ruzaini baju Melayu for Paris Olympics opening ceremony
* MCMC probing 'Bola Tribe' over sensitive social media posts, says Fahmi
* Mutual support from PH will ensure Umno victory in Nenggiri, says Zahid
* A-G's report: Delays in water projects cost billions
* Video of baby elephant rescue on Kelantan highway goes viral
* AirAsia and Sabah Tourism Board team up to boost state tourism for next five years
* More tour bus drivers found without licences, positive for drugs, says Loke
Singapore
* Jail for man who molested teen passenger while providing illegal carpooling service
* Reformative training for Singaporean teen who committed sexual offences against six underage girls
* 1.5 million Singaporeans to get up to S$850 in August to cope with rising costs
* Owner of ‘Polite Car’ told to remove decal from vehicle, given stern warning by police
* Ex-managing director in S'pore gets over 8 years’ jail after cheating firm of more than S$1m
* Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan enjoys ‘in-depth’ durian experience in Singapore
* Man jailed for making off with nearly S$115k in ruse involving Pokemon, One Piece cards
* First hawksbill turtle nest found in East Coast Park after oil spill
Thailand
* Seven Thais join Forbes list of under-30 changemakers in Asia
* Thai bank sees no need to cut rates despite slow recovery
* New emergency alert system undergoes successful testing in Thailand
* China's BYD opens EV factory in Thailand, first in Southeast Asia
* Thailand among top travel destinations for Muslim tourists: Study
* Thai EC indefinitely postpones endorsement of 200 new senators
* Thailand, Malaysia eye 1 trillion baht in mutual trade by 2027
* Four Thai fishing vessels seized in Mersing waters
Indonesia
* W. Sumatra police chief in hot water over lack of transparency in teen death probe
* South-East Asian militant group Jemaah Islamiyah to be disbanded, say its senior leaders
* Indonesia’s JI terror group declares dissolution, but security threat remains: Analysts
* Indonesian armed forces await outcome of probe into TV journalist's death
* World's oldest artwork discovered in Indonesian cave
* Bali sentences Australian man to 6-month rehab over drug possession
Philippines
* Philippine military chief warns his forces will fight back if assaulted again in disputed sea
* Philippines hopes to sign key defence pact with Japan
* 17 ex-GOCC, NGO execs found guilty in Phillipine pork barrel scam
* Philippines says US mid-range missile system to be pulled out
* Duterte possibly joking about knowing fugitive televangelist Quiboloy’s location: Senator
Vietnam
* Electronic medical records too expensive yet for many hospitals in Vietnam
* Vietnam's durian exports earn more than US$1bil in just two months
* Foxconn gets licence to invest US$551mil more in Vietnam: Media
* Hanoi police bust cannabis trafficking ring, seize over 700kg
Cambodia
* ILO report highlights need for stronger protections for Cambodian migrant workers
* Khmer artefacts arrive home from New York
* Cambodia earns US$2.85bil from agricultural exports in H1
Myanmar
* France, Britain and others allowed to intervene in Myanmar ICJ genocide case
* 'No safe place': Women flee conscription risk, hardship in Myanmar
* UN expert warns of looming 'genocidal violence' in Myanmar
Laos
* Laos-China Railway revolutionises travel and boosts socio-economic growth
* German support set to transform school meals in Laos
* Laos gears up to host 57th Asean foreign ministers' meeting
Brunei
* Royalty launch Brunei’s first special needs school
* Envoy highlights long standing ties between US and Brunei
* Over 800k Brunei tourists visited Perak last year
Aseanplus
* Jailhouse choc: Man arrested in N. Zealand after trying to steal 241 chocolate bars
* Japan to help South-East Asia develop AI
* Live bullet found in Korean Air flight attendant's luggage
* Japan faces shortage of almost a million foreign workers in 2040: Think tank
* Australian police find remains after suspected croc attack
* The Kremlin says India's Modi will visit Russia on July 8-9, hold talks with Putin
* Saying 'I woof': Canine weddings on the rise in fast-ageing China
* Six arrested in connection with stampede in north India, police say
* Woman’s body parts exhumed 15 years after she went ‘missing’ in Kerala’s Alappuzha
* Hong Kong police rescue boy, 3, abducted for alleged HK$5mil crypto ransom, arrest two
* Xi tells leaders at Central Asia summit to 'resist external interference'
* Hathras ‘godman’ blames ‘anti-social’ elements for stampede
* Bereaved families sue operator over 2022 deadly boat accident off Hokkaido
* JAL trials display panels with live translations at Haneda to help foreign passengers; 13 languages available
* China science body lists ‘digital humans’ and optical chips among key challenges
* Nepal PM Dahal faces crisis as key ally drops parliamentary support
* Japan deploys humanoid robot for railway maintenance
* South Korean patients urge doctors to end walkout
* China-Europe Trans-Caspian express route starts operations
* New immigration facilitation seen to boost HK's strategic value
* China’s social media companies pledge to clamp down on anti-Japanese posts after a fatal stabbing attack last week
* S. Korea to provide US$18bil support for debt-laden small business owners in H2
* This 24-year old Finnish conductor is set to lead Hong Kong Philharmonic
* HK stars Michael Miu, Philip Keung, Carlos Chan & more filming new drama in Klang Valley
* Asian stocks extend gains, dollar dips as US data builds on rate hope
