Deputy Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia, Marzunisham Omar (front, sixth from left), poses for a group photo during the Asean Central Bank Deputies Meeting (ACDM), held in conjunction with the 12th ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting (AFMGM) and related meetings at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) on Monday (April 7, 2025). -- fotoBERNAMA
Malaysia:
* Millions of ringgit funneled from 1MDB into Najib's personal accounts, witness tells court
* Tackle issues effectively to avoid exploitation by irresponsible parties, says PM
* Putra Heights inferno: Police investigating possibility of criminal negligence, says IGP
* Putra Heights inferno: Gas supply disrupted in several areas, electricity unaffected, says Energy Commission
* Putra Heights inferno: Work to drain water from crater on 'ground zero' continues
* Putra Heights inferno: Gas supply curtailment expected to be widened, says Gas Malaysia
* Zayn Rayyan neglect trial: Two individuals exchanged messages of frustration via WhatsApp, witness tells court
* Soldier claims trial to punching woman in traffic incident
* Homebuyers beware: 109 housing developers blacklisted, says Nga
* Probe into 'Abang Belon' incident in final phase, says DBKL
* Nga to discuss housing solutions for Putra Heights blast victims with PM
* Sabah Umno calls for probe into controversial mineral exploration licence
* Monday mayhem: FBM KLCI crashes over 60 points to 16-month low
* Doctor freed on charge of making offensive video about Covid-19 vaccine
* Federal Court dismisses former activist appeal for false imprisonment
* Putrajaya considers revising GDP projection amid US tariff concerns, says Finance Minister II
This aerial view taken from a commercial flight shows cargo ships docked along the strait in Singapore on Monday, April 7, 2025. -- Photo by Mohd RASFAN / AFP
Singapore:
* Singapore names property tycoon Robert Ng and three children to be designated politically significant persons under new law
* Singapore stocks see biggest drop since global financial crisis as STI plunges 7.5%
* Singaporean found drowned, Indian national still missing in Pulau Mawar
* Two men who raped 16-year-old girl in Singapore park toilet get jail, caning
* Man charged after he allegedly stole items worth over US$1,338 at Changi Airport in three hours
* Can JS-SEZ overtake reciprocal tariff impact?
* Stocks dive in Asia, markets hunger for rapid US rate cuts
* No retaliation from us, but let’s talk, says Singapore to US
* Singapore: Retail sales fall 3.6% in February as tariffs loom
* Oil tumbles further as US-China trade conflict fuels recession fears
Indonesia:
* Indonesia wants fair and equal relationship with US, says President Prabowo
* Malaysia convenes all-important regional experts meeting to advance preventive diplomacy; much attention will also be given to preventive measures from US tariff move
* Indonesia’s ambitious new capital faces unwelcome visitors: rats
* Kalla warns free meals programme cannot shield Indonesia from Trump tariffs
* Central Sulawesi journalist found dead in Jakarta hotel
* Prabowo mulls Cabinet reshuffle as Indonesian economy slows
* Anwar, Prabowo discuss regional issues, including US tariffs during Aidilfitri visit
* Asia credit starts to wobble as market pain spreads
Shopkeepers load pineapples on a pickup truck at a wholesale market, following a tariff rate of thirty-seven percent imposed by US President Donald Trump, making Thailand one of the six countries in the South-East Asian region slapped with much higher-than-expected traffis by the US, in Pathumthani Province, Thailand, Monday, April 7, 2025. -- REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa
Thailand:
* Thailand won’t rush to reduce taxes on US Imports, says govt adviser
* Thai durian exporters in a quandary over China's rules on yellow powder contamination
* Search mission continues at collapsed Thai building site despite morning rain
* 'Fear and anxiety': Bangkok residents seek quake-proof homes
* Thai airports gear up for Songkran travel surge
* Why was the Myanmar quake felt in Bangkok, and how safe is Singapore?
* Morning quakes rock northern Thailand
Philippines:
* Philippines imposes ban on bird imports from Belgium due to bird flu
* Qatar frees 17 Filipinos arrested for unauthorised rally
* Chinese vessel in near collision with Philippine Coast Guard ship
* Sara Duterte back in Philippines after month with detained father
* US, Philippine air forces start Cope Thunder war games
* Actor Manuel Masalva in coma after contracting 'aggressive virus' while on vacation
* Celebrity doctor and breast cancer survivor Vicki Belo appeals for kindness amid uneven boobs remarks
Protesters display posters during a health workers rally against the killing of Palestinian medics by Israeli forces in Gaza, in Jakarta, Indonesia, Monday, April 7, 2025. -- AP Photo/Dita Alangkara
Vietnam:
* MMEA nabs two Vietnamese vessels for illegally fishing in Sabah waters
* Vietnamese authorities warn of rising AI-driven deepfake extortion scams
* Vietnam calls for flexible response to US tariffs, maintaining eight per cent growth target
* Businesses ask Trump to delay tariffs on Vietnamese goods
* Vietnam and Malaysia PMs discuss regional and global issues, including US tariffs
* Vietnam builders aim for global stage
Myanmar:
* AICHR to hold special meeting in Penang to address regional issues, Myanmar quake
* Myanmar quake: SMART team returns home
* Myanmar quake: Malaysia to coordinate assistance, including potential field hospital
* Myanmar SAC chairman expresses gratitude to Chinese rescue teams
* Rain complicates recovery efforts in Myanmar
Cambodian villagers race their oxcarts during a merit making ceremony in aims of reviving the country's centuries-old tradition and celebrating the arrival of their lunar new year at Kampong Speu provincial town, southwest of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Monday, April 7, 2025. -- AP Photo/Heng Sinith
Cambodia:
* Cross-border tourism in the Mekong region strong, despite regional challenges
* Hun Manet: Cambodia does not impose 97% tariffs on US goods, willing to negotiate directly with Trump if needed
* China holds military drills at newly expanded Cambodian naval base
* Cambodia inaugurates controversial Ream Naval Base with modernised infrastructure
Laos:
* State funeral for former Lao president Khamtay Siphandone held in Lao capital
* Lao govt promotes cultural preservation, safety for 2025 New Year celebration
* Team Europe scales up support for Laos
Brunei:
* Maternal child care gets top priority, says Brunei Health Ministry
* Brunei achieves low maternal mortality rate, remains vigilant
* Ministry to boost Brunei’s agri-food sector
Japan's Chizuko Kimura, the first woman in the world to be awarded a star by the Guide Michelin as a sushi chef, poses during a photo session at her restaurant Sushi Shunei in Paris, on Monday, April 7, 2025. -- Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP
AseanPlus:
* Malaysia says US tariffs may weigh on economy for years to come
* Anwar to emphasise Asean's unity to strengthen regional trade, economy at 12th AFMGM
* Amir Hamzah: US tariff fiasco presents Asean with both challenges and opportunities
* Twin parks, shared dreams: How Malaysia and China are building the future together
* Australian-Malaysian taskforce intercepts methamphetamine shipment hidden in wax
* How M'sian e-sports champion xNova carved out a glittering career playing Dota 2
* Actress Christy Chung makes rare appearance with all 3 daughters, stuns netizens with flawless looks
* 'Everyone is losing money': Hong Kong investors rattled by market rout
* Happy is not happy: Japan man faces bullying as child, struggles in love, work due to odd name
* G7 ministers express deep concern on China drills around Taiwan
* Former TVB actress Linda Chung meets star Myolie Wu on her trip to Hong Kong
* Man charged for allegedly trying to open doors of Sydney-bound flight
* Australia PM extends leads in polls after Trump tariffs hit
* China's yuan hits 2-1/2-month low as Sino-US trade tensions raise growth fears
* India unlikely to retaliate against Trump tariffs as deal talks progress, sources say
* DeepSeek AI model generates information usable in crime
* South Korea cabinet to decide on June 3 presidential election date, Yonhap says
* Japan’s Ishiba aims to visit US to pitch broad tariff deal
* Trump tariff shock rips up Germany’s China strategy under Merz
* Pilot, co-pilot got into fist fight over Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law: Korean Air
* K-pop girl group Kiss Of Life apologise for racially insensitive live stream
* K-pop boy band Winner’s Mino admits to skiving military duties
* China vows to stay 'safe and promising land' for foreign investment
* Grace meets power: A kung fu girl group in China puts fresh spin on this art
* Goldman Sachs expects significant Chinese fiscal easing to offset tariffs
* S. Koreans celebrate Yoon Suk-yeol’s removal with green onion-sprinkled noodles
* Samsung Elec says TV business to be less affected by US tariffs than rivals
* China stocks sink on trade war fears; Hong Kong dives 10% / * Stocks crater, Treasuries rally on tariff turmoil
* Badminton -- Joo-bong’s plan to lift South Korea could spell trouble for rival nations
