This handout photo taken and released by Prime Minister's Office of Malaysia on Friday, April 18, 2025 shows Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) speaking during a press confrence in Bangkok. Myanmar's junta chief held talks with the Malaysian prime minister in Bangkok on April 17. - AFP
Malaysia:
* 'No money' claim by American commentator exposes his ignorance, says Anwar
* Error in Jalur Gemilang display a serious matter of sovereignty, says Anwar
* Govt to proceed with medicine price transparency roll out on May 1, says Armizan
* Putra Heights inferno: Preliminary report on incident expected within a week
* Bukit Aman seize RM13mil worth drugs and nab two during KL raid
* MetMalaysia: Thunderstorm warning issued for 10 states and KL
* Khairy awarded RM2.5mil in defamation suit against Ustaz Abu Syafiq
* Negri cops nab eighth suspect in teen kidnapping case
* Malaysia's economy grew 4.4% in 1Q, according to advance GDP estimates
* Influencer claims social media post insulting King spoofed his name and photo
* Google restores currency converter widget feature for users in Malaysia
* Despite challenges, Malaysia pledges to solidify trust, communication with China
* Jalur Gemilang gaffe: No need for excessive action, investigate fairly based on facts, say NUJ, CIJ
* Malaysia March trade up 2.2% to RM249.89bil, 1Q +3.6% - Miti
* Single-use plastic bags banned at all national, state parks and retail outlets, says Nik Nazmi
Indonesian Catholics reenact the crucifixion of Jesus Christ at the compound of St. Vincent A Paulo church in Surabaya, eastern Java island on Friday, April 18, 2025, as Christian devotees mark the holy week in Indonesia, a predominantly Muslim nation. - AFP
Singapore:
* New species of bug discovered, named after Singapore
* Ng Eng Hen, Singapore's longest-serving defence minister, will not contest GE2025
* ‘Drink, then quarrel’: Woman on trial for boyfriend’s murder testifies about stormy relationship
* Workers Party election manifesto charts what it sees as working for Singapore
* US tariffs may pose threat to security situation in Singapore: Shanmugam
* Singaporean actor Henry Thia offers reward for return of lost bird
* Workers Party election manifesto charts what it sees as working for Singapore: Analysis
* Oil gains on trade deal hopes, new Iran sanctions
* For US ports and jobs tied to them, Trump’s tariffs offer front-row seat on ‘bumpy’ ride
Indonesia:
* Indonesia says to increase US imports, lower orders from other countries
* Boeing promises 85% local content if Indonesia buys F-15EX fighter jets
* Indonesia weighs costly US arms purchases to curb tariff threat
* Indonesia pledges more US imports as part of tariffs talks
* Indonesia will cooperate with Jordan to grow wheat at home
* Asian markets mixed as traders track tariff talks
* Emerging Markets - Stocks tick higher in holiday-thinned trade, eye weekly gains; Asean stocks rise for 8th session
Three Filipino devotees hang on the cross as part of Good Friday rituals in the village of San Pedro Cutud, Pampanga province, northern Philippines, Friday, April 18,2025. -vAP Photo/Joeal Calupitan
Thailand:
* Thailand and Malaysia to build Golok River Bridge to enhance connectivity
* Thai defence minister pledges measures to resolve southern unrest, thanks Malaysia for help
* Thai marine conservationist resigns after exposing corruption and environmental violations
* Arrest warrants imminent in Thai building collapse: Paetongtarn
* Thai health authority warns of 'Labubu' drug use during Songkran
* CIMB Thai posts higher 1Q profit on improved operating income
Philippines:
* Eight Filipino seafarers detained by Malaysia over immigration law breach
* Marcos hopes Good Friday will give strength, guidance to Filipinos
* Eight Filipino seafarers detained in Malaysia
* Philippines to establish embassy in Fiji
* China offers Philippines win-win path against US protectionism
* Four dead after dredging vessel capsizes off Philippines, says coast guard
TARZANA, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 17: Arpichaya Yubol of Thailand plays her shot from the 11th tee during the first round of the JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro 2025 at El Caballero Country Club on April 17, 2025 in Tarzana, California. -- AFP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam PM hails ‘Unique Bond’ with US days after hosting China leader Xi
* ADB signs US$60mil financing package with Vietnam to boost infrastructure for its ethnic minorities
* Vietnam ready to host 16th session of UN Conference on Trade and Development: PM
* Vietnam's VietJet owes investment fund over US$180mil, UK court rules
* Malaysian family charmed by Vietnam’s misty highlands
* Manhunt underway for drug trafficker who allegedly killed officer in northern Vietnam
Myanmar:
* Anwar holds talks with Myanmar leader on quake relief efforts
* Anwar thanks Myanmar's junta, NUG for commitments to ensure humanitarian relief
* Residents say Myanmar towns hit by fighting despite quake truce
* Seven mild quakes recorded in Myanmar and Thailand
* Armed Forces medical team leaves for Myanmar on humanitarian relief effort
In this photo released by Agence Kampuchea Press (AKP), Chinese President Xi Jingping, left, shakes hands with his ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wenbin (right) as Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen (centre) looks on during a send-off ceremony at Phnom Penh International Airport in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Friday, April 18, 2025. -- AKP via AP
Cambodia:
* China pledges to help Cambodia tackle online crimes, climate change
* Xi Jinping concludes visit to Cambodia at the end of a three-nation South-East Asia tour
* Chinese vent anger at Trump's trade war with memes, mockery
* Resist protectionism, Xi tells Cambodia as Phnom Penh seeks loans
* Chinese investment sparks Mandarin boom
Laos:
* Laos develops centralised tax system to boost efficiency
* Laos reiterates green growth commitment at P4G Summit
* Laos records mild quake, 225 km from Chiang Rai
Brunei:
* Brunei to release limited edition commemorative coin set soon
* Brunei visitors to Malaysia increase by 55.2%
* Trump administration eases port fees on China-built ships after industry backlash
Technicians install the Cambodian bronze depicting -- The Reclining Vishnu -- from West Mebon, a temple at Angkor, following it's restoration at the Nantes Departmental Laboratory Arc'Antique, at the Guimet Museum in central Paris on Friday, April 18, 2025. The 11th century statue, part of the collection of the National Museum of Cambodia, depicts the Hindu god Vishnu reclining on the ocean of eternity. It was discovered in 1936 by French archaeologist Maurice Glaize, then the curator of Cambodia's Angkor archaeological site. Originally more than five metres tall, only the upper part of the statue remains -- the head, both right arms (Vishnu has four arms), and the upper torso, which still measures more than 2.2 metres in length. - Photo by GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT / AFP
AseanPlus:
* Asean rejects any form of unilaterally imposed tariffs, says Anwar
* Malaysia and China setting up consultative council for MOU implementation
* Mother-daughter combo of Normashayu Puteh and Wanna Ali continue to shine bright with new drama Mawar Dahlia in iQIYI
* PUMM rolls out FAST roadshow to drive ESG and AI adoption across ASEAN
* Local girl group Dolla to host Raya open house with up to 10 fans in Pahang from May 3 to 5
* ‘Rojak’ exhibition serves up Aussie-Malaysian team-up with a kopitiam kick
* Malaysia's blue-chip rally capped as investors watch US-Japan trade talks
* Trump says US and China are in trade talks and is confident a deal will be reached soon
* 5.1-magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea, no tsunami warning
* Bangladesh model accused of blackmailing Saudi envoy
* South Korean man arrested over killing of five family members
* DOE senior scientist Yi Shouliang leaves US for China
* Former T-ara member Lee A-reum handed suspended prison term for fraud
* Oh rats! Did Zheng He’s Ming era Treasure Fleet help spread rodents around the world?
* London zoo welcomes rare chicks from extinct-in-wild dove species
* India's Modi, Musk discussed potential collaboration in technology
* China teen boy loses arm, nearly blinded in one eye after science experiment blast at home
* Chinese boy’s swollen abdomen leads to doctor, who discovers he has swallowed a gold bar
* China unveils world’s fastest hard drive. Is ‘Poxiao’ the dawn of new flash memory?
* US ambassador to Japan extremely optimistic about trade deal
* Japan bus driver caught stealing US$7 on camera, loses US$84,000 pension
* Over 170 arrested for attacks on Pakistan KFC outlets in Gaza war protests
* Netflix darling stocks rise as South Korea election, tariff haven bets
* US YouTuber remains in custody in India after visiting restricted island with a Diet Coke can
* AUKUS nuclear submarine sale under scrutiny as Trump tariffs rattle Australia
* Japan’s early trade talks with the US offer countries few clues on the way forward
* US shares of Chinese tea chain rise 43% as IPO defies volatility
* Japan inflation quickens as rice prices gain most in 50 years
* Japan's core inflation accelerates, complicates BOJ's rate path
* Trump signals tit-for-tat China tariffs may be near end; TikTok deal on ice
* Grief inspires world’s first Michelin-starred woman sushi chef
* Money lost to online shopping scams rises by 87% in Hong Kong to HK$356 million
