Catholic faithfuls light candles to bid farewell to late Pope Francis at the Surabaya Cathedral, also known as the Hati Kudus Yesus church in Surabaya, Indonesia, on April 26, 2025. Pope Francis, the 88-year-old reformer who died of a stroke on April 21 was buried inside his favourite Rome church after a funeral mass in St Peter's Square, the Vatican said on April 26. - Photo: AFP
Malaysia:
* King conveys 91st anniversary wishes to Royal Malaysian Navy
* Civil servants must enhance efficiency, governance, Sultan Mizan decrees
* Unidentified infectious disease cluster found in Kedah
* Putra Heights inferno: 70 victims receive three months' rental assistance from Selangor govt
* Malaysia joins ICJ advisory opinion proceedings in support of Palestine
* Training programme boosts flood crisis management skills
* Malaysian ministers attend Pope Francis' funeral in Vatican
* Penang water supply back to normal by Monday, says CM
* Cattle, buffaloes vaccinated to contain spread of haemorrhagic septicaemia
* Malaysia to host Asean Human Rights Consultations tp advance right to development
* Cautious outlook for Bursa Malaysia this week as investors await response to US tariffs; to consolidate tight range of 1,513 to 1,515
* Ringgit to trade between 4.37 and RM4.38 from Monday (April 28) as markets focus on a series of key US data releases
* Penang water supply restored to 83% amid scheduled outage
* Six arrested after man killed near Bintulu nightspot
* Build Malaysia’s economic resilience with TVET, STEM proficiency, says PM Anwar
* One still hospitalised for suspected infection in Yan
* Former husband of influencer Kim Seri arrested for alleged South Korea travel scam
* Special Parliament meeting from May 5 to discuss US tariffs, says PM
* Ayer Kuning polls: Perikatan should be gracious in defeat, says Perak MB
* Selangor MMEA detains boat overloaded with almost 80 passengers
* Saarani says Ramli's Perak links bode well for relations with Penang
Singapore:
* New Asean strategic plan paves way for stronger, more resilient region
* Panda-monium: Singapore-born Le Le gets into brawl with another panda in China
* Singapore GE2025: PAP and Oppositions make pitches in first political broadcasts
* Singapore GE2025: PPP raises concerns over rising cost of living, job insecurities in rally
* Singapore GE2025: PPP calls on Singaporeans to vote other opposition parties into Parliament, not just WP
* Singapore GE2025: Reject racial, religious identity politics, uphold multi-racial unity: Senior Minister Lee
Indonesia:
* Indonesian singer Hetty Koes Endang to perform at Hari Raya celebration
* Counterfeit goods persist despite govt curbs, renewed US complaints
* Batik Air to launch direct flight to Timor-Leste capital in June
* The Global South in a shifting world: Challenges and aspirations
* Jakarta’s flip-flops stall investment, say analysts after LG pulls out of US$8.45bil nickel plan
Thailand:
* Magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Nicobar Islands, no impact reported in Phuket
* Thai authorities search for tourists who drank beer in the sea at Phi Phi Island
* Thailand Govt eyes wealthy European tourists to fill China gap
* Would you dare? Exploring Thailand’s deep-fried insect delicacies
* Thailand to launch delivery drone trials in Bangkok this year
* Chinese tourist confesses to murdering transgender woman in Thailand, removing her organs
Philippines:
* US anti-ship missile NMESIS now in Philippines for Balikatan exercises
* Multiple dead, injured in Vancouver after vehicle plows into Filipino street festival
* China seizes disputed reef near key Philippine military outpost: report
* What is Lapu-Lapu Day? Filipinos shocked by festival tragedy in Vancouver
* Philippines, US test air defences hours after China seizes reef claimed by Manila
Vietnam:
* Vietnamese exporters set to benefit from global supply chain changes
* Japan PM goes to Vietnam and the Philippines to talk tariffs
* Vietnam proposes land rent exemptions and reductions to boost the digital technology industry
* Final, full-dress rehearsal of grand parade for 50th anniversary of National Reunification held in HCM City
Myanmar:
* Construction and repair of earthquake-damaged buildings in Myanmar must begin only after proper soil testing: Vice-Senior General Soe Win
* Over 200,000 displaced in Myanmar after March 28 earthquake
* 350,000 stimulant tablets seized in Myanmar's Yangon
Cambodia:
* US$7mil laundered cash uncovered in Phnom Penh
* China-funded highway brings Cambodian development into fast lane
* From near extinction to new beginnings - Siamese crocodile thrives in Cambodia
* Gender equality and climate action: Cambodia’s Nationally Determined Contribution 3.0 vision for a resilient future
Laos:
* Asean discusses climate change response measures
* Laos' Luang Prabang surges past tourism goals with over 1.1 million visitors, fuelling economic growth
Brunei:
* New strategic plan paves way for stronger and more resilient Asean, says Brunei Minister
* A rising sensation in Brunei, young barista Fikry to compete in China contest
AseanPlus:
* Malaria threat in Malaysia currently comes from macaques
* Japan's Shizuoka pocket park recognised as world's smallest
* Tech war: Shanghai chip firm doubles quarterly profit as China expands supply chain role
* Grant fraud and other academic offences threaten China’s innovation push, state media says
* Pakistan has no intention of starting conflict with India unprovoked: Defence Minister
* Xi: Self-reliance crucial to overcome AI chip challenges
* Chinese tea hub branches into coffee as tastes change
* Hong Kong’s famed Mandarin Oriental hotel set for US$100 million renovation
* Hong Kong’s first astronaut could serve in space missions next year
* Mumbai plan to rehouse slum dwellers to toxic sites mars mega urban project in India
* Kim unveils new nuclear--capable warship in North's battle against South
* 'Ciao Francesco', Romans wave goodbye to the pope they adopted
* Hongkongers with spinal cord injuries may regain mobility with help of new lab
* Panic in Pakistan as India vows to cut off water supply over Kashmir
* Blast rocks southern Iran port, four killed and hundreds wounded
* TikTok to enter Japan e-commerce, Nikkei reports
* Seoul steps up sinkhole prevention efforts after fatal accidents
* One killed, 1 injured in South Korean construction site collapse
* Has the number of street sleepers in Hong Kong really dropped?
* Israeli tourist in Japan asked to sign declaration of non-involvement in war crimes
* The ‘Asian Francis’ -- Will the Catholic church get its first pope from Asia?
* Chinese universities are dominating global research on chips, US report says
* China’s ‘involution’ trap is hurting nation’s competitiveness, state media warns
* PM Albanese warns Australians to take rise of far-right seriously ahead of election
* Dachshund rescued after 529 days on Australian island doing 'really well', rescuers say
* Lee Jae-myung, frontrunner for South Korea president, wins party primary
* Acting South Korean President faces candidacy deadline as his potential run roils conservative bloc
* Fractured peace in Kashmir -- What happened in Pahalgam is not just an isolated tragedy; it is a warning.
* Thousands pack Rome church to visit Pope Francis' tomb
* Asean discusses climate change response measures
* ‘Wonderful fate’: China woman with 95% burns reveals she and fiance share same birthday
* Indian goods worth over US$10bil reaching Pakistan bypassing trade restrictions: Report
* Hannah Thomas, former AG’s daughter, taking on Australian PM in federal polls
* South Korea's ex-presidents Moon, Yoon likely stand criminal trial simultaneously
