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
