Malaysia
* Persons behind Jalur Gemilang error in SPM report identified, says govt chief secretary
* Education Ministry to increase teaching hours for sex education module in 2027
* Ramanan gives RM100,000 aid to Sungai Buloh flood victims, tahfiz centre
* International auditors to examine alleged PKR poll irregularities, says Anwar
* Almost 470,000 affordable homes built under 12MP, says Nga
* Appeals court upholds life imprisonment, whipping sentence for six in KLIA2 drug trafficking case
* Give Education Ministry space to probe national flag error, says Fadhlina
* MACC gets remand order for four in alleged bribery cases
* Police seize Ulu Kinta rep's firearm over alleged intimidation
* HMFD cases continue to rise in Johor, says exco
* Shah Alam teen suffers knife injuries fleeing would-be kidnappers, cops investigating
* Review sex education syllabus to curb social issues among youth, says Hannah
* Affordable homes should not be just 'pigeonholes', says Anwar
* Body of unidentified man found in Tawau drain
* Cops seize over 2.1 tonnes of drugs from Latin America worth RM82mil
* MMEA nabs eight crewman of dredger illegally anchored in Penang waters
* Disabled teenager charged with sexual assault to be referred for psychiatric assessment
* Fisherman drowns after falling into river in Tangkak
* Four individuals, including woman get 10-year jail term for culpable homicide
* Housewife loses over RM150,000 to stock investment scam
* Analysis of Sabah corruption videos to be ready in a week, says MACC
* MACC has list of individuals linked to Raub land encroachment, says Azam
* Putra Heights inferno: More than 150 household heads affected receive house rental aid
* Quick thinking saves French couple lost during hike at Rainforest Discovery Centre
* Investigation reaches 20% completion, Ismail Sabri to be summoned in two weeks, says Azam
* Johor cops seize over RM8mil worth of drugs, Singaporean among five nabbed
* Penang targets Golden Week to boost tourism
* Prices of everyday foods have almost doubled in 13 years, says Stats Dept
* MACC nab four including 'Datuk Seri' over false claims of RM360mil
Singapore
* Malaysia plays key role in Asean response to Myanmar quake, says Singapore PM
* Singapore PM connects with Anwar amid election campaign
* Myanmarese maid admits to assaulting 90-year-old Singaporean woman with dementia after feeling ‘very stressed’
* Singapore GE2025: Opposition strengthens govt with new ideas, debates on issues, says RDU candidate Kala Manickam
* Mic check: Singapore podcast boom amplifies opposition voices
* Sharp political rhetoric in final stretch of Singapore GE2025 campaign healthy – if within bounds: Comment
* PM: Time for an economic overhaul
Indonesia
* Japan to confer prestigious honour on Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong for bilateral contributions
* Thousands of new recruits decline civil service posts in Indonesia
* Hot mudflow erupts in North Sumatra village, reviving fears of another Lapindo disaster
* Indorama to invest US$2bil in US as tariff talks go on
* Jokowi’s hometown Surakarta pushes for special status
* Creative industry can strengthen Malaysia-Indonesia relations, says ambassador
* Crackdown sparks outrage
Thailand
* Bangkok building collapse: Body, human remains recovered
* Thailand, Malaysia collaborate to dismantle transnational drug syndicate
* LGBTQIA+ community emerges as Thailand’s new economic powerhouse, generating over THB 152 billion
* Thai Army defends lèse-majesté charges against American academic
* Thailand seeks use of Lao airport for travel to Mukdahan province
* Transgender murder: Pattaya police beef up security as they bring Chinese suspect to reenact crime
* Exploring four key sites for Thailand’s mega entertainment project
Philippines
* Japan and the Philippines push security and economic ties on Ishiba's visit
* Department of Justice on Rodrigo Duterte turnover to International Criminal Court: We did what’s good for the country
* Filipino TV host Drew Arellano undergoes vasectomy: ‘Advanced Mother’s Day to my wife’
* Philippines plans to start subsidised rice sales in May
* Pilots warned against flying near Philippines' Bulusan volcano
* Marcos trust, performance ratings drop in April: survey
* Japan's Ishiba will discuss South China Sea disputes and US tariffs on Manila visit
* Philippines aims to lower US tariff to zero during talks
* Filipino 'caring culture' hit hard by Canada truck-ramming that killed 11
Vietnam
* Vietnam, Cambodia seek ways to bolster economic, trade ties
* Vietnam jails former minister over solar energy pricing scheme
* Vietnam to negotiate tariffs with US this week
* Vietnamese, Malaysian prime ministers hold phone talks on bilateral, regional developments
* Battle with Agent Orange still on 50 years after Vietnam War ended
* Tokyo and Hanoi pledge to support free trade
Myanmar
* Malaysia, Indonesia can lead fresh diplomacy on Myanmar for Asean: Analyst
* Hot weather tests SMART team's resilience in Myanmar mission
* Over 70 Chinese nationals involved in online scams transferred from Myanmar to China
* Auction of Suu Kyi's Myanmar mansion fails for fourth time
* Train track bombed on Yangon-Mandalay railway line
* Humanitarian needs remain pressing a month after Myanmar's deadly quake
* One month of misery since historic quake
Cambodia
* Air Cambodia announces Japan flights by year’s end
* Musée Guimet opens Angkor Royal Bronzes: Art of the Divine exhibition
* Cambodia, Russia agree to advance cooperation in key areas
* Chinese EV giant BYD starts to build vehicle assembly plant in Cambodia
Laos
* Push to enrol more Laotian students in vocational training amid rising trade job demand
* South-East Asian gathering aims to develop a Regional Action Plan to tackle chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear challenges
* Seminar on renminbi internationalisation held in Laos
Brunei
* New Brunei facilities strengthen radiation safety, emergency preparedness
* Asean member states share information to strengthen anti-trafficking cooperation
Aseanplus
* Restaurant fire kills 22 in north-east China’s Liaoning
* India prepared to 'future-proof' trade deal as sweetener in US talks, sources say
* Sunway Group's Jeffrey Cheah awarded Order of the Rising Sun by Japanese govt
* Sinhalese community in Malaysia celebrate their New Year festival in fine style as their many deeds for country and region are remembered
* HK star Nicholas Tse's 2 sons make rare public appearance at father's concert
* Malaysians without haj visas advised to leave Mecca
* Anwar hopes Malaysia-Egypt ties will continue to flourish amid global challenges
* Will Catholic cardinals pick another outsider like Francis to be pope?
* TVB star Jazz Lam says father-in-law once urged him to be a taxi driver during career low
* Taiwan influencer slammed for wasting food after vacuuming fried egg in advert
* Ringgit extends gains on positive trade signals, finishing at six-month high
* Malaysia calls for extension of Myanmar's post-quake ceasefire, says Anwar
* Asean commission's five-year human rights protection plan in final stages of completion
* Asean urged to weigh risks of siding with US over China in tariff war
* Kerala: Mother, son sentenced to life imprisonment in Tushara dowry death case
* Stars of South-East Asia and region to converge at the Selangor darts championships as association celebrates 15th anniversary
* Over half of South Korea's single parents in bottom 20% income group: study
* New Indian High Commission complex being constructed
* China’s military rapidly expands use of low-cost AI-powered drones in ‘phased leap’
* Pakistan preparing to challenge India's suspension of water treaty, minister says
* Bollywood's much beloved singer B Praak selects Malaysia for his first show in South-East Asia
* Convicted cardinal confirms he will sit out conclave
* South Korea top court to rule on Lee Jae-myung's election law violation case on Thursday, Yonhap says
* Dead salmon create election stink on Australian island
* China vows to stand firm, urges nations to resist ‘bully’ Trump
* Miti deputy sec-gen to be appointed chief negotiator for US tariff talks
* Mindfulness City in Bhutan pushes for tokenisation as new land ownership model
* Alibaba unveils Qwen3 AI models that it says outperform DeepSeek R1
* Malaysia Airlines and Atout France sign strategic MoU to boost travel to France
* Hong Kong police to use drones for urban patrols later this year, source says
* China blames US tariffs for halting Boeing plane deliveries
* Ample arrows in quiver to ride out storm
* India shuts over half of Kashmir tourist spots in security review
* Malaysian actor Afdlin Shauki becomes a dad again at 53
* Geely-owned DreamSmart to push mobile payments via AI glasses, eyes overseas expansion
* Vehicle attack in Vancouver devastates a vibrant and growing Filipino community
* Mushroom murder trial begins in rural Australia
* Beautiful deaf-mute China student, compared to AI, defended for excellence, kind nature
* Malaysia smash into Sudirman Cup q-finals as Chen-Toh deliver first point
* Malaysia to foster stronger ties with Italy, EU - Liew
* Hongkonger conned out of HK$2mil trying to recover HK$5,000 lost in scam
* Malaysia's inflation rises at slower rate of 1.8% in 2024
* WTEC to explore tie-up with China's Winfun Foam
* India shuts over half of Kashmir tourist spots in security review
* Chinese singles are looking for love in video chats - with thousands following along in real time
* FBM KLCI rally takes a breather in wait for fresh leads
* Global warming may end summer school sports in Japan by the 2060s
* Australian economic miracle is ending no matter who wins vote
* India says troops exchanged gunfire with Pakistan
* China to host first All-Korean pop concert in years, Yonhap says
* Local artistes 'deeply honoured' by afternoon tea with Queen at Istana Negara
* Stocks drift, dollar slips on US-China standoff
* Markets rise as traders gear up for earnings, key jobs data
* HK Film Awards: Sean Lau is Best Actor for 4th time, Michelle Wai is first-time Best Actress
* Hanwha in advanced talks over arms production for Saudi Arabia
* Nearly 50% of surveyed firms in China to reduce business with US
* Kashmir leader calls for caution in Indian response after deadly attack
* Pakistan defence minister says military incursion by India is imminent
* First batch of Hong Kong democrats freed after 4 years jail for subversion
* Ringgit strengthens against greenback in early trade
* FBM KLCI holds on to recent gains amid return of foreign interest
* Australia's young voters set aside disillusionment to keep out right-wing
* Mediacorp star Juin Teh moves home to JB to save on rent, takes public transport across Causeway
* Sony considering chip unit spinoff, Bloomberg reports
* Ringgit at five month high vs the greenback
* F&N focuses on building future growth pillars
* Lee pledges chip tax credit if elected
* Man rescued from Mt Fuji twice in a week
* DeepSeek on the app market again after freeze
* Putin hails N. Korean fighters
* CTOS eyes Asean growth opportunities
* China approves 10 new nuclear power reactors
* Jun Hao meets expectations as first singles to deliver for Malaysia
* Tariffs set to unleash supply shock on economy
* Local and foreign enterprises eye China’s huge consumer market
* SIM card replacements kick off after massive data breachSIM card replacements kick off after massive data breach
* Australian dollar retreats from 2025 highs as focus shifts to CPI
* Teenager goes on stabbing spree at high school
* How the US is reinforcing the ‘first island chain’ to deter China
* China’s troubled energy-storage sector reels from price war, tariff blows
* Malaysia leads push for Asean declaration on peace, development and sustainability
* Trump touts immigration crackdown despite concerns about due process
* Conclave to elect new pope to start on May 7, cardinals meet
* PAS denies trying to influence Singapore election
