Sri Wahyuni, also known as Ayu, performs in the "wall of death", locally known as "tong setan" or satan's barrel, at a fairground in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. -- AP Photo/Binsar Bakkara
Malaysia:
* State govt and federal agencies must cooperate against illegal dumping, Johor Regent decrees
* Migrant repatriation programme extended until end April 2026, says Home Minister
* MMA calls for nationwide ban on vaping, e-cigarettes
* Malaysia's GDP growth moderates to 4.4% in 1Q, in line with estimates
* Teachers are true heroes shaping Malaysia's future, says Anwar
* Malaysia firm on justice for MH17 victims, says PM's political secretary
* Two robbers killed in police shootout at Nilai condo car park
* Malaysia's export base to cushion US tariff impact - Bank Negara
* Foreign worker recruitment must be driven by needs, not business interests
* PKR election: Up to Nurul Izzah, Rafizi to decide on debate, says Saifuddin
* Report filed over scam misuing name of Bukit Aman and social media personality Gadis QS
* Three homes destroyed in Nibong Tebal fire, families left homeless
* 1Q GDP growth in line with advance estimates, higher than previous corresponding quarter- MOF
* Some don't want Jho Low back as he could expose more corruption, says Anwar
* FRU crash: Lorry company owner called, police need dashcam recording . * FRU crash: Lorry driver charged with reckless driving
Singapore:
* Singapore says its growth forecast may need further adjustment amid uncertainty
* Maid in Singapore charged after she allegedly ill-treated a baby on at least 21 occasions
* Three months’ jail for Indian tourists man who molested 12-year-old girl at Singapore's Jalan Besar Swimming Complex
* Terminal 5 a game changer for Singapore aviation, but Changi must keep moving to beat rival airports
* Singapore DPM Heng hopes to spend time with family, travel, ‘not do any work’ in first year of retirement
* Singapore's April exports rise 12.4% y-o-y, significantly higher than forecast
* Maserati driver faces jail time - civil servant from Singapore has been charged in the Magistrate's for causing death of a motorcyclist
* SingPost to pay special dividend from Australia divestment
* Oil heads for weekly gain but remains under supply hike pressure
Indonesia:
* Emerging markets - Indonesian rupiah, won lead Asian currency rally as weak US data fuels Fed cut bets
* Clash in Indonesia's restive Papua region kills 18 rebels and 2 police officers
* Indonesia's Navy seizes ship carrying methamphetamine an, cocaine worth RM1.825 billion; a Thai and four Myanmar nationals arrested
* 'Personal touch’ on display at Aussie PM's return visit to Indonesia
* Indonesia: Aussie visit amid global turmoil - Leaders of both countries to meet to discuss bilateral issues
* Asean countries snuff out vaping trend - many South-East Asian countries have issued blanket ban
* China’s autos shine amid global slowdown
Thailand:
* Thai police rescue two baby orangutans and arrest a trafficking suspect
* Pumped-up Aaron-Wooi Yik reach semis, face home favourites in Bangkok / Pearly-Thinaah smash into Thailand Open semis
* American academic in limbo in Thailand over royal insult case, family says
* Thai govt scraps 10,000-baht handout, redirects budget to new economic stimulus plan
* American academic in limbo in Thailand over royal insult case, family says
* Thai monk arrested over US$9mil temple embezzlement
* Thai construction magnate surrenders on felony negligence charges over building collapse in quake / * Thai construction tycoon and 14 others surrender to police over fatal Bangkok tower collapse
Philippines:
* Down, but not out: Philippines election gifts Duterte a shot at political survival
* Philippine court voids acquittal of Duterte critic on drug case
* Two climbers, from India and Philippines, die on Everest as hiking expedition season begins
* Leila de Lima maintains Court of Appeals decision not reversal of her acquittal
* Sabah Immigration Dept deports 769 to the Philippines
* Philippines Senate race a blow to President Marcos as he feuds with VP Sara Duterte
* Philippines eyes ambitious plan to export green power in Asia
Vietnam:
* Landslide at hydropower project leaves five dead in North Vietnam
* Vietnam approves $1.5 billion investment plan by Trump Organization and partner
* Vietnam-Thailand ties among most important strategic partnerships in region: scholar
* Vietnam's Vingroup eyes multi-billion dollar high-speed rail project
* US tells Vietnam trade deficit 'unsustainable' and major concern during tariff talks
* Hanoi proposes 2% VAT reduction on select goods / * Vietnam pushes agencies to stabilise gold market
Myanmar:
* Nearly 2,000 buildings in quake-hit Myanmar require major renovation, says state media
* Myanmar to hold forum on post-quake economic recovery
* Indian army kills 10 rebels near border with Myanmar
* Indian troops kill 31 Maoist rebels after weeks of battles
* China's 14th batch of aid supplies handed over to quake-hit Myanmar
Cambodia:
* Malaysian PM Anwar reaffirms to Asean cohesion, maintains strong ties with Cambodia
* Cambodia proposes Japanese Special Economic Zones investment
* Cambodian PM urges police to step up fight against all forms of crimes
* Cambodia, Thailand strengthen anti-drug cooperation
* Cambodia, China begin largest-ever military drills
Laos:
* Inflation affects jobs, living standards in Laos, says World Bank survey
* Lao public stays alert amid anthrax concerns
* US backs US$8mil Customs training centre in Laos
Brunei:
* Brunei holds fish carnival at Muara Port in celebration of improving fisheries sector
* Brunei's central bank stresses crucial role of public trust in financial system
* Open day aims to enhance employability, marketability for Brunei job seekers
AseanPlus:
* New Miss World Malaysia helps marginalised youth with mental health issues
* Malaysia as Asean Chair uniquely positioned to serve as bridge between Gulf nations and China
* Civil servants apply for WFH during Asean Summit / Road closures for Asean Summit to be announced May 20
* Sivasangari’s journey ends in the World Championship - loses to American in quarterfinals
* Apec adopts joint statement on trade as tariffs overshadow meeting
* M'sian-born celeb hairstylist Addy Lee says he regrets knowing TV host Quan Yifeng & her daughter Eleanor Lee
* PETRONAS sets stage for event, highlights Asia’s energy transition path
* Frozen rice could be a smarter, healthier option for rice-loving Malaysians
* Chinese student Xu Yang breaks ‘impossible’ microdrone world speed record
* China retains rare earth export controls as bargaining chip amid trade war truce with US
* Democrats look to block UAE arms sales, as Trump announces new deals
* Taiwan meets with US for tariff talks in South Korea
* Asian markets stagger into weekend as trade rally runs out of legs
* China’s Pop Mart-loving Gen Z fuels big gains for investors
* China's CATL raises $4.6 billion in Hong Kong listing, term sheet shows
* Centuries-old Kashmiri carpet industry threatened by Trump's tariffs
* Trump says he will return to Washington after Gulf tour
* Japan's economy shrinks as US tariff hit looms
* Hong Kong economy expands 3.1% in first quarter
* APEC highlights 'fundamental challenges' in global trade as tariffs overshadow meeting in South Korea
* Horses were running between Asia, North America 50,000 years ago: study
* China woman pays US$9,700 to pedestrian after bumping into latter, causing fall, hip fractures
* China to open more tax refund stores to boost inbound tourism and consumption
* K-pop stars 2NE1, Taemin and Minho from Shinee to headline Waterbomb Singapore 2025
* Chinese man subdues thief in Spain, highlights trend of mainlanders tackling criminals abroad
* Pakistan says ceasefire with India to be extended to May 18 as truce holds
* Russians and Ukrainians in Turkey for what would be first talks in 3 years
* China’s bullet-shape satellite test paves the way for very low orbit surveillance network
* Exclusive - India weighs plan to slash Pakistan water supply with new Indus river project
* ‘His criticisms have no effect on me’: TV host Quan Yifeng addresses fallout with former friend M'sian-born Addy Lee