KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday, May 25: Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan at the Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministerial Meeting in Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) today. - Photo: Bernama
Malaysia:
* Malaysia advocates for shared prosperity as Asean's economic foundation
* Engagement with all sides in Myanmar marks key step towards peace, says Anwar
* Malaysia unveils floral tunnel to honour leaders at Asean Summit
* Malaysia, Timor-Leste hold bilateral talks on Asean integration, regional cooperation
* Rafizi to resign from Cabinet?
* PKR No. 2 role increasingly critical with party president handling national matters, says Nurul Izzah
* Nanta leads Malaysian delegation to Asia-Pacific transport forum in South Korea
* Govt encourages solar PV adoption in clean energy transition
* Water lifeline in the works for Tangkarason, says Sabah minister
* Man who attacked ex-wife’s lover had prior criminal record, say cops
* MACC chief commissioner's job is about trust, not legacy, says Azam Baki
* Overcrowding, untrained caregivers among dangers of unlicensed childcare centres
* Malaysia, Egypt agree on Usim as gateway for Al-Azhar medical studies
* Shahmalarani trips up at final hurdle in Asian C'ships
* Sabah polls: GRS eyes 52 seats, 21 to national parties, says Banah
* From arm wrestling to ‘mopiri’, Sabah plans to revive traditional sports state-wide
* Ringgit to stay strong against US dollar and continue to be firm during Asean Summit week
* Modest rebound seen for Bursa this week due to selective bargain hunting as Malaysia play host to Asean Summit
SEPANG, Sunday, May 25: Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (left) inspects a guard of honour mounted by 28 officers and personnel from the First Battalion Royal Ranger Regiment (Ceremonial) upon arrival at the Bunga Raya Complex, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) here today.Accompanied by his spouse, Loo Tze Lui, Wong is scheduled to attend the 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, taking place at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) on May 26 and 27. - Photo: Bernama
Singapore:
* Singapore PM Wong to attend Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur from Monday (May 26), his first regional meet since taking office
* Conclusion of ATIGA upgrade talks show Asean commitment to seamless, resilient economy: Singapore DPM
* Coral spawning muted in Singapore after 2024 mass bleaching event
* Timor Leste urged to accelerate legal compliance for Asean membership
* Empowering women leaders: Asean panel discusses resilience, growth
* Asean economy to expand at 4.7% in 2025, says Tengku Zafrul
* Spotlight on billionaires and tycoons who choose Singapore to set up their foundations for charity work
* Singapore FM hails PM Anwar's lead in rallying Asean on Myanmar
* New foundation of Indonesian gold tycoon in Singapore gives underserved causes a boost
* Singapore Prime Minister Wong maps bold global playbook
Indonesia:
* Indonesian teen arrested for online exremist propaganda in South Sulawesi
* Hari Raya Haji (Eid-Al-Adha) likely to fall on June 6, says International Astronomical Centre
* Indonesia, China agree to bolster ties ahead of Asean summit
* Indonesian president and Chinese premier meet to discuss expanding trade during US trade war
* Indonesia supports Malaysia's initiatives to restore peace in Myanmar
* Indonesia evaluates airline ticket pricing formula amid rising costs
* Hasty school launch under scrutiny in Indonesia
* China's premier says China and Indonesia will promote 'true multilateralism'
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan at the Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministerial Meeting in Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) on Sunday (May 25). -- Photo: Bernama
Thailand:
* Major flood risk alert in Bangkok as heavy rain to lash North and Central Thailand; fishermen told to stay home
* Asean foreign ministers adopt draft addendum to facilitate Timor-Leste's membership into bloc
* Worker found dead after falling into pit at Bangkok's Orange Line construction site
* 52 province governors in Thailand ordered to stay on flood alert as troops battle Chiang Rai flooding
* Thailand's Tourism Ministry cracks down on illegal tours to restore trust
* Thailand eyes global top spot for gender-affirming surgery, backed by new equality laws
* Airbus eyes making Thailand Asia-Pacific aviation hub with new operations centre
Philippines:
* Philippines urges stronger Asean role amid intensifying great power rivalry between US and China
* The Philippines committee to back Timor-Leste's Asean bid, says Foreign Affairs Secretary
* Marcos taps three Cabinet members as caretakers as he attends Asean meet
* Asean-China-GCC ties seen to inject certainty into global economy
* Filipino trailblazer Eala set for Grand Slam debut in Paris
* Philippines Budget Secretary wants louder calls for FOI law
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (second from left) with Dewan Negara President Senator Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah (second from right) at a dinner hosted by Senators of the Dewan Negara at a hotel in KL. The courtesy visit is part of his official itinerary in conjunction with the 46th Asean Summit, the 2nd Asean-GCC Summit, and the inaugural Asean-GCC-China Summit, which will take place on May 26 and 27, 2025, in Kuala Lumpur. - Photo: Bernama
Vietnam:
* Macron kicks off Asia tour in Vietnam with focus on energy
* Anwar, Chinh witness exchange of documents on energy, education and Asean integration
* Vietnam PM Chinh arrives in Malaysia for official visit
* 'It's in our blood': how Vietnam adopted the Latin alphabet
* Vietnam's spectacular Train Street is becoming too popular
* Rush to rip up land in Vietnam for a Trump golf complex / * 'Still in shock' -- Telegram ‘surprised’ by order to block app
Myanmar:
* Asean mulling permanent special envoy on Myanmar, says Tok Mat
* World Food Programme warns of food scarcity hitting millions as monsoon looms in Myanmar
* Hundreds feared dead after twin boat disasters - Rohingyas lost at sea
* Malaysia in fresh bid for Myanmar peace
* Asean Summit to focus on its Community Vision 2045, Myanmar crisis, say experts
* Really, it is a long wait here -- Air India ranked most delayed airline after new record
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25: Philippines' Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Enrique A. Manalo, attends the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in conjunction with the 46th Asean Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) today. -- Photo: Bernama
Cambodia:
* UN Secretary-General praises Cambodia, says it is a prime example of successful peacekeeping
* Clownfish, the main hero of 'Finding Nemo', shrinks to survive heatwaves, study finds
* Vocal govt critic Heng Sithy extradited from Russia to Cambodia on ‘blackmail’ charges
* Chinese, Cambodian artists on stage at Walking Street in Phnom Penh
* Penang project spotlights the 'majie', celibate Chinese women who served as domestic helpers in South-East Asia
Laos:
* Malaysia, Laos forge strategic rail-sea trade link
* Anwar highlights strong Malaysia-Laos ties, investment confidence
* Malaysia, Laos reaffirm support for Timor-Leste’s Asean bid
* Laos PM arrives in Malaysia for official visit / Lao PM accorded official welcome at Perdana Putra
* Laos, Switzerland team up to improve vocational education curriculum
Brunei:
* Asean-GCC-China cooperation a new "golden triangle" in global affairs -expert view
* Two Brunei women sentenced for involvement in illegal activities and prostitution
* Brunei calls for stronger health partnerships
KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday, May 25: Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, accompanied by his wife Le Thi Bich Tran, joins Dewan Negara President Senator Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah to watch the Lemak Manis performance during a dinner hosted by Senators of the Dewan Negara at a hotel in KL. -- Photo: Bernama
AseanPlus:
* Asean unity vital for regional security, says Mohamad / Asean must speak up for the oppressed, says Tok Mat
* Asean Community 2045 will make bloc resilient, innovative, people-oriented, says Tok Mat
* Ministerial meetings to set tone for 46th Asean Summit and Related Summits
* Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting to highlight community-building, TAC progress
* Asean conclude talks on upgrading ACFTA, Atiga, says Tengku Zafrul
* Asean's measured approach to US tariffs opens doors for engagement with major economies, says Tengku Zafrul
* Senior Asean economic officials discuss AEC Blueprint 2025 outcome, plan for next 5 years
* China's Jiangsu, Asean committed to boosting education cooperation for mutual benefit, win-win results
* Nani Saban takes Kumang Gawai Dayak Sibu 2025 crown
* Malaysia eyes historic leadership role at UN-Habitat Assembly
* Australian authorities airdrop supplies to farmers stranded by flood crisis
* Taiwan students heading to Harvard 'anxious' after US enrolment block
* Ship carrying 640 containers and hazardous chemical sinks off India
* Erdogan, Pakistan PM Sharif to meet in Istanbul on Sunday
* In India's congested cities, delivery apps cash in
* South Korea frontrunner Lee suggests extending US tariff talks
* North Korea detains officials over warship accident, state media says
* K-pop group Riize releases first studio album ‘Odyssey', to perform in KL in July
* Iranian director Jafar Panahi wins Palme d'Or top prize at Cannes
* Michael Schumacher's Ferrari sets Formula One record at auction
* Experts in China work on Covid-19 antibody treatments for young children
* Xiaomi’s YU7 SUV aims to dislodge Tesla’s bestselling Model Y from pole position
* Son at SoftBank floats idea of US-Japan sovereign wealth fund: FT
* Bangladesh’s interim government says it will stay the course
* Australian Opposition parties on track to return to coalition
* Man hospitalised, two arrested after fight in Melbourne's shopping centre
* Hazardous cargo falls into Arabian Sea as Liberian ship capsizes off Kerala coast
* Conservatives in South Korea miss merger deadline as ballots go to print
* China now offers instant tax refund to tourists in bid to boost consumption. Here’s how it works
* Uninterrupted flow of aid only way to prevent worsening Gaza disaster, says UNRWA
* Badminton - Veteran Srikanth shows he still has the chops as he storms into first final in four years
* Cricket-India's Sudharsan ready to bat anywhere after 'surreal' test call-up
* Badminton - Wei Chong-Kai Wun upstage seniors Aaron-Wooi Yik to lift Malaysian Masters title
* Badminton - China show their might by sweeping four out of five Malaysian Masters titles
* Trilateral summit to reshape Asia-Pacific dynamics -- The inaugural Asean, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and China Summit
