Balinese women perform a traditional dance at Art Center Denpasar on Indonesia's resort island of Bali on Friday, May 30, 2025. -- Photo by SONNY TUMBELAKA / AFP
Malaysia:
* I've planned my next steps but will reveal them later, says Rafizi
* Malaysia elected president of UN-Habitat Assembly for 2025-2029 term
* Celebration of Kaamatan, Gawai festivals reflect country's diverse culture and heritage, says PM Anwar
* I'm not the kind of PM who orders arrests like a dictator, Anwar says of Sabah mining scandal claims
* Home Minister's WhatsApp account hacked using foreign VPN, say cops
* Malaysia fully backs Tokyo Statement 2025 ahead of unveiling
* Bank Negara: Malaysia's headline inflation unchanged at 1.4% in April
* MBI scam: Tan Sri among three more arrested, RM500mil in luxury assets frozen
* Religious school teacher in Jasin claims trial for sexually assaulting male student
* Public varsity admission offers for SPM holders to be announced on June 16
* Mature democracy cannot exist without free, fair and fearless journalism, says Ramanan
* Ex-Goldman banker Leissner gets two years in 1MDB fraud case
* PM not seeking immunity, says Anwar’s political secretary
* Ex-Goldman banker Leissner apologises to Malaysians after being sentenced to two years in prison in 1MDB case
* 'No regrets': Man United winger Amad explains obscene gesture to Malaysian fans during friendly match in Bukit Jalil
* Malaysia Airlines debuts special Manchester United livery during 2025 Asia post-season tour
* ‘Where is the monkey?’: Peka demands accountability and answers over Shah Alam animal abuse case
* Hannah Yeoh wins defamation suit, Kamarul Zaman ordered to pay RM400,000 in damages
Singapore:
* Singapore and France to expand defence ties, cooperate on nuclear energy in upgraded relationship
* Malaysian PM Anwar to deliver special address at Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore
* Macron will kick off Singapore security conference with Hegseth in attendance
* Israel may be in breach of international law by restricting aid to Gaza, says Singapore PM Wong
* Almost 50 countries to attend 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore
* Singapore arrests 44 for suspected prostitution, gambling activities in Geylang
* ‘Johor too long known as just Singapore’s neighbour’- More effort needed to make state a primary tourism destination
* Stocks slip, dollar sags as Trump tariffs remain after latest courtroom twist / Stocks drop on tariff whiplash, futures decline
* Badminton: World No. 1 pair Sze Fei-Izzuddin bow out in quarter-finals of Singapore Open / Badminton: Pearly Tan-Thinaah run out of steam again in second straight loss to Chinese pair
Indonesia:
* Macron urges Asia and Europe to unite to resist 'spheres of coercion'
* Indonesia calls in Singapore oil traders over Pertamina probe
* Rock collapse at Indonesia quarry kills at least five with dozens trapped, Kompas TV reports
* Indonesian Manpower Ministry bans age restrictions in job postings
* Indonesia-France: Macron decorates Prabowo, affirms culture links
* Oil set for second weekly decline as market eyes another OPEC+ output hike
Thailand:
* Ex-Thai DPM: Myanmar must end conflict or face humanitarian crisis
* Malaysia-Thailand collaboration in agriculture set for major expansion
* Thai poultry industry poised for growth on Brazil bird flu, lower feed costs
* Chinese lidar maker Hesai zeroes in on South-East Asia for first overseas plant
* South-East Asian trafficked cyber victims freed but far from home
* Thailand to issue statement to resolve clash point in Chong Bok area
Philippines:
* Woman who crawled out of drain in the Philippines found, as a nation grapples with homelessness
* Marcos admin wants seven bills enacted before new Congress starts
* US sanctions Philippines digital infrastructure provider linked to virtual currency scams
* Filipino actor Alden Richards reveals battle with depression in 2024
* Ex-Filipino congressman accused of murders to be deported
Vietnam:
* Malaysian PM Anwar highlights Vietnam's key role in Asean
* Work on US$1 bil Trump Tower in Vietnam could start next year, source says
* Proposal to give State Bank in Vietnam special lending authority
* Vietnam stresses coordination in marine economy
* Hanoi pulls The Economist printed issue with top leader on cover
Myanmar:
* Myanmar earthquake kills 3,739, injures 5,104 as of May 28
* Bangladesh recalls ambassador from Myanmar
* Myanmar Football -- Maung Maung’s fame mounts after his goal seals dream victory
* Global crises disrupt effort to get millions to quit smoking, report says
Cambodia:
* Shattering glass sandbags: Meet the first Cambodian women UN commander in Lebanon
* Cambodian American chefs are finding success and raising their culture's profile. On their terms
* Cambodia will retain military presence at scene of armed clash
* Japanese held in Cambodia scam raids - govt going hard on fraud centres
Laos:
* 'They must be protected': Lao PM pledges to safeguard children's rights
* Illegal surrogacy in Laos punishable by up to 19 years in jail, govt warns as cases reported
* Laos strengthens efforts to attract Chinese tourists
Brunei:
* Brunei's international exhibition fare returns to attract foreign visitors
* Tourism drive promotes scenic charm, serenity of Brunei
AseanPlus:
* Badminton: Aaron-Wooi Yik edge past Wei Chong-Kai Wun to reach Singapore Open semis
* Malaysia's international reserves assets at US$118.70bil as of end-April
* Cops raid drug lab in Brickfields making narcotic vapes, nab two Taiwanese chemists
* Oil tankers going dark off Malaysia as Iran trade draws scrutiny
* Political parties from China and neighbouring nations pledge closer cooperation
* YouTube's top star ‘Baby Shark’ creator Pinkfong applies for IPO in South Korea
* HK stars Eric Tsang, Chin Ka-lok & more to hold concert in Genting Highlands on July 19
* Nearly one in four ballots already cast as early voting in South Korea breaks turnout records
* War of the words: Why top US diplomat Rubio is lost in China’s translations
* China plans to arm Tiangong space station with self-defence bots: scientist
* China’s Tianwen-2 lifts off on mission to bring asteroid samples back to Earth
* Chinese paraglider reaches near-record heights, over 8,500m, by accident
* China’s new tech for quieter subs could revolutionise underwater stealth: study
* US to pause student visa interviews ahead of new social media vetting: reports
* Rolls-Royce to operate new aero engine facility in Beijing
* China establishes global mediation body in Hong Kong
* Korean eatery boss wows diners, balances table full of dishes on head while serving
* US to start ‘aggressively’ revoking visas for Chinese students, Rubio says
* South Korea goes o the polls - Early voting starts for election triggered by martial law
* Second group of Hong Kong democrats freed after four years in jail
* ‘Solo Leveling’ emerges as biggest winner at anime awards in Tokyo
* Japan to create digital archive of manga, anime and games
* Can Hong Kong’s Cathay compete against rivals dishing out hefty bonuses?
* Jackie Chan's 42YO son makes rare public appearance at wedding in South Korea
* Trump aims to exceed first term weapons sales to Taiwan, officials say
* New president, new hopes for calm at South Korean village near DMZ
* Firefighters put out Hong Kong warehouse blaze that raged for over 20 hours
* TVB actor Ruco Chan unfazed by 'seven-year itch' with wife Phoebe Sin
* Nagasaki bomb survivor claws at traces of history
* Can Hong Kong’s Cathay compete against rivals dishing out hefty bonuses?
* Indian Navy will lead New Delhi's response to any future Pakistani aggression, minister says
* Death penalty for saying ‘oppa’?: North Korea strengthens law to curb ‘anti-socialist culture’ in the South
* Japan'sfavourite ex-princess, Mako Komuro, has given birth to her first Child, says Imperial Household Agency
* North Korea enabled Russian attacks on Ukraine civilian infrastructure, says UN monitoring group
* Taco trade? US leader challenges claim that ‘Trump always chickens out’ in talks
* Cricket - Kohli closer to maiden IPL title as Bengaluru storm into final
* Motor racing - Hamilton says talk of friction with engineer "all noise"





