Malaysia'a Pearly Tan (right} and M.Thinaah celebrate after defeating China's Li Jiying and Luo Xumin during their women's doubles semifinal match at Indonesia Open badminton tournament at Istora Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, Saturday, June 7, 2025. -- AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
Malaysia:
* PM Anwar seeks stronger Asean-GCC push to end Gaza atrocities
* Another Malaysian haj pilgrim dies in Holy Land
* Selangor Sultan calls for firm action to deal with haj scams
* AG must disclose more details on NFA over Teoh Beng Hock's death, says lawyer
* Penang govt to study decision on 5% discount for first-time homebuyers among Indian Muslims, says Sim
* GRS intensifies preparations for 17th Sabah state polls
* Fahmi Reza barred from leaving country, ‘thanks’ cops for unforgettable birthday gift
* Penang new discount to boost housing sector gets called out
* Keluang Man takes flight: Malaysia’s own superhero finally hits the silver screen
* Elderly pilgrims show unwavering spirit in stoning ritual despite physical challenges
* Pakistan's Asean dialogue partner bid to be discussed with regional leaders, says Anwar
* Embrace spirit of sacrifice this Aidiladha, says Chief Secretary
* Pink, gaseous influent likely caused Penang sewer line blast, says IWK
* Ringgit likely to trade within RM4.22-RM4.23 against greenback next week
* Klang boat tragedy: Victims may not have been wearing life jackets, say cops
* Remains of Port Klang boat tragedy victim leave hospital / Search continues for missing couple after boat capsizes
Taiwan's Chou Tien Chen celebrates after wining his men's singles semifinal match against Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn at Indonesia Open badminton tournament at the Istora Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, Saturday, June 7, 2025. -- AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim
Singapore:
* Singapore's Nicholas Sim is crowned the first-ever Mr Nusantara, an inspiring winner at the age of 48 who overcame many adversities
* Eight months’ jail for taxi driver who crashed into elderly security officer, killing her
* Singapore and the US still in early stages of tariff negotiations, says Vivian Balakrishnan
* Singapore embassy in Washington seeking US clarification on Harvard’s visa ban
* Singapore's Nee Soon mosque reopens on Hari Raya Aidiladha after S$15mil facelift
* Singapore's Home Team Career Centre evacuates 20 people after fire
* Three new licence classes for driving automatic heavy vehicles to be introduced in Singapore
* Liquidity boost for Singapore -- equity market looks set to turn the corner in the second half of the year
Indonesia:
* Badminton: Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah storm into Indonesian Open final
* Tang Jie-Ee Wei exit Indonesian Open in semi-finals
* Search for victims of West Java quarry collapse in Indonesia terminated amid rising safety risks
* Demand for Idul Adha sacrificial livestock drops amid economic slowdown in Indonesia
* Indonesia faces brain drain as skilled graduates leave for jobs abroad
* Thai Air Force boosts readiness with F-16, T-50 joint drills with Indonesia
* Indonesia -- History revisited – or rewritten?
South Korea's Baek Ha-na and Lee So-hee play a point against China's Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning during their women's doubles semi-final match at the Indonesia Open badminton tournament at Istora Senayan in Jakarta on Saturday, June 7, 2025. -- Photo by BAY ISMOYO / AFP
Thailand:
* Life's a bliss: Thai Miss World 2025 Opal Suchata is just loves to be foodie when she is enjoying a holiday
* M'sia supports June 14 Thailand-Cambodia talks, says Anwar / Thai PM thanks Anwar for offer to assist in border dispute
* Thailand 'deeply saddened' by death of Gaza hostage, says foreign ministry
* Thai DPM Phumtham issues four-point statement following Cambodia's refusal to decrease tensions at border
* Thailand and Cambodia reinforcing troops on disputed border after May skirmish, Thai minister says
* Thailand grants military control over border checkpoints with Cambodia amid escalating tensions
* Thai Commander: Over 400 protests filed against Cambodian border violations
Philippines:
* Indonesia's FM calls for stronger Asean mechanisms after Vision 2045 adoption
* Special feature - Philippine marine life under threat from industrial fishing
* 30 per cent global ocean protection target not enough for marine giants, says study
* Philippine unemployment rate hits 4.1% in April
* Phivolcs sees rise in sulfur emissions from Kanlaon Volcano, Philippines
Storm clouds are seen over an urban area in Hanoi on Saturday, June 7, 2025. -- Photo by Tran Thi Minh Ha / AFP
Vietnam
* Vietnam's Hanoi to host large-scale culture and heritage festival in October
* More and more South-East Asian women are choosing Vietnam for fetal treatment expertise
* Machucha missed birth of first child to be with Malaysian team ahead of Vietnam clash
* Vietnam welcomes 9.2 million international visitors in first five months
* Vietnam's trade surplus with US surges, complicating tariff talks
Myanmar:
* Coral reefs face race against time as climate change outpaces their survival, says study
* China and Myanmar commemorate 75 years of ties with emphasis on bilateral cooperation, support
* Myanmar junta says UN labour resolution politically motivated
* Rice with disease-preventing flavonoids developed in Hainan, China
* Child among 16 held in killing probe of junta retired military general
Tourists enjoying a view at the Mahanakhon Skywalk rooftop in Bangkok, Thailand. -- Photo: REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
Cambodia:
* Thailand tightens border controls for tourists after Cambodia clash
* Porn producers in Phnom Penh busted: 12, including a Malaysian, in custody
* Thai-Cambodian fake news spreads: Government urges caution
* Deepening Cambodian Muslim bonds on Aidil Adha
* ‘High-level’ readiness if Cambodia row escalates
Laos:
* New Lao-Thai friendship bridge to enhance trade and connectivity, say top officials
* New partnership to enhance vocational education, training in Laos
* Laos sees drop in number of students for final exams
Brunei:
* Bruneian youth to participate in marine conservation in efforts to protect their marine life
* Over 15,000 receive qurban meat in Brunei for Aidil Adha
* Nationwide takbir in Brunei marks Hari Raya Aidiladha
Teams compete during the International Dragon Boat races at Tsim Sha Tsui East Promenade in Hong Kong on Saturday, June 7, 2025. -- Photo by May JAMES / AFP
AseanPlus:
* National Youth Day celebration to showcase elements of Asean
* Foreign students feel at home celebrating Aidiladha in Malaysia
* Pin Supu forest reserve is Malaysia’s first terrestrial site on prestigious conservation list
* Sabah to host international event on rural social enterprise from Oct 31-Nov 4
* Mahar carries out qurban programme in seven countries
* Pakistan hopes to advance Asean partnership status: Envoy
* US, China to hold trade talks in London on Monday (June 9) - Trump
* Princess Kako visits Japanese Cultural Centre in Sao Paulo
* Hong Kong’s still ‘over’ but Stephen Roach says city a surprise trade war winner
* Is China’s promise of a new world order a self-serving power play?
* Chinese spies at Stanford? US tightens visa policies over espionage fears
* Paralysed Chinese woman falls for ‘doctor’ in rehab, he flees with US$420,000 loan
* Man arrested for threatening to kill Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
* Japan trade negotiator Akazawa says he made progress in US tariff talks
* New Zealand sees sharp rise in Covid-19, influenza
* Millions sit China's high-stakes university entrance exam
* Int'l motorsports festival in Mongolia attracts 2,500 participants
* Four BTS members to complete military service next week
* China's foreign exchange reserves log growth in May
* Trump says Xi to restart rare earth flows, sets date for talks
* Bangladesh's Yunus announces elections in April 2026
* Taiwan condemns China's 'provocative' patrol
* North Korea internet hit by a major outage, analyst says
* South Korea's Lee, Trump agree to pursue deal on tariffs in first phone call
* Nepal’s US trade preference at risk amid growing tariff tensions
* India's Modi opens strategic railway in contested 'crown jewel' Kashmir
* Carney invites Modi to G7 summit despite strained ties between Canada and India
* 'One hell after another': US travel ban deepens despair for Afghans awaiting visas
* Yunus expresses hope for presenting the July Charter in Bangladesh next month
* Japanese kids say they want to work in a cake shop when they grow up
* Hong Kong principals slam popular schools’ class expansion without consultation
* Dengue cases surge past 6,000 in Sri Lanka in May as monsoon season begins
* Australian cities offer free public transport to fill empty seats, ease cost of living pain
* Tennis-Sinner faces defending champ Alcaraz in hotly anticipated French Open final / Sinner says rivalry with Alcaraz just the tonic sport needs
