Malaysia
* Low inflation helps Malaysia weather energy supply shock, says BNM governor
* First of seven vessels have arrived in Malaysia from Strait of Hormuz, says Anwar
* Ex-bus driver, girlfriend change plea to guilty, sentenced to jail and fine
* Patrick Kee is Malaysian victim in West Kalimantan heli crash, say reports
* Wan Saiful open to PAS membership
* Social media curbs for under 16s by June, says Fahmi
* AKPS seizes RM1.5mil worth of frozen chicken wings
* BN must retain two-thirds majority in Melaka, says Zahid
* Ringgit strengthens against US dollar on strong 1Q GDP estimate
* Immigration rescues eight victims of forced labour in Klang Valley
* Police tighten control at 13 'hotspot' fuel stations in three states
* Reports on Pulau Sebatik status inconsistent with official records, says Kurup
* Dewan Rakyat Speaker yet to receive letter on Opposition leader’s resignation
* PM: M'sia not selling fuel supply to others 'at will', domestic needs are the priority
* Ulu Tiram attack: Alleged attacker's mother said she was 'relieved' son died, policeman testifies
* Malaysia's 1Q GDP to grow 5.3%, reflecting resilience amid elevated oil prices, global uncertainty
Singapore
* Singapore to roll out new national alert system warning public about terror, major incidents from May 10
* Singaporean man executed for importing over 1kg of cannabis
* Singapore's Changi Airport traffic hits a whopping 17.6 million in the first quarter; up 2.3 per cent
* Athletics - Malaysian Shereen clocks golden comeback, Umar roars in Lion City too
* Asian stocks poised for strong weekly gains; rupiah hits record low
* Stocks set for weekly gain, oil below $100 on peace deal hopes
* Singapore Zoo’s first Sri Lankan leopard cubs make debut
* Oil falls on prospects for talks to end Iran war
* Singapore singer Taufik Batisah’s wife reveals she went through six IVF cycles and a miscarriage
Indonesia
* Malaysian among eight killed in helicopter crash on Indonesia's Borneo island
* Rupiah hits record low against Singapore dollar, threatening Indonesian arrivals and trade
* Indonesia to send fertiliser to Australia amid shortfall
* Under blackout threat, Wikimedia to hold talks with Indonesia
* Australia secures fertiliser from Indonesia to ease fears of shortage
* Anti-graft chief held for bribery days into the job in Indonsia
* Leaked lewd chats expose ‘normalised’ sexual violence on campuses in Indonesia
* Eight people killed in helicopter crash in Indonesia's West Kalimantan, authorities say
Thailand
* Thailand's oil supply sufficient for 109 days amid global energy volatility
* Thailand dismantles Bangkok network producing fake MSG, seasoning powder
* International cybercrime crackdown leads to arrest; top suspect in custody in Thailand
* South Korea unveils plan to bring back Formula One
* Finance Minister pitches Thailand’s crisis model at IMF global debate
* Foreign investors flee Thailand as Iran conflict, energy shock dash hope for economic revival
Philippines
* Oil falls by almost 10% after Iran FM declares Strait of Hormuz open
* Filipino President Marcos says ex-MP being held in Czech Republic
* Philippines forces kill 10 Islamist militants in arrest gunfight
* The Philippines joins led US-led Pax Silica initiative, plans for industrial hub in Luzon unveiled
* Key suspect in corruption scandal to return to Philippines in one to three weeks
* Philippine president says key suspect in corruption scandal has been arrested in Prague
Vietnam
* China says it is willing to work with Vietnam on railways
* Social media curbs for children spark debate in Vietnam
* Lionel Rosenblatt, a man who broke rules to save lives, dies
* South Korea President to visit India, Vietnam to discuss energy security
* Vietnamese PM Hung calls on Singapore’s support in developing international financial centres in Vietnam
Myanmar
* UN rights chief urges immediate release of Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi
* Myanmar's ex-president freed after pardon of post-coup convictions
* Myanmar to free more than 4,000 prisoners in amnesty
* Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president
* Myanmar, China discuss investment in aging oil fields and refinery projects
Cambodia
* More than 1.6 million people throng Phnom Penh for the New Year festival
* 'Transnational repression' worsened last year, says report
* Cambodia–US bilateral trade rising, deficit grows, say customs
* Ratanakkiri in north-eastern Cambodia reports bumper Khmer New Year celebrations
* Rohingya sea crossings hit record death toll in 2025, UNHCR says
Laos
* Laos advocates use of EV trucks to counter soaring fuel price
* Trump-Xi summit shaped by uncertainty, not strategy: experts
* Iran War pushes Asia to think twice before doubling down on LNG
Brunei
* Brunei and Singapore to boost energy ties, supply chain resilience amid Middle East conflict
* Welfare, safety key for Brunei contingent set for Asian Beach Games in China
* Women farmers could unlock the future of food security in Asia and the Pacific: Opinion
Aseanplus
* Iran's foreign minister says Hormuz Strait is open during ceasefire
* Australia, M’sia unite to support Pope Leo’s call for peace
* AWS investment positions Malaysia as Southeast Asia's digital hub
* China's gamified training programme helps treat 'lazy eye' symptoms
* MMEA: Capsized migrant boat incident outside Malaysian waters
* War with Pakistan halts school for Afghan border children
* Japan gives new official name to days exceeding 40 deg C
* Tesla seeks Taiwan chip engineers for Terafab project
* China embassy urges Tokyo to probe threats
* 'AI shamans' tell the fortunes of curious South Koreans
* Nine Chinese nationals nabbed over scam gear in Sri Lanka
* Trump says Iran’s concessions pave way for deal to end war
* India's Wipro slips as weak forecast deepens growth concerns
* Sony to get up to $380 million image sensor factory Japan subsidy
* India gold demand lacklustre as elevated prices curb festive buying
* Australian soldier accused of war crimes in Afghanistan granted bail
* The end of ‘easy’ IT jobs? India’s tech workforce faces AI challenges
* China expected to keep benchmark lending rates steady after strong GDP data
* Japan tax official duped by scammers leaks data of over 250 people and firms
* China doubles ‘AI for science’ computing scale in two months using no US chips
* Tycoon Pan Shiyi slams China property ‘Ponzi’ as Evergrande boss pleads guilty
* Hong Kong police hunt for man behind theft of two Pokemon cards worth HK$28,000
* Hongkonger arrested on suspicion of underage sex and scamming girls of HK$33,000
* Why China jobseekers use dating apps for work, recruitment sites for matchmaking
* ‘Korean Coachella’: K-pop agencies Hybe, JYP, SM and YG to launch music festival
* Quad summit plan turns uneasy as India pushes ahead without top leaders: sources
* The next frontier: China maps seabed resources as Japan races to tap rare earths
* US cites optimism over a deal even as Iran threatens to shut down Red Sea shipping
* Elusive wolf in South Korea captured and returned to zoo after nine days on the run
* HK superstar Chow Yun Fat reportedly owns 8 properties, combined value exceeds RM5
* New Zealand PM says he has party's full support after reports of leadership challenge
* How cremation became widespread in ancient China despite going against Confucian beliefs
* Prince Harry and Meghan meet survivors of Bondi Beach attack on final day of Australia trip
* South Korea says not aware of US protest over minister's remarks on North Korea nuclear site
* Netizens upset that Barbie Hsu’s endorsement is still on brand’s website a year after her death
* ‘Korean Coachella’: K-pop agencies Hybe, JYP, SM and YG to launch music festival
* Badminton -- Experienced Aaron and Thinaah named team captains
