Malaysia
* NGO graft probe: MACC seizes assest worth more than RM18.4mil to aid investigations
* MACC personnel now must declare NGO involvement, says Azam Baki
* Pandikar pulls Usno out from GRS, resigns from state govt posts
* M'sia boosts digital defence with cyber command, specialist regiment
* State Administration must proceed as usual, ensure orderly governance, says Negri Ruler
* Three Tawau teens nabbed over rape of schoolmate
* Negri Sembilan assembly sitting postponed
* Decisions must be fact-based, not driven by emotions, Tuanku Muhriz reminds state leaders
* Penang MATTA Fair returns with big travel deals, RM100,000 in prizes
* Drink-driving military officer arrested after wrong-way crash kills e-hailing passenger on MEX Highway
* More than 2,600 co-op stores to open nationwide help cushion cost of living, says Sim
* Toddler tested positive for drugs after accidentally consuming laced sweets, says Melaka top cop
* Drink-driving lawyer gets 14 days' jail, fined RM12,000
* Malaysia: No unilateral move on Straits of Malacca
* MCA Youth backs stronger oversight, independent appointment of MACC chief
* Prosecution witness checked ex-Perlis MB's travel record from 2013 to 2017
* Kelantan cops arrest 58, bust love scam syndicate targeting S'poreans
* UPNM to open branch campus in Lumut, says Perak MB
* Ex-DBKL senior deputy director begins jail term after appeals court upholds graft conviction
* JPJ’s special "P_P" plates draw over 6,000 bidders
* NGO graft probe: MACC seizes about RM4mil in assets believed to belong to freelance preacher
* Ten cats killed after fire breaks out at Simpang Pulai animal shelter
* Almost RM2mil lost to serial luxury watch scammer
* M16 rifle found in Gua Musang sent for forensic testing
* Man held over father's death in Kota Baru is schizophrenic, say cops
* Take sterner action to ensure PERKESO deductions for gig workers, says coalition
* Appeals Court reinstates armed robber’s 17-year jail term
Singapore
* Jail term upheld for Singapore woman who lied about address to enrol daughter in primary school
* Singapore man admits sexually assaulting two young nieces when they went to his home
* Singapore core inflation at 1.7% y/y in March, matching expectations
* Childcare centre principal jailed 10 months over abuse of four-year-old Singapore pupil
* At least S$8.5mil lost since February to scammers posing as Singapore Law Ministry officials
* Three men arrested after over 5kg of cannabis, 2kg of Ice seized from car at Singapore's Woodlands Checkpoint
* Singapore govt pledges almost US$100,000 in support of Jordan-led humanitarian efforts for war-torn Lebanon
Indonesia
* Court dismisses minister’s mass rape denial case
* Ex-Jakarta agency head faces charges in deadly landfill collapse
* Indonesia's rupiah hits record low in worst day since September; Asian stocks pull back
* Fury as Indonesia court dismisses 1998 mass rape lawsuit
Thailand
* Thailand moves to end 60-day visa-free stays to screen out unwanted visitors
* Thailand readies nationwide drought response as El Nino looms
* Thailand taps San Kamphaeng hot springs as a global wellness draw
Philippines
* El Nino to hit Philippine farmers hard, group warns
* Govt agencies sign regulations to end Philippine offshore gaming operations for good
* Philippine central bank hikes policy rate by 25 basis points
* ICC rules that Philippine ex-President Duterte must stand trial for murder
* Philippines' ex-president Rodrigo Duterte’s defence team prepares for ICC trial
Vietnam
* Danang to build first urban railway line, worth US$10bil
* Vietnam says 2026 inflation could be as high as 5.5%
* S. Korea and Vietnam set to sign dozens of business deals as Lee visits Hanoi
Myanmar
* Myanmar 'considering good things' for detained Suu Kyi: Thai FM
* Rohingya refugee boat exodus surges by 90%: Save the Children
Cambodia
* 66-year-old is fourth human bird flu case
* Manet informs China’s Wang and Dong of Cambodia’s commitment to peaceful resolution of border issues
* China's Wang Yi calls for complete eradication of Cambodia scam centres
* Cambodian, Thai militaries step up informal cooperation to ease border tensions
Laos
* China's Xi meets special envoy of Lao leader
* Thailand's Department of Highways opens Nong Khai bypass for Thai-Lao trade
Brunei
* Brunei police refute viral armed robbery claims, warn against spreading false information
Aseanplus
* Malaysia's diplomatic stand in Middle East conflict well received by Iran and US, says Zahid
* Malaysian university enters top 40 in Asia for the first time
* As more Asean states turn to Moscow for fuel, will the Bear loom larger in the region?
* Indonesia says Russia will supply 150 million barrels of oil
* Eleven die in India's Uttarakhand in two accidents since Wednesday (April 22) night
* Memories from the ashes
* At least 13 killed in Kerala firecracker factory blast
* Wang Yi begins S-E Asia tour
* Kashmir still on edge after clashes
* South Korea economic growth roared past estimates in Q1, thanks to chips
* Ringgit opens lower vs greenback amid caution over US-Iran talks
* FBM KLCI bounces higher, but stays range-bound
* Asian shares track Wall Street to record highs but higher oil prices a risk
* Over 1,000 people urged to evacuate as wildfires rage in north-eastern Japan
* 'Dancing in their hands': Japan wig masters set stage alive
* Japan mulls social media age limits as global curbs spread
* The Devil Wears Prada 2 criticised for offending China with nerdy ‘Chin Chou’ character
* China takes lead in global power storage
* Unemployment spikes for key Chinese age group as AI use spreads
* Tokyo govt urges employers to allow T-shirts and shorts at work to beat the heat
* Samsung workers protest over huge pay gap with SK Hynix, threaten long strike
* Voting underway in key Indian states Tamil Nadu and West Bengal
* Taiwan top brand Lao Tao Ke expands to Malaysia bringing its Taiwan’s winter melon tea brick to local consumers
* China's global EV push reflects its ambition - and harsh economics at home
* At least 10 killed in Pakistan mining project attack: Officials
* PLA’s new Type 076 ‘drone carrier’ to take part in South China Sea training drills
* Chinese university student charged with illegally taking photos of US military planes
* Cambodian side Svay Rieng earns a 1-1 draw with Thailand's Bangkok United in the Asean Club Championship Shopee Cup
* Sri Lanka's life expectancy rises with success of national immunisation programme
* Bill to create new Japan intelligence committee passes Lower House
* A promise of a star: Thailand super playmaker Chanathip says his side will give everything to win the Asean Hyundai Cup
* Trump's election fraud claims spread distrust before midterms, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
* Ex-teacher in South Korea jailed after killing son, who she thought had autism
* Hong Kong fire victim returns to search for memories of his poodle, Bear Bear
* Residents leave prayers and flowers on third day of return to Wang Fuk Court
* Ringgit ends mixed as investors turn to safe-haven assets
* Partner of Princess Diana's brother settles lawsuit against his ex-wife
* Tamil Nadu polls: Vijay writes to CEC Gyanesh Kumar, seeks two-hour extension in polling amid ‘transport paralysis’
* Turkish national among 10 killed in Pakistan mining project attack
* Malaysia Airlines unveils Mumbai Indians-themed aircraft livery
* HK actress Sonija Kwok hits back at 'homewrecker' claims after viral footage with Louis Koo
