Malaysia
* King: I will decide on MACC chief appointment
* PM: Malaysia only nation in the region without fuel rationing
* PM: Malaysia in talks with Iran to lift restrictions on two tankers
* LHDN hits record RM203.99bil in tax collection for 2025
* Azam: Pilfered NGO funds used to buy personal assets
* First group of Malaysian haj pilgrims arrives in Makkah
* Tighter laws needed to curb abuse of NGO funds, says Anwar
* Produce proof of ‘billions of ringgit stored in Africa’, says PM
* Anwar urges private sector to consider flexible work arrangements
* Rescue operation continues for Australian hiker at Mount Santubong
* Bukit Mertajam recycling plant fire put out after 10-hour operation
* PAS MP fails in appeal against defamation suit by three DAP leaders
* Driver killed, five injured after car plunges into ravine near Tapah
* May 14 decision on Zahid's bid for acquittal in Yayasan Akalbudi case
* Govt to consider limiting ministers’ movements amid energy supply crisis
* Power disruptions hit MRT stations from Muzium Negara to Bukit Bintang, trains still running
* MBSA worker probed for littering will also do community service if found guilty, says Nga
* Marine Police foil smuggling attempt, seize lorry with 10,000 litres of diesel in Lahad Datu
Singapore
* Two Indian nationals to be charged with providing illegal payment, remittance services involving over S$38mil in Singapore
* Singapore blocks six websites flagged for potential use in hostile information campaigns
* SIA flight to Frankfurt delayed after catering truck grazed plane’s engine
* Briton in Netflix show 'Con Mum' handed 34 additional charges in Singapore
* Rahasya is first Singapore fragrance brand to launch in Britain’s Selfridges
* UN rebukes drug executions in Singapore
* Pentagon chief Hegseth says US blockade on Iran 'going global'
* Oil rises on concern over escalating Middle East tensions
* Second US aircraft carrier to join blockade against Iran in the coming days, says Hegseth
* National University of Singapore investigating student over racist remarks in viral Telegram videos
* Extras wanted for new K-drama starring Ju Ji-hoon and Lee Jun-ho, casting call open in Singapore
* Man previously jailed over post on then Singapore President Halimah charged with using criminal force on cops
Indonesia
* Indonesian UN peacekeeper dies of wounds suffered in Lebanon last month, says UNIFIL
* US sets preliminary antidumping duties on solar imports from Indonesia, India and Laos
* Indonesia's high-speed rail structural overhaul to satisfy China, finance minister says
* Indonesia turns to paper, glass packaging
* Spotlight: A major player in the fight for peace
* Crude oil futures jump on Iran air attack reports, power struggle
* The likelihood of the El Niño effect increases in mid-2026, says WMO
* Indonesian government braces for shorter trips as airfare hike bites tourism
* US Iran peace talks could resume in Pakistan; Iran's foreign minister due, say sources
Thailand
* Thailand and China deepen strategic ties and step up fight against scam networks
* Temple rite fans flames of anger in Thailand
* Thailand seeks to strengthen cooperation with Malaysia on southern peace efforts
* Upper Thailand faces summer storms with hail and gusty winds
* Thai court accepts case against 44 opposition figures over royal insult law
* Thai March exports rise 18.7% on year, above forecast
* Food prices in Asia tipped to increase as fuel and fertiliser crisis hits Australian farmers
* Iran Foreign Minister likely to arrive in Islamabad for peace talks, says Pakistani source
Philippines
* Film on Manila hostage crisis sparks debate over ‘secondary trauma’ in Hong Kong
* US seizes Telegram channel recruiting Filipinos to scam hubs
* Philippine President Marcos to make Japan state visit
* Lost in translation: Aussie school staircase’s Tagalog slip sparks online snickers
* Cowgirls of Philippine rodeo tackle steer-eotypes
* Filipino American nurse launches bid for California governor
* Scammers trick students abroad into buying gold in fake money-laundering probes
* Charges filed vs wife and son of former Philippines Lower House member over human trafficking case
Vietnam
* Mat Sabu: Vietnam ties key to securing food supply
* Vietnam's dog and cat meat traders voluntarily give up their profession
* Vietnam proposes cash incentives to boost fertility rate
* Vietnam's National Assembly passes revised Capital Law, granting Hanoi expanded powers and stronger oversight
* Vietnam fuel prices drop again from April 23 afternoon
* Military ties top agenda as Vietnam’s deputy defence minister visits Laos
* Nam Dinh's coach Vu Hong Viet says return to Vietnam's top club is 'a great honour'
Myanmar
* Some 226 million people suffered from hunger in 2025, says report
* Hope flickers for Suu Kyi and Myanmar people
* Myanmar distributes low-cost diesel to farmers to reduce fuel shortages
* US charges two Chinese nationals with managing cyberscam compound in Myanmar
* Myanmar's military-backed government imposes martial law in 60 townships
* Asean chair urges Myanmar to free more prisoners including Aung San Suu Kyi
Cambodia
* US imposes sanctions on Cambodian senator and 28 others for alleged crypto-romance scams
* Cambodia moves to tighten media ethics with draft guidelines to ‘protect vulnerable groups’
* Wang calls for scam centres to be eradicated
* Cambodia border gates stay shut until terms are met, says Thai defence minister
* More foreigners detained in Cambodia's Sihanoukville over alleged scam connections
Laos
* Laos' Luang Prabang sees tourism momentum boosted by rail link
* Asian FX slide towards weekly losses, Philippine peso hits four-week low
* Asean summit to focus on energy, stable food supply, and the safety of people: DFA
* Gold set for weekly drop as higher oil prices stoke inflation fears
Brunei
* Sultan of Brunei highlights need to navigate evolving economic and energy landscape
* Food security a global priority: Brunei Crown Prince
* Asean summit to focus on energy, stable food supply, and the safety of people: DFA
Aseanplus
* US Air Force jet sends distress signal over Turkiye, say Flightradar24
* Pakistan and Iran's foreign ministers discuss the regional situation and diplomatic efforts
* ‘Lifetime of memories’: emotional survivors return to worst-hit Wang Funk Court block
* Northern Japan wildfires prompt mass evacuations as flames spread
* Pope Leo signals no plan to go beyond blessings for same-sex couples
* Inflation slips under the sheets as condom prices rise
* Turkish Grand Prix to return to Formula One calendar in 2027
* Record voter turnout in India's West Bengal state polls
* US stocks fall as quick Iran deal hopes fade, earnings mixed
* Tencent unveils AI model in high-stakes test for OpenAI hire
* Hackers steal US$2.5mil from Sri Lanka finance ministry
* Japan passport fees going down to 9,000 yen in July
* 'Clearly me': Chinese AI drama accused of stealing faces
* US firms voice 'concern' over China's new supply chain rules
* Labubu maker Pop Mart unveils upgrades to Beijing theme park
* Honda to end South Korea car sales as demand slumps
* China's DeepSeek releases long-awaited new AI model
* South Korean kidnapping victim turns out to be wanted fugitive
* Couple robs, attacks man to force fake sex attack confession in Seoul
* S. Korea arrests man for spreading AI-generated image of escaped wolf
* India's Infosys slumps to lowest level in three years over weak growth
* Pakistan military kills 22 in northwest clashes, child dead in crossfire
* Geely's Caocao to deploy thousands of fully customised robotaxis in 2027
* More Wang Fuk Court residents return to search for items in fire-ravaged homes
* Social media abuzz after China national's outburst on AirAsia flight goes viral
* Iran latest: Trump has ‘no time frame’ to end war as world waits for peace talks
* Bangladesh Election Commission clears 49 for reserved women's seats polls on May 12
* ‘Phone booth princess’: China grandma dedicates 33 years to managing public telephone booth
* Victim said 'no' 75 times, South Korean civic groups challenge rape acquittal and definition
* South Korea prosecutors seek 30-year jail term for ex-President Yoon in drone case, Yonhap says
* Taiwanese TV host Dee Hsu regrets suggesting Japan trip which led to sister Barbie Hsu’s death
* Tamil Nadu election 2026: Polling ends across all seats as state records 84.73 per cent turnout
* K-pop star Cha Eun-woo to return with new series 'The Wonderfools' after RM35mil tax resolution
* Asian Development Bank approves US$250mil loan to strengthen Bangladesh's social protection system
* Badminton - the Thomas/Uber Cup: China make splendid start, India win too but Lakshya drops a point
* ‘Dawn of new era of good governance’: India's Home Minister hails record turnout in first phase of Bengal polls
