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Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun ride on a mobile grocery tricycle to launch the "Thais Help Thais" campaign inside a compound of the Government House in Bangkok, Thailand, May 12, 2026. - Photo: Reuters

Malaysia

* MACC: Over 6,600 detained since 2020, seizures and settlements exceed RM16.29bil

* Azam Baki clocks out of MACC HQ for last time as tenure ends

* Global supply crisis: Ministries told to realign initiatives for target groups

* One out of four domestic violence victims in Malaysia are men

* Wider coverage eyed for homemakers

* Johor polls only with blessing, says Zahid

* Man arrested for sword attack at Cameron Highlands temple

* PM Anwar pays tribute to nurses on International Nurses Day

* Police probe Langkawi drug network

* Freelance preacher Fathi Na'im acquitted of rape charge

* Sabah seeks 40% revenue payment, says Hajiji

* Sabah deports 156 Indonesian illegal immigrants in latest exercise

* College student charged with murder of KPTM student found with 61 stab wounds

* Three charged with public machete murder in Tangkak

* Malaysia’s unemployment rate holds steady at 2.9% in March 2026

* Training aircraft forced to land at Langkawi stadium, no injuries reported

* Retired female police sergeant nabbed after 50km drug-fueled chase

* Sabah approves RM12.02bil development plan

* Implementation of AKPS Act could erode Sabah's autonomy, says state Immigration union

* Food prices largely stable, but early signs of hikes emerging, says minister

* A simple lucky pick ticket turned 20 years of Magnum 4D loyalty into an RM10.6mil jackpot

* Digital dashboard to monitor global supply crisis available from May 15

* Freeze on Armed Forces procurement funds lifted, says Khaled

* Two ex-clinic workers charged in woman’s death during alleged abortion

* Senior executive remanded over alleged graft

* My remarks taken out of context, govt has no plans to reduce Budi95 fuel quota, says Liew

* Johor Immigration nabs 33 illegals in statewide ops

* Derga rep is latest to be suspended from Bersatu for two terms

* Appeals Court upholds RM50,000 damages award to German expat over defective SUV

* Cops nab teenagers who allegedly assaulted, carjacked ehailing driver

* Case of contractor found dead in Klang drain classified as sudden death, say cops

* Ulu Bendul eco park closed temporarily over suspected leptospirosis cases

* Missing sisters found drowned in Terengganu river

 

 

Singapore

* Teen charged after he allegedly assaulted child sex offender Amos Yee in Singapore

* Singapore motorist involved in traffic accident after taking codeine got into second collision a year later

* Singapore hopes for diplomacy, dialogue to end Middle East war: Vivian in call with Iran FM Aragchi

* Singapore thanks Indonesia for Mount Dukono rescue, deepens bilateral ties

* The Online Citizen's Terry Xu ordered to pay more than S$154,000 in costs to Singapore ministers

* Man in Singapore who opened bank accounts that received over S$800k in alleged scam proceeds to be charged

* Singapore, Indonesia seek for stronger SIJORI partnership with Malaysia - Foreign Minister

 

Indonesia

* Outstanding Indonesian bills rise most in two years

* Search for Mt Dukono hikers ends

* Expedition to Indonesia's Mount Dukono that left three hikers dead was advertised as beginner-friendly

* Boat capsize: MMEA rescues 23 Indonesians

* Indonesia on alert for hantavirus amid European cruise outbreak

* Indonesian prison inmates assigned to cook free meals for schoolchildren

 

Thailand

* Thaksin released early from prison

* Ranger killed, four injured in bomb blast in southern Thailand

* Decoding Thaksin’s eight-month hibernation: Freedom behind the political curtain

* Thai FM rejects Cambodia’s MOU 44 move, insists talks must follow Unclos

* Pattaya arsenal – police link Chinese suspect to Cambodia scams

* Tour bus crash in Thailand's Wang Nam Khiao injures dozens amid heavy rain

* Thailand to scrap 60-day visa waiver over criminals posing as tourists

 

Philippines

* Soldier killed in military truck crash

* Senate impeaches Duterte

* Former police chief summoned for probe

* ICC issues arrest warrant for former Philippines police chief

* 'Seeds of instability': Fake news target health of Philippines' Marcos

* Inari Amertron reports fire incident at Philippines plant

* Former Philippine National Police Chief seeks Supreme Court protection from ICC

* Duterte lawyer exits, makes last bid for client’s release

* Explainer-How Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment could proceed

 

Vietnam

* Vietnam plans second session of 16th National Assembly in October-November

* Defendants sentenced in case smuggling petrol from Singapore to Vietnam

* Vietnam hands over rescued fishermen, vessels to Chinese authorities

* Young people in Vietnam seek creative ways to promote cultural identity

Remains of 158 Vietnamese volunteer soldiers, experts repatriated from Cambodia

 

Myanmar

* ‘Why are we still excluded?’

* Thai PM leads raid on Myanmar businessman’s warehouse holding smuggled goods worth over 50mil baht

* Ten Chinese online scam suspects arrested in Myanmar and handed over to China

* Myanmar fishery exports exceed 10,000 tonnes in April

 

Cambodia

* Cambodian parliament adopts draft law on military conscription

* Thai foreign minister reverses stance, will now back UNCLOS talks with Cambodia

* Cambodia extends conscription term after Thailand clashes

 

Laos

* Champasak, Danang deepen development ties between Laos and Vietnam

* Laos, Vietnam reaffirm special relations at Asean Summit

* Lao investment reforms target faster business growth

 

 

Brunei

* Brunei, Malaysia police boost cooperation

* Brunei, Thailand defence ties strengthened

* Brunei Crown Prince attends bilateral meetings in China

 

Aseanplus

* Malaysia 'shocked' Norway blocked delivery of missiles for LCS, says Defence Minister

* Malaysia ready to be China's strategic partner across key industries, says Zahid

* Migrant workers in Malaysia should not be burdened by recruitment fees, said ILO

* New Tamil Nadu CM thanks Anwar for greetings, seeks closer ties with Malaysia

* Tamil Nadu CM orders closure of 717 government liquor shops near schools, temples, bus stands; revenue concerns arise

* Significant opportunities for Malaysia, China to deepen collaboration in palm oil sector

* Turkish Airlines plane catches fire at Kathmandu airport

* Oil cargo prices plunge despite Gulf disruption

* Dovish BoK official urges inflation fight

* Go easy on petrol and diesel, says Modi

* Buffer against the energy crisis

* BNM, BI expand central bank cooperation

* Jio IPO fundraising focus

* Trump to meet Xi in symbolic Beijing visit

* Vatican official makes rare visit for Tzu Chi celebrations

* BYD sees annual sales rise despite tepid market

* Fuel crisis drives EV adoption

* Trump to press China over approach to war in Iran

* Oil prices rise as fragile US-Iran talks sustain supply worries

* HK singer Steven Cheung responds graciously to being named among HK's 'four worst men'

* FBM KLCI stays range-bound ahead of Trump-Xi meet

* Ringgit opens higher vs greenback, major currencies

* RCEP must pivot to high-complexity trade and integrated supply chains

* Japan bear sightings double in year to March

* South Korea's Kospi falls sharply on profit-taking near 8,000 level

* A South Korean startup captures workers' techniques to develop AI brains for robots

* Taiwanese singer Tsai Chin, 68, announces she will retire in late 2027

* South Korea to participate in defence ministers' meeting on Hormuz after ship blast

* Australia business confidence shaken as costs climb, survey shows

* Lilly halts India obesity awareness campaign after regulatory scrutiny, seeks rules clarity

* New Zealand plans law change to stop private climate lawsuits

* Gold seen bullish, to hit US$5,600 by year-end - UBS

* Bursa Malaysia higher at midday, focus on Trump-Xi summit

* PETRONAS, MISC sign 20-year charter deal for five newbuild LNG carriers

* Australia watchdog says money launderers ramping up AI for scams

* AI rally pauses as Middle East ceasefire goes on 'life support'

* 'Big hug' or colder shoulder? Xi-Trump talks spotlight contrasting styles, expectations

* PBOC flags imported inflation risks, vowing to enhance policy flexibility

* India's IT index falls to three-year low on weak earnings outlook, demand worries

* Double act: Amber Chia and son Ashton Wong share runway bond and fashion goals

* Japan’s iconic Calbee potato chips will soon move to black-and-white packaging. Here’s why

* Less gold, less travel: Modi urges austerity as oil prices surge, economy under pressure

* South Korea floats AI profit social tax as tech giants boom

* Tengku Zafrul: Investment incentives help build industrial ecosystem

* Are you still hiring?’: K-pop king G-Dragon gifts flats to long-serving staff, sparks online buzz

* India will need to assess ability of fuel retailers to bear losses, oil minister says

* Third Everest death takes Nepal's May toll of Himalayan climbers to five

* Bomb rigged to rickshaw explodes in Pakistan bazaar, killing nine and wounding over two dozen others

* Pakistan’s budget may include income tax relief amid salary, pension freeze

* Indonesian rupiah falls below 17,500 per dollar on US-Iran deadlock

* Mongolia approves seven strategic decisions to liberalise energy sector

* Mt Fuji’s ‘phantom waterfalls’ appear earlier than usual, delighting climbers

* South-East Asia calling, nutritious product FAST Q is now looking to expand across the region

* Tech and semiconductor stocks dominate Bursa Malaysia gainers

* Zii Jia clears qualifiers to reach Thailand Open main draw

* Fauziah Latiff thrills some 3,000 fans with timeless romantic ballads at concert

* China woman fined for applying make-up, dancing while driving; claims assisted driving more reliable

* Boy, 11, found dead two days after going missing in South Korea national park

* Beijing leads way in improving entry policies as visa-free travel burgeons

* China confirms dates for Donald Trump’s state visit to Beijing

* Trump, Tehran and a Qatari tanker transit: here’s what happened overnight

* Vijay's rise as Tamil Nadu CM reflects people's struggle, says Ramanan

* China, US confirm Seoul trade talks days before Trump-Xi summit in Beijing

* Seoul court extends ex-minister's term in martial law case

* India's Hindu RSS lobbies groups abroad to counter minority rights criticism

* HK film mogul Tiffany Chen says she'll never accept younger son's lover: 'She's a burden'

* Ringgit ends higher against most major currencies, weaker versus US dollar

* Teen arrested after spraying unknown substance on JR Tokaido Line train, causing major delays in Japan’s Kanagawa Prefecture

 

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