Malaysia
* PM Anwar going to Sabah to address state’s 40% revenue rights tomorrow
* Responsible reporting vital in era of information overload, says PM Anwar
* Politics should not be driven by sentiment, says Anwar
* Ambulance driver charged with murder of toddler
* Negri man, 46, wins RM33.9mil jackpot
* Current MyKad remains valid for all uses, says NRD
* Bukit Jalil upgrade works come under MACC scrutiny
* I will take full responsibility for LRT derailment incident, says Loke
* LRT derailment: Operator told to submit full incident report, says Apad
* Melaka cops nab Form Four student for supplying ‘mushroom vape’ to girlfriend
* MyIMMs disruption due to technical issue, not cyber attack, says Home Ministry
* Negri royal crisis: DKU secretary suspended indefinitely, says Undang of Jelebu
* Social media trends, safety lapses contributing to hiking emergencies, says expert
* Ministries told to identify areas where spending can be cut for Budget 2027, says PM
* Petrol retailers told to tighten MyKad verification for Budi95, says Finance Ministry
* Man charged with trafficking three underage girls for sexual exploitation in Sandakan
* LRT derailment: Initial probe points to possible issue with track-switching system, says Loke
* Public transport operators need to shift to predictive maintenance methods, says expert group
Singapore:
* Increased risk of haze in Singapore from June to October due to El Nino, Indian Ocean Dipole
* Singapore and the US reaffirm defence partnership, commitment to regional stability
* How South-East Asia’s ambitious green transition strategy is a windfall for China
* Singapore’s Sea sets up AI investment team as part of pivot
* North Korea not keen on external engagement, says Vivian after Pyongyang visit
* From oil to coffee beans: Traders in Singapore turning Middle East disruptions into profits
* ‘Lucky to be alive’: Actor Richard Low, 73, opens up about six-day hospital stay
* Badminton: Aaron-Khai Xing fall to Satwiksairaj-Chirag in Singapore Open quarter-finals
* Badminton: Quarter-final woes for Malaysia as Aaron-Wooi Yik fall to Chinese pair, Tang Jie–Ee Wei retire injured
Indonesia:
* 'We're land of plenty': Indonesia offers 118 potential oil and gas working areas to boost production
* Indonesian shipbuilder PT PAL starts preproduction for Scorpene Evolved submarine project
* Indonesian police raid Batam online gambling centre earning Rp10bil per month
* Oil eyes weekly drop on Hormuz deal hopes; AI sends stocks to record highs
* Leaders of Asean member states to meet with Putin at June summit in Russia
* Oil eases on hopes of US-Iran truce deal; markets have whipsawed this week as truce set to be announced
Thailand:
* Thai Immigration Bureau goes digital to cut border queues
* Bangkok governor race opens with three-way fight
* Viral image of Thai policemen in dresses is fake, say cops
* Thai court dismisses royal insult case against a former opposition leader
* Thai police probe death of volunteer taxi driver shot dead in front of tourists on Koh Samuic
* Defrocked Shaolin abbot given 24 years in jail for embezzlement
Philippines:
* Philippine court orders arrest of ex-president Estrada’s senator son over graft scandal
* Chinese steel plant workers in Philippines released from detention
* Man in custody for faking survival in Philippine building collapse
* Father, son among latest fatalities in Philippine building collapse
* Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr is receiving an exceptional level of hospitality
* World Bank sees Brent oil averaging US$86 in 2026, easing to US$70 in 2027
Vietnam:
* Vietnam's top leader, To Lam, says military power alone can’t ensure security
* Hanoi’s iconic bridge reopens after two-month renovation
* 109 Vietnamese deported for violating Cambodian laws
* Vietnam, Singapore leaders witness exchange of cooperation documents
* Vance says progress made as US-Iran deal awaits Trump green light
Myanmar:
* Growing fears: Myanmar farmers face fertiliser, fuel dearth
* Myanmar leader to visit India for first trip abroad as president
* China expects El Nino weather effects to peak in autumn and winter
* West Asia conflict drags global air passenger demands down 3.4% in April 2026 - IATA
Cambodia:
* Pack it in you pachyderms: Mondulkiri villagers adapt as elephant raids intensify
* UN warns social media bans alone will not keep children safe
* Scam-linked killing lands six Chinese nationals in jail for life in Cambodia
* Durian prices fall as imports and summer fruit supply surge in China
Laos:
* Laos cave rescue hindered by zero visibility and narrow shafts
* Specialist divers head to Laos to join 'extremely challenging' cave rescue
* Laos transitions from backpackers haven to global coffee producer
* Rescuers in Laos say more oxygen needed to save seven people trapped in cave
Brunei:
* Brunei enters Southwest Monsoon season
* Water disruption in Brunei due to urgent pipe repairs
* Emerging market assets set for monthly gains on Iran peace deal progress
AseanPlus:
* Malaysia maintains lead in global Islamic economy, says Nga
* Sabah cops question seven students over ‘Angel’ group assault
* Rare plant found in Tawau Hills Park confirmed as new species in Sabah
* Billionaire Vincent Tan said to mull selling Prudential Malaysia stake
* Sarawak welcomes federal openness to decentralised model for new Kuching airport
* Japan woman sues state over rape case mishandling and insults
* Iran envoy summoned over ship attack in south Korea
* China leaders skip Asia defence summit headlined by US
* 'Robots need clothes': Humanoids hit catwalk in Seoul
* Japan's Nikkei scales record peak on Mideast, AI optimism
* Legacy of Himalaya's 'Sherlock Holmes' lives on in digital
* Bangladesh: Viral fame saves ‘Donald Trump’ from sacrifice
* JD.com founder vows to protect Chinese jobs from AI and robots
* Japan bans photos at beach volleyball after 'malicious' pictures
* Why the era of the 3 joint US-China communiques may be ‘completely’ over
* 17 people hospitalised after chemical leak at South Korean university lab
* Indian court ruling on Google keyword ads could reshape online advertising
* China now home to more people over 65 than children, official survey finds
* Japan turns to anime to help kids avoid bears as attacks triple in country
* S.Korean shares hit record on Samsung Electronics rally, pension fund boost
* Hong Kong plans tax cuts on bonus pay to lure top fund managers, sources say
* OpenAI gives Japan banks access to latest model, Japan's finance minister says
* Stamp of approval sought on HK$4.6 billion lifeline for struggling Hongkong Post
* From K-pop to K-glow: lasers, facial firming drive South Korea's new tourism wave
* HK movie star Maggie Cheung enjoys slow-paced, simple life in French countryside
* Lai Ka-ying has done Hong Kong proud as first astronaut but now what else is needed?
* Puppy Pawlitics: Dog class elections gain traction at South Korea’s pet kindergartens
* US to seek public comment on which Chinese goods qualify for lower tariffs, Greer says
* India's Gen Z ‘Cockroach’ party channels youth anger but faces offline hurdles: Analysis
* Australian mushroom murderer Erin Patterson's appeal against murder conviction set for August
* 'When can we book our tickets': Iran World Cup team still waiting for US visas, ambassador says
* China barbecue chain willingly refunds diners US$162,000 for serving ‘not properly grilled’ food
* China police officers dig through sand with bare hands to search for Taiwan tourist’s lost phone
* China cabby charges teary boy US$1.4 instead of full fare; hopes others treat his kids kindly too
* Soccer - London to host Ballon d'Or for first time as award marks 70th anniversary
* Soccer: 'When can we book our tickets': Iran World Cup team still waiting for US visas, ambassador says
