Malaysia
* Overcome hate, prejudice, urges PM Anwar in Wesak Day message
* Gunung Batu Puteh SAR: Teams detect presence of wild animals, including black panther
* Decision to halt 'Konspirasi' screenings made internally, not publicity stunt
* B15 biodiesel rollout starts tomorrow
* Hamzah not joining Pejuang, says Mukhriz
* King, Anwar breakfast in KL before meeting
* US hails Malaysia’s leadership in regional defence
* Nacsa: MyDigital ID can shield kids from cyberthreats
* Putrajaya residents urged not to panic over sounds of cannon fire
* Disburse the RM1.5bil interim payment of Sabah soon, CM Hajiji says
* Anwar: Savings from austerity measures to be used for public welfare
* Bursa Malaysia likely to trade range-bound in holiday-shortened week
* No grudges against Perikatan for closing door on MIC, says Vigneswaran
* Identity verification required for sponsored ads on social media starting tomorrow
* Channel at least 30% of govt, GLC procurements to local SMEs, urges industry group
* Norway scrapping missile deal raises questions about international trust, says Khaled Nordin
* Ringgit forecast to trade within a narrow range of RM3.95 to RM3.97 this week amid focus on jobs data
Singapore
* Singaporean hiker fractures arm while descending Malaysia’s Gunung Datuk
* Defence spending alone may not translate into better capabilities, says Singapore's defence minister
* Malaysia raises concerns over double standards in international law at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore
* Singapore Defence Minister calls for more partnerships with like-minded countries as nature of conflicts evolves
* US to send only used nuclear subs to Australia in amended defence deal
* Singapore: Seeking balance of power in Asia
* Woman from Singapore dies in Bhutan after feeling unwell during hike to iconic monastery
* No Singapore Open crown for local ace Loh Kean Yew after heartbreaking final defeat
Indonesia
* Tourism Ministry to continue sport-tourism initiatives to promote Malaysia globally
* Indonesian-born giant panda cub makes a grand public debut in Bogor
* 'Problem is not even an issue,' Weakening Indonesian rupiah to lure more tourists, deputy minister says
* Two decades later, impacts from Indonesia mud volcano linger
* Tennis fashion is evolving, as jewellery becomes part of the athlete persona
* Penang DOSH issues stop-work order after Indonesian worker crushed to death
Thailand
* 'Always the Asean star' Thailand's music darling Lisa performs football World Cup anthem and perform at World Cup opener in LA
* Thai Lion Air cutting flights on 15 routes, including Phuket-Singapore, as jet fuel costs surge
* Soaring prices during the Iran war jeopardize travel to tourism-dependent countries in Asia
* Thailand pushes Hua Hin Airport upgrade for foreign flights
* Thailand pivot to 'value tourism' tested by global economic storms
Philippines
* China patrols Scarborough Shoal after Philippines warns of threat
* Philippine Senate extends deadline for Vice President Duterte to answer impeachment charges
* Philippines taps South Korea’s tech-driven policing model to boost crime-fighting
* Japan rejects ‘New Militarism’ label as hypocritical
* Brain stunting – a crisis threatening many Filipino children
Vietnam
*Vietnam's top leader To Lam arrives in Manila for a state visit to the Philippines
* Angelina Jolie's Vietnamese-born son Pax Thien attends his sister’s college graduation with family
* US hits Vietnam with third probe as trade pressure grows
* India says BrahMos missile deal signed with Vietnam
* US investigates Vietnam's intellectual property practices
Myanmar
* Odeon theatre blaze: Myanmar worker died from smoke inhalation
* Myanmar hopes to strengthen trade and religious ties with India as President of country’s military-backed govt set to meet Modi
* Myanmar to allow replacement of old vehicles with EV
* Myanmar leader makes official visit to improve ties with India
* Myanmar reorganises National Security Bureau with President as chairman
Cambodia
* 'Keep them safe, they are part of us too': Residents urged to protect wildlife in Cambodia's famed Angkor park
* Renewable energy tops Cambodia's security agenda amid chaotic conflict in the Middle East
* Cambodia’s famous Angkor temples deserted, due to recent conflict
* Cambodia, Kazakhstan sign visa-free deal for diplomatic, official passport holders
Laos
* 'They are waiting to be rescued' - Rescue team confident two missing miners in Laos cave are still alive
* Heavy rains threaten to delay search for two people missing in Laos cave
* Survivors advise rescuers in search for last two stuck in Laos cave
Brunei
* 'Meet the new princesss' Brunei’s Prince Mateen finally shares photos of three-month-old daughter much to people's delight
* Brunei Minister attends defence dialogue in Singapore
* Glitter is back, but still facing monthly drop - gold gains on US-Iran ceasefire optimism, but set for dip in prices
Aseanplus
* Iran says no deal with US unless its rights secured
* KLIA’s 24-hour Aerotrain service resumes on June 1
* Compromising Asean centrality would damage region, warns Khaled
* VM2026 promo shifts to markets unaffected by conflict, says ministry
* Putting Sarawak, as well as Borneo, on the international tourism radar
* Norway's apology over axed missile deal raised more questions, says Khaled Nordin
* More mishaps - China mine collapse kills five workers, days after the deadly Shanxi blast
* 4,200 expected at Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 on ‘very smooth’ opening day
* Chinese team finds ‘garden-like’ ecosystem blooming in deepest ocean trenches
*Japan's main island gets first crested ibied in the wild, first time in 56 years
* Indonesia-born giant panda cub makes public debut
* China: Astronauts return to Earth
* Energy crunch fuels India's car pool growth
* Mining turns India's heat-shield hills to dust
* K-pop fans can try new Oreo cookie inspired by BTS
* China's top diplomat says Canada ties 'fully restored'
* Australian researchers teach brain cells to play 'Doom'
* Lion cub deaths spark disease fears in India’s Gir forest
* Japan pushes back against accusations of 'new militarism'
* 'Totally hooked': Hong Kong targets claw machine addiction
* US, South Korea in talks over US commander's remarks: Seoul
* China: Ex-Shaolin temple abbot to serve 24 years for corruption
* SoftBank to build up AI data centres in France with major investment
* South Korea, Japan discuss military-logistics support deal, Seoul says
* Panama rejects US pressure claims as it seeks to ease China tensions
* China is growing giant wheat-rye hybrids in its western deserts. Here’s why
* Hong Kong drainage project suspended after worker struck by chain hoist dies
* Researchers in Australia develop blood test to detect concussion in older adults
* US farmers seek firmer soybean guarantees despite Xi-Trump agriculture pledge
* Chinese scientists use supercomputer to cut new drug screening time from years to seconds
* ‘Sleeping with my eyes open’: China woman’s bungled double eyelid surgery causes complications
* Typhoon Jangmi expected to bring heavy rain to western and eastern Japan; many flights already cancelled
* Crude oil to cooking gas: Malaysia's most at-risk Hormuz imports / Here's how the Strait of Hormuz closure could hit every Malaysian
* Soccer-South Korea's Son scores brace in 5-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago
* Soccer - Japan defeat Iceland in World Cup send-off through late Ogawa header
* Malaysian women's cricket team seals 2026 Asian Games berth with dramatic semi-final win over Nepal
* Tennis -- China's Wang Xinyu is no match for veteran Cirstea as Romanian wins match to reach French Open quarter-final in 17 years
