Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Monday (June 1, 2026)

Buddhist monks arrive at Borobudur temple during Vesak Day, an annual celebration of the Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and passing, in Magelang, Central Java province, Indonesia. -- Photo: REUTERS/Dwi Oblo

Malaysia

* King: Those who reject Rukun Negara ‘not worthy’ of Malaysian citizenship

* King confers award on Jupem staff who died on duty

* Anwar echoes King’s call for good governance

* King's decree on Rukun Negara timely reminder, say experts

* Anwar congratulates King in conjunction with His Majesty's official birthday celebration

* Cabinet ministers congratulate King on official birthday

* Sultan Ibrahim graces federal awards investiture ceremony

* Verification needed for sponsored ads on social media

* Malaysia begins enforcing social media age verification rules

* 300, including 12 leaders of deviant group arrested in Sabah

* PM Anwar says govt refining aid, safety net amid global uncertainties

* Johor DAP had plans for Marina to contest strategic urban seat, says Teo

* Budi95 remains at 200 litres, lower quota was a glitch, says Finance Ministry

* Health Ministry cracks down on online promotion, sales of vapes, smoking products

* Perikatan ready to contest Johor polls with responsibility, professionalism, says Dr Sam

* Under-16 social media users given one month to save data as age verification rollout begins

* EC says will discuss dates for 16th Johor state polls after official notification of dissolution

People look on from a vantage point in Singapore on Monday, June 1, 2026. -- Photo by Jam STA ROSA / AFP

Singapore:

* Singapore robotic hands firm Sharpa joins Nvidia and Unitree on humanoid robot project

* Singapore High Court sets benchmark jail term for those who drive despite having lost their licence

* Every three steps, one bow: More than 7,000 devotees perform Buddhist ceremony to mark Wesak Day

* Asia's factory output expands as firms stockpile buffers over Iran war risks

* Singapore's DBS to open 18 new Asian wealth centres, expand advisory push

* Risks of food, inflation mount for Southeast Asia

* Singapore: US to send only used nuclear subs to Australia

* Business: Trump says Iran really wants to make a deal with the US

Indonesia:

* Jakarta crime fears rise, but rupiah slide keeps Singaporeans coming for shopping and food

* Indonesia’s ‘grey-area’ corruption cases divide the public

* Oil rises as US and Iran trade strikes, Israel moves further into Lebanon

* Suspected WWII ordnance explodes in Indonesia, five dead

* Indonesia issues presidential decree for Danantara development fund

* Decade-long study reveals Indonesia as a haven for world’s biggest shark

* Indonesia's volcano eruption - The disaster that never ended

Participants compete in the Causeway Challenge Bangkok Scrabble competition in Bangkok on Monday, June 1, 2026. (Photo by Chanakarn LAOSARAKHAM / AFP)

Thailand:

* Malaysia to suspend imports of sea bass and five Thai shrimp species from June 1

* India and Myanmar agree to accelerate work on the superhighway to Thailand 

* International school in Bangkok inspected over alleged licence and work-permit violations

* ‘I felt like dying’: Thai Singha beer scion speaks up after disclosure of alleged sexual abuse

* Timor-Leste’s leader floats idea of retired South-East Asia general to guide Myanmar peace talks

* Asia stocks count on AI boom to offset Gulf risks

Philippines:

* Arrested Philippine senator Estrada has no right to bail, says court

* Philippine senator Jinggoy Estrada, the son of a former president, surrenders over graft case

* Four more bodies retrieved from rubble of collapsed Philippine building; death toll rises to 10

* Death toll rises to 12 in under-construction building collapse in Philippines

* Global smartphone market faces record annual decline as chip crunch worsens

* Philippines and Vietnam explore more direct flights, sign an exclusive tourism deal

Philippine Senator Jose Jinggoy Estrada (left), accompanied by colleague Senator Rodante Marcoleta, arrives for a press conference after a warrant of arrest was served at the Senate building in Manila on June 1, 2026. A sitting Philippine senator was arrested on June 1, becoming the highest-ranking official to be detained in a massive corruption scandal over bogus flood control projects. Opposition Senator Jose Jinggoy Estrada rejected the charges against him as nonsense and a ploy to get him to switch sides in a bitterly divided Senate. -- Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP

Vietnam:

* Vietnam ride-hailing drivers trapped between abusive passengers and app algorithms, says data

* US, Vietnam pledge to avoid currency manipulation, boost transparency

* Vietnam rolls out E10 biofuel nationwide

* Philippines, Vietnam elevate ties to enhanced strategic partnership

* Vietnam: Govt to release nearly 10,000 prisoners in celebration of recent celebrations

* Supermodel Ming Xi and Mario Ho, son of casino mogul Stanley Ho, hold wedding ceremony in France

Myanmar:

* Nation: Myanmar man killed, wife injured in Simpang Ampat attack

* Two women arrested in Malaysia for alleged murder of Myanmar man

* Witnesses tell of devastation from Myanmar explosion that killed dozens

* India’s Modi hosts sanctioned Myanmar leader to build relations

* Blast in rebel-held Myanmar kills dozens: rescuers

* Football fans clash at Mandalay beer shop while watching Champions League final

(From left) Vietnam First Lady Ngo Phuong Ly, Vietnam President To Lam, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Philippines First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos pose for a group picture at Malacanang Presidential Palace in Manila, Philippines, on Monday, June 1, 2026. -- Rolex Dela Pena/Pool Photo via AP

Cambodia:

* Children key to Cambodia’s national resilience, says World Vision as it celebrates its 56th year in the kingdom

* Cambodia records significant declines in drug arrests, narcotics seizures during first five months

* Nvidia to work with US, European humanoid robot makers in addition to China's Unitree 

* Hondius cruise ship ready to sail again after hantavirus outbreak

* Cambodia scam bust sees 45 arrests; co-op with US Drug Enforcement Administration ends sea smuggling ring

Laos:

* Rescue mission in Laos moves into second week - Rescuers seek new route to two missing in cave

* Rescuers find new access route in search for two missing Laos miners

* Lao alumni from "67" School reunite to celebrate Laos-China friendship

* Laos: Heavy rains hamper cave rescue

Brunei:

* US MQ-9 Reaper makes first landing in Brunei

* Brunei Sultan consents to Special Operations Command in Royal Brunei Air Force

* Gold slips on stronger dollar, oil as markets await Trump decision on Iran

Children of the Daesong District cheer on their players at the joint friendship gathering to mark the 76th anniversary of the International Children's Day at the Taesongsan Pleasure Park in Pyongyang on Monday, June 1, 2026. -- Photo by KIM Won Jin / AFP

AseanPlus:

* Sabah & Sarawak: Pandikar backs Federal Govt’s RM1.5bil interim payment

* China issues new rules to bust 'ghost' takeout deliveries

* Drunk driver kills six at Sri Lanka soup kitchen

* China unveils regulation on outbound investment

* Yuan eases from 3-year peak as factory activity stalls

* South Korea, Taiwan shares hit record highs on AI rally

* UK’s Cooper to discuss global issues with China and India

* 'AI simply can't replicate it': Japan embraces zine trend

* SoftBank overtakes Toyota as Japan's most valuable company

* China opposes 'political suppression' of Xinhua reporter in US

* South Korea export growth hits four-decade high on AI chip boom

* Australia's far-right party leads in national poll for first time

* Nvidia launches new chip to bring AI directly to personal computers

* Illegal mining site collapse leaves at least five dead in China

* Trump seeks centre stage at US anniversary show as artists pull out

* Gas leak at SK Hynix chip factory injures six people, Yonhap reports

* At least two dead at Hanwha Aerospace fire in South Korea, official says

* Five dead, two injured after blast at Hanwha Aerospace plant in South Korea

* US takes step to halt Nvidia AI chip shipments to Chinese firms outside China

* Expert in Australia warns of a global cancer workforce shortfall by 2050 

* Thousands affected by blackouts after damaging storms hit Western Australia

* Samsung, LG shares rally ahead of Nvidia CEO meetings with Korean executives

* Australia economy minister says 'legitimate' fears driving rise of far-right

* China stocks dip to six-week low as tech firms drag, factory activity stalls

* US says it struck Iranian military sites, Tehran responds with air base attack

* South Korean PM reportedly preparing to offer resignation after local elections

* India's viral 'Cockroach' youth group plans street protest in challenge to Modi

* Over 150 evacuated from Lotte store in South Korea after part of ceiling collapses

* Iran says Israeli attacks in Lebanon another reason for the delay in US peace deal

* Insilico teams up with US firm to build AI models predicting disease decades ahead

* China May factory activity expands for sixth month as price pressures ease, private PMI shows

* Japan's PM urges free passage through the Hormuz after a phone discussion with the Iranian president 

* Soccer - Goals dry up for South Korea's favourite Son ahead of World Cup

* Soccer - Iran drop Azmoun as Taremi leads 26-man World Cup squad in US

* Soccer - Neymar aims for final World Cup bow as Brazil put faith in stricken talisman

* Sports - Cycling - 'Rocket Rocketman' Azizulhasni third athlete conferred ‘Darjah Bakti’ by King