Revelers participate in Khmer New Year Water Festival celebrations at Wat Phnom in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. - Reuters
Malaysia:
* Civil servant claims trial to six charges of abusing position
* Warisan to file private member’s Bill at next Sabah state assembly sitting, says Shafie
* Many people choosing to stay indoors just to be safe / Hot, dry and hazy weather ahead
* Ringgit to trade with upside bias vs the dollar from Monday (April 17) onwards; to trade between 4.3750 to 4.4000
* Bursa Malaysia likely to trend higher this week; expected to hit 1,445 level
* Wisma Putra: Unrest in Sudan being monitored, all Malaysians are safe
* Avoid panic buying, food supply sufficient for Raya, says Salahuddin
* Man charged with sending lewd pictures via WhatsApp
* Three Koreans hurt in workers’ protest at KK industrial park
* Haze: Ban open burning as soon as possible, urges Wan Junaidi
* Finance Ministry wants full report on Labuan's economic issues
* Malaysia condemns Armed Forces-RSF hostilities in Sudan, says Wisma Putra
People cycle along the Marina Bay East Park Connector in front of the skyline in Singapore. - AFP
Singapore:
* In India, fake Singapore profiles are a new front in alleged foreign influence campaigns
* Singapore police probed 96 cases of child sex abuse material offences since new laws in 2020
* Singapore public hospitals roll out EV charging; electric ambulances, solar roof panels in the pipeline
* Surge in Covid-19 cases unlikely to overwhelm Singapore hospitals, say experts
* Singapore-flagged ship boarded by pirates found; all 20 crew members reported safe
Indonesia:
* Indonesia prepares five airports to serve next month's Asean Summit
* Gunmen attack Indonesian troops deployed to rescue NZ pilot in Indonesia's Papua
* Rebels in Indonesia's Papua say they killed 9 army soldiers
* Indonesia’s quiet Asean leadership calls for optimism
* Travel safe as virus danger lurks, says Indonesia President
* Joko grants rare clemency to woman on death row
* Cementing legacies with unpopular Bills in Indonesia
* Finding peace through social media detoxing in Indonesia
Shoppers visit a clothing market in Surabaya on Sunday, April 16, 2023, ahead of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. - AFP
Thailand:
* Thailand capital Bangkok joins Chiang Mai on list of 10 cities with worst air
* Thailand tightens security after attacks in its southern region
* Phue Thai, the Thaksin-linked party maintains lead in poll ahead of the much anticipated Thai General Elections
* Australian Grace Kim wins LOTTE Championship in playoff; Thai rising star Natthakritta Vongtaveelap finish sixth
* Thai PM Prayut lags rivals in opinion polls ahead of May election
Philippines:
* Australia wants to promote relations with Vietnam and the Philippines
* Philippines: 49 cops face raps for drug raid cover-up
* World's largest trade deal nears full implementation after Philippines' move
* Week-long gun ban set for Panaad festivities in the Philippines
Pavit Tangkamolprasert of Thailand hitting a shot during round three of the International Series Vietnam golf tournment in Cam Ranh. - AFP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam and US will continue develop dynamic and effective ties, says Blinken
* Vietnam garment sector must go green to ensure sustainable development, say business experts
* Labour shortages dampen hope for tourism recovery in Vietnam
* 22 new caves discovered in Quang Binh
Myanmar:
* Asean 'strongly condemns' deadly air strikes in Myanmar; over 100 reported dead
* Traditional Thingyan water festival a big hit in Myanmar
Revelers participate in Khmer New Year Water Festival celebrations at Wat Phnom in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. - Reuters
Cambodia:
* Cambodians flock to hometowns to celebrate traditional New Year holiday weekend
* Guinness World Record for largest Madison dance in Cambodia
Laos:
* Laos President wishes ‘a Happy Lao New Year’ to all and urges collective effort to overcome difficulties
* Laos: Historic cross-border passenger trains travel between Vientiane and Kunming
Brunei:
* Brunei and Saudi ties will continue to be strengthened, says Sultan Hassanal
* Brunei is feeling the heat, very hot and dry weather awaits people this week
A woman wearing a face mask takes a selfie of blossom flowers at a Longtan Park in Beijing, Sunday, April 16, 2023. - AP
AseanPlus:
* Former Indian lawmaker slain live on TV while in police custody, state restricts gatherings
* 'Era has passed' as Beijing subway drops mandatory Covid-19 mask rule
* Japan's Kishida vows safety of G7 meetings after 'smoke bomb' attack
* South Korea fires warning shots after North's boat crosses sea border
* Japan finds crashed military helicopter, recovers 5 bodies: Kyodo
* US defence contractors will visit Taiwan in May to bolster bilateral security cooperation
* US advisory panel signals support for screening investments in Chinese tech
* Hong Kong law school ‘may have breached anti-discrimination rules’ by telling transgender student to use toilets for the disabled
* Chinese President Xi Jinping rallies Guangdong to Greater Bay Area cause
* China’s military kicks off debate on use of ChatGPT with article in official PLA newspaper
* China’s no-sail zone near Taiwan confirms ‘rocket debris’ risks behind earlier flight ban
* Chinese are ‘lying flat’, Americans are on gap years as pessimistic youth take a hard look at traditional jobs
* Opponents of Michigan EV battery plant hone in on Chinese firm’s Communist Party cell
* Percentage of Americans with ‘very unfavourable’ view of China rises, Pew survey finds
* Two men held over disorderly conduct after allegedly soaking Hong Kong police officers with water gun at Songkran festival
* Hong Kong ice hockey body advises other sport associations on how to avoid anthem blunders ahead of handing in report
* Magic dance: Chinese teacher leads students in lively daily classroom routine to decompress and make learning fun, delighting social media
* Laser surgery offers hope for Hong Kong patients with hoarse voices, as specialist clinic urges those with symptoms to seek help
* Crackdown on fake info on internet in China / China: Move to regulate murder mystery games
* G7 ministers agree to speed up renewable energy development -communique
* South Korea’s creative content looks to international market from get go
