Double the celebration. Malaysia’s Prem Kumar Selvam (right) and Shahmalarani Chandran won first gold medal for the Kumite Individual Male - 55 Kg and Kumite Individual Female -50kg at Chroy Changvar Convention Center in conjunction of 2023 Sea Games at Cambodia. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star
Malaysia:
* Give away half your wealth to the Malays to truly help them, Anwar tells past leaders
* Bring no-confidence vote to Parliament, but ‘let this be the last’, Anwar tells those out to topple govt
* MACC: Six policemen remanded over graft probe
* King Charles III crowned in ceremony steeped in tradition
* Heatwave: No plans to limit sports, outdoor activities for tertiary education students, says Mohamed Khaled
* Woman remanded over seditious TikTok video against Perak Sultan
* Buffaloes can become aggressive in hot and dry weather, says breeder
* Karate roars as Shahmalarani kicks to country's first gold, Prem nails second
* Obstacle course runner Wei Theng wins Malaysia's first medal at SEA Games with bronze effort
* Covid-19: Health Ministry discussing latest protective measures, says Dr Zaliha
* BN committed to unity govt, no MP resigning, says Ahmad Zahid
* Watermelon farmers, traders suffer negative effects of glut, hot weather
Southeast Asian Games - Swimming - Morodok Techo National Aquatics Centre, Phnom Penh, Cambodia - Saturday, May 6, 2023. Singapore's Quah Jing Wen celebrates after winning the women's 200m butterfly final as Thailand's Kamonchanok Kwanmuang looks on. - Reuters
Singapore:
* Jail for ex-Changi Airport staff in Singapore who took bribes for issuing airside driving permits to unqualified workers
* Four Singaporean teens under investigation after primary school break-in and vandalism
* Singapore's central bank imposes additional capital requirement of RM5.35bil on DBS Bank
* Singapore's motorcycle fatalities jump in first quarter of 2023
* Oil prices jump but post third straight weekly fall on economic woes
Indonesia:
* Indonesia still decades away from ending child marriage, says UNICEF
* Indonesia: Asean summit expected to highlight economic growth, centrality and de-dollarization
* Indonesia gets a double at SEA Games' Angkor Wat marathon
* Indonesian Govt beefs up security ahead of Asean summit in Labuan Bajo
* The business of political T-shirts as Indonesia gears up for 2024 election
Southeast Asian Games - Aquathlon - Kep, Cambodia - May 6, 2023 Indonesia's Aloysius Reckyardo Mardian, Aryandra Fauzi Mauludin, Dea Salsabila Putri and Renath Berlihnh Aditya celebrate on the podium after winning the Silver medal in the mixed aquathlon relay. - Reuters
Thailand:
* Impressive Thailand stays perfect as it joins Australia and Sweden in the LPGA International Crown semifinals
* Raya gathering connecting Malaysian diaspora in Bangkok
* Thai PM Prayut tries to soften image, says he was born to battle
* Thailand GE: Two parties poised for historic wins
* Thai parties in financial bidding war as GE nears in country
Philippines:
* Philippine President Marcos dismisses criticism that his campaign played down family corruption
* Philippines tightens protocols for citizens departing for South-East Asia amid human trafficking
* Philippine capital region shortens school hours due to extreme heat
* Philippines rescues over 1,000 trafficking victims after special operation
* US, Philippines establish ground rules to counter China in South China Sea and Taiwan Strait
Southeast Asia Games - Opening Ceremony - Morodok Techo National Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia - May 5, 2023 Performers during the opening ceremony - Reuter
Vietnam:
* Vietnam to probe TikTok over 'toxic' contents; six major violations committed by TikTok in country
* Vietnam's highly profitable seafood exports feel the pinch of global slowdown
* 'It's the south's defeated flag' says Vietnam after it decries Australia's new commemorative coins
* Vietnam to more than double power generation by 2030, lower offshore wind target
* Green shift requires huge investment in infrastructure in Vietnam
Myanmar:
* Displaced Rohingya dissatisfied with arrangement for possible repatriation on maiden visit to Myanmar
* Rohingya say they won't return to Myanmar to be stuck in camps
* Rohingya return scheme in motion in Myanmar
* 60 engagements linked to Myanmar organised
S. Prem Kumar in action in the kumite event at the SEA Games in Phnom Penh. He won the gold medal in the Under-55kg event at the Chroy Changvar Convention Centre on Saturday (May 6, 2023). - Bernama
Cambodia:
* It's the free games but many still unhappy as Cambodian PM calls for calm over SEA Games ticket rows
* Four miners die in accident at unlicensed gold mine in central Cambodia
* Region's top show begins - Cambodia hosts SEA Games for first time in 64 years
Laos:
* Laos' inflation drops slightly in April, but food prices keep on rising
* Activist survived shooting, says group after confirmation
* Controversial shooting of young man in Chanthabouly is likely due to a business dispute, says Laos police
Brunei:
* 'Human trafficking is a shared problem’, says US Ambassador to Brunei
* Top Brunei bank advises vigilance against phone scams in the country
Southeast Asia Games - Opening Ceremony - Morodok Techo National Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia - May 5, 2023 A general view as fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony. - Reuters
AseanPlus:
* Aftershocks shake central Japan after quake kills one, destroys homes
* Foreign brands, consumers in China face rising tide of nationalism, but it’s not just about pride
* Several officials held over mine accident leading to 14 deaths in China
* US Senate Democrats to propose comprehensive China competition bill
* Strong rain sweeping across nation in China
* Chinese veep calls for joint efforts to build China-UK ties
* Hong Kong still a top draw for mainlanders
* China's FM calls for stable India ties
* Chinese fast fashion giant Shein denies low prices due to forced labour
* Covid-19: No longer an emergency, but not going anywhere
* WHO declares end to Covid-19 global health emergency
* Climate change: China trails global financial firms in committing to end investments in coal projects, study shows
* Tech war: China slams US Chips Act subsidies at WTO in Beijing’s latest protest against Washington’s restrictions
* China says its stand on Ukraine war ‘has not changed’ after UN vote
* Google plans to make search more 'personal' with AI chat and video clips-WSJ
* Malaysian tour guide learns world history through Japan's sakura blossoms
* Olympics-Australia chief calls for more govt funding for Brisbane success
* F1 to unlock new riches with China’s rising star
* Turning a new page: Britain wants to reinvigorate ties with Hong Kong and to have less megaphone diplomacy, consul general says
* US envoy to China says next steps to improve relations are up to Beijing
