Boats are seen ahead of the Asean Summit held in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia Monday, May 8, 2023. - Reuters
Malaysia:
* Najib’s 1MDB trial: Jho Low has the higher authority, High Court told
* Muhyiddin seeking to transfer all his cases to High Court
* Azalina: Proposed Ombudsman system to be independent, answerable to Parliament
* PM wants EPF to increase domestic investment to 70% / No more EPF withdrawals, says PM
* No discussion yet on 20% EPF contribution proposal, says PM
* Lynas claims given leeway to import, process lanthanide concentrate in Malaysia until next year
* Monitor radioactive waste from rare earth processing, urges group
* Zahid: PH has not approached us - No discussion yet on ex-Umno members joining coalition parties
* Azalina: Proposed Ombudsman system to be independent, answerable to Parliament
* New 10-year driving licence renewal won't impede JPJ's enforcement, says Loke
* Hot spell: Supply of daily necessities not affected, says Salahuddin
* Covid-19 no longer a public health emergency, says Dr Zaliha
A King penguin swims inside its enclosure at the new Bird Paradise park in Mandai Wildlife Reserve during its official opening in Singapore on Monday, May 8, 2023. - AFP
Singapore:
* After opening borders, China presses Singapore for visa-free travel deal
* Singapore plans extensive law to fight online crime
* 60 residents evacuated from Tampines block after flat catches fire; public attempts to fight blaze
* Oil prices climb as recession fears begin to fade
* 35 residents evacuated after kitchen in Pasir Ris flat catches fire
* Most Asian markets rise after strong US jobs, rebound in banks
* Mental health burden in Singapore costs economy billions
* Oil tanker ablaze in the South China Sea is a global problem
Indonesia:
* Malaysian PM Anwar to depart for Indonesia on Tuesday to attend Asean Summit
* Indonesia steps up security in Labuan Bajo in conjunction with the Asean Summit; 12,627 security personnel deployed to maintain safety
* Indonesia president condemns attack on ASEAN officials delivering aid in Myanmar
* Indonesia rescues 20 human trafficking victims from Myanmar
* Health Ministry to prepare transition to end Indonesia's Covid emergency status
* Indonesia, Malaysia central banks launch agreement on cross-border QR payments
Indonesian Navy patrol and ambulance boats are seen in front of the Meruorah Hotel, the main venue for the Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean) Summit, in Labuan Bajo on May 8, 2023, on the eve of the event. - AFP
Thailand:
* Thailand chokes on pollution but greens struggle to be heard in election
* Thailand raises drought alarm as water trucks deployed for villages
* Toyota suspends sales of Yaris model in Thailand after safety test problem
* Thai election agency criticised after snags in early voting
* EC quickly detects error on early-voting envelopes in Nonthaburi
* Chinese scour Thailand for homes, looking to offset risks after pandemic
Philippines:
* SAE Games: Favourites Malaysian women shuttlers suffer shock defeat to the Philippines
* A whopping 14 million Filipino families consider themselves poor
* Philippines says power outages hit parts of main Luzon island
* Joint Philippines-US patrols in South China Sea may begin by third quarter, says envoy
* Philippine fuel prices slashed by up to P2.70 per litre
Tourists at night in the old town of Hoi An, Qung Nam Province, Vietnam. Vietnam’s retail sales grew 11.5% in April, according to figures released by the General Statistics Office of Vietnam.- Bloomberg
Vietnam:
* Vietnam's regulators downplay impact of first electricity price hike since 2019
* Airlines look to capitalise on thriving demand in Vietnam - Robust recovery of aviation sector gives industry a lift
* Most of Vietnam's FDI firms using outdated technology
* Four weak Vietnam banks to be taken over: central bank
* Chinese automaker BYD to make EVs in Vietnam
Myanmar:
* Worsening blackouts in junta-led Myanmar put economy at risk
* Malaysian Govt mulls agreement with UNHCR to better manage refugees, asylum seekers, says Zahid
* Indonesia’s Jokowi urges dialogue for Myanmar crisis ahead of Asean Summit
* Myanmar holds film academy awards ceremony
* Crisis to dominate Asean summit
A chestnut and black weaver bird clings outside its nest at the new Bird Paradise park in Mandai Wildlife Reserve during its official opening in Singapore on Monday, May 8, 2023. - AFP
Cambodia:
* Fast-rising Teqball crashes South-East Asian Games in Cambodia
* ‘Spectacular’ 32nd SEA Games opening ceremony draws international praise for Cambodia
* Cambodia's football federation president announces resignation after home SEA Games failure
* Cambodian PM to attend 42nd Asean summit in Indonesia next week
Laos:
* Brutal heat continues to grip Asia in warning for the world
* Asia unprepared to face climate-induced catastrophes, warns new UN study
* Lao president wraps up Cambodia visit with successful outcomes
Brunei:
* Brunei health ministry makes call for Call for blood donors; supply at critical level
* To the rescue: Brunei firefighters save cats from house fire
A man flies a kite at a park in Beijing. - AP
AseanPlus:
* SEA Games: Smooth sailing as Malaysian sailors deliver two golds
* SEA Games: Kimberly brings cheer in pool with first diving gold
* SEA Games: National hammer thrower Grace shatters record, retains gold
* SEA Games: Karate exponents lose gold, early celebration draws coach’s ire
* Second blast near Sikh shrine in India
* Indians return home from camps in riot-hit northeast
* Asean, India hold joint exercises in disputed sea for first time
* Divemaster nabbed for molesting tourist in Semporna
* Mystery Chinese spacecraft returns to Earth after 276 days
* Japan PM Kishida meets lawmakers, business leaders to finish South Korea visit
* Yoon and Kishida vow better Seoul-Tokyo ties following summit
* China will safeguard its interests over EU sanctions
* Korean actress Lee Da-hae marries singer Seven in wedding attended by K-pop and K-drama stars
* Baidu’s smart speaker unit to launch a phone next week
* Sailing-Australia stamps authority on SailGP with third $1 million win
* Municipalities offer hair-loss treatment subsidies for young S. Koreans
* BTS’ Jungkook tells fans to stop sending food to his home: 'I’m not going to eat it'
* Can AI be used by hackers to crack passwords?
* HK singer Sammi Cheng, 50, shares tips to maintain a good figure and looking fresh
* Three dead after fighter jet crashes into house in northern India
* New Zealand defence spending set to increase by around $472 million
* Motor racing-Drivers unimpressed by F1 plans for more splashy intros
* K-drama ‘Doctor Cha’ captivates viewers with story of middle-aged resident
* WhatsApp updates poll feature and lets you forward pics with captions
* Crypto stocks fall after Binance halts bitcoin withdrawals for hours
