Asean News Headlines at 9pm on Sunday (May 14, 2023)


Supporters of Move Forward party cheer as they watch the counting of votes on television at Move Forward Party headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, Sunday, May 14, 2023. Vote counting was underway Sunday in Thailand's general election, touted as a pivotal chance for change nine years after incumbent Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha first came to power in a 2014 coup. - AP

Malaysia:

* Putting the 'Ma' in 'Madani': Women's convention kicks off with mutual Mother's Day greetings

* Unity meet: Rallying cry of 'dulu lawan, sekarang kawan' underscores govt's strengths, says Saifuddin

* Unity meet: Component parties focussing on finding common ground, says Fadillah

* Unity meet: Activate polls machinery now, says Zahid

* Unity meet: Find our common ground through compassion and wisdom, says Zambry

* Unity meet: Anwar told not to look back, continue to lead the country, says Zahid

* Youth today value opportunities over racial politics, unity govt convention hears

* Unity meet: 'I have mixed emotions,' says Anwar on return to WTC KL's Dewan Merdeka

* Govt allocations, contributions not a bribe, says Comms Dept DG

* Bursa Malaysia to trade with downside bias this week on lack of fresh catalysts

* Ringgit seen range bound next week on expected firmer US dollar

* Puncak Alam woman to be charged on May 15 for sexual assault on son

Paetongtarn Shinawatra (left)  one of the prime minister candidates from Pheu Thai Party, with her husband Pidok Sooksawas arrive at Phue Thai party headquarter in Bangkok, Thailand, Sunday, May 14, 2023. - APPaetongtarn Shinawatra (left) one of the prime minister candidates from Pheu Thai Party, with her husband Pidok Sooksawas arrive at Phue Thai party headquarter in Bangkok, Thailand, Sunday, May 14, 2023. - AP

Singapore:

* Singapore's Sentosa hotels, attractions, F&B outlets to do away with plastic bottled water by end-2023

* Man, 34, arrested after video shows him naked and lying on road in Singapore's Sembawang area

* Singapore begins importing live broiler chickens from Indonesia

* Record temperatures and heatstroke cases engulf South-East Asia nations

* Self-taught Singaporean illustrator’s 'Shaolin And You' caught Jet Li’s eye

* Over 300 suspected scammers under probe in Singapore

Indonesia:

* Asean will make a big push to become global EV production hub, says Indonesia President Jokowi

* Bean shortage drives up cost of even the cheapest cup of coffee; Indonesia’s output could also suffer due to weather issues

* The 42nd Asean Summit strengthen region to be central force in bringing peace and growth, says Indonesian President Jokowi

* Off-grid solar brings light, time and income to remotest villages in Indonesia

* More cases, less testing - Indonesia's STD issues

* Jakarta will be last leg of Series - Indonesian Masters the final event of 10-leg Asian Tour

Thai Prime Minister and United Thai Nation Party's candidate Prayut Chan-O-Cha arrives at the party’s headquarters after polls closed during Thailand's general election in Bangkok on Sunday, May 14, 2023. - AFPThai Prime Minister and United Thai Nation Party's candidate Prayut Chan-O-Cha arrives at the party’s headquarters after polls closed during Thailand's general election in Bangkok on Sunday, May 14, 2023. - AFP

Thailand:

* Thailand exit polls shows pro-democracy parties leading vote

* Thai polls close with army-backed PM tipped for defeat; unofficial results at 10pm

* Thai PM candidate casts vote in marijuana-print shirt

* Thai election underway smoothly with Opposition favoured to top polls

* Thailand votes, but will the military listen?

* Thailand to decide between change and continuity in today’s general election

* Old rivalries, new battle as Thailand goes to the polls

* Serving spicy Thai politics

Philippines:

* Philippines sees nearly 2,500 maternal deaths in 2021, says UN agency

* Good times are back as Philippines' foreign tourist arrivals breach two million

* Philippines places buoys in parts of South China Sea to assert sovereignty

* It may be a Cray-zy dream, but Filipino veteran runner eyes Paris Olympics

* Filipino priest on mission in Europe to halt fossil fuel financing

A supporter of the Move Forward Party sits with a large bucket of popcorn as results come in at the party headquarters in Bangkok on Sunday, May 14, 2023 after polls closed in Thailand's general election. - AFPA supporter of the Move Forward Party sits with a large bucket of popcorn as results come in at the party headquarters in Bangkok on Sunday, May 14, 2023 after polls closed in Thailand's general election. - AFP

Vietnam:

* Vietnam actively contributes to strengthening Asean solidarity, says Indonesian scholar

* Vietnam’s vegetable, fruit exports likely to hit US$4bil this year; agriculture sector rising high in recent times

* Vietnam tycoon’s EV arm VinFast inks massive US$23bil SPAC deal

* Vietnam sees disputes arising from energy transition

* Vietnam govt to supply rice to Philippines for long term and at reasonable prices

Myanmar:

* Category 5 Cyclone Mocha hits Myanmar and Bangladesh; thousands of Rohingya refugees badly affected

* Myanmar town records highest single-day rainfall in nearly 60 years

* Powerful cyclone barrels towards Myanmar, Bangladesh; 400,000 evacuated

* Indonesian president Jokowi warns Myanmar abuses 'cannot be tolerated'

* Soldiers kill 19, then burn the bodies in Myanmar

Supporters of Move Forward party cheer as they watch the counting of votes on television at Move Forward Party headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, Sunday, May 14, 2023. - AFPSupporters of Move Forward party cheer as they watch the counting of votes on television at Move Forward Party headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, Sunday, May 14, 2023. - AFP

Cambodia:

* Cambodian PM urges opposition supporters to avoid protests during SEA Games

* Kingdom’s peppercorn first to be authorised for export to China

* Green economy effort to boost sustainability in Cambodia

* Crying last-placed runner is instant toast and darling of Cambodia

Laos:

* Laos-China Railway records over 13,000 cross-border passenger trips since April 13

* Laos and Philippines agree to have cooperation in health, education and trade

Brunei:

* Brunei health minister advises people to limit strenuous activities amid hot weather conditions in country

* Brunei court sentences permanent resident jail and whipping for break-in

Pheu Thai Party's prime ministerial candidates Paetongtarn Shinawatra (left) and Srettha Thavisin leave after looking at live results on a screen at the party headquarters in Bangkok on Sunday, May 14, 2023 after polls closed in Thailand's general election. - AFPPheu Thai Party's prime ministerial candidates Paetongtarn Shinawatra (left) and Srettha Thavisin leave after looking at live results on a screen at the party headquarters in Bangkok on Sunday, May 14, 2023 after polls closed in Thailand's general election. - AFP

AseanPlus:

* As expected, Zii Jia and Co beat Australia in Sudirman Cup opener

* Nepali sherpa becomes world’s second person to scale Everest 26 times; incredible feat matches world record mark

* Poor men in South Korea likely single and childless, as those with money get to have it all

* Analysis-India's opposition Congress gains key foothold with state election win

* Five undocumented migrants nabbed trying to flee raids in Melaka

* AI social media moderators harsher than humans, MIT-led team finds

* China authorities summon banks to clarify probe details and current issues

* Massive US$196mil jewelry auctions set world record in Geneva

* Emergency food supply system ready to roll out in China

* Dancing to the beat of their own rhythm in China

* Beijing cracks down on financial crime cases

* S. Korea mulls conscription to female citizens

* New Twitter CEO says she is excited to help to transform Twitter

* Did the Arab League just make a disastrous bet on Syria?

* The threats astroturfing has on democracy

* New Zealand pledges $720 million for cyclone and flood recovery

* Cricket-Pooran proving himself as Lucknow's finisher in IPL

* Babymonster, YG's first new girl group since Blackpink, to debut this year

* Four new AI uses set to change how we use Gmail and other Google apps

* Samsung Elec, Tesla heads meet to discuss cooperation in high-tech

* China and Australia trade ministers have ‘candid’ talks in Beijing

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