Female dancers line up before they perform during the opening of Bali Arts Festival in Bali, Indonesia, Sunday, June 18, 2023. The island of Bali is currently holding a month-long annual Bali Arts Festival from Sunday, June 18 until July 16. - AP
Malaysia:
* Nothing wrong with current nurse's uniform, says Health Minister
* Anwar: Enforcement agency personnel need to focus on leakage of subsidised goods
* PM to speak on state of ringgit soon, says Ahmad Maslan
* Azerbaijan a viable gateway for Malaysian firms to reach Central Asian, European markets, says envoy
* With subsidies still in place, govt urged to monitor traders in the country
* Noh Omar says not contesting in upcoming state polls
* Tour guide held over alleged death threat to islander in Semporna
* Bursa Malaysia likely to see more cautious trading again from Monday (Sept 18) onwards
* Ringgit likely to hover around current level this week; expected to be between RM4.60 to RM4.61
* Estimated 20% of SPM holders expected to become p-hailing riders, says association VP
* Malaysia - Policewoman held over fight with subordinate
* Cops bust 30-year-old syndicate modifying stolen lorries to avoid detection
Victor Axelsen of Denmark celebrates after winning against Anthony Sinisuka Ginting of Indonesia during their men's singles final match at the Indonesia Open Badminton tournament in Jakarta on Sunday, June 18, 2023. - AFP
Singapore:
* Five crew members hurt after ‘obscene’ turbulence hits British Airways flight from Singapore to London
* Singapore Police to meet residents each month over drinks in new 'Coffee with a Cop' initiative
* Siemens announces RM10.1bil plan for increased global investment; confirms RM1.1bil high-tech factory in Singapore
* Repeat drink driver in Singapore pleads guilty to ramming into motorist whose car broke down, killing him
* Remainder of Tuas TV World, once Singapore’s version of Hollywood, to be demolished
* Key Asean members skip Thai-hosted Myanmar talks amid criticism; Malaysia among those not attending
Indonesia:
* Axelsen wins third Indonesia Open title in a row and breaks Indonesian fans hearts
* Indonesia temporarily halts Visa-free visit policy for 159 countries; Asean countries still enjoy exemption
* Japanese emperor's Indonesia trip reaffirms 'strong' ties; bilateral relations has been excellent since after World War II
* Between Ganjar’s anti-Israel stance and Prabowo’s Ukraine initiative
* One jail term after another for infamous 'suitcase killer'
* Tricky task of reducing marine plastic waste in Indonesia
* Building his political dynasty - Jokowi and his ideas for Indonesia
* Indonesia independence recognised by the Dutch
Balinese women in traditional attire perform a dance during the Bali Art Festival in Denpasar on Indonesia's resort island of Bali on June 18, 2023. - AFP
Thailand:
* Thailand caretaker govt urged to comply with Asean consensus on Myanmar
* South-East Asia to set 'guardrails' on AI with new governance code, say sources
* Most Thais are bored with anti-government protests as it affects economy; they prefer new govt to take over soon
* Thai entrepreneurs urged to tap fast growing Vietnamese retail market
* Back to the streets in Thailand?
* Arrangements made to bring jumbo home from Sri Lanka
Philippines:
* Seismologists warn of hazardous and explosive eruption of Philipines' Mayon volcano
* Philippine coast guard rescues 120 people as ferry catches fire; no casualties reported
* Judge steps down from jailed Duterte critic’s case
* Probe into US request for hosting Afghan migrants
* In Dad’s footsteps - A Filipino's love for his father
* Philippine ferry with 120 people onboard catches fire at sea, rescue underway / No casualties reported
Victor Axelsen of Denmark poses for photographs during the medal ceremony for the men's singles final at the Indonesia Open Bbadminton tournament in Jakarta on Sunday, June 18, 2023. - AFP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam's shift to circular economy to drive sustainable growth
* Green and circular agricultural production boosts exports for Vietnam
* Vietnam's central bank to cut key interest rates for fourth time this year to buffer economy
* Power crisis hits firms hard
Myanmar:
* Myanmar foreign minister to attend informal crisis talks in Bangkok
* Tea-growing reshapes village on China-Myanmar border
* Junta-backed media slams ‘rotten’ UN
* Too early for Myanmar talks, says Singapore
Women dancers carrying offering perform during the opening of Bali Arts Festival in Bali, Indonesia, Sunday, June 18, 2023. The island of Bali is currently holding a month-long annual Bali Arts Festival from June 18 until July 16. - AP
Cambodia:
* Cambodia and China launch collaborative think tank under new co-op framework
* PM orders border search for Vietnam shooting suspects
Laos:
* Laos starts emergency assistance programmes to help families with food shortage
Brunei:
* New lab test launched to improve blood safety in Brunei
Winners Satwiksairaj Rankireddy (front) and Chirag Shetty (right) of India and runner-ups Aaron Chia (left) and Soh Wooi Yik (centre back) of Malaysia pose for photographs during the medal ceremony for the men's doubles final at the Indonesia Open Bbadminton tournament in Jakarta on Sunday, June 18, 2023. - AFP
AseanPlus:
* M'sian film bags most creative project award, to be co-produced with China
* Aaron-Wooi Yik fall in the final of Indonesian Open
* Azizul wins keirin gold to prove he is Asia's track king
* Blinken meets Chinese counterpart on delayed trip to mend ties; both ministers happy with meeting
* Blinken arrives in Beijing on high-stakes mission to cool soaring US-China tensions
* China college food fiasco - Strange item in student’s meal in China confirmed to be rat’s head
* Failed North Korean rocket is intelligence win for Kim Jong-un’s foes
* India eases curfew in violence-hit Manipur
* It's blinking hot here as Seoul gets first heatwave advisory this year
* Beijing and Hong Kong hit out at US report criticising city’s anti-human-trafficking bid despite improved rating
* Can AI give China the upper hand to surpass the US and become the world’s top economy after ChatGPT changed the game?
* Australian senator quits Liberal Party after allegations of misconduct
* Canada halts ‘government-led activity’ at AIIB amid claims of Chinese Communist Party control
* Blackpink’s Jennie slammed for dining at Haidilao after leaving stage during Melbourne concert
* Four-year-old Taiwan People’s Party poised to shake up 2024 presidential elections, poll suggests
* ‘Anxiety’ over new US trade policy focused on American workers, cutting China reliance: Katherine Tai
* China’s ‘blank paper’ graduates fear years of remote learning and no experience make them unemployable
* Inflation woes polarise young Koreans’ spending habits amid dwindling middle class
* Fertilisers from China to aid in food security
* Rembrandt self-portrait returns 'home after 400 years'
* Khawaja savours 'emotional' Ashes hundred as Broad blasts 'soulless' pitch / England bowl out Australia for 386 after Khawaja falls
* Unknown Nagano, Japan's veteran golfer, making a name for himself with great play at the US Open
* South Korean badminton star dreams of becoming world number one
