Malaysia
* Google to invest RM9.4bil in Malaysia, build data centre
* Google investment will boost Malaysia's digital transformation, says PM Anwar
* Copter tragedy: Fennec helicopter not flying at appropriate height, says Navy
* Zahid proposes China extend visa exemption for M'sian tourists to 30 days
* Ex-AmBank CEO tried to cover up misconduct, says Zeti
* Family awarded RM388,000 in damages for death in police custody
* FedEx plans to expand business in Malaysia, says Anwar
* Cable-laying ships exempted from cabotage policy from June 1, says Transport Minister
* Sarah Nava Rani appointed Malaysia's permanent representative to Asean
* Liew calls on semiconductor sectors to offer higher wages
* Navy will continue with flypast but with stricter safety measures
* Diesel subsidy: Choose SKDS 2.0 or Budi Madani, not both, Armizan tells applicants
* Last-minute recruitment cause of high foreign worker arrivals at KLIA and KLIA 2, says Immigration DG
* Thousands stranded at Labuan ferry terminal due to unexpected surge in holiday travel
* Boy dies after being knocked down by 4WD driven by father
* S'gor govt has no problem disclosing details of Asia Mobiliti's appointment for DRT project, says MB
* MACC chief, AG replaced during 1MDB probe, High Court hears
* Copter tragedy: Royal Malaysian Navy shares video of final seven seconds before crash
* Court allows Fahmi to transfer suit against Papagomo to another High Court
* Medical tourism contributed over RM140mil to Johor in 2023, says exco
* Elderly man burns to death in Ipoh car fire
Singapore
* SQ321 incident: SIA’s new safety measures affecting in-flight service, raising crew stress levels
* Chinese national arrested in S’pore for creating malware that allowed criminals to steal billions
* China’s Defence Minister makes introductory visit to Singapore
* Drivers taken to hospital after 2 buses, lorry collide in Pasir Ris
* Only woman in S$3bil money laundering case jailed 15 months
* Singaporean TikToker’s ‘I miss you’ finger gestures picked up by K-pop idols
* Cheetahs and casinos: Links between environmental crimes and money laundering in Singapore
* Man who force-fed 4-year-old son tip of chilli jailed over boy’s death
Thailand
* Thaksin’s mansion under close watch as questions arise over his whereabouts
* Thailand offers visa-free policy for Sri Lankans
* Many looked panicked and were in pain: Thai rescue chief who aided SQ321 passengers on tarmac
* Long arm of law finds escaped criminal ‘Boss Paeng’ in Indonesia
* Chiang Mai officials expand hunt for escaped kangaroo
* 2,201 candidates dropped from Thai Senate race
Indonesia
* Jakarta metro service suspended after construction incident: operator
* Indonesia court ruling may pave way for Jokowi’s younger son to run for Jakarta deputy governor
* Mt Marapi erupts, residents urged to be vigilant
* Ministry backs effort to get Indonesian seniors working again
* Indonesia’s plan to integrate 27,000 govt apps in one platform welcomed but data security concerns linger
Philippines
* China assures Manila: No need to worry over new South China Sea detention policy
* Philippines lags behind flock of ‘Asian geese’ in attracting FDI
* Zambales fishermen defy China ban in West Philippine Sea
Vietnam
* Vietnam arrests eight Laos nationals for drug trafficking
* Child dies after being left on school bus during summer heat
* Vietjet wins international awards
* Vietnam's FDI disbursement in January-May hits five-year high
Cambodia
* Cambodia to begin work on controversial canal in August: PM
* Bokor Mountain: A hub for religious tourism in Cambodia
* Cambodia offers finance scheme to help fishery growth after harvest
Myanmar
* Gunmen murder Rohingya teacher and student in Bangladesh
* Myanmar's ethnic armies consolidate strongholds as junta weakens, reports say
Laos
* Laos to plant 34 million trees in 2024
* Lao tourism ministry calls for stronger promotion in target markets
Brunei
* Philippines eyes four key investment sectors for Brunei business leaders
* Fire at Hengyi's petrochemical plant: No injuries reported
Aseanplus
* 14 Hong Kong democracy campaigners found guilty of subversion
* Teachers sentenced to jail over Japan avalanche death of students
* South Korea presses ahead with medical school admissions hike despite trainee doctor strike
* In Asia, Pentagon chief Austin seeks to reassure allies and cool China tensions
* China's Xi calls for Middle East peace conference
* China tells critics of HK security law to 'stop interfering'
* S. Korea plans Mars landing in 2045 as it launches first space agency
* Hotels in China fret over rule change to accept foreigners
* Apple wins legal battle in China over app store fees
* China plans leading role in global AI race on standards and computing power push
* Apple to add Japan's 'My Number' ID card function to iPhone, Japan official says
* Rescue teams don't expect to find survivors in Papua New Guinea landslide
* SK Group chief ordered to pay US$1bil in divorce case; shares in SK Inc soar
* SE Asia gas expansion threatens green transition: report
* HK actress Charmaine Sheh celebrates 49th birthday with heartfelt post for mum
* K-pop agency HYBE asks US court to help unmask X account in defamation case
* Taiwanese actress Yao Yao apologises for failing to pay condominium maintenance fees for a year
* HK actor Roger Kwok opens up about divorce from ex-TVB star Cindy Au
* Asian markets extend losses with Wall St as rate hopes dim