A Japanese military LCAC hovercraft (Landing Craft Air Cushion) takes part in the international-level exercise MARARA 2024 focusing on natural disaster response, in the Vairao bay near Teahupoo, on the French Polynesian Island of Tahiti, on May 31, 2024. From May 27 to June 8, 2024 in Tahiti, the Armed Forces in French Polynesia (FAPF) are organising exercise MARARA 2024 focusing on natural disaster response, an international-level exercise bringing together 15 partner nations from the Pacific: the United States, Australia, Canada, the Cook Islands, Japan, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Peru, the Philippines, Vanuatu, Thailand, New Zealand, Indonesia, Tonga and Fiji. - AFP
Malaysia:
* New leads led to arrest of Zayn Rayyan's parents, says their lawyer
* Works Ministry seeks RM1bil allocation for Pan Borneo Highway upgrade, says Nanta
* Dr Wan Azizah launches Madani-themed children's books
* Dead people still listed as hardcore poor in Sabah, says Masidi
* Smooth start for QR code system at Johor Baru land checkpoints
* Foreign Ministry confirms death of Malaysian climber on Mount Denali
* Second Malaysian rescued from Alaskan mountain, another perishes
* Mount Denali's extreme conditions pose risks to climbers, says US Alpine body
* Sarawak targets green energy collaborations with South Korea, UAE
* Racial and religious extremism could rip apart nation’s fabric, says Anwar
* Criticism arises over RM16bil allocation to Sabah amid 40% revenue claim
* 25 MPs and 58 assemblymen pledge loyalty to Bersatu, says Muhyiddin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrives at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Saturday, June 1, 2024. - Reuters
Singapore:
* Singapore and HK police join forces to produce ‘Honey Money’ anti-scam video
* World No.1 and Olympic champion Axelsen pulls out of semis with injury at Singapore Open badminton championships
* Zelenskiy arrives in Singapore for Shangri-La Dialogue
* 2,000 victims lost RM3.5 million to concert ticket scams in five months in Singapore
* US seeks to build Asia-Pacific version of NATO to maintain hegemony: China defence official
* ‘US can be secure only if Asia is’: US defence chief pledges to deepen strategic alliances in region
* Upping the tempo of military drills in Singapore - Joint dril by five countries
* Oil settles down ahead of OPEC+ meeting, posts weekly loss at end May
Indonesia:
* Singapore passengers unhappy over high Batam ferry prices as Indonesia probes possible price-fixing
* Indonesian government urged to strengthen measures to control tobacco products
* Indonesia ready to send peacekeepers, medical staff to Gaza
* Heavy-metal hijabis from Indonesia set to smash stereotypes and rock Glastonbury
* Ruling may allow Jokowi’s son to run for governor post
* Volcano belches 2km ash tower into the sky in Indonesia
* Construction incident causes metro service to be suspended in Indonesia
Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia's president-elect, speaks during the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Prabowo said the only real solution to lasting peace and security for both Israel and Palestine is a two-state solution, and called the ceasefire proposal backed by US President Joe Biden a positive development in helping to bring peace to Gaza. -- Photographer: Bloomberg
Thailand:
* Expected world blockbuster movie ‘Jurassic World 4’ to be filmed in Thailand
* Thailand to hold special Parliament session to fast-track budget
* After a quarter century, Thailand's LGBTQ Pride Parade is seen as a popular and political success
* Thailand offers 60-day visa-free entry for Malaysian travellers
* Rainbow restrooms at Thai school as it breaks more barriers
* Thai artiste Jirayu Tangsrisuk seizes the moment and lives the dream with Omega
Philippines:
* China conflict 'not unavoidable but needs more dialogue,' says US Secretary of Defense Austin
* Philippines' Marcos says US presence crucial to regional peace
* Philippines' Marcos sets ‘red line’ with Beijing over South China Sea
* Tight supply, solar demand drive antimony prices to record high
* Top US and Chinese defence officials seek to restore communications as tensions rise in Indo-Pacific; Vietnam, Philippines issue in the limelight
Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, center, raises his hand during the Pride Parade in Bangkok, Thailand, Saturday, June 1, 2024. Thailand is kicking off its celebration for the LGBTQ+ community's Pride Month with a parade on Saturday, as the country is on the course to become the first nation in South-East Asia to legalize marriage equality. - AP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam's Ninh Thuan and India’s Kerala state eyes to boost tourism cooperation
* More than 30 per cent of Vietnamese consumers interested in EVs
* Vietnam's Vinfast plans six dealerships in Philippine foray
* Foreign leaders congratulate Vietnam's newly-elected president, NA chairman
* Reorder in the world of coffee - Vietnam's coffee plantation take
Myanmar:
* UN refugee chief urges security council to step up for millions displaced by war; Myanmar among worst hit
* Greater Mekong Sub-region countries ramp up efforts to combat drug trafficking
* Tin Oo, co-founder of Myanmar's National League for Democracy with Aung San Suu Kyi, dies at 97
An employee checks robusta coffee beans during the cooling down process at the Tran-Q Co. coffee factory in Dong Nai province, Vietnam, on Tuesday, May. 28, 2024. Prices of robusta coffee beans, the variety most often used in instant beverages, have been on a tear. Futures surged about 50% over the past year and at one point this week jumped as much as 7%, the most since 2010. - Bloomberg
Cambodia:
* World Bank approves additional US$79.5mil to boost education in Cambodia
* Cambodia's child protection law likely by year’s end
* Breaking ground on ‘historic’ canal in August - The Techo Funan Canal
Laos:
* Laos moves to further boost gender equality and more support for poverty eradication
* Laos makes strides on the path to gender equality
Brunei:
* WHO commends Brunei for traffic death reduction
* Brunei to send 33 students to Asean Schools Games
Participants wearing costumes take part in the Pride Parade in Bangkok, Thailand, Saturday, June 1, 2024. Thailand is kicking off its celebration for the LGBTQ+ community's Pride Month with a parade on Saturday, as the country is on the course to become the first nation in South-East Asia to legalize marriage equality. - AP
AseanPlus:
* Shangri-La Dialogue 2024 - Conflicts in Europe and Middle East must not be repeated in Asia, says Singapore minister
* Saudi Arabia issues stern warning against haj visa misuse
* Hindu holy city votes as India's six-week election ends
* India’s near 8% growth gives Modi a boost as elections end
* 8 Japan rail firms to switch to QR code tickets from end of fiscal 2026
* New Mt Fuji barrier after holes found in mesh screen
* Japan's historic city Kyoto's street put up signs threatening fine against intrusive tourists
* US and allies clash with China and Russia over North Korea's launches and threats to use nukes
* Hongkonger dies, brother injured after motorcycle crashes into roadside railing in New Territories
* US urges Nato partners to stay wary of China over its support for Russia in Ukraine war
* China sending pair of pandas to Washington’s National Zoo by end of 2024
* China’s unicorns set for capital boost after dwindling flock catches Xi Jinping’s eye
* Teachers sentenced to jail over deaths in avalanche in Japan
* At least 15 dead in sizzling weather in India
* India votes in final phase of elections as both Modi and Rahul Gandhi eye victory
* Japanese billionaire cancels moon flyby mission
* Seoul's LGBT community gathers for annual festival despite protest
* Tesla shareholder sues Musk for alleged $7.5 billion insider trading
* China food security law comes into force, aims for absolute self-sufficiency
* EU set to push decision on blockbuster Chinese EV probe until after June elections, reports say
* Cricket in uncharted territory as T20 World Cup starts in Texas, United States
* ‘18-missile drill a warning’ - North Korea has fired 18 short-range ballistic missiles during drill
* Open, candid US-China dialogue ‘more crucial than ever’ and Hong Kong has key role in bay area ties, finance chief Paul Chan says
