US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin (left) shakes hands with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Austin travelled to Cambodia on Tuesday to push for stronger military ties with China’s closest ally in South-East Asia. - AKP via AP
Malaysia:
* Rewcastle-Brown’s statements in 1MDB book disrespectful to royal institution, court heard
* Malaysia needs to prioritise investments in silver economy to enable healthy ageing - PM
* Najib, Irwan's RM6.6bil CBT trial postponed by two weeks
* Lawyer representing Zayn Rayyan's parents withdraws from case
* Malaysian singer Cliff Umar pleads guilty to charge of drug possession
* Hydroshoppe director's KL Tower concession bribery trial starts Sept 10
* Govt to consider tax incentives for halal industry investments in JS-SEZ
* First LCS to be handed over to Navy in August 2026, says Khaled
* Zahid urges tighter monitoring of ports to keep Israeli vessels away
* Malaysia needs 200,000 tonnes of beef to meet annual demand, says Mat Sabu
* Johari begins official five-day Japan trip by visiting agriculture entities / Johari receives courtesy call from Japan's opposition leader
* Zayn Rayyan murder: Extension of parents' remand depends on probe results, says Selangor top cop / New lawyer appointed to represent Zayn Rayyan's parents
Thai fugitive Chaowalit Thongduang, center, is escorted by police officers as he leaves the National Police Headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia, Tuesday, June 4, 2024. One of Thailand's most wanted fugitives is escorted home after being arrested on Indonesia's tourist island of Bali following months on the run in connection with several killings and drug trafficking charges in his homeland, officials said. - AP
Singapore:
* Singapore GH warns public of fake advertisements using its logo to promote health products
* Power trip in Singapore after lightning strike stalls MRT services on NSL for over two hours on gloomy Sunday (June 3)
* Last S$3bil money laundering accused to plead guilty handed for more charges, including faking job titles
* Australian man charged over armed robbery at Tampines moneylender; granted S$20k bail
* Sprinter Shanti Pereira, bowler Darren Ong win top accolades at 2024 Singapore Sports Awards
* Murder in Spain: Audrey Fang’s suspected killer named as beneficiary of her CPF savings
* More airlines reviewing safety protocols after SQ321 incident, but no wholesale changes made: Iata
* Oil falls up to 1% on worries of supply rising later in 2024
* Asian shares weaken as Indian election results roll in
* Seniors who volunteer feel better about their quality of life: Singapore survey
Indonesia:
* Wei Chong-Kai Wun stun world champs to advance to second round of Indonesian Open
* Indonesia deports 'most wanted' Thai fugitive; notorious drug lord to face murder charges
* Indonesia's Mt Ibu volcano erupts once again, spewing clouds of ash
* Jokowi says Indonesia’s new capital city is on track despite project leadership resignations
* Indonesia arrests ‘most wanted’ Thai fugitive
* Nusantara saga: Bump in Indonesia's capital move plan
* Villagers stay indoors as Indonesia's Mount Ibu spews ash
* Zii Jia shows positive signs on return in Indonesia after injury scare / Brave Pei Jing makes a point by rising above huge losses to play in Indonesia
Customers dine outside a restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand. The Thai government is scheduled to release consumer price index (CPI) figures on June 7. - Bloomberg
Thailand:
* Thailand sees nearly 15 million visitors so far this year; China and Malaysian tourists lead the way
* Thaksin will defend his case, won’t flee this time, Thai PM says
* Thailand approves tax measures to boost local tourism, official says
* Cycle and explore these hidden gems in southern Thailand
* Buri Ram roads ablaze with blooms thanks to sensational Grandma Jiew
* Most Asian FX subdued, Indian markets dive on election jitters
Philippines:
* Philippine consumers spend less on essentials, more on nonessential items
* Philippines says troops held weapons but did not point at Chinese coast guard
* China Coast Guard accused of seizing Philippine supplies for outpost in Second Thomas Shoal
* Philippine officials order evacuation, urge caution after volcano eruption
* Embattled Philippine mayor accused of being a Chinese spy suspended
* Philippine c.bank gov says rates may be cut before Fed, weighs on peso
Mayu Matsumoto (left) and Wakana Nagahara of Japan play against Julie Finne Ipsen and Mai Surrow of Denmark during their women's doubles round of 32 match at Indonesia Open badminton tournament at Istora stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, Tuesday, June 4, 2024. - AFP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam and Laos commit to party inspection cooperation
* Vietnam expands massive bank rescue effort on deposit exodus, document shows
* Thailand becomes Vietnam's second largest durian importer
* Gold prices in Vietnam decline after historical peak
* Buddhist 'phenomenon' ends north-south Vietnam walk
* Solar power transforms life on Vietnam islands
Myanmar:
* Myanmar’s shadow government flags deepening economic turmoil
* Myanmar rebels: Junta air attack on wedding kills 20
* Rohingya trafficking syndicate smashed by Malaysian Immigration
Pro-Beijing market at the Victoria Park, the city's venue for the annual 1989 Tiananmen massacre vigil, on the 35th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown in Hong Kong, Tuesday, June 4, 2024. - AP
Cambodia:
* US defence secretary meets Cambodia's top officials and pushes for stronger ties with China's ally
* US Defence Secretary Austin arrives in Cambodia for historic visit
* Cambodia arrests four for drug trafficking, seizing over 16kg of narcotics
Laos:
* New initiative to boost climate resilience in vulnerable Lao communities
* Biodiversity draws more tourists to Namkat Yorla Pa
* Laos plant to boost earnings for Mega First
Brunei:
* Brunei central bank to launch centre to spur innovation in financial sector
* Brunei roadshow sheds light on human trafficking investigations
Supporters of Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) dance as they celebrate their party's lead during the counting of votes in India's national election in Mumbai, India, Tuesday, June 4, 2024. - AP
AseanPlus:
* Modi-led alliance races to early lead as India counts votes after massive election
* It's less for Modi this time - India election throws up surprise as BJP alliance scrapes past majority
* Ten facts about India's general election and what it means for Malaysia
* Panda fever hits Washington’s National Zoo early, as does push for donations to help cover high costs
* Situation in Gaza 'Beyond catastrophic' says UN High commissioner for human rights; death toll surges to 36,550
* S. Korean girls starting school early could boost fertility rate: Report
* Japan PM Kishida will not call snap election before parliament closes: Report
* China’s Chang’e-6 probe blasts off from the moon with the first-ever ‘far side’ samples
* University of HK cracks down on fraudulent admissions
* Tokyo govt to launch dating app to boost birth rate
* Four injured, cars partially buried in Taiwan landslide
* India heatwave hits wildlife as thirsty monkeys drown in well
* Bigger planted area poised to boost Australia’s wheat harvest
* Inside a semiconductor ‘clean room’ at Japan’s top university
* Fake news reports and videos seek to undermine the Paris Olympics
* Self-exiled HK artist aims to counter China's silence on June 4
* Cargo plane makes emergency landing at Tokyo's Narita airport over engine fire
* ‘Smile more,’ chief executive John Lee tells residents, in bid to promote HK’s hospitality
* Chinese scientists turn largest Earth surveillance network satellite upside down to hunt killer asteroid
* Elon Musk’s X is allowing users to post consensual adult content, formalising a prior Twitter policy
* Cricket - New York prepares for India-Pakistan T20: 'Super Bowl on steroids'
* Former US health official Anthony Fauci counters accusations he played role in Covid-19 origins
* Japan temple where ‘maids’ discuss Buddhism to attract visitors creates pop idol group, sparks controversy and curiosity
