Farmers collect lotus flowers to sell in the market in Prey Kla village, on the outskirts of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. - AP
Malaysia:
* PM Anwar receives courtesy call from New Zealand DPM Winston Peters
* Don't use targeted diesel subsidy as an excuse to raise prices, Armizan warns businesses
* Malaysian e-commerce retailers urged to embrace digital platforms for competitive edge
* Doctor held for allegedly molesting teen patient in Ipoh hospital
* Na'imah gets temporary release of passport for overseas trips
* Eight T'ganu firms fined for neglecting worker safety and health
* Two more Malaysian haj pilgrims die in Makkah
* Over 9,000 summonses issued in first three days of KL traffic op
* Malaysia and China to deepen National Security Framework says Saifuddin
* Police cripple job scam syndicate operating in Melaka, seven nabbed including one teen
* Ops Kesan 2.0 to commence on June 8 in preparation for diesel subsidy implementation, says Armizan
* Cops obtain six-day remand extension on Zayn Rayyan’s parents / * 'The real killer is out there', claim Zayn Rayyan's parents
Japan's Mayu Matsumoto, leftt, and Wakana Nagahara play against China's Li Yi Jing and Luo Xu Min during their women's doubles quarterfianal match at Istora Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, June 7, 2024 - AP
Singapore:
* Singaporean life expectancy stands at 83 year as of Dec 31, 2023
* Malaysian caught at Woodlands Checkpoint with six kittens hidden in car dashboard
* S$3bil money laundering case: Last of 10 people to plead guilty given longest jail term of 16 months
* A clash of royalty: King cobra cannibalism documented for the first time in Singapore
* Six Vietnamese women, 7 S’porean men arrested for suspected marriage fraud
* S’pore looking forward to concluding final pact on trade with Indo-Pacific countries: PM
* Singapore Food Agency recalls more batches of roasted walnut product from China
* 100 residents evacuated from Bedok HDB block in Singapore after fire breaks out at unit
* Asia shares set for weekly gain, China drags
* Pioneer Generation to receive up to S$1,100 in MediSave top-ups in July
Indonesia:
* A tragic day as family of four killed in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara landslide
* Law of the jungle - the state of Indonesia's judicial system
* Indonesian president in damage control over new capital
* Indonesian singer Bunga Citra Lestari's husband probed for allegedly misappropriating RM1.9mil
* Indonesia's parliament accepts S. Korea's donation of retired warship: reports
* Massive blackout leaves hundreds of koi dead in Sumatra
* Indonesian Poacher jailed for killing six rare Javan rhinos
* Six Indonesian fishermen nabbed for fishing in Batu Pahat waters
* It's all over for Zii Jia and Jun Hao in Indonesian Open / Pei Jing overcomes scam issue to reach Indonesian Open semis with Kian Meng
Logan Sargeant of United States and Williams and Alexander Albon of Thailand and Williams talk in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on June 06, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec. - AFP
Thailand:
* Thai headline inflation at year-high in May, back to central bank target range
* Thailand warns 'Jurassic World' producers over filming impact on environment
* Over 14,000 con artists arrested in Thai crackdown on online scams
* Herd of 30 dugongs spotted in Thailand’s Trang national park
* ‘Orange Cobras’ to rise as Move Forward prepares for defections
* Meeting at ex-PM Thaksin’s house to determine govt's future
* Thailand leads in Greater Mekong Subregion tourism, aims for over 95 million tourists by 2025
* Oil steadies on Opec+ reassurances, still set for third weekly loss
Philippines:
* Philippines accuses Chinese boats of 'dangerous' actions in high-seas medevac
* Actions against the Philippines in South China Sea threaten global security, says Swedish defence chief
* El Nino phenomenon has ended: Philippines
* Manila accuses Chinese boats of 'dangerous' actions in high seas medical evacuation
* Massive blackout leaves hundreds of koi dead in Sumatra
* Animal bite cases in Bacolod, Philippines, increase by about 50%
* Fire and explosion claim six lives on Filipino fishing vessel
People ride motorbikes on a flooded street in Hanoi. - AFP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam central bank says it has resources to stabilise local gold market
* Hanoi issues forceful directive on tightening dog and cat meat trade
* Could China gain from Vietnam’s political infighting and ‘hardline’ tilt?
* Vietnam: Coffee trees stunted by drought, heat and pests
* Vietnam: New charges for tycoon on death row
* Vietnamese businesses struggle to sell profitably on Amazon
Myanmar:
* Emerging Markets - Most Asian stocks and currencies rise as investors focus on US jobs data
* Vietnam wants UN and Asean coordinate closely, effectively over Myanmar issue
* New loach species found in central Myanmar
* UN chief 'strongly condemns' Myanmar military attacks on civilians
Son Heung Min of South Korea waves to the fans after the match during 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian 2nd Qualifier soccer match between Singapore and South Korea at the National Stadium.- AP
Cambodia:
* Cambodian PM says multilateralism effective way to deal with new emerging technologies
* British embassy in Cambodia marks King Charles III birthday, celebrates educational ties
* Asean ministers meet in Cambodia to enhance cooperation in science, technology, innovation
* Visiting floating library MV Doulos Hope adds Khmer books for local readers
Laos:
* Laos local authorities warn of chemical leak into river; people warned from using water from Nga River
* Unesco’s recognition of Laos naga motif celebrated in grand style
* Human capital, green sustainability ‘key’ for Laos' future economic model: report
Brunei:
* Brunei govt apologises for payment delays, working to resolve issues
* Brunei signs Indo-Pacific economic agreements
* Brunei health ministry going on a year-long anti-tobacco drive with aims of bringing down smoking numbers among youth
People parade an elephant float through central Tokyo, unfurling an elegant historical scroll as a part of Sanno festival in Tokyo, Japan, Friday, June 7, 2024 in Tokyo. Sanno festival, dating back to the 17th century, is one of the major festivals in Japan. - AP
AseanPlus:
* Indian President Murmu to formally invite Modi to form government and run country for next five years
* Modi elected as leader of Lok Sabha, BJP and NDA parliamentary party
* Chinese armed vessels patrol waters around disputed islands, angering Japan
* Two British judges quit Hong Kong’s top court
* Bengaluru special court grants bail to Rahul Gandhi in BJP defamation case
* Indian actress-turned-MP Kangana Ranaut slapped at Chandigarh airport by CISF constable
* China kung fu girl group praised by Chinese diplomat for martial arts routine with modern twist
* Unesco panel highly evaluates Japan's Sado gold mine site
* 'Yolo' actress Jia Ling, who lost 50kg for movie, has a new fashion gig
* Unesco panel highly evaluates Japan's Sado gold mine site
* Lawmakers form task force to probe UFO sightings in Japan
* China's exports rise solidly, but slower imports temper outlook
* Papua New Guinea ends landslide rescue efforts amid fears of another
* Hong Kong arrests three for 'insulting' anthem at World Cup qualifier
* Chinese President Xi hails signing of trilateral rail agreement
* Millions of Chinese students start exams in biggest 'gaokao' ever
* Marriage race: Koreans get cautious, calculative in search for 'the one'
* South Korean man sent to prosecution over murder of ex-girlfriend and her daughter
* 2004 Miryang gang rape resurfaces in crusade to reveal alleged criminals' identities
* Hong Kong set to ban smoking in queues in outdoor public places such as outside Coliseum
* China’s expanding travel curbs are cutting off more state workers from the rest of the world
* Nepal removes tonnes of waste from Himalayas; cleaning campaign also finds human bodies and skeleton
* Cricket-New Zealand's Williamson hails expanded World Cup after US stunner / US stun Pakistan in Super Over to seal famous win
