People visit an art exhibition by Genexyz with the theme "Wonderlab" at Grand Indonesia shopping mall in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Monday, July 1, 2024. - Reuters
Malaysia:
* Concerts featuring foreign artists on July 20 must be rescheduled in respect of King's coronation, says agency
* Nine in 10 Malaysians claiming to be human trafficking victims are actually criminals, says Wisma Putra
* Don't go overboard in debating BlackRock issue, says Anwar
* Anwar meets Indian actor Kamal Haasan, discusses film industry
* Meritocracy in matriculation student intake, says Anwar
* Stricter vape laws to be implemented next month, says Dr Dzul
* Man accused of stabbing his mother ordered by court to undergo psychiatric evaluation
* Vast and eager market for durians in China, says Mohamad Sabu
* High Court sets Aug 1 for mention in bail application of cop charged with murdering teen
* Drugs, luxury watches, cash, car seized from foreign couple arrested in Nilai for suspected drug-related activities
* 'For the love of Malaysia' - Indian music megastar AR Rahman to meet fans on July 8 in special preview before mega concert
* Malaysian Customs thwarts attempt to smuggle drugs disguised as tea at KLIA2 / Drugs worth RM3.2mil seized at KLIA
Members of Indonesian police march during a ceremony commemorating the 78th anniversary of Indonesian National Police in Jakarta, Indonesia, Monday, July 1, 2024. - AP
Singapore:
* Singapore cannot be laissez-faire with race and religion issues, says Home Minister
* Singapore's money remittances at high risk of being misused for terrorism financing, says govt report
* Lost Singaporean and local hikers found safe in Bukit Apek
* Singaporean singer Joanna Dong goes for minor surgery after breast cancer scare
* Oil prices climb on summer demand optimism
* Asia stocks stall, euro gains after first round vote in France
* Singaporeans can soon enjoy various dishes made from insects
* Does Singapore’s 5-year deal with Disney Cruise Line mean ship has sailed for Hong Kong?
Indonesia:
* Boom time again as Indonesia records highest foreign tourist arrivals since pandemic era
* Immigration Department nabs five Indonesian men for illegal entry via sea route
* Indonesian artistes Kotak, Ifan Seventeen & Marcello Tahitoe to perform in KL on Aug 24
* China’s junior player Zhang passes away in Indonesia
* Former minister faces jail-term for graft charges in Indonesia
* Emerging Markets - Asian stocks gain on US rate outlook but currencies tepid as Indonesian inflation eases in June
The photo released on Monday, July 1, 2024 by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) shows Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos (right) shaking hands with Malaysia's Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan at the Malacanang Palace in Manila. - AFP
Thailand:
* Thai court to give verdict in PM, Opposition party cases by September
* Assistant public works engineer arrested for Yala car bomb attack
* Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and Philippines together with India plan instant retail cross-border payments
* Fire culture fuels pollution debate
Philippines:
* Philippines and Japan set for key talks as tensions in South China Sea continues to rise
* Philippines on major alert as govt warns of rising of dengue cases in country
* Philippines' dependency on coal-fired power surpasses China and Indonesia
* Ex-Philippines president Duterte's senate election bid poses threat to former ally Marcos
Vietnamese servicemen pose for a photo next to a monument to Soviet soldiers killed in action in Afghanistan during Soviet invasion of 1979-1989, marking the annual Combat Veterans Day at Poklonnaya Hill War Memorial Park in Moscow on Monday, July 1, 2024.- AFP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam's new orders in the manufacturing sector rise at one of fastest record rates, says S&P Global
* Tourism booming as Vietnam welcomes over 8.8 million international visitors in H1; Koreans top foreign arrivals
* Asia's factory activity expands in June on solid global demand
* Vietnam 2Q GDP growth accelerates, inflation rises
Myanmar:
* Nearly 2,000 households evacuated amid potential floods in N. Myanmar
* Myanmar junta arrests 11 for inflating rice prices, including Japanese national
* Syndicate luring Myanmar nationals with unrecognised refugee cards busted in JB
Indonesian President Joko Widodo (second left) with National Police Chief Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo, (left), Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, and country's Armed Forces Chief Gen. Agus Subiyanto (right) salute during a ceremony commemorating the 78th anniversary of Indonesian National Police in Jakarta, Indonesia, Monday, July 1, 2024. - AP
Cambodia:
* Excellent achievement - Population of critically endangered but much-loved freshwater dolphins in Cambodia rises to 105
* A move to preserve food supply - Cambodian PM releases 1.5 million fry, shrimps on National Fish Day
* Cambodia launches five-year inclusive plan to ensure quality education for kids
Laos:
* Laos govt eases tourist visa restrictions for remainder of 2024 in move to further boost tourism
* Laos moves to foster digital transformation of government services
* WEF leadership accused of discriminating against women and people of colour, say reports
Brunei:
* Royal birthday celebrations begin with flag hoisting in Brunei
* Colourful performances mark Tamil New Year gathering in Brunei
Atthaya Thitikul of Thailand (left) and Ruoning Yin of China kiss the trophies after winning the Dow Championship at Midland Country Clu in Midland, Michigan. - AFP
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* Japan's shaky business mood, GDP downgrade cloud BOJ hike timing
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* China's central bank to borrow bonds from market under new policy plan
* Delays, disruptions as South Koreans surge to sign online petition to impeach president
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* 'Super Captain' Rohit hails India World Cup win as 'dream come true for a billion'
* Australia appoints second woman governor-general in 123 years to represent British monarch
* Hong Kong stock market will rebound with more IPOs ‘in pipeline’ in second half of year: Paul Chan
* India showers T20 title winning team with a whopping RM70.5mil in prize money
* Athletics-Lyles, McLaughlin-Levrone lead US Olympic team after impressive trials
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* China offers five-year visas to foreign permanent residents of Hong Kong, Macau
* Athletes who are 'human rights defenders' need protection, says UN
* New Delhi's domestic airport terminal likely to be shut for a few weeks, sources say
* India overhauls colonial-era laws with new criminal codes; "watershed" movement by the top judge say experts
* Teenagers are aware of the effects of social media and are crafting their own exit paths: study
* China boy lost 28 years ago in railway station, adopted by Dutch couple, in epic search for birth family
* Japan imposes new fees on Mount Fuji climbers to limit tourists / Crowd control at Japan's Mount Fuji as hiking season begins
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