Professional women golfer Ashley Lau carried the Jalur Gemilang, leading the 10-member Malaysian contingent, which included Deputy Chef-de-Mission Datuk Nicol David, and diving athletes Nur Dhabitah Sabri and Bertrand Rhodict Lises at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics at the Stade de France Stadium. - Photo: Bernama
Malaysia:
* Cabinet reshuffle? That’s news to me, says PM
* Govt vigilant of external factors affecting Malaysian economy, says Anwar
* Putrajaya to come up with new plans to improve sports, says PM
* Nakano draws ire of M'sian Internet users, Shah Firdaus' brother calls for restrain
* Public-funded bodies should avoid 'excesses', not mimic private firms, says Anwar
* Malaysia poised to withstand US recession - Tengku Zafrul
* Main suspect in missing teacher's gruesome murder is former college mate
* RCI on Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks and South Ledge presents final report to King
* New Chief Secretary has good governance in his sights as he clocks in for first time
* Teen who impersonated doctor failed to continue psychiatric treatment, say cops
* Super Shah Firdaus calls on Malaysians to remain calm, exercise restraint / Over to you Shah, says the Pocket Rocketman
* Cops say dead woman found in Alor Gajah is teacher reported missing in Johor / Istiqomah only had business dealings with murder suspect, say cops
Singapore:
* Two key figures in ‘sure-win’ Ponzi scheme ordered to pay S$6.2mil to woman who sued over loss
* NCID seizes drugs worth RM21.8mil, nabs Singaporean ringleader in KL raid
* New govt unit with enforcement powers part of proposed laws to resolve severe neighbour disputes
* Pregnant teen admits to opening bank account used to launder over S$145,000 in scam proceeds
* Smoking Singapore Airlines plane forces runway closure in Japan
* Entrepreneur arranges for free haircuts for 59 migrant workers to mark Singapore’s 59th birthday
* Asian markets mixed as focus turns to US inflation data / Asia shares up broadly, hope for benign US inflation
* Johor BSI Immigration presents cake to counterparts across Causeway for S'pore's National Day
Indonesia:
* 30 Indonesians adrift at sea for eight days found by marine police, say Perak cops
* Golkar chairman Airlangga resigns amid political scuffle
* Indonesia holds first cabinet meeting in planned new capital, Nusantara
* Viral child abuse cases in Indonesia shed light on poor supervision of day care providers
* President-elect Prabowo commits to continue building Indonesia’s new capital Nusantara
* Oil extends gains for fifth session supported by Mideast tensions
Thailand:
* Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin faces possible ouster in court case
* Mekong nations must unite to battle transborder crime: Thai PM
* PM Srettha pays tribute to late mother on Mother’s Day
* Warner Music Thailand slammed for post that allegedly mocks judges who ended Move Forward Party
* Emerging Markets - Most Asian shares jump ahead of key US, regional economic data
Philippines:
* Police chief forbids cops from carrying umbrellas for VIPs
* Village chief shot dead in Pampanga
* Philippines to file protest with China over South China Sea air incident
* VP Sara Duterte’s satisfaction rating slips in June survey
Vietnam:
* Vietnam's newly appointed party chief set to visit China next week
* Former Viet provincial leaders arrested in illegal gambling case
* First cases of African swine fever found at pig farms in Danang
* Vietnam perfects legal system to protect victims of human trafficking
Myanmar:
* Yangon Zoo celebrates World Elephant Day with stories of its oldest Asian elephant
* Myanmar court sentences Japanese executive to a year in prison for violating rice price control
Cambodia:
* Cambodia's economy projected to grow six per cent in 2024, says govt mid-year report
* Cambodia PM prioritises local hiring for Kampong Thom dam projects
Laos:
* Lao govt reviews preparation for Asean summits and related meetings
Brunei:
* Malaysia and Brunei pledge to strengthen ties, explore new areas of collaboration
* Brunei Sultan emphasises industry-university collaboration
AseanPlus:
* Bella Astillah on why she's limiting her children's interaction with Aliff Aziz’s family
* HK actor Stefan Wong spotted in KL, enjoys durian with M'sian actress Debbie Goh
* France bids reluctant farewell to dazzling Paris Olympics; next stop, its Hollywood's razzmatazz at 2028 LA Games
* Paris 2024 Olympics ends in spectacular fashion, baton passed to Los Angeles for 2028
* Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai and six ex-lawmakers lose appeal against banned 2019 protest convictions
* Hong Kong top court rules against democracy leaders in protest case
* Hong Kong shopping centres enjoy boost in footfall with Olympic tie-in events, promos
* Australia, US, UK sign nuclear transfer deal for Aukus subs
* Japan's rock star philosopher urges people to slow down to save the planet
* 'Unauthorised' helicopter flight ends with crash on hotel roof in Australia, killing pilot
* Severe tropical storm Maria makes landfall in Japan
* Foreign investors pulled record amount of money from China in second quarter
* China test-flies biggest cargo drone as low-altitude economy takes off
* Is China’s coastguard about to go big offshore with new ocean-going mothership?
* Will Pakistan unrest dampen China’s belt and road ambitions?
* South Korea mulls more sprinklers underground in wake of EV fires
* South Korea police investigate YouTuber for late-term abortion video
* Hong Kong Doraemon show organiser hails collaborations, says culture can drive dollars
* K-pop stars’ military favouritism controversy returns amid Suga's DUI incident
* Some US Sikhs fear Modi government is threatening, surveilling and doxxing them
* New Bangladesh govt says working to 'resolve' attacks on minorities
* Six dead and at least another 10 hurt in China after lightning strikes pavilion as visitors sheltered from storm
* China charity boss investigated over sex-for-cash demand to desperate mother of sick child, multiple accusations surface online
