Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Sunday (May 11, 2025)
Malaysia:
* Anwar pays courtesy call on Sabah Governor Musa / No talks on dissolving Sabah assembly, says Anwar after meeting governor
* GRS is still in the game, says Anwar on political cooperation for Sabah polls
* Mother elephant goes on rampage after lorry fatally hits calf on East-West Highway
* Mother - the main pillar shaping a moral and knowledgeable generation, says Anwar
* PKR must be prepared to answer the people, says Rafizi
* Malaysia free of anthrax since 1976, says veterinary department
* Unity Minister extends Wesak Day greetings, emphasises universal values
* Political hypocrisy has reached new levels, says Ahmad Zahid
* Umno still relevant and steadfast in its struggle, says Tok Mat on party's 79th anniversary
* Unity govt not threatened by 14 BN + 14 PH strategy in Melaka polls, says Khalid
* National Service 3.0: All trainees to undergo same training modules regardless of gender, says D-G
* Sabah Umno must return to the people, avoid past mistakes, says Bung Moktar
* Some 10 suspects remanded for four days over assault of form five student
* Ringgit likely to to trend between 4.30 and 4,33 against US dollar this week amid US-China trade deal optimism
* Bursa Malaysia to maintain positive momentum this week thanks to improving investor sentiment and bullish global market outlook
Dancers release fish in the Progo River as part of a traditional Buddhist life-release ritual held on the eve of Waisak, or Wesak Day, in Magelang, Central Java, on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Wesak is the most sacred day for Buddhists, commemorating the birth, enlightenment and death of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, all traditionally believed to have occurred on the full moon day of the Vesakha month in the ancient Indian lunar calendar. -- Photo by Yasuyoshi CHIBA / AFP
Singapore:
* Singapore shuttle star Loh Kean Yew beats home favourite Chou Tien-chen to win Taipei Open title
* 'I'm in love with China': Singapore Actress Eleanor Lee denies making derogatory comments about Chinese people
* Three foreign nationals arrested in Singapore within 27 hours after spate of housebreakings in Bukit Timah
* Singapore inventor builds lightsabers, web-shooters in bedroom; sells movie gadgets to over 1,000 customers
* Artefacts, opera performances among highlights at inaugural Cantonese culture festival
* Tampines building in May 9 fire structurally safe, but to be closed for more checks: Authority
Indonesia:
* Indonesia foils illegal sea crossing to Malaysia, arrests two suspected smugglers
* Saudi Arabia nabs 30 Indonesian 'pilgrims' for visa violation
* Tremors felt in Penang following Sumatra earthquake
* Nearly 700 buildings in Jakarta lacking fire safety equipment
* Bootcamp could become national policy for troubled teens in Indonesia
Buddhist monks carry candle lights as they pray during a ceremony commemorating Wesak Day, an annual celebration of Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and death, at the Wat Saket temple, in Bangkok, Thailand, on Sunday, May 11, 2025. -- REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa
Thailand:
* Thai central bank chief says uncertainty very high and limited policy space ahead over US tariffs impact
* Paetongtarn to make first visit to Vietnam to forge bilateral ties
* Foreign tourists captivated by Thai culture on Wesak Day
* Thailand launches aviation hub plan, eyes Suvarnabhumi for maintenance, repair, and operations centre
* Severe summer storm batters Bangkok with heavy rain and flooding
Philippines:
* Philippines posts 5.4 per cent Q1 growth, government vows to sustain momentum
* China urges relevant countries stop stirring up trouble in South China Sea - 'area, in fact, is very stable and there's no trouble'
* Two injured as blast rocks Maguindanao Sur town
* 'I'm feeling at home', Filipino Janice continues to soar in Malaysian tournaments with the doubles title at the Selangor Darts C'ships
* Two seniors die in suspected 'vote-buying' rush in Zamboanga
Vietnam:
* Asia Rice - India rates slide to near two-year low on weak rupee, lower demand; Vietnam prices edging higher
* Communist Party of Vietnam treasures ties with Russian counterpart: Top leader
* PM calls for breakthrough policies for Vietnam's international financial centre
* Dubbed films in Vietnam see potential growth
Volunteers wait for devotees to pour water on a revered Bodhi tree at Shwedagon Pagoda to mark Buddha's Birthday, which falls on the Full Moon Day of Kasone, in Yangon on Sunday, May 11, 2025. -- Photo by Sai Aung MAIN / AFP
Myanmar:
* Golf in Asia: Aussie Herbert seals Asian Tour win with final-hole heroics
* Over 120 Myanmar nationals return home after fighting subsides in Kayin State
* Myanmar -- Junta chief meets China's Xi for first time
Cambodia:
* Cambodia's Hun Sen wants Asean to evolve into a more proactive force in global governance
* Experiencing spirituality of Wesak Day celebrations in Asean
* Cambodia's export up 14% during January-April period
Laos:
* To keep millions alive after aid cuts, pull climate and other funding in richer nations, group says
* Laos and Switzerland strengthen efforts to improve dam safety
Brunei:
* Brunei police foil smuggling attempt in Temburong
* Weekend fun at Brunei's 'Pesta Bedudun'
Buddhist devotees release doves by the Progo River as part of a traditional life-release ritual held on the eve of Waisak, or Wesak Day, in Magelang, Central Java, on May 11, 2025. Wesak is the most sacred day for Buddhists, commemorating the birth, enlightenment and death of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, all traditionally believed to have occurred on the full moon day of the Vesakha month in the ancient Indian lunar calendar. -- Photo by Yasuyoshi CHIBA / AFP
AseanPlus:
* Sim on three-day visit to South Korea for Apec ministerial meeting
* Tok Mat: Calm in the eye of the storm
* 15 killed as bus plunges off cliff in Sri Lanka
* Police allegedly seize tonne of cocaine on boat off Australia coast
* Japanese woman cuts off boyfriend's ring finger to prevent him from marrying someone else
* Trump hails progress after first day of US-China trade talks
* Cash-loving Japan reluctant to switch to app-based salary payments
* India, Pakistan ceasefire holds after early violations and being at the brink of all-out war
* Fragile ceasefire holds between India, Pakistan as Trump offers more help
* India wages information war to show it has the upper hand against Pakistan
* Trump says will increase trade 'substantially' with India, Pakistan
* 'In war, no one is a winner': Sudden ceasefire ends anxiety about war in India
* India, Pakistan trade claims of violations after ceasefire
* India-Pakistan water treaty remains suspended despite ceasefire: Sources
* 'Treasure hunt': Tourists boost sales at Japan's Don Quijote stores
* Trump hails China talks, says two sides negotiated 'total reset' in Geneva
* South Korea's former PM Han drops presidential bid, ending rift among conservatives
* Bangladesh bans activities of ousted PM Hasina's party following protests
* Pope Leo visits Pope Francis' tomb and Marian shrine on first trip outside Vatican
* Iran, US to resume nuclear talks amid clashing red lines
* Hong Kong records first decline in number of licensed restaurants in 6 years
* Pope Leo XIV lays out vision of papacy and iden - tifies AI as a main challenge for humanity
* Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine after three years of war
* Cat falls into China restaurant hotpot, eatery owner pays for treatment, feline dies
* 'Just call me Miss Q': Woman to lead British intelligence agency M16 for the very first time, say reports
* Para shuttler Liek Hou overcomes leg injury to win a double in Dubai
* Jun Hao out of Thailand Open, doubt for Malaysian Masters
* Sivasangari defeats Spain's Marta in first round of World Championships
* Golf in Asia: Aussie Herbert seals Asian Tour win with final-hole heroics
* The economics of K-culture - Malaysia's French-speaking ambassador to South Korea is captivated by Korean cinema
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