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Malaysians in India, Pakistan advised to contact high commissions for security

SEREMBAN: Malaysians in India and Pakistan, especially students, are advised to contact the High Commissions in the countries concerned and submit complete information to facilitate communication and assistance if needed.

Vietnam

Electricity prices in Vietnam increase by 4.8 per cent amid soaring generation costs

HANOI: Vietnam Electricity (EVN) on Friday (May 9) announced that the average retail electricity price will be increased by 4.8 per cent starting from Saturday, marking the fourth hike since early 2023.

Thailand

Nine mild quakes recorded in Myanmar, northern Thailand

BANGKOK: Nine mild earthquakes, with magnitudes ranging from 1.4 to 3.1, were recorded in Myanmar as well as in northern Thailand from Friday (May 9) night to Saturday morning, according to the Thai Meteorological Department.

Nation

PDRM to deploy 6,200 personnel to secure Asean Summit

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is deploying nearly 6,200 officers and personnel to ensure security during the Asean Summit, scheduled to take place in the federal capital on May 26 and 27.

Myanmar

Myanmar junta chief meets China's Xi for first time: state media

BANGKOK: Myanmar's junta chief met China's president for the first time since seizing power, state media reported Saturday (May 10), the highest-level meeting with a key ally for the internationally sanctioned military leader.

India

India says it is committed to non-escalation if Pakistan reciprocates

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: India said it targeted Pakistani military bases after Islamabad fired several high-speed missiles at multiple Indian air bases in the country's Punjab state early Saturday (May 10), but is committed to non-escalation if Pakistan reciprocates.

Badminton

Zafrul appointed as BAM president

PETALING JAYA: Give me 100 days to present my mission and roadmap for BAM.

Singapore

Flower Moon on May 13: The final micro full moon of 2025 to glow over Singapore

SINGAPORE: On Tuesday (May 13), skywatchers in Singapore can catch a glimpse of the second and final micro full moon of 2025 – the Flower Moon – weather permitting.

AseanPlus News

Filipino American composer Susie Ibarra wins 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Music

MANILA: Bridging ancestral tradition with environmental urgency, Filipino American composer and percussionist Susie Ibarra has recently claimed the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Music for her visionary work, "Sky Islands."

Laos

Laos aims to improve stroke treatment

VIENTIANE: Laos is working to enhance the skills of medical professionals in stroke care and treatment through specialised training, as part of efforts to strengthen neurological healthcare and reduce stroke-related disabilities and fatalities.

Nation

Bangsa Johor Pilot Schools undergo RM30mil transformation

JOHOR BARU: The Bangsa Johor Pilot Schools (SRBJ) initiative will undergo a rapid transformation worth RM30mil, says Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

Brunei

Brunei urges regional economic unity

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei Darussalam underscored the importance of unity, cooperation, and a shared commitment to inclusive growth as guiding principles for navigating challenging times, alongside the need to enhance resilience and stability amidst an increasingly uncertain global economy.

AseanPlus News

Oil prices post weekly gains on US-China trade talk optimism

Oil prices settled nearly 2% higher on Friday night and notched their first weekly gains since mid-April as a U.S. trade deal with the United Kingdom turned investors optimistic ahead of talks between top officials from Washington and Beijing.

Thailand

Covid-19 surge: Thai virologist advises vaccination strategy

BANGKOK: Dr Yong Poovorawan, head of the Center of Excellence in Clinical Virology, Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine at Chulalongkorn University, has issued a public statement warning that Covid-19 is currently spreading significantly in Thailand, with more than 5,000 people hospitalised each week.

Nation

KJ supports Nurul Izzah for PKR deputy presidency

PETALING JAYA: Khairy Jamaluddin says that he fully supports Nurul Izzah Anwar's bid for PKR's deputy presidency.

Cambodia

Cambodian boxers hoping for gold at youth champs in Sri Lanka

BANGKOK: The Cambodian Boxing Federation (CBF) has dispatched three boxers and one coach to the Asian U22 and Youth Boxing Championships 2025 in Sri Lanka. The team has expressed strong confidence in their ability to bring home medals for the kingdom.

Nation

PKR leadership race heats up: 251 candidates vie for national posts, says Dr Zaliha

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 251 candidates have thrown their hats into the ring for PKR national leadership election for the 2025-2028 term, according to the party's Central Election Committee (CEC).

Indonesia

Indonesian Catholics welcome Pope Leo XIV with joy

JAKARTA: Indonesian Catholics have joyfully welcomed Pope Leo XIV, the first pontiff from North America and the Order of Saint Augustine, expressing hope that he will continue the legacy of his predecessor by prioritising the poor and marginalised, and promoting unity within the Catholic Church.

Nation

DPM Fadillah on official visit to France for GWS 2025, energy cooperation

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has embarked on a five-day official working visit to France from today until May 14, in conjunction with his participation in the Global Water Summit (GWS) 2025, and to explore opportunities for collaboration in the field of energy transition.

Music

K-pop girl group (G)I-dle renames itself to ‘I-dle’

(G)I-dle has rebranded itself to simply "I-dle" to mark seven years since the girl group's debut.