Asean news headlines as at 10pm on Wednesday (June 5)
Malaysia

* Importance of human rights aligns with concept of Malaysia Madani, says Anwar

* Malaysia to boost green communities with new public housing initiative: Mininster

* Court grants Najib's bid to submit two more affidavits in judicial review over house arrest

* MyJPJ app users can now pay via online banking for driver’s licence and road tax renewals

* Container with Israel-based firm's logo turned back at Padang Besar

* Disabled ehailing driver gives statement on alleged assault to Bukit Aman

* Disabled e-hailing driver called up by Bukit Aman to assist in disciplinary probe, says police

* Man nabbed with sex toys worth RM2mil in Shah Alam warehouse raid

* Urgent habitat study needed to tackle human-wildlife conflict, says group

* Hamzah’s son claims trial to bribery charge

* Don't speculate on ehailing driver assault claim, says IGP

* Johor retiree duped of RM310,000 in Macau scam

* UM sole Malaysian varsity in Top 100 of QS World Rankings 2025

* Dr M seeks open RCI proceedings and disqualification of panel members

Singapore

* ‘Bro needs an exorcist’: Instagram video of fish in Singapore goes viral online

* PM Lawrence Wong, other world leaders congratulate India’s Modi for ‘historic’ win

* Man, 88, arrested for allegedly killing wife in Bukit Panjang flat

* One Singaporean husband convicted of sexually assaulting wife after marital rape law took effect

* S’pore man lands in hospital after part of dentist’s tool falls into throat

* At least one SQ321 passenger admitted to Singapore hospital; 20 others still in Bangkok

* ‘Don’t think you’re the best parents’: I Not Stupid 3 spotlights parenting in S’pore

* Singapore and other major Asean economies see stronger investments amid supply chain shifts

Thailand

* Thai govt eyes tighter grip on central bank after spat

* Thai Chamber of Commerce, FTI leaders expect economic recovery in second half

* Paetongtarn quells Pheu Thai rebellion over Wissanu’s appointment

* 10,000-baht digital money to be handed out to all at same time: Govt

* Ex-Democrat MP confident Thaksin will not flee again

Indonesia

* Jokowi plans to start working from new capital city Nusantara in July

* Nusantara to see big boost in foreign investment, says Jokowi

* Foreigners working in Bali without a proper visa may face deportation, entry ban

* Indonesia extends maternity leave for mothers with health issues

* Prabowo plans water agency as part of Indonesia security policy

Philippines

* Philippine police officers held over kidnap of 4 tourists, including Malaysian

* Torrent of volcanic mudflow hits Philippine village

* Philippines' Kanlaon Volcano logs 53 volcanic quakes, alert level 2 stays

* Philippines' May inflation rises to 3.9%, highest in five months

Vietnam

* Vietnamese YouTuber fined for spreading false information about ascetic practitioner’s pilgrimage

* Vietnam leads South-East Asia in attracting long-term investors: Survey

* Missing Vietnamese student in France pronounced dead

Cambodia

* Cambodian, Chinese defence chiefs vow to deepen ties as US official visits kingdom

* South Korea committed to growth of ICT skills in Cambodia

* Cambodia's export up 10.8% in first 5 months

Myanmar

* One killed, 23 injured in school explosion in southern Myanmar

* Hundreds mark funeral of Myanmar general turned Suu Kyi ally

Laos

* Vientiane moves closer to efficient bus service

* Germany eyes stronger relations, trade and investment with Laos

Brunei

* Brunei Sultan advocates for spiritual enrichment in Borneo’s education

* Brunei, Sabah universities team up for Borneo expedition

Aseanplus

* Modi-led alliance says it will form next Indian government

* Three kingmakers who will determine Modi's future

* India's Modi, allies to meet after election verdict, key ally pledges support

* How Modi's party lost its majority in India

* Ridiculed for a decade, India's Rahul Gandhi slows Modi juggernaut

* ‘Life mentor’ girl, 3, adored for mature way of speaking by 4.9 million fans online, prompts debate on raising daughters in China

* Airlines look to turbulence data, but shy from more seatbelt curbs

* HK arrests protester under new security law for the first time

* Like a pop star, Nvidia's CEO Huang stirs up 'Jensanity' in Taiwan

* Waterfall in China suspected of being man-made after pipes discovered supplying the attraction

* Body recovery 'called off' at Papua New Guinea landslide site

* New Hong Kong-Beijing sleeper trains slash travel time by half

* As China’s Internet disappears, ‘we lose parts of our collective memory’

* It wasn’t me: Strangers with similar details given same ID in Japan

* Hong Kong experiences a ‘much warmer’ spring

* As Japan’s birth rate drops, runner freezes her eggs to sustain motherhood dream

* Oppenheimer’s grandson speaks about meeting atomic bomb survivors, promotes peaceful use of nuclear energy in Japan

* South Korea plans to convene UN meeting on North Korea rights abuses

* Chinese who lost money in bank fraud detained for months after protest

* China's robust services activity drives up employment, Caixin PMI shows

* Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi celebrates Children's Day with her two kids post-divorce

* Asian stocks rise on rate-cut wagers; spotlight on India
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News highlights from the Asean Plus section on Wednesday (June 5)