Asean news headlines as at 9pm on Thursday (May 30)
Malaysia

* Google to invest RM9.4bil in Malaysia, build data centre

* Google investment will boost Malaysia's digital transformation, says PM Anwar

* Copter tragedy: Fennec helicopter not flying at appropriate height, says Navy

* Zahid proposes China extend visa exemption for M'sian tourists to 30 days

* Ex-AmBank CEO tried to cover up misconduct, says Zeti

* Family awarded RM388,000 in damages for death in police custody

* FedEx plans to expand business in Malaysia, says Anwar

* Cable-laying ships exempted from cabotage policy from June 1, says Transport Minister

* Sarah Nava Rani appointed Malaysia's permanent representative to Asean

* Liew calls on semiconductor sectors to offer higher wages

* Navy will continue with flypast but with stricter safety measures

* Diesel subsidy: Choose SKDS 2.0 or Budi Madani, not both, Armizan tells applicants

* Last-minute recruitment cause of high foreign worker arrivals at KLIA and KLIA 2, says Immigration DG

* Thousands stranded at Labuan ferry terminal due to unexpected surge in holiday travel

* Boy dies after being knocked down by 4WD driven by father

* S'gor govt has no problem disclosing details of Asia Mobiliti's appointment for DRT project, says MB

* MACC chief, AG replaced during 1MDB probe, High Court hears

* Copter tragedy: Royal Malaysian Navy shares video of final seven seconds before crash

* Court allows Fahmi to transfer suit against Papagomo to another High Court

* Medical tourism contributed over RM140mil to Johor in 2023, says exco

* Elderly man burns to death in Ipoh car fire

Singapore

* SQ321 incident: SIA’s new safety measures affecting in-flight service, raising crew stress levels

* Chinese national arrested in S’pore for creating malware that allowed criminals to steal billions

* China’s Defence Minister makes introductory visit to Singapore

* Drivers taken to hospital after 2 buses, lorry collide in Pasir Ris

* Only woman in S$3bil money laundering case jailed 15 months

* Singaporean TikToker’s ‘I miss you’ finger gestures picked up by K-pop idols

* Cheetahs and casinos: Links between environmental crimes and money laundering in Singapore

* Man who force-fed 4-year-old son tip of chilli jailed over boy’s death

Thailand

* Thaksin’s mansion under close watch as questions arise over his whereabouts

* Thailand offers visa-free policy for Sri Lankans

* Many looked panicked and were in pain: Thai rescue chief who aided SQ321 passengers on tarmac

* Long arm of law finds escaped criminal ‘Boss Paeng’ in Indonesia

* Chiang Mai officials expand hunt for escaped kangaroo

* 2,201 candidates dropped from Thai Senate race

Indonesia

* Jakarta metro service suspended after construction incident: operator

* Indonesia court ruling may pave way for Jokowi’s younger son to run for Jakarta deputy governor

* Mt Marapi erupts, residents urged to be vigilant

* Ministry backs effort to get Indonesian seniors working again

* Indonesia’s plan to integrate 27,000 govt apps in one platform welcomed but data security concerns linger

Philippines

* China assures Manila: No need to worry over new South China Sea detention policy

* Philippines lags behind flock of ‘Asian geese’ in attracting FDI

* Zambales fishermen defy China ban in West Philippine Sea

Vietnam

* Vietnam arrests eight Laos nationals for drug trafficking

* Child dies after being left on school bus during summer heat

* Vietjet wins international awards

* Vietnam's FDI disbursement in January-May hits five-year high

Cambodia

* Cambodia to begin work on controversial canal in August: PM

* Bokor Mountain: A hub for religious tourism in Cambodia

* Cambodia offers finance scheme to help fishery growth after harvest

Myanmar

* Gunmen murder Rohingya teacher and student in Bangladesh

* Myanmar's ethnic armies consolidate strongholds as junta weakens, reports say

Laos

* Laos to plant 34 million trees in 2024

* Lao tourism ministry calls for stronger promotion in target markets

Brunei

* Philippines eyes four key investment sectors for Brunei business leaders

* Fire at Hengyi's petrochemical plant: No injuries reported

Aseanplus

* 14 Hong Kong democracy campaigners found guilty of subversion

* Teachers sentenced to jail over Japan avalanche death of students

* South Korea presses ahead with medical school admissions hike despite trainee doctor strike

* In Asia, Pentagon chief Austin seeks to reassure allies and cool China tensions

* China's Xi calls for Middle East peace conference

* China tells critics of HK security law to 'stop interfering'

* S. Korea plans Mars landing in 2045 as it launches first space agency

* Hotels in China fret over rule change to accept foreigners

* Apple wins legal battle in China over app store fees

* China plans leading role in global AI race on standards and computing power push

* Apple to add Japan's 'My Number' ID card function to iPhone, Japan official says

* Rescue teams don't expect to find survivors in Papua New Guinea landslide

* SK Group chief ordered to pay US$1bil in divorce case; shares in SK Inc soar

* SE Asia gas expansion threatens green transition: report

* HK actress Charmaine Sheh celebrates 49th birthday with heartfelt post for mum

* K-pop agency HYBE asks US court to help unmask X account in defamation case

* Taiwanese actress Yao Yao apologises for failing to pay condominium maintenance fees for a year

* HK actor Roger Kwok opens up about divorce from ex-TVB star Cindy Au

* Asian markets extend losses with Wall St as rate hopes dim
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News highlights from the Asean Plus section on Thursday (May 30)