Asean news headlines as at 9pm on Wednesday (May 8)
Malaysia

* Govt had nothing to do with police probe into Forest City Casino issue, says Fahmi

* Faisal in good spirits, says Hannah

* M'sian teen charged with wildlife smuggling in Australia

* Korean deejay disrespectful for dressing up as monk, says Dr Wee

* Malaysia to attract more foreign inflows as rich baby boomers pass on wealth worth US$1.9T - SC

* Boy, 13, among six nabbed in Lahad Datu over rape of minor

* PD man gets 20 years' jail, five lashes for raping teenage daughter

* Malaysia should extend visa waiver for Chinese tourists, says MCA vice-president

* Faisal showing strong will to recover after acid attack, says Selangor FA's Shahril

* KL Monorail back in full service as of 5pm, May 8

* Learn about the Malaysian tapir from these places around the country

* Chocolates with 'no palm oil' labels seized from Labuan shops

* Muhyiddin gets temporary release of passport to visit sick relative in Australia

* Army foils bid to smuggle 12 tonnes of onions into Indonesia

Singapore

* Singapore Air Force F-16 jet crashes at Tengah Air Base; pilot safe

* Woman posed as deity to cheat followers of S$7mil, forced some to eat human faeces

* Scoot hit by multiple flight cancellations

* Ex-transport minister Iswaran wins bid for joint trial of both sets of criminal charges

* Scammers use trojan horse virus to dupe 79-year-old SG man of RM605,000 of life savings

* Homemade with love: Siblings publish Hakka and Nonya cookbook with late mum’s recipes

* Singapore is world’s 4th wealthiest city, overtaking London: Report

Thailand

* Thailand to recriminalise cannabis as PM vows to get tough on drugs

* Plans for Thai maid to inherit US$2.7mil in assets from French boss hit a snag

* Thai pro-democracy leader jailed over royal defamation

* Thaksin’s talks with Myanmar rebel groups ‘will cause confusion’

* Rain, heavy at times, to affect 54 Thai provinces

* New Thai health minister signals rethink of cannabis decriminalisation policy

* The story behind the BOT governor’s near untouchability

Indonesia

* Rape, terror and death at sea: How a boat carrying Rohingya children, women and men capsized

* Jokowi's son Kaesang touted as candidate for Bekasi mayor

* Indonesia's April temperatures hottest in four decades

* SpaceX's unit Starlink secures Indonesia operating permit

* Indonesian Air Force pursues defence ties with Australia and France

* Axiata, Sinar Mas seek permission for Indonesia telco merger, minister says

* Indonesia sees more capital inflows after April rate hike, c.bank governor says

* Four dead after MPV and train collide in East Java

Philippines

* US, Australian and Philippine forces sink a ship during war drills in the disputed South China Sea

* Marcos: P60bil in emergency allowances given to Covid-19 frontliners

* Philippines jobless rate up 3.9% in March

Vietnam

* Three bidders win Vietnam gold auction at high price

* Vietnam proposes law on industrial parks to attract high-quality investment

* Police in Vietnam arrest 20 for hacking Facebook accounts

Cambodia

* Cambodia sends centuries-old famous reclining Vishnu statue for study, restoration in France

* Families prepared to relocate from Pursat eco-site

Myanmar

* Number of Myanmar displaced now at 3 million: UN

* New snake species discovered in western Myanmar

Laos

* Laos to strengthen animal health systems, reduce disease threat

* Laos rolls out project to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Brunei

* Indonesian man faces trial for alleged attack on policeman

* Indonesian delegation visits Brunei university strengthening educational ties

Aseanplus

* China's Xi in Serbia for talks to boost economic ties

* Over 70 flights cancelled in India with crew on mass sick leave

* Hong Kong court bans protest song 'Glory to Hong Kong'

* Probe of S. Korea’s First Lady on Dior bag allegations set to begin

* China vows to crack down on school bullying after student’s murder sparks public outrage

* Hong Kong police foil dramatic robbery attempt caught on CCTV

* Stinky tofu tycoon a Changsha success story

* Wife of Pakistan's Imran Khan moved to jail on her request, lawyer says

* Injured Hong Kong delivery driver recovers RM7.28mil in suspected rhodium powder after ambush by robbers

* Australia raises minimum savings for student visa, warns on fake recruitment

* Hong Kong authorities to install AI tech at country parks to spot wildfires, tally visitors. But can it see the wood for the trees?

* Exclusive-India's Modi, chasing reform legacy, shifts income goals for struggling farmers

* Report: Chinese unicorn Zhipu AI to launch Sora rival as early as 2024 amid local race to catch up with OpenAI

* 2024 Met Gala: Looking back at a night of K-pop stars and breathtaking gowns

* Michelle Yeoh lands lead role in 'Blade Runner 2099' series

* HK singer Eason Chan injures back during China concert, continues performing with teary eyes

* Yusof Haslam addresses Ira Kazar pregnancy rumour: 'Better to ask Syamsul'

* 'Drunk Text' singer Henry Moodie overwhelmed by support from M'sian fans at The Exchange TRX

* Asian markets mixed as traders weigh rates outlook
Asean,news headlines,May 8
News highlights from the Asean Plus section on Wednesday (May 8)