Asean news headlines as at 9pm on Wednesday (April 17)
Malaysia

* Court sets June 5 for decision on Najib's leave application on 'house arrest' addendum order

* Media barred from covering Najib’s judicial review bid related to house arrest

* Malaysia's MM2H program faces rigorous agency review to protect applicants

* Business owner makes history by winning the Magnum Life Grand Prize

* IMF revises Malaysia's 2024 GDP higher to 4.4%

* Employees can apply for flexible working arrangements, says HR minister

* Fahmi: Zahid’s affidavit on royal addendum for Najib's house arrest not discussed by Cabinet

* Home Ministry to draft Bill to set up central coordinating agency to monitor country's entry points, says Fahmi

* Govt sticking with plan to cut fuel subsidies this year, says Rafizi

* Single mother is first woman to be whipped for 'khalwat' in T'ganu

* Man dies after falling into tank of cement mixing machine at Shah Alam factory

* PBRS founder Joseph Kurup passes away at 80

* Sabah to revive padi board to increase food security, says Hajiji

* Body of Lahad Datu OCPD's teen daughter discovered by elder sister, says IGP

* Sarawak sees more visitors with RM1.14bil in tourist receipts in March this year

* DLP will be implemented in Sabah, says state Education director

* Sarawak state minister calls for upgrades to Kuching Airport

* KLIA shooting a stark reminder of how domestic violence can escalate, says NGO

* Body of baby boy found in Kuala Berang mosque cistern

* Man held for allegedly murdering his infant son in Kajang

Singapore

* Missing: Singaporean architect who travelled to Spain alone uncontactable since April 10

* Cyclist who clung to car bonnet in East Coast road rage case likely affected by brain tumour: Lawyer

* PM Lee to become senior minister, no major changes to Cabinet until after next GE: DPM Wong

* SIA diverts Dubai-bound flight after heavy floods hit airport

* Jail for infant care teacher who slapped baby for refusing to drink milk

* Younger Singaporeans financially prudent, but some buy things to be happy: IPS poll

* Asean states may differ in approach to South China Sea spat, but all are seeking peace: Vivian

* Singapore key exports slump 20.7% in March, worse than expected

Thailand

* Chinese man covers buffet bill after compatriots flee Bangkok restaurant

* CCTV reveals sophisticated theft of 1mil baht gold bracelet at Bangkok mall

* Srettha says he discussed general issues with Thaksin, not Cabinet reshuffle

* Thai AirAsia X says all passengers compensated over emergency landings

* Thailand, N. Zealand ink MoUs on education, aviation cooperation

Indonesia

* Hundreds evacuated after Indonesia's Ruang volcano erupts

* Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail marks 6-month operation with 2.56 million passengers

* Apple CEO meets Indonesia leader to talk investments

* S. Korea, Indonesia leaders agree to expand defence cooperation

Philippines

* Philippine ocean systems deteriorating, says study

* Marcos ready to rescind 'gentleman agreement' with China on South China Sea

* Philippines and US troops to sink ship, retake islands in drills

* Philippines' high court overturns ban on vote machine firm

Vietnam

* Vietnamese worker reportedly murdered in Taiwan

* E-cigarettes to be regulated as tobacco product in Vietnam

* Vietnam rescues bank tied to US$12bil fraud case

* CNN names Vietnamese dumpling among world's tastiest

* Vietnamese carmaker VinFast reports Q1 net loss despite revenue rise

Cambodia

* Road accidents kill 37 people during Cambodian New Year holiday

* An 'ideal scenario' for Muhibbah's Cambodia concession - CGSI

Myanmar

* Six, including a child injured in bomb attack in southern Myanmar

* Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest due to heat wave: Myanmar military (update)

Laos

* Water-splashing festivals boost tourism in China, South-East Asia

Brunei

* Filipino jailed for dangerous driving that led to death of student

* Finance Ministry holds briefing on Brunei's record-keeping act

Aseanplus

* US, China defence chiefs hold first talks in nearly 18 months

* Japan records best-ever monthly visitor numbers in March

* Snake on a train delays Japanese bullet service

Beijing half-marathon under probe after controversy over winner

* WIDER IMAGE-India's Gen Z voters seek jobs, harmony in world's biggest election

* N. Zealand to launch first electric plane for test commercial flights in 2026

* Report: North Korea is buying Chinese surveillance cameras in a push to tighten control

* Social media platform X blocked in Pakistan over national security, ministry says

* Asean programme promotes digital literacy to various groups in region

* Attractive China farm worker, 26, becomes Internet sensation after quitting office job to work with animals

* Humble China street vendor makes sacrifices to support academically gifted daughters who gain PhD and master’s degree, goes viral

* Pop star Jackson Wang makes surprise appearance at Coachella, duets with K-singer Bibi

* Eric Tsang celebrates 71st birthday with former Category III actress Amy Yip and more HK stars

* HK director Wong Jing draws mixed reactions after questioning Tony Leung's best actor win

* K-drama 'Goodbye Earth' to be released despite actor Yoo Ah-in’s drug charges
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News highlights from the Asean Plus section on Wednesday (April 17)