INDONESIA
1.JOURNALISTS KEY TO TRUTH AMID FAST INFORMATION FLOW: MINISTER -- ANTARA
Indonesia’s communications minister said journalists play a critical role in safeguarding truth as information spreads rapidly and is often unverified, urging media to prioritize accuracy over speed in the digital era.
2.INDONESIA TARGETS JULY LAUNCH FOR SEKOLAH RAKYAT SITES -- ANTARA
Indonesia aims to begin operating tuition-free Sekolah Rakyat schools by July at 97 construction sites, Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf said, as the government expands access to education for disadvantaged children.
CAMBODIA
1.INDIAN ARMY ARRIVES FOR MILITARY EXERCISE -- FRESH NEWS
A contingent of 120 Indian Army personnel arrived to participate in the bilateral exercise “CINBAX-II” with the Royal Cambodian Army. This second edition aims to strengthen military cooperation.
2.HONOURING MEDIA PEACE HEROES -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
Cambodia marked the 33rd anniversary of World Press Freedom Day yesterday under the theme “Building a Peaceful Future”. The Information Ministry hosted a photo exhibition about journalists’ missions from the 1970s.
LAOS
1. KOREA REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR LAOS -- VIENTIANE TIMES
South Korea will continue to support Laos by launching a new US$1 million (RM4 million) project to promote environmental conservation, research, and ecotourism. It will establish the ASEAN-Republic of Korea Garden in Vientiane.
2.VIETNAM TO PROCURE MORE LAO ELECTRICITY -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Vietnam plans to import more electricity from Laos to prevent potential power shortages. Additional power lines will be built to supply electricity to northern Vietnam by 2027.
MYANMAR
1.RUBBER EXPORTS WORTH RM1.6 BILLION -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar exported about 300,000 metric tonnes of rubber worth US$400 million (RM1.6 billion) between April last year and March. Its main buyers are China, followed by Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea and Japan.
2.SPEEDY YANGON-MANDALAY RAIL JOURNEY -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The Yangon-Mandalay train journey has been slashed to only 10 hours from 19 hours after extensive upgrading of tracks. Modern signalling systems, new locomotives and carriages are now deployed.
PHILIPPINES
1. MARCOS ORDERS FULL GOV’T RESPONSE TO MAYON UNREST-- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ordered full government response to assist communities affected by ashfall from the ongoing unrest of Mayon Volcano in Albay province.
2. POTABLE WATER, FACE MASKS AMONG NEEDS OF MAYON-AFFECTED LGUS-- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Potable water, face masks (including N95), medicines for respiratory illnesses and additional manpower are among the needs identified during the emergency meeting of the Bicol Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council on Sunday.
SINGAPORE
1. MAN ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGEDLY SLAPPING SEVERAL PEOPLE AT PRINSEP STREET CHURCH -- CNA
A man was arrested for public nuisance after allegedly slapping several people at a church along Prinsep Street on Sunday
2. SM LEE TO VISIT PAHANG AND TERENGGANU FROM MAY 4 TO 8 -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong will visit Pahang and Terengganu in Malaysia from May 4 to 8 to deepen Singapore’s ties with the states and their leaders.
VIETNAM
1.INTERNET USERS CROSS 100 MILLION -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam currently has 110.5 million mobile broadband internet subscriptions, including third, fourth and fifth generation services. Over 90 per cent of subscribers are using smartphones.
2.TRADE DEFICIT TOUCHES RM28 BILLION -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam recorded a trade deficit of US$7.11 billion (RM28 billion) in the first four months of this year. Main exports are processed industrial goods, agricultural and forestry products, and fuels and minerals.
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