Asean News Headlines at 9pm on Sunday (June 5, 2022)

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Malaysia:

* Covid-19 Watch: 1,591 new cases detected, cumulative total now at 4,513,631

* Pahang Regent urges Malaysians to preserve the environment for the future

* Over 10 million vehicles travel on major highways on long weekends

* Rattan to Orchid: Surprising items that are illegal to export from Malaysia

* Birds at affordable prices on Rakyat’s wish list

* No decision yet on GST reintroduction, says Ismail Sabri

* PM: It is too early to decide whether MPs on trial should be banned from parliamentary business

* Malaysia has committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2050, PM says

* Stricter laws needed to curb environmental degradation, PM says

* Supply of wheat flour stable, sufficient, says the Ministry of Internal Trade

* Bursa Malaysia is expected to trend higher this week

* Ringgit is likely to trade range bound against the greenback this week

A woman stands in a light art installation entitled Fallen, an ethereal jellyfish by Nerdis x Artina of South Korea during the preview of the i Light Singapore event in Singapore. -AFP

Singapore:

* The next Covid-19 wave could emerge as people’s antibodies wane; Cases will rise in July-August, Singapore health minister says

* Singapore launches national strategy to tackle growing marine pollution problem

* Singapore mastermind among six people arrested in Kulai for smuggling cigars and spirits

* Singapore Police warn of rise in bank-related phishing scams; Victims have already lost RM365,000

* Singapore’s chicken supply is fully secured and stable through many sources, says Minister Desmond Tan

* MAS’ first SAF-operated passenger flight departs for Singapore

* Banks in Singapore to take more anti-scam measures

Indonesia

* Indonesian Ministry of Finance expects GDP growth of 5% in the second quarter of 2022

* Three Indonesian Hajj candidates isolated after testing positive for Covid-19

* Indonesian police have named the major province’s ex-regent a suspect in the illegal tiger skin trade

* Australia says Indonesia trip shows importance of bilateral ties

* Indonesia is intensifying the search for foreign investors to finance the construction of a new capital

* Saudi receives first foreign Hajj pilgrims; Group from Indonesia lands in Medina

Passengers board an Airbus A320 operated by Indonesia's newest airline, Super Air Jet, which began operations last year, in Medan, North Sumatra, Sunday June 5, 2022.  - AFPPassengers board an Airbus A320 operated by Indonesia’s newest airline, Super Air Jet, which began operations last year, in Medan, North Sumatra, Sunday June 5, 2022. – AFP

Thailand:

* Thailand: Thaksin’s son attends Pheu Thai event after daughter falls ill with Covid-19

* World Ocean Day to highlight Thailand’s fight against pollution hazards

* More than 50% of Thais doubt Prayut will serve out the full term, according to a poll

* Bangkok Governor Chadchart is cleaning up Chao Phraya and planting trees to celebrate Environment Day on Sunday (June 5).

* Thailand’s Pride Parade in Bangkok brings the carnival to Silom starting Sunday (June 5).

* Thailand records 3,236 Covid-19 cases and 28 deaths as of Sunday (June 5).

Philippines:

* Ash covers cities after volcanic eruption in Philippines as government further raises alert to level five

* The Philippines ranks 33rd out of 121 nations in recovering from Covid-19

* volcanic eruption in the Philippines; Government orders evacuation from ash-covered cities

* The Philippines are raising the alert level on a troubled volcano after spewing an ash cloud

* World Environment Day: Dear President Marcos Jr., What about the environment?

* Justice for victims of the drug war

Supporters taking part in an LGBTQ+ Pride march in Bangkok, Thailand on Sunday (June 5).  - ReutersSupporters taking part in an LGBTQ+ Pride march in Bangkok, Thailand on Sunday (June 5). – Reuters

Vietnam:

* Vietnam’s Covid-19 cases are falling as just 685 cases were reported as of Sunday (June 5).

* Vietnam is leading the clean energy transition in Southeast Asia, says The Economist

* Vietnamese police capture largest bear bile shipment; Bear owner arrested in Hanoi

* Covid-19 is accelerating Southeast Asia’s transition to a cashless society, study says

* Vietnam lawmakers are discussing ways to curb inflation as the government aims to act quickly on the matter

* Natural disasters are becoming more violent and unpredictable, says the center in Vietnam

Myanmar:

* Pandemic under control as Myanmar reports just 11 new Covid-19 infections

* Three days of fiery attacks in northern Myanmar

* Voter fraud trial against Suu Kyi may proceed, court says

* Judicial executions back on maps

People walk on the Bach Long Glass Bridge during the opening ceremony in Moc Chau district of Son La province, Vietnam.  - ReutersPeople walk on the Bach Long Glass Bridge during the opening ceremony in Moc Chau district of Son La province, Vietnam. – Reuters

Cambodia:

* No new Covid cases in Cambodia; Prime Minister Hun Sen welcomes a new era as local elections begin peacefully

* Feature: Cambodian voters want more community development from new local leaders

* Local elections begin in Cambodia

Laos:

* Success for Lao PM Phankham after visit to Thailand as both countries develop ties and sign memorandums of understanding on cooperation

* Cargo transportation on the Laos-China Railway exceeds four million tons

* UN: The world must step up efforts to protect the rights to a healthy environment, reports the Laotian Times

Brunei:

* Brunei: Plastic waste accounts for 29 percent of landfill waste in 2021

* Active new cases in Brunei exceed 2,000; Ministry of Health assumes another 379 new infections

* Brunei consumers and businesses are feeling price tightening on food and imports due to global supply chain disruptions

Chinese astronauts Cai Xuzhe (L), Chen Dong (C) and Liu Yang pose during a ceremony ahead of the launch of the Shenzhou-14 mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China's Gansu Province on Sunday June 5, 2022. China launched a rocket carrying three astronauts on Sunday to complete construction of its new space station, the latest milestone in Beijing's bid to become a major space power.  -AFPChinese astronauts Cai Xuzhe (L), Chen Dong (C) and Liu Yang pose during a ceremony ahead of the launch of the Shenzhou-14 mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China’s Gansu Province on Sunday June 5, 2022. China launched a rocket carrying three astronauts on Sunday to complete construction of its new space station, the latest milestone in Beijing’s bid to become a major space power. -AFP

AseanPlus:

* Beijing plans to ease further virus restrictions on Monday (June 6); Open schools and entertainment establishments

* Chinese astronauts launch to the space station while construction work is in full swing

* Goldman Sachs lists at least seven hurdles for a 20% gain in China’s battered stocks amid market turmoil

* Coronavirus: Vaccination card checks begin as Hong Kong officials discover some residents are using old infection records to get rules

* Shanghai reopens: The bourse is laying off workers from on-site slumber on June 6, breaking its “closed cycle” as the city exits lockdown

* Engine driver killed in bullet train crash in China

* The manned spacecraft Shenzhou-14 is scheduled to lift off on Sunday (June 5).

* Mercedes is recalling almost a million older vehicles worldwide because of possible brake problems

* North Korea fires ballistic missile toward sea, South Korea says

* Amazon is closing the Kindle eBook Store in China

* Climate change is also having an impact on mental health. Call it environmental anxiety

* Beware of the risks of a triple post-pandemic crisis worldwide

* Unfortunately, the virus is smart: Pfizer CEO

* Can China save its coronavirus-hit aviation sector from a ‘cliff-like’ crash while the US and Europe recover?

* China unveils three key climate change documents in three days and doubles clean energy expansion plans

* Coronavirus: China and Western Australia are hailed as pandemic havens despite lack of geographic advantages

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