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
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
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
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
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
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