ASEAN news headlines at 9 p.m. Sunday (July 3, 2022)

Malaysia:
* Bizarre that food-producing Malaysia is facing shortages, says Abang Jo
* Muhyiddin criticized for focusing on top government posts as M’sians struggle with rising costs
* The Star Says: Fight Inflation Any Way You Can
* Government continues to provide subsidies, says PM
* Covid-19: Still 2,527 cases recorded on July 2, no deaths
* Ringgit will trade around the current level this week at RM4.40, OPR in brief
* Bursa Malaysia is expected to decline to the 1,430 level this week
* Head of the Department of State gets an egg in the face after commenting on ‘eating fewer eggs’
* Amanah points out the irony that the government is raising prices but forming an anti-inflation team
* Malaysia Digital shows country is ready to lead digital economy, says Annuar
* Blaming Najib for his failure to become prime minister is slander, says Annuar
* Government to investigate and take action on shortage of subsidized cooking oil due to smuggling, says Tok Pa
Singapore:
* Three out of four older workers in Singapore do not intend to retire until age 65; reasons include staying active, having a purpose
* Singapore hiker rescued after missing for three days in New York state swamp
* Long working hours and new working technologies among the challenges facing older workers in Singapore
* SG cops warn of new phishing scam involving emails about alleged traffic violation
* Singapore veteran star Tanya Chua has been crowned Best Female Vocalist at Taiwan’s Golden Melody Awards for a record fourth time
* Singapore: A teenager asks the court to block the inheritance of his adoptive father
Indonesia
* Indonesia’s inflation soars higher than expected, driven by food prices – highest since 2017
* Indonesia cuts 2022 budget deficit outlook due to strong revenue, says finance minister
* Indonesian tax amnesty reveals $40 billion in undeclared assets
* Indonesia, UAE boost ties by signing trade pact
* Indonesia and Russia strengthen ties
* Offer to send another 10,000 for haj this year rejected
Thailand:
* Thailand records 2,328 Covid-19 cases and 19 deaths on Sunday (July 3, 2022)
* Fun and safety make the Thai island of Koh Pha-ngan the best workplace in the world
* Clean habits keeping Covid-19 infections at bay in Thailand, says PM
* More than 178,000 Malaysians visit Thailand in the first six months of this year
* Thai exports beat forecasts in May as weak baht boosted
Philippines:
* Rising again… Active Covid-19 cases in Philippines cross 9,000 mark; Metro Manila has the most new cases
* Obstacles ahead as Marcos of the Philippines begins six-year presidency, Reuters explainer
* Philippines debt down 2.1% in May
* In the name of human rights
* Life skills for young Filipinos
Vietnam:
* Vietnam Airlines relaunches services to Indonesia
* Vietnamese Prime Minister urges faster Covid-19 vaccination against BA.5 sub-variant
* Vietnam’s Q2 GDP growth accelerates to 7.72% along with price pressures
* Vietnam to replant 107,000 hectares of coffee by 2025
* Two celebrities arrested for the alleged rape of a British girl
Burma:
* Karen refugees cross border as Myanmar continues airstrikes
* Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi visits Myanmar amid opposition protests
* Myanmar tightens imports of fuel and cooking oil while securing supply
* Junta open to talks with Suu Kyi to resolve the country’s unrest
Cambodia:
* As ASEAN ponders its options on Myanmar, keep in mind the changing military balance in the country
* Cambodia and Japan international agency sign $2.68 million grant agreement for scholarships
* United Nations commends Cambodia for appealing for mine clearance donations
Laos:
* Laos government says it will limit development on farmland
* Laos: Hundreds of relics discovered in the ruins of the Champasack temple by the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation
Brunei:
* Brunei’s fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine is 2.7%
* Brunei: Double tragedy in Tutong; two dead men
AseanPlus
* China’s Wuxi tightens Covid-19 restrictions as new clusters emerge
* China hit by first typhoon of the year as rains forecast at record highs
* Southeastern Australia braces for flooding as heavy rain hits Sydney, NSW; thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate
* The dream final is on! Momota finds form to host Axelsen showdown at Malaysian Open Badminton Championships
* China continues to dominate with 11th diving gold as US women win water polo title at World Aquatics Championships in Budapest
* Japanese KDDI says 70% of services restored after extensive network issues
* North Korea says U.S.-South Korea-Japan deal materializes U.S. plan for ‘Asian NATO’
* Beijing’s human rights policies spark unfavorable views of China, Pew survey finds
* US calls on China to pressure Russia to end war in Ukraine as it weighs economic options against Beijing
* China says expansion of NATO, or a NATO-like body, into the UN’s Asia-Pacific region will fuel conflict
* Chinese vice president calls for better approach to South China Sea with Philippines as Marcos takes over
* Hong Kong waives tougher pollution rules for classic cars, maintaining exemptions for vehicles aged 30 or more
* Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterates call for technological autonomy and innovative talents
* China-built, EU-funded Croatian bridge will open into troubled waters
* US sanctions 25 other Chinese entities, including company that touted its technology could help Russia monitor Ukrainian submarines
* Cricket: Ton-up Jadeja hails ‘serious batsman’ Bumrah as India dominate England
* Has the South China Sea become a nuclear playground?
* New daily Covid-19 cases in South Korea remain above 10,000 amid resurgence concerns