2. INDONESIA TEAMS UP WITH SOUTH KOREA TO UPGRADE 112 EMERGENCY SYSTEM -- ANTARA

The Home Affairs Ministry has established cooperation with South Korea’s National Fire Agency to strengthen and develop the 112 Single Emergency Call Number (NTPD) system in Indonesia.

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LAOS

1. MODERNISING MEDIA WITH VIETNAMESE SUPPORT -- VIENTIANE TIMES 

Lao will seek technical cooperation with Vietnam to develop its media industry. This will include improving the accuracy of information flow using artificial intelligence tools and training media personnel over the next five years.

2. SEEKING FUNDS TO ERADICATE MALARIA -- VIENTIANE TIMES 

Laos is seeking international funding to support its malaria elimination programme by 2030. The government managed to reduce malaria cases from nearly 4,000 in 2021 to just 269 last year.

MYANMAR

1. UPGRADING 150-YEAR-OLD RAILWAYS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

The government directed the Myanma  Railways, which marks its 150th anniversary next year, to upgrade its existing rail infrastructure to make it an efficient transport system. The upgrading will include station platforms, level crossings and bridges.

2. NEW LAWS TO TACKLE EMERGING CHALLENGES -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

The newly elected lawmakers will focus on enacting new laws to ensure that public safety and economic stability prevail at all times. Old laws that were repealed will be reviewed on the grounds of national security.

PHILIPPINES

1. 5K PUV DRIVERS IN N. MINDANAO GET P5K CASH AID EACH -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board-Northern Mindanao (LTFRB-10) has distributed more than PHP25 million in cash assistance to public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers.

2. LIMIT COFFEE, PROCESSED FOOD DURING HIGH HEAT INDEX – EXPERT -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

A heat expert on Thursday warned the public to limit their intake of coffee and processed foods as the country’s heat index hits dangerous levels in some parts of the country.

SINGAPORE

1. 3 NEW CIRCLE LINE MRT STATIONS TO OPEN ON JUL 12, COMPLETING ITS LOOP -- CNA

Keppel, Cantonment and Prince Edward Road MRT stations will open for passenger service on Jul 12, completing the Circle Line by connecting HarbourFront station to Marina Bay station.

2. VICTIM LOSES AT LEAST $4.9M IN SCAM INVOLVING DEEPFAKES OF PM WONG, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS -- THE STRAITS TIMES

A person lost at least S$4.9 million after falling for a scam involving the impersonation of senior government officials, as the police warned the public to be careful of such ruses.

THAILAND

1. HOUSE DELAYS DEBATE ON 400-BILLION-BAHT LOAN DECREE PENDING CONSTITUTIONAL COURT RULING -- THE NATION

The House has postponed consideration of the Anutin government’s 400-billion-baht emergency borrowing decree after Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut and 135 MPs sought a Constitutional Court ruling on its legality.

2. BOT URGES FOCUS ON QUALITY OVER QUANTITY FOR FOREIGN FLOWS -- BANGKOK POST

The Bank of Thailand is urging the government to emphasise the quality of foreign direct investment (FDI) in order to generate higher value-added benefits for the Thai economy over the long term.

VIETNAM

1. LAM DONG TO BUILD THREE SOLAR POWER PLANTS -- VIETNAMPLUS

National power company Vietnam Electricity proposes to build three floating solar power projects on hydropower reservoirs in Lam Dong province. Costing US$166 million (RM653 million), the plants will boast a combined capacity of 270 megawatts.

2. RARE ASIATIC WILD DOG SPOTTED -- VIETNAMPLUS

Conservationists have recorded images of a dhole, or the Asiatic wild dog, in the central province of Nghe An after nearly two decades. The rare predator was captured by cameras in the reserve’s natural forest.

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