1.INDONESIA PARTNERS WITH OCEANX TO PROTECT MARINE NATIONAL PARKS -- ANTARA

The Indonesian Ministry of Forestry is collaborating with global research organisation OceanX to strengthen the management and protection of seven marine national parks.

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2.GOVERNMENT: PALESTINIAN DEPORTATION FOLLOWED INTERPOL NOTICE -- ANTARA

The Indonesian government has emphasised that its action against Palestinian national Abdul Karim Raed Miqdad was based on a legitimate red notice request from the Cypriot authority while clarifying that Karim is not an activist nor a preacher.

LAOS

1.PRESIDENT ORDERS PROTECTION FOR XONG RIVER -- VIENTIANE TIMES

President Thongloun Sisoulith has ordered stronger protection of the Xong River, calling for a crackdown on illegal mineral extraction, tighter urban management and higher tourism standards to safeguard Vang Vieng's reputation as one of Laos' premier tourist destinations.

2.KOREAN AGENCY FUNDS LIVESTOCK SAFETY MANAGEMENT -- VIENTIANE TIMES

The Korea International Cooperation Agency in Laos will fund US$4.4 million (RM18 million) to improve livestock product safety management. It aims to strengthen the safety management system across the entire livestock production cycle.

MYANMAR

1.MYANMAR LANGUAGE LABELLING FOR SNACKS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

The Consumer Affairs  Department has directed that all pre‑packed snacks must carry labels in the Myanmar language so consumers are aware of the ingredients in the products. This is to ensure food safety and consumers’ health are protected.

2.REAFFIRMING DIPLOMATIC TIES WITH VIETNAM -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Myanmar and Vietnam have pledged to strengthen their long-standing bilateral cooperation and promote friendly ties. Both governments agreed to promote tourism, trade, investment and economic development.

PHILIPPINES

 1. ENERGY SECURITY, WEST ASIA TOP ASEAN, EXTERNAL PARTNERS TALKS - PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

Ensuring energy and food security against the backdrop of the ongoing Middle East crisis topped the agenda of the Association of Southeast Asian Nation’s (ASEAN) series of meetings with its external partners on Wednesday.

2.ZAMBOANGA CITY SUSPENDS CLASSES DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

Mayor Khymer Olaso suspended classes at all levels in public and private schools Thursday due to inclement weather.  

SINGAPORE

1. PM WONG ANNOUNCES CABINET CHANGES, WITH EXPERIENCED LEADERS IN PLACE AS YOUNGER OFFICE HOLDERS STEP UP - CNA

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Wednesday announced Cabinet changes as part of a leadership transition that strikes a balance between experience and youth.

2. SINGAPORE PASSPORT RANKED WORLD’S MOST POWERFUL AGAIN --  THE STRAITS TIMES

Singaporeans continue to hold the world’s most powerful passport, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry to 192 destinations.

THAILAND 

1. POLICE COMMISSION VOTES 12-0 FOR POL GEN SAMRAN NUANMA AS THAILAND'S 16TH POLICE CHIEF -- THE NATION

The Police Commission has unanimously approved Pol Gen Samran Nuanma as Thailand’s 16th national police chief, succeeding Pol Gen Kitrat Phanphet, who retires on September 30.

2. FULL SERVICE OF AIRPORT RAIL LINK RESUMES -- BANGKOK POST

Airport Rail Link resumed full service at 10.07pm on Wednesday after officials removed a train that derailed at its depot in Khlong Tan area, Bangkok.

VIETNAM

1.VIETNAMESE OVERSEAS TRANSFERS SHRINK -- VIETNAMPLUS

Remittances to Ho Chi Minh City exceeded US$4 billion (RM16 billion) in the first half of the year. Yet, they dropped nearly 23 per cent year-on-year, hit by global economic headwinds, tighter immigration policies and shifting capital flows.

2.ILLEGAL ANAESTHETIC SUBSTANCE SMUGGLERS DETAINED --  VIETNAM NEWS

Forty-nine people, including four foreigners, were arrested in Ho Chi Minh City for alleged trafficking of illegal anaesthetic substances hidden in electronic cigarettes. Vape pods, ketamine and methamphetamine were seized.

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