These are the top stories making the front pages of major newspapers from across Southeast Asia today.
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Births a boost for tigers in zoos
With fewer than 200 Malayan tigers left in the wild, three tiger cubs born on Labour Day in Zoo Negara here have given the critically-endangered species a ray of hope.
The tigers, currently isolated with their seven-year-old mother Kayla, weigh between 7kg and 8kg and are about 45cm tall. – New Straits Times.
Singapore non-oil exports extend slide with 10% drop in April, more than expected
Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports (Nodx) fell 10 percent year on year in April, continuing a downtrend that saw shipments slump 11.8 percent in March. – The Straits Times.
Thai migrant purge in works
The Labour Ministry is stepping up measures to curb the growing number of Thai nationals intending to live and work illegally in South Korea, as the number of illegal Thai immigrants in South Korea has soared to 140,000. – Bangkok Post.
BI signals dovish stance after board meeting
Bank Indonesia (BI) decided to maintain its benchmark interest rate for a sixth consecutive month on Thursday amid rising global uncertainty while also giving signals that its monetary policy outlook will likely be dovish going forward. – The Jakarta Post.
Philippines recalls diplomats in Canada over missed deadline to ship back trash
The Duterte administration is recalling the Philippines’ ambassador and consuls in Canada over Ottawa’s failure to comply with a deadline to take back tons of Canadian trash that Filipino officials say were illegally shipped to Manila years ago. – Philippines Daily Inquirer.
Domestic steel demand projected to surge
According to World Steel Association’s projections, market demand for steel in Myanmar will surge to five million tonnes in 2025, said U Myint Swe, executive director of Danieli Myanmar, an Italian supplier of equipment and physical plant to the metal industry. – Myanmar Times.