Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stands in front of the Singapore and Malaysian national flags during a signing ceremony at the Istana Presidential Palace in Singapore on Monday, January 30, 2023. - AFP
Malaysia:
* Najib's 1MDB trial postponed to Feb 2 due to Sri Ram's sudden passing
* Zahid to meet Hajiji, tells Sabah Umno to remain calm
* Johor SPM workshop issue comes to an end after special meeting of school's PTA
* Azalina: Sulu heirs' fraudulent behaviour led to Luxembourg court decision in our favour
* Think tank pours cold water on Nurul Izzah's appointment
* Najib's 1MDB trial postponed to Feb 2 due to Sri Ram's sudden passing
* 1MDB trials and Rosmah’s appeal will be handled by DPPs, says AG
* Umno purge: Zahid’s position is strengthened, but may affect party in state elections, say analysts
* Elephantiasis prevalence target of under 2% achieved, says Health DG
* Health Ministry and Education Ministry to monitor Covid-19 outbreak involving SPM students
* Govt plans to introduce higher education sponsorship programme for poor students
* Navy to receive five LCS vessels in first batch, down one from original six
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (second from right) speaks with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim during a delegation meeting at the Istana Presidential Palace in Singapore on Monday, January 30, 2023. - AFP
Singapore:
* Not appealing ICJ's Batu Puteh decision was Dr M's failure as PM, says Anwar
* Destinies of Singapore and Malaysia intertwined, says Siungapore PM Lee Hsien Loong
* Singapore's employment rates for senior workers rose up to 70.6% in 2022, says Manpower Minister
* Three agreements involving cyber security, digital and green economy signed in Singapore
* Anwar sees food security as new area to be explored with Singapore
* F&B outlets required to display notices on permitted alcohol sale hours from March 1
* Man jailed 20 months for molesting then stepdaughter multiple times
* Singapore: Marriage delayed from losing S$17,000 to job scam
* Zambry says M'sia-S'pore bilateral issues will continue to be discussed constructively
* Crude oil prices retain bullish pulse in 2023 as fundamentals in top gear
A Cambodian fisherman is silhouetted as he catches fish in a lake at Koh Rongeang village, on the outskirts of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. - AP
Indonesia:
* Brazilian teenager arrested for bringing 3.6kg cocaine into Bali
* Indonesia finds local trader forged ingredient label in probe of cough syrup deaths
* JD.com to shut Indonesia, Thailand shopping sites in focus shift
* Indonesia to offer 10 oil and gas blocks in 2023, including in South China Sea
* African Swine fever kills 256 pigs in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara
* Indonesian unit of JD.com to discontinue all services at end of March - JD.ID website
* Oil steadies as rate hikes loom, Russian flows stay strong
* Indonesia: Bunga Citra Lestari cries during performance dedicated to late husband Ashraf Sinclair
A woman receives a booster dose of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) at the Police hospital in Bangkok, Thailand. - Reuters
Thailand:
* Anwar's upcoming Bangkok visit a boost for Southern Thailand peace talks, say analysts
* Thailand to begin construction of RM38bil aviation city this year
* Thai universities welcome return of Chinese students
* Emerging markets - Thai baht hovers near 10-month high as Asian currencies rise after China markets reopen after holiday
* Video shows Thai police did extort Taiwanese actress: tycoon
* Activist dies of heart attack at rally to release political prisoners
* Swede dies days after meeting Thai girlfriend
Philippines:
* Philippines rank second to worst in Grade 5 students’ reading, math skills in South-East Asia
* Tempers flaring over onions show Marcos faces risk on prices
* Philippines may tax nickel exports to follow Indonesia’s success
* President Marcos okays VAT refund for foreign tourists
Performers taking part in the traditional Trieu Khuc Village Festival in Hanoi on Monday, January 30, 2023. - AFP
Vietnam:
* EU to focus on deepening economic ties with Asean, says its ambassador in Hanoi
* More people prefer second-hand products in Vietnam after Covid-19
* Influencers focused on strengthening their niche
* HCM City to get cracking on key transport projects in 2023
Myanmar:
* Contentious election looms in Myanmar
* Asean Foreign ministers to meet in Jakarta early next month; Myanmar one of main topic in agenda
* Myanmar selects badminton players for upcoming SEA Games
Cambodia:
* Cambodia's new business establishments up 39 per cent in 2022
* Minister pushes for high-grade pepper production to stimulate export
* Ruling party holds extraordinary congress
Laos:
* Miss Universe Laos donates fund to Hmong Women Network and hopes to inspire women in her country
* Lao assembly approves Cabinet reshuffle, three ministers replaced
Brunei:
* Divorce cases rising in Brunei
* Brunei scouts association is 90 and growing strong
People wearing face masks make their way at Seoul railway station in Seoul on Monday, January 30, 2023, after South Korea lifted its indoor mask mandate as Covid cases dwindle. - South Korea lifted its indoor mask mandate on January 30, removing one of the country's last pandemic-era restrictions, but many people opted to keep their faces covered. - AFP
AseanPlus:
* China coast guard drives away Japanese vessels from disputed waters in the East China Sea
* Policeman kills health minister in Indian state of Odisha
* Malaysian-born actor Henry Golding listed as 9th most handsome face in the world
* Food blogger in China who cooked and ate great white shark is fined US$18,500
* Pet fish in Japan racks up credit card bill on Nintendo Switch
* 'We never give up' - Germany fights back to overcome Belgium to win hockey 2023 World Cup
* Korean actor Song Joong-ki announces marriage to Katy Louise Saunders, and her pregnancy
* S. Korea lifts indoor mask mandate as cases fall to seven-month low
* Odds ‘very high’ of US military conflict with China, top Republican says
* North Korea could get a vital lifeline from arms sales to Russia
* Japan PM Kishida faces calls for election over defence tax hike
* Nato chief asks S. Korea to 'step up' military support for Ukraine
* Asian markets mixed as traders await rate decisions
* Chinese search giant Baidu to launch ChatGPT-style bot in March
* Tennis-Fire still burning, Djokovic and GOAT debate move on to Paris
* MAHB's passenger throughput expected to rise in 2023
* Ready-made dishes gaining popularity in China
* This Japanese sightseeing train runs on leftover ramen broth
* TikTok's chief to testify before Congress in March - WSJ
* Blast at mosque in Pakistan's Peshawar targets police, at least 28 killed
* India's top court to consider cases against block on BBC documentary
