Thailand's Mida Fah Jaiman in action during the first run during the Women's Slalom event at the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup in Meribel, France, on Saturday, February 18, 2023. - Reuters
Malaysia:
* 'I'll sue those saying I am corrupt', says Muhyiddin
* Teachers, students unhappy with Tiktok videos being used for English comprehension test
* Cabinet: Constitutional amendment to grant citizenship to children born overseas to Malaysian mums
* Luxury vehicle theft syndicate busted, mastermind among 14 arrested
* Kapar MP's Menu Rahmah comment an insult to people with disabilities, says Ras Adiba
* MMEA enhances sea arrest skills with Japan’s help
* Muhyiddin MACC has confirmed Im not a suspect in the Jana Wibawa programme probe
* Malaysia will not waver in defending its sovereignty, says Fadillah
* Commodity restrictions: EU needs to be more open, says Fadillah
* Dusk-to-dawn Sabah east coast sea curfew extended to Mar 6
* Khairy elected Malaysian National Cycling Federation vice-president
* Govt to review need for chicken, egg subsidies in June, says Mat Sabu
People sit between debris and rubbish washed ashore at Kuta Beach on Indonesia's resort island of Bali on Saturday, February 18, 2023. - AFP
Singapore:
* Woman with two-month-old baby among 133 suspects arrested for drug offences in Singapore
* Singapore and Malaysia committed to sharing expertise in the modern agricultural sector
* Calling for calm heads - Rising temperature between US and China must be cooled, says Singapore Defence Minister
* Singapore admits that a patient's death in 2021 is first tied to Covid-19 vaccine
* Singapore Airlines’ budget arm Scoot reaches deal for Embraer E2 jets
* Oil settles down US$2 a barrel on Fed worries, ample supply
* Doctor tricks patients into testicle ultrasounds he secretly recorded, US officials say
Indonesia:
* Indonesia needs US$13.3 billion to cut emissions in forest and land use
* 'No going back' for Indonesia and South Korea defence cooperation after jet funding dispute
* Indonesian police fire tear gas to disperse football fans during closed-door match
* Indonesian Navy chief visits Royal Malaysian Navy HQ
* Blinken conveys US concern over Indonesia criminal code
* G20 summit bomb plot foiled - Anti-terrorism squad defused device ahead of event, say sources
Tourists take pictures at Wat Arun Buddhist temple in Bangkok.Thailand's economy rose by 2.6 per cent last year but tourism recovery gains and strong consumer confidence did not counterbalance an export slowdown, officials said. - AFP
Thailand:
* Police major killed as bomb planted by suspected insurgents in Thailand's Yala explodes
* Thailand rules out recession risks after economy slumps overall despite tourism revival
* It's confirmed as Thai PM Prayut set to dissolve parliament before term ends next month
* Ex-wife of Malaysian in Betong shooting incident hauled in for investigation
* Thailand's economy grows 2.6 per cent in 2022
* Body of Turkiye quake victim returned to kin in Thailand
Philippines:
* Philippine President Marcos says that China laser incident not enough to activate US defence pact
* Gunmen wound Philippine governor and kill four of his bodyguards
* Six-seater Cessna plane missing in Philippines
* President Marcos says Philippines 'will not lose an inch' of territory
* Philippines: Getting ready for the ‘Big One’ to strike
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. walks during arrival honours at the Philippine Military Academy in Baguio city, northern Philippines on Saturday Feb. 18, 2023. The Philippine president said Saturday the Chinese coast guard's aiming of a military-grade laser that briefly blinded some crew aboard a Philippine patrol vessel in the disputed South China Sea was not enough for him to invoke a mutual defense treaty with the United States but added he told China that such aggression should stop. - AP
Vietnam:
* 'Little Dragons' carry Vietnam's dream to conquer space
* Highly respected former Japan head coach Troussier set to take up top job in Vietnam
* Vietnam to issue biometric passports from March
* Vietnam and Thailand to ink MOU on exchange of information to tackle unregulated fishing on its waters
* ‘No massacres committed’, says South Korea to Vietnam
Myanmar:
* Myanmar Rohingya refugees despair over looming food aid cuts
* Myanmar cops seizes narcotics worth over US$7.5 million in Shan State
* MMEA detain undocumented Myanmar fishing crew
* Myanmar parallel government asks US for more sanctions, funding for anti-junta forces
* UN to cut food aid for Rohingya, citing fund shortfall
Villagers catch fish during the annual fish-catching ceremony at the Choam Krovean commune in Tboung Khmum province on Saturday, February 18, 2023. Wielding handmade bamboo baskets and nylon nets, hundreds of people waded thigh-deep into a muddy lake in eastern Cambodia on Saturday for the annual fish-catching ceremony, during which only traditional tools were used. - AFP
Cambodia:
* Cambodians celebrate traditional fishing methods at annual ceremony
* Cambodia slashes PCR Covid-19 test fee to US$50 for outbound travellers
* German president aims to boost ties with Cambodia despite concerns
Laos:
* Laos Biospring and Singapore's Zen Science announce new joint venture BioZEN Health
* Laos and Cambodia vow to boost business cooperation
Brunei:
* Digital technologies cause dramatic shift in employment, work in Asean, says top Brunei govt official
* Joint special operation cops and customs thwarts major smuggling attempt in Brunei
A worker plants a tulip flower during a tulips show at the late president Chiang Kai-shek's residency in Taipei. - AFP
AseanPlus:
* Three rescued from Turkey rubble as earthquake death toll passes 45,000
* Chinese officials arrive in Taiwan on first post-pandemic visit
* One of world's top brand up for sale! Man United bidding gets underway with Qatari royal offer
* Asean states must secure their economic interests against foreign pressure
* Cat meat destined for human consumption seized in raid on Hong Kong store
* Malaysia go down 2-3 to China in quarter-finals of mixed team event (Asian Mixed Team event)
* Five Hong Kong TV and radio stations must air 30 minutes each week on national identity, security, but will people tune in?
* China border reopening could be key 2023 driver as HSBC, Standard Chartered prepare to report annual results, analysts say
* China ‘disinformation’ alleging US spy scheme impedes top-level diplomatic talks: State Department
* Principal at kindergarten under leading charity in Hong Kong suspended over alleged rough handling of emotional pupil
* Artificial intelligence could help detect depression earlier in patients
* China reopens to South Korean visitors, ending Covid-19 tit-for-tat
* Senior Ukrainian ocean scientist ‘joins’ China’s leading naval defence university
* Global Impact: how much damage has the alleged spy balloon done to US-China relations?
* CPO futures likely to trade on downward bias next week
* North Korean leader Kim's daughter appears at sports event – state media
* Cyclone death toll in New Zealand rises to nine as recovery continues
* Japan’s H3 flagship rocket fails to blast off
* South Korea PM says will increase flights from China by end of month
* N. Korea ballistic missile appears to have landed in Japan's EEZ, says PM Kishida
* Clash of the top boys - India's Axar hits 74 but Australia race ahead after Lyon five-for
