Catholic priests Flavie Villanueva and Eduardo Vasquez lead the funeral procession for Jemboy Baltazar in Navotas, Metro Manila, Philippines, on Aug 16, 2023. Jemboy Baltazar, 17, was killed by police after being mistaken for a suspect on Aug 2, 2023. -Reuters
Malaysia
* Johor Assembly to discuss redrawing border with Singapore
* Foreign investors flock to Malaysia in July as US rate hike fears wane: RAM Ratings
* 12-year-old girl gang raped by three youths she befriended via social media
* Worker killed after being buried alive at Ipoh cement plant
* LCS construction to resume in September, says Navy chief
* Bank Negara took seven years to trace 1MDB funds to Jho Low's firm, Zeti tells court
* More assets related to 1MDB case to be seized, Jasmine Loo still in police custody, says IGP
* Blast outside Padang Besar school, no injuries reported
* WWF-Malaysia captures first images of orangutans in Gunung Lesong, Sarawak
* Terengganu MB announces exco line-up, four new faces on the list
* 'Datuk' businessman and two sons charged with causing Indian national's death
* Zahid has full backing of Perak Umno, says Saarani
* Stepdad pleads guilty to sexual and physical abuse of twins
* Rosmah seeks release of passport again to visit daughter
* Kelantan to strengthen ties with Federal Govt, says new MB
Singapore
* Faster immigration clearance for incoming motorcyclists at Tuas Checkpoint
* Seven who allegedly disclosed banking, Singpass details to scammers to be charged
* Botanic Gardens, Gardens by the Bay sweep top awards at mega orchid show
* Marriages in Singapore can be registered online from Sept 25
* Man, 55, arrested for misusing boarding pass to send off his girlfriend at Changi Airport
* Fire breaks out at Ghim Moh Link flat
Thailand
* Half-naked Pattaya tourist dangles from hotel window seconds before plummeting to her death
* Thai court throws out case on election winner's thwarted bid to become PM
* Street cleaner in Thailand returns gold worth nearly a year’s wages, sweeps local hearts
* Thai PM hopeful Srettha vows lawsuit after whistleblower Chuwit lands a blow
* 'Ghost' returns to haunt pickup driver who hit rear of THB32mil Rolls-Royce
* Pheu Thai confident its top candidate Srettha will win in next PM vote
* Thailand reports drop in cybercrime since royal decree
Indonesia
* Jokowi tempers growth outlook, warns of middle-income trap
* Indonesia president tables US$216bil 2024 budget to parliament
* Jokowi calls for capable successor as Indonesia election looms
* Jakarta rushes to improve air quality as residents mask up in world’s most polluted city
* Wave of violent Indonesia muggings sparks 'shoot-to-kill' calls
* Indonesia upper house speaker says legal means to delay elections should be discussed
Philippines
* New Philippine 'special envoy' to China not one to mince words
* Philippines casino revenue seen doubling by 2028 as tourists flock in
* Marcos appoints Teodoro Locsin as special envoy to China
* Philippines recommends 500,000 tonnes rice imports to cover El Nino-related crop losses
Vietnam
* Ministry proposes ban on driving more than three hours at night in Vietnam
* Vietnamese exporters renegotiate higher rice prices after Indian ban: traders
* Vietnam grants e-visas to all foreign arrivals, extends visa-free stay duration for 13 countries
* Vietnam considers further reducing interest rates for SMEs
Cambodia
* Turkmenistan proposes direct flights to Cambodia
* Cambodia starts talks over industrial wage hikes for 2024
* Cambodian football team departs for AFF U-23 Championship in Thailand
Myanmar
* H&M probes Myanmar factory abuses as pressure intensifies
* Death toll from Myanmar jade mine landslide hits at least 31
Laos
* China-Laos Railway boosts Thai durian trade
Brunei
* Over 69% of employment in Brunei's private sector
* Brunei man denies sexually assaulting minor daughters
Aseanplus
* China is hiding more and more data from the rest of the world
* Typhoon Lan paralyses planes and trains while crossing Japan
* North Korea claims 'abuse, racism' drove US soldier to defect
* Asian markets fall on China woes, US rate concerns
* Artist’s attempt to ‘clean’ Taiwan temple doors goes awry after he damages deity’s portrait
* Factbox-Travis King: What happened to other U.S. soldiers who defected to North Korea?
* HK actor Chow Yun Fat continues jogging despite medical advice to stop after a fall
* Actress Christy Chung refutes divorce rumours, shares photos of family holiday
* Chinese piano maestro Liu Shikun, 84, honoured with life achievement award in NYC
* Fans in India rejoice as superstar actor Rajinikanth's latest movie hits theatres
* Actor Simu Liu thanks girlfriend Allison Hsu for not giving up on him
