An injured Thai overseas worker (in wheelchair), who was evacuated from Israel, arrives at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, in Samut Prakarn Province, Thailand, on Oct. 12, 2023. The first Thai nationals evacuated since the latest war between Israel and Hamas returned home Thursday. - AP
Malaysia
* PDRM, Aussie police collaborate in probe of RM1.7bil Melbourne drug haul
* Two men arrested for insulting royal institution on social media
* Cops nab 44 individuals over online scams
* Beware of scammers cashing in on Palestine situation, says IGP
* TikTok to take proactive steps to address issues in Malaysia
* Perak PKR hails Bersatu MP's 'big heart' in declaring support for PM
* Joint task forces with Thailand a boon for Malaysia's agriculture, tourism sectors
* Irresponsible of MYAirline to suspend flights without notice, says S'wak minister
* Storm damages ready-to-harvest crop in Selangor, 200 padi farmers devastated
* Fama targets to distribute 2,000 tonnes of local white rice every month
* Two padi mini-estates being developed in Sabah
* Housewife ordered to begin 10-year jail term for trafficking maid
* Highlights of Budget 2024
* Budget 2024: Anwar announces total allocations of RM393.8bil
* Budget 2024: SST increased to 8%, capital gains tax at 10% and luxury goods tax introduced
* Budget 2024: Developers say budget falls short of revitalising building industry
* Budget 2024: Reactions from the banking sector
* Budget 2024: Govt plans to implement global minimum tax in 2025
* Budget 2024: RM20mil allocated to establish country’s first AI faculty at University Technology Malaysia
* Budget 2024: Five shelved LRT3 stations back on track, Penang LRT planned
* Budget 2024: RM60mil to boost cyber attack preparedness, says PM
* Budget 2024: RM1.9bil to upgrade, maintain schools nationwide
* Budget 2024: RM72mil allocated for Malaysia’s Olympic gold quest
* Budget 2024: Civil servants to get RM2,000, pensioners RM1,000 one-off payment
* Budget 2024: Flexible EPF accounts will be introduced, says Anwar
* Budget 2024: Measures will be taken to increase food security, says PM
Singapore
* Australian arrested after bomb threat on onboard Scoot flight
* Security stepped up amid Israel-Hamas war; S’poreans told to stay vigilant
* Fewer hot spots in Sumatra, but may still be hazy in S’pore this weekend: NEA
* Man who served time for taking upskirt videos admitted to the Bar
* Bus driver suspended after allegedly yelling vulgarities at commuters who helped girl
* Man in SG, 46, jailed for taking voyeuristic videos in office toilet of male intern he had crush on
* S'pore PM posts reel with Thai love song in message on Srettha's visit
* The Car Expo returns Oct 14-15, new brands taking part for first time
* Woman caught on video arguing with police charged with using abusive language
* Singapore economy grows 0.7% in Q3, faster than expected
Thailand
* Bangkok mall shooting claims third victim as Thai woman succumbs to wounds
* At least a 100 Thai workers to return from Israel on Oct 15
* Thai PM to meet Xi, Chinese premier during China visit next week
* S'pore PM posts reel with Thai love song in message on Srettha's visit
* Two Thai elephants born through artificial insemination celebrated
Indonesia
* Deadly Indonesian cough syrup was almost pure toxin, court papers show
* Jokowi brushes off talk of political dynasty
* Ex-Indonesian minister arrested over alleged graft
* In Bali, 'sea-sun-sand' tourists threaten ancient rainforest
Philippines
* Magnitude 5.2 earthquake shakes Manila: USGS
* Ex-President Duterte in hot water over alleged threat against daughter Sara's critic
* Time to stop ‘escort’ modus in airports: Philippine Immigration bureau
* Marcos drops holiday for ouster of dictator father
Vietnam
* Young Vietnam chess masters to compete at world event in Egypt
* Vietnam's North-South Expressway opens another 500km to traffic in Jan-Sept
* Pavilion promotes Hanoi products in Australia
* Vietnam's gold prices reach peak in 10 months
Cambodia
* China's BRI has huge socio-economic impact on Cambodia: scholar
* Hun Sen welcomes political parties to form coalition with CPP
* Garment exports decline amid global slowdown
Myanmar
* Large unguided bomb likely used in deadly Myanmar strike: Amnesty
* Myanmar's foreign trade totals over US$15bil in April-September
Laos
* Labour shortage continues to impact business operations in Laos
* Railway operations training college opens in Laos
Brunei
* Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on official visit to France
* Brunei technical institute apologises for controversial video
Aseanplus
* Chinese opt for trendy McDonald’s over Hermes in blow to Hong Kong tourism
* China allows EHang to begin trials for flying taxi operations
* Hong Kong to use three-pronged approach to fight growing fraud
* Seoul to adopt crowd alert to avoid repeat of Halloween tragedy
* Combat veteran top contender to replace China's missing defence minister
* China digital currency: Beijing forum promotes SIM-based ‘e-CNY hard wallet’ as an alternative for mobile payments
* ‘Mama’: Video of distressed China girl, 5, pining for absent mother breaks millions of hearts online, highlights plight of left-behind children
* S. Korean advocate for school bullying survivors dies of apparent suicide
* Explainer-Australians vote in Indigenous Voice referendum on Oct 14
* North Korea denounces US carrier's arrival in South
* China's consumer prices stall, factory deflation persists
* 'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ concert film set to open in Malaysia on Nov 3
* Taiwanese actress Cheryl Yang celebrates hubby's birthday with uni sushi 'cake'
* Why HK artiste Andy Lau doesn't want to retire despite massive fortune
* Markets snap week-long rally as US inflation dents rate hopes
* Late K-pop singer Sulli's struggles revealed in new documentary 'Dear Jinri'
