A dancer performs during an earth alms ceremony in Surabaya, East Java province on Sunday, October 15, 2023. The earth alms tradition is held to show gratitude for the abundant sustenance of God and it serves as tourist attraction. - AFP
Malaysia:
* Business as usual: No bombs found in Southkey mall, says Johor MB
* Budget 2024: HR ministry to ensure RM180mil allocation for skills development managed efficiently, says Sivakumar
* Zahid: Govt targets 50% of rural areas to get 5G coverage by mid-2024
* Stop sharing fake news of Johor mall bomb threat, social media users told
* Landlords face fines for renting out 'grave-like' rooms, says ministry
* Committee to be formed to monitor disbursement of Budget 2024, says Ahmad
* PAS needs to change attitude if it wants to join unity govt, says Zahid
* Two out of five doctors have been bullied before, survey finds
* LHDN should cancel RM1.7bil suit against Najib, says Puad
* Bursa Malaysia set to rebound this week on bargain hunting, says economist
* Ringgit to trade at RM4.72-RM4.74 range against the US dollar next week
* Civil servants must live within their means and resist corruption, says Johor Ruler
First-placed Red Bull KTM Ajo's Spanish rider Pedro Acosta (centre), second-placed Kalex Spanish rider Aron Canet (;eft), and third-placed Speed Up Racing's Spanish rider Fermin Aldeguer celebrate on the podium after competing in the Indonesian Grand Prix Moto2 race at the Mandalika International Circuit in Kuta Mandalika, Central Lombok on Sunday, October 15, 2023. - AFP
Singapore:
* Singapore: Be careful of fraudsters hacking into your bank account and saddling you with debt
* 13 people under investigation for SIM card fraud after raid on mobile phone shops in Singapore
* Singapore and US to venture into new areas to beef up ties, says DPM Lawrence Wong
* Two men charged for false bomb threat for different incidents in Singapore
* Lee shows Srettha a ‘Good Time’
Indonesia:
* Indonesia and Malaysia highlight the importance of unimpeded humanitarian corridor into Gaza
* Indonesia aims to meet FIFA's spectator target for Under-17 World Cup
* Motorcycling-Bagnaia wins Indonesia GP as Martin throws away championship lead
* Jokowi works to keep influence after election
USA's Jessica Pegula (left) celebrates with her winner's trophy next to runner-up China's Yuan Yue following their women's singles final match at the Korea Open tennis championships in Seoul on Sunday, October 15, 2023. - AFP
Thailand:
* Thailand plans to spend RM77 million to boost tourism
* Thailand successfully launches earth observation satellite into orbit
* Thai govt grateful Siam Paragon shooting not scaring away Chinese tourists
* Thailand's PM Srettha Thavisin to visit China with main aim of improving trade between both countries
Philippines:
* Yet another data breach in the Philippines - Hackers deface website of House of Representatives
* Marine cops stop boat trying to sneak into Sabah from Philippines
* Labuan cops rescue seven Filipino women from human trafficking ring
* Philippine govt: Evacuation of Filipinos in Gaza now mandatory
Dancer performs perform during an earth alms ceremony in Surabaya, East Java province on Sunday, October 15, 2023. The earth alms tradition is held to show gratitude for the abundant sustenance of God and it serves as tourist attraction. - AFP
Vietnam:
* Vietnamese citizens advised to avoid non-essential travel to Israel
* Halal tourism – A “gold mine” for Vietnam to tap into, says its tourism ministry
* Foreign investors find Vietnamese stock market attractive in medium and long term
* Two dead as floods hit central Vietnam
Myanmar:
* Myanmar military marks rebel ceasefire despite continuous rebel clashes
* Myanmar closes over 200 schools due to floods
* Floods displace over 27,000 people in Myanmars Bago
* ‘Licence to hide in plain sight’ - Western plastic waste dumped in Myanmar
Afghanistan's Rashid Khan celebrates with teammates after taking the lbw wicket of England's Liam Livingstone during their match in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, India, on Sunday, October 15, 2023. - Reuters
Cambodia:
* Brazil to open embassy in Cambodia on 30th anniversary of relations
* UNICEF commits resources to enhance clean water access in Cambodia
* Cambodian garment exports decline amid global slowdown, says commerce ministry
Laos:
* Thai credit rating agency demotes Lao sovereign rating to below investment grade
* China-Laos Railway trains carry 81,000 cross-border passengers
* VinFast sends EVs to Laos to trial taxi service
Brunei:
* Indonesia car wash employee in Brunei jailed for stealing from customer
* Brunei's consumer price index rises 0.1 per cent in July
Visitors ride the Wandering Oaken's Sliding Sleighs roller coaster ride during a media event in the World of Frozen themed area at Walt Disney Co.'s Disneyland Resort in Hong Kong, China.Disney is set to open the world's first Frozen-themed land at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort as the entertainment giant prepares to unleash US$60 billion in spending across parks and resorts. - Bloomberg
AseanPlus:
* Empower girls against online threats, urges Girl Guides Association Malaysia
* Modi says India will leave 'no stone unturned' to host 2036 Olympics
* IOC president announces plans to create Olympic Esports Games
* China's special envoy will visit Middle East next week - state media'
* Australian voters' divisions, indifference doom Indigenous referendum
* Australian Indigenous leaders vow silence after landmark referendum defeat
* China envoy Zhai Jun will push for peace talks in Israel-Hamas conflict during Middle east visit
* It is time China started taking Europe more seriously, says EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell
* Disney gets record viewers during India-Pakistan cricket match; record concurrent 35 million viewers recorded
* China says Israel acting 'beyond scope of self-defence'
* 12 people injured after speeding mini-bus crashes into container in India's Maharashtra
* Support for Japan PM Kishida's cabinet falls to lowest since 2021 - Kyodo poll
* Airline CEO-turned-politician Luxon to lead New Zealand to the right
* Adani’s new mega port can lure world’s biggest ships to India
* Israel-Hamas war: China’s Middle East envoy tells Palestinian official that ceasefire is ‘top priority’
* Is Hong Kong’s celebrity-driven ‘fan economy’ a game changer, or a bubble about to burst?
* Putin to visit China to deepen 'no limits' partnership with Xi
* Motor racing - FIA 'revisiting' Hamilton track-crossing incident in Qatar
* Cricket-Winless Australia struggling to read World Cup wickets, says Cummins
* Cricket-Six-hitting machine Rohit brings PlayStation-like feel to batting
* Olympics-IOC members call on President Bach to stay on past end of term in 2025
* India routs Pakistan by seven wickets to extend winning streak over rival at Cricket World Cup
* All Blacks give defensive masterclass to knock out Ireland at Rugby World Cup
