Presidential candidate Anies Baswedan (centre right), and his running mate Muhaimin Iskandar greeting supporters upon arrival to register their candidacy to run in the 2024 election at the General Election Commission building in Jakarta on Oct 19, 2023. The world's third-largest democracy is set to vote in simultaneously legislative and presidential elections on Feb 14, 2024. - AP
Malaysia
* Judiciary will continue to act without fear or favour, says CJ
* PM: Malaysia will work tirelessly with partners to stop bloodshed in Gaza
* Humanitarian fund for Gaza receives RM71mil boost thanks to Malaysians
* Malaysia to strengthen relations, cooperation with Gulf States
* Haze: DOE to increase enforcement in potential open burning areas
* Respect local customs and dress appropriately, Sabah minister tells tourists
* Tok Mat in Republic of Korea to enhance defence cooperation
* Six teenagers arrested for gang rape on 14-year-old
* Tabling of anti-hopping bill in Pahang still being discussed, says MB
* Group of men charged with extorting close to RM300,000 from teenager
* Tesla launches Model 3, flagship experience centre in Malaysia
* Govt to tighten screening of babysitters at taska, daycare centres, says Nancy
* Syahredzan wants PN MP hauled up over 'kafir' remark
* Pahang govt contributes RM25,000 to bring job scam victim's body home
* Nik Nazmi: Haze movement caused ‘unhealthy’ API readings around peninsula
* Single agency proposed to cut red tape in EV industry
* Klang air quality still unhealthy as of 9am
Singapore
* Singapore, Saudi Arabia agree to boost ties in trade, investment, green energy
* Gojek drivers to pay less commission, but passengers to pay fee for going cashless
* Jail for ex-company directors over S$25k bribe to then Wildlife Reserves S’pore manager
* Money laundering accused is IT company CEO but does not know where office is: DPPs
Thailand
* Fried banana stop lands ambulance driver in the soup
* Thailand's digital wallet scheme delayed, but still in Q1, 2024
* PM2.5 toxic dust makes seasonal comeback to Bangkok
* Thailand reveals more on discovery of ancient alligator species
* Thai woman in labour tells mookata eatery she may return to finish her meal
* Shooting stars from Halley’s Comet to light Thai skies on Saturday night
* Chiang Mai hospital first in Thailand to integrate cath lab and cardiac MRI facilities
Indonesia
* Election season begins as candidates submit bids
* Cheers, dancing and selfies as candidates register for elections
* Ganjar's choice for running mate puts Prabowo on the spot
* Ex-Jakarta governor registers as presidential candidate
* Indonesia steps up rupiah support by unexpectedly restarting rate hike
* Sale of dog and cat meat faces growing resistance in Indonesia
Philippines
* Marcos committed to operating sovereign wealth fund Maharlika in 2023
* Philippines sees no current, future engagements with Taiwan: military chief
* Marcos leaves for Saudi Arabia to attend Asean-GCC summit
* Study finds 46% of Filipinos believe quality of life will improve in 12 months
* Philippines to recruit 'cyber warriors' for online defence
Vietnam
* Experts recommend expanding maternity coverage for Vietnam women
* VinFast expects sales to founder's taxi venture to extend into 2024
* International plastics, rubber industry exhibition begins in HCM City
Cambodia
* China's Xi meets Cambodian PM, reaffirms cooperation
* Cambodian PM pushes for expressway to link Phnom Penh and HCM City
Myanmar
* Return of Myanmar boat festival brings joy and sorrow
* Pahang govt contributes RM25,000 to bring job scam victim's body home
Laos
* Lao govt urges action to overcome economic challenges
* Lao president meets China's vice president
Brunei
* Modern agriculture attracts younger generation
* Brunei launches humanitarian fund for Gaza relief efforts
Aseanplus
* China FM hails fruitful results of third Belt and Road Forum
* Xi says will work with Egypt to help stabilise Middle East
* China formally arrests Japanese man held since March for 'espionage'
* Japan invites Australia to join two military exercises for first time
* US announces seizure of 17 website domains used by N. Korea IT workers
* China rolls out sweeteners ahead of likely landmark visit by Aussie PM
* UN inspectors test Fukushima fish after wastewater release in August
* Japan prisoners reportedly to process scallops after China seafood ban
* Honda, GM plan driverless taxis in Tokyo in early 2026
* Woman in China in ICU after allergic asthma caused by hair dye
* Russia denounces 'dangerous' US military N. Korea policy
* Jay Chou's wife Hannah Quinlivan meets Roger Federer, calls tennis legend ‘a true gentleman’
* Actors Louis Koo and Wu Chun celebrate birthdays with hundreds of fans after 3-year hiatus
* Superstar Song Joong-ki cannot find work outside of South Korea
* Asian stocks slip as bonds sell-off, Middle East tension weigh
* Markets in retreat on growing fears of Middle East war
