Rohingya refugees arriving on a boat as the local community watches on in Pineung, Aceh province, Indonesia, on Nov 16, 2023. — AFP
Malaysia:
* Road Transport Act to be reviewed periodically to address underage driving
* Rafizi: Economy expected to hit GDP growth forecast
* Cold War mindset must end, says Anwar
* Over RM375,000 credited to Palestine trust fund, says Deputy Foreign Minister
* Two men killed in three-vehicle crash near Rompin
* Upcoming farmer registration law to help in channelling govt aid
* Online marketplace created competitive imbalance for physical stores, says minister
* 4.9 million illicit smokes seized from Tanjung Tokong house
* Two escape uninjured when lorry smashes into car, house in Sabah
* Tech giants to extend investments in M'sia, says Anwar
* No plans to re-map Johor Strait maritime boundaries, says Deputy Foreign Minister
* Allocate more time to death penalty review application process, says Suhakam
* Residents of area near Gua Musang forced to stay awake for water supply
* Bersatu loses bid to have Sabah MPs' seats vacated
* Sibu MP wants Transport Ministry to increase flights between KL and Sarawak
* Merit and competence main criteria for civil service hiring, says Armizan
* Any local rice ceiling price hike will be fair to all, says Mat Sabu
* Poultry farmers in Perak given three years to switch to closed coop system
* Malaysia needs own economic development strategy, says Deputy Minister
* Isma, PAS call for Coldplay concert to be cancelled in solidarity with Palestinian struggle
* KPI for airline punctuality to be introduced, says Anthony Loke
* Palestinian refugee influx may worsen issues in Sabah, says former assemblyman
* Reciting prayers on commercial flight take-offs among proposals, says Perikatan MP
* Immigration, JPJ op rounds up nearly 400 undocumented migrants in Putrajaya
* All on-campus concerts must follow govt guidelines, Dewan Rakyat told
* S'wak wants Serian GDP to hit RM1.4bil by 2030, tourism to be key driver
* KK police awaiting autopsy report on woman’s body found at Likas Bay
* Govt to improve self-employment social security scheme
Singapore:
* Teen voyeur in S'pore filmed friend who shared suicidal thoughts with him; he also recorded women in church
* Singapore vies with Asian peers for slice of US$127bil stablecoin sector
* Singapore sets aside RM2.8bil to help seniors age well at home, in their communities
Indonesia:
* Indonesian presidential hopefuls consider ending state power monopoly
* Third batch of around 200 Rohingya arrive in Indonesia's Aceh
* Ticket chaos at Coldplay's Jakarta show
Thailand:
* Thai university offers country's first 'menstrual leave'
* Binance, Thai billionaire to start crypto exchange in Thailand next year
* Thais to be among hostages freed by Hamas if Gaza truce agreed, Thai-Muslim politicians say
Philippines:
* Ex-Philippine President Duterte summoned by prosecutor for allegedly threatening a lawmaker
* Philippines rejects China's call for prior notice on resupply missions
* Philippine central bank keeps rate at 6.5%, maintains hawkish tone
Vietnam:
* UN expert accuses Vietnam of targeting human rights defenders
* Two dead, three missing in central Vietnam floods
* Rain in Vietnam's coffee belt slows harvest peak
Myanmar:
* After battle with junta, Myanmar rebels take control of border point with India
* Myanmar junta says clashes intensifying near China border
* Myanmar junta mulls conscription amid 'heavy assault' from insurgents
* Exiled, but no regrets for Myanmar footballer two years after protest
* Myanmar scam city empties out as war approaches
* China says resettling people fleeing northern Myanmar clashes
* Myanmar military shells Rakhine town seized by ethnic minority fighters
* More Myanmar troops fleeing rebel attacks enter India
Cambodia:
* Unesco urges Cambodia not to forcibly evict residents of Angkor Wat temple complex
* Cambodia opens Chinese-funded airport to serve Angkor temple tourists
Laos:
* China becomes Laos’ top investor
* School meals to improve nutrition, education outcomes in 103 schools in Laos' Savannakhet
Brunei:
* Brunei to have own astronomy observation station in five years
* Disaster victims in Brunei receive aid from govt
AseanPlus:
* Alleged sex victim of pop mogul dies after online abuse
* Biden, Xi meet to ease friction
* Bus accident on Himalayan road leaves at least 39 dead and 17 injured
* China’s Xi set to meet Japan’s Kishida after a year of wrangling
* Man arrested after car crash near Israeli embassy in Tokyo
* Musk's X launches court fight with Australian watchdog
* North Korea vows more offensive response to US 'threats'
* ‘He has a good eye’: China celebrity poster spurs grandfather to offer grandson US$13,700 in cash if he marries quickly
* 11 dead, 51 hospitalised in China building fire: state media
* Rescue hopes for men trapped in India tunnel rest on new drill equipment
* AI threatens millions of South Korean jobs, central bank says
* 26 dead, dozens hospitalised in China building fire: state media
* Voter support for Japan PM Kishida slides to record low, says poll
* Chinese law firm looks to open first office in sanctions-strapped North Korea
* Biden, Xi restore military ties despite 'dictator' comment
* IMF says Pakistan set to receive US$700mil after review success
* Australia proposes law to allow prison time for high-risk migrants who breach visa conditions
