Students wearing helmets as they are evacuated from a building following an earthquake in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. A magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred at Lubang municipality, about 150 kilometers (93 miles) southwest of Manila, in Occidental Mindoro province on Tuesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. - AP
Malaysia:
* Current Cabinet good but there's room for improvement, says PM Anwar
* Apex court dismisses BN appeal to reinstate Gua Musang election petition, Azizi remains MP
* eMadani provision will not raise inflation in Malaysia - Ahmad Maslan
* Prosecution withdraws appeal, Shafee's acquittal stands
* Immigration Dept bust woman believed involved in fake passport syndicate
* Number of men reporting sexual harassment on the rise, says Deputy Minister
* Don't be duped by scammers claiming to provide eMadani cash-outs, says Fahmi
* Study on youth acceptance of Rakan Muda to be completed by mid-2024, Dewan Negara hears
* Govt to prioritise civil servants in technical sector for Public Service Remuneration Scheme
* Fitch's affirmation of Malaysia's ratings reflects govt's fiscal reform commitment -- MoF
* Cops looking for two foreigners after finding corpse encased in cement in Klang
* Sulu case: Azalina hopes justice will prevail as Stampa faces Madrid court
People look at Christmas decorations on sale at the Raffles Place financial district in Singapore on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. - AFP
Singapore:
* Singapore leads way as Asia sweeps top spots in global education survey
* Sarawak collaborates with Singapore entity on green economy initiatives
* Singaporeans exempt from Malaysia digital arrival card that applies to foreigners from Jan 1
* DPM Lawrence Wong to co-chair top-level bilateral meeting during 4-day official visit to China
* Aussie passenger on Scoot flight removed in Manila after slapping man
* Singapore probes 117 for suspected role in illegal moneylending activities
* Three foreign ships detained by MMEA for illegal anchoring in Johor waters
* Oil prices little changed amid OPEC+ cut doubts, Mid-East tension
* Salary increments likely to hold steady in Singapore
Indonesia:
* Indonesia volcano death toll rises to 22 as search nears end
* Malaysian King grants audience to Timor-Leste Vice PM
* Indonesia softens internet law after critics complain of misuse
* Experts say they warned of dangers of climbing Indonesia's Mt. Marapi after 13 die in eruption
* Indonesia's Marapi volcano erupts for the second day, halting search operations
* Jokowi defends conduct in office
* One dead, 11 missing in Lake Toba flash floods
Rescue workers and volunteers from Sawang Rungrueang Rescue22 Foundation clearig the site of a bus accident Tuesday, Dec 5, 2023, at the Prachuap Khiri Khan province, Thailand. A dozen of people were killed after the vehicle fell off the road and hit a big tree.- AP
Thailand:
* Most Thais don’t understand the govt's soft power policy, poll shows
* Thai hospitals at risk of shutdown due to extreme weather
* Fourteen dead as bus smashes into tree in Thailand
* Indoor farming taking root vertically in Thailand
* Last decade hottest on record, says world meteorological organisation
* Emerging markets - Most Asian FX, equities fall as traders pare back Fed rate cut bets
Philippines:
* Earthquake in Manila - Buildings evacuated as quake rattles Philippine capital
* Philippines chase four suspects in Catholic mass bombing
* Earthquake hits south of Philippine capital Manila and prompts evacuations
* Filipino teen accuses M'sian stepfather of rape in JB
* Philippine inflation slows further, moves closer to target
* Philippines' Marcos tests positive for Covid-19
Indonesia rescue teams looking for survivors after a Mount Marapi eruption in Nagari Batu Plano, Agam, West Sumatra province, Indonesia, December 5, 2023, in this photo taken by Antara Foto via Reuters.
Vietnam:
* World animal health body warns of swine fever vaccine risks as Vietnam readies exports
* Bitter truth for coffee lovers as Vietnam’s crop set to fall
* Vietnam's retail sales of goods, services predicted to increase by year end
* RM72mil clean energy move by Vietnam
* Vietnam to inspect credit-growth management
* Vietnam studies foreign examples for carbon trading
Myanmar:
* Myanmar junta leader says armed organisations must solve their problems 'politically' - state media
* UN warns that two boats adrift in the Andaman Sea with 400 Rohingya aboard desperately need rescue
* Over 300 Vietnamese in Myanmar conflict zone repatriated
* Myanmar junta chief calls for political solution with ethnic groups
A street vendor pushes a bicycle carrying Vietnamese snacks in Hanoi on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.- AFP
Cambodia:
* Students around the world suffered huge learning setbacks during the pandemic, study finds
* Cambodia govt declares clean energy priority for sustainable growth and low emissions
* EVs gain traction as Cambodia aims for sustainability; import tax lowered
* Dwindling stocks hit fishermen’s income in Cambodia
Laos:
* New Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge project to be completed by end of 2024
* Top legislators of Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam discuss parliamentary cooperation
* Marking two years of Laos-China railway with fun run
Brunei:
* Blood supplies in Brunei at critical level, ministry of health makes call for donors
* Tourists on cruise trip ‘delighted’ with Brunei
* 1.6 pct of Brunei population living with disability: health ministry
People walk with the skyline in the background as Dubai, United Arab Emirates, hosts the COP28 UN Climate Summit, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. - AP
AseanPlus:
* Malaysia Airlines' flights to and from Chennai today cancelled
* HK star Tony Leung will be in Malaysia on Dec 22 to promote new film 'The Goldfinger'
* Efforts stepped up in China to cope with spike in children’s respiratory illness
* Floods, nine killed as southern India braces for Cyclone Michaung
* South Korean artiste Lee Seung-gi lists his favourite Malaysian food
* A jab to treat autism? China scientists make breakthrough with mice
* Facial recognition tech reunites abducted boy in China with family after 25 years
* Toxic air divides Delhi between poverty and privilege
* Asian markets drop as traders temper rate cut bets
* Cop28: China and India drove the world’s global fossil fuel emission growth, study finds
* How Narendra Modi’s India is tiptoeing towards Taiwan
* Inflation in Japan's capital slows in November
* Sweet dreams are made on wheels: Japanese firm opens bus hotel in Shizuoka
* Tesla’s US$55 shattered Cybertruck decal sells out in hours
* IATA: Asia-Pacific airlines' air cargo volumes up by 7.6% in October
* Sakai knives draw global fans to Japanese city, sharpening sales
* 'Rizz' charms Oxford wordsmiths to win its word of 2023
* China's Nov services activity accelerates on boost from new orders - Caixin PMI
* Meta discontinuing cross-platform chats between Instagram and Facebook Messenger this month
* Beijing ‘under no illusion’ apparent calm in Hong Kong means city no longer has radical supporters, says former leader
* Hong Kong police arrest two men, seize chemicals capable of producing powerful explosives, with anti-government fliers also among haul
* ‘I wanted to kill’: Jobless man in China who hurled brick from high-rise that took life of woman wants to be executed to end miserable life
* China influencer, often described as ‘combative’ version of ex Internet star Li Ziqi, has simple recipes for success and penchant for tackling livestock
