A church volunteer wipes the glass box that covers the statue of the Black Nazarene, while devotees join its annual procession in Manila, Philippines, Tuesday, January 9, 2024. - Reuters
Malaysia:
* PM urges GLICs, GLCs to reduce overseas investments and focus more on domestic market
* Jailing of rogue arbitrator Stampa proves Sulu Sultanate's claims were baseless, says Hajiji
* Inland Revenue Board and Customs Department exceeded targets, says Anwar
* Govt to improve reporting mechanism for sexual crimes against children
* Istana Negara will not get involved in any political plots, says PM
* Padu purely a public sector product, says Rafizi in denying private firm's involvement
* Beware of phone scammers posing as Communications Ministry officers
* Man who jumped into drain to save woman from drowning 'didn't think twice'
* Immigration raids JB massage parlours and salons with monthly take of over RM4mil
* 'Dubai Move' bound to fail as PM has support of 150 MPs, says Zahid
* Padu purely a public sector product, says Rafizi in denying private firm's involvement
* MACC to quiz MB over RM6bil football graft probe
A man walks with an umbrella as buildings are shrouded with rain at Marina Bay in Singapore on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. - AFP
Singapore:
* Singapore prosecutors review transport minister case, reports Business Times
* Hong Kong actor Benz Hui’s daughter holds wedding in Singapore
* Singapore Armed Forces to join multinational military operation to keep Red Sea safe
* Outdoor adventure firm, staff member charged over death of student at Safra Yishun in 2021
* New not-for-profit acute hospital model to be introduced in Singapore
* Oil prices inch up as markets debate Middle East crisis and OPEC supply
* Taylor Swift is helping Singapore ditch its dull reputation
* Logistics firms chasing Singapore talent raise the bar on jobs
Indonesia:
* Jokowi to discuss South China Sea issues with Marcos in Philippines
* Indonesia ready to work with countries to finalise South China Sea code
* Ex-taxman Rafael gets 14 years in prison for corruption, money laundering
* Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes Kepulauan Talaud
* Chinese EV giant BYD to launch cars in Indonesia next week - company
* Two activists cleared of defaming senior minister
* Indonesia presidential race - Prabowo comes under fire / * Indonesia presidential race - From rock stars to lawmakers
* Asian stocks higher as investors brace for US inflation data
Parties' flags supporting the presidential and vice presidential candidates contesting the 2024 general election adorned the streets of the capital Jakarta on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, ahead of the February 14 vote. - AFP
Thailand:
* Thai cabinet approves draft clean air act to reduce pollution; people suffered much in 2023, says PM
* Couple in Thailand charged with hiding dead toddler in fridge
* Misbun to take up coaching role in Thailand national setup
* Elusive clouded leopard family snapped in eastern Thailand
* Couple in Thailand charged with hiding dead toddler in fridge
* Thai tuk-tuk picks up first prize at Harbin Snow Sculpture Contest
* Thai senators seek to grill govt over digital wallet scheme, Thaksin’s ‘privilege’ / * Thai PM: digital wallet scheme to be rolled out by May
Philippines:
* Philippines renews appeal for clemency for Filipina on death row in Indonesia
* Philippines bans poultry imports from Belgium, France to halt bird flu spread
* Over one million barefoot devotees flock to feverish Christ icon parade in Philippines
* Marcos offers to meet with Duterte amid cracks in alliance
* Magnitude 6.7 quake hits off southern Philippines: USGS
* Emerging Markets - Asian FX range-bound, stocks rise as traders await US data
This aerial photo shows sunrise amid high levels of air pollution in Bangkok on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. - AFP
Vietnam:
* HSBC report: Vietnam 2024 economic growth seen at an impressive 6.0%
* Work to develop Danang under new master plan underway
* Fire kills three at rented house in Vietnam
* Vietnam: Stronger solutions needed to boost consumption demand in 2024
* Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City overcoming challenges to expand 8% this year
* Vietnam focuses on afforestation to capitalise on carbon credits
Myanmar:
* Myanmar's famous golden monument - the Shwedagon Pagoda - attracts 80,000 foreign visitors in 2023
* Myanmar immigrant who flipped US oil leases on trial in Los Angeles
* 17 civilians killed in airstrikes on village by Myanmar junta
Catholic devotees jostle with each other as the glass-covered carriage carrying the so-called Black Nazarene approaches the Quiapo Church during an annual religious procession in Manila on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Hundreds of thousands of Catholic faithful swarmed a historic statue of Jesus Christ as it was pulled through the streets of the Philippine capital on January 9, in one of the world's biggest displays of religious devotion. - AFP
Cambodia:
* A Cambodian critic is charged with defamation over comments on Facebook
* Cambodian PM Hun Sen in Japan to get new prosthetic eye
* Labour minister unveils bold new plans for Cambodian workers by end of 2025
Laos:
* Vietnam commits to enhancing education ties with Laos and also offers scholarships to over 1,000 Lao students
* Over 50 hydropower projects approved in southern Laos
Brunei:
* Filipino man fined over RM150,000 for undeclared cigarettes, alcohol in Brunei
* Brunei's Baiduri Bank introduces cooling period for mobile app
Taiwan's Nationalist Party presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih reacts to supporters from a motorcade as he canvass a neighbourhood in Taipei, Taiwan, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. Taiwan holds presidential and parliamentary elections Saturday that China has described as a choice between war and peace. - AP
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* One of the greatest, a class act and superb gentleman - a tribute to Germany's Beckenbauer, the man who changed the face of football
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* South Korea passes bill to ban consumption of dog meat
* Chinese billionaire named as one of America’s biggest landowners
* China's Xi vows to get cracking on corruption
* Cathay Pacific union calls for govt inquiry into pilot shortage
* Japan sharply revises down number of missing in earthquake
* Asian markets enjoy healthy bounce after Wall St rally
* China satellite launch prompts Taiwan alert ahead of pivotal vote
* S. Korea parliament passes bill to ban dog meat trade
* ‘North Korea stokes fear, uncertainty for migrant workers on S.Korean island
* South Korean opposition leader to be discharged from hospital
* Indian AI startup CEO arrested after body of 4-year-old son found in luggage
* South Korea instant noodle exports hit record high
* A week after deadly quake, survivors worry about getting their lives back together
* New tensions stir old fears on island near North Korean border
* Samsung flags bigger-than-expected Q4 profit drop on weak demand
* TikTok owner ByteDance in talks with Tencent, others to sell gaming assets
* Taiwan defence ministry says it saw four Chinese balloons over Taiwan Strait
* Aussie dollar faces inflation test after stellar end of the year rally
* China’s retail sales to weaken this year as falling home prices, jobs outlook feed consumer insecurity: UBS
* Paper: Chinese military scientists bring energy shield from science fiction to life to defend against enemy radiation
* ‘A wedding to remember forever’: China kindergarten teachers hold marriage ceremony in school with children playing key roles, goes viral
