Family and supporters of Mary Jane Veloso, a Philippine drug convict in Indonesia, hold a banner as they join a protest to appeal for clemency and to hand a new letter of appeal for her freedom, at Mendiola Street in Manila on Jan 10, 2024. The Philippines renewed on Jan 9 its appeal for clemency for a Filipino woman on death row in Indonesia, hours before the country's president was scheduled to arrive in Manila for an official visit. - AFP
Malaysia
* Daim's wife, sons arrive at MACC HQ to answer questions by graftbusters
* EPF pays out RM708mil govt additional contribution incentive
* No idea when Najib's pardon bid will be heard, says Shafee
* Serial scammer 'Sarjan Tan' cheats shop owner out of almost RM1mil
* Molotov cocktail believed to be source of fire at Beruas MP's house
* Use of Jawi script on new signboards compulsory in Perlis from Feb 1
* Arson due to political differences unacceptable, says Ahmad Fadhli Shaari
* Malaysia's unemployment rate back to pre-pandemic level of 3.3pc in Nov 2023
* Heavily pregnant woman, husband arrested for alleged ganja smuggling in Kedah
* 5G coverage reaches 80.2% in populated areas, says Fahmi
* Dubai Move: 75 police reports lodged to date, says CID chief
* Politician's son claims trial to cheating senior cop by posing as MACC bigwigs
* No warnings received prior to Molotov cocktail attack, says Ngeh
* DNB, CyberSecurity Malaysia placed under Digital Ministry, says Fahmi
* Zayn Rayyan case: Bukit Aman won't stop until murderer is brought to justice
* Floods: Batu Pahat latest district in Johor to be affected
* Meeting between MACC officers and Ismail Sabri ongoing
* Statue-tory offence: Cops bust drug ring that smuggled heroin in frog figurines
* Court of Appeal quashes conversion of children of Loh Siew Hong
* Focus on setting aside Stampa's 'tainted award' to Sulu heirs, says senior lawyer
* 'Campaign of misperception' being spread, says Daim's wife Naimah Khalid
Singapore
* Singapore PM Lee to make official visit to Johor on Jan 11
* Bruno Mars returns for biggest ever Singapore show on April 5
* Jail for school bus driver who dislocated shoulder of pupil over spilt canned drink
* Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein to make first official visit to Singapore
* Ikea recalls Askstorm USB charger in S’pore over risks of thermal burns, electric shock from wear and tear
* SimplyGo to replace older payment cards for adult public transport fares from June 1
* Anti-graft panel probe into Transport minister Iswaran completed; findings before AGC, Parliament told
* S’pore passes law to screen investments into entities critical to national security interests
Thailand
* Digital wallet still in limbo as no decisions reached at PM, BOT chief’s meeting
* Thailand seeks public opinion on draft to end recreational cannabis use
* Gastrodiplomacy gets a boost as Thai PM backs ‘SELECT’ certification
* PM2.5 levels in Bangkok once again exceed safe standards
* Thai business group maintains 2024 growth forecast at 2.8%-3.3%
* Thailand moves to ban recreational use of cannabis
Indonesia
* Indonesia's PalmCo delays IPO, plans biodiesel plant investment
* Indonesia mulls US$10.5bil sea wall to save sinking Jakarta
* Indonesia's Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano erupts, on highest alert level
Philippines
* Mother of death row Filipina begs Indonesia president to free her
* Leaders of Philippines, Indonesia hold talks on S.China Sea, Asean bloc (update)
* Philippines, Indonesia move to deepen energy, security ties
* Fate of Mary Jane Veloso on the table as Marcos, Jokowi meet
Vietnam
* Grab’s Vietnam rival Be Group raises US$30mil for ride-hailing push
* HCM City hospitals perform South-East Asia’s first foetal cardiac surgery
* Vietnam real estate tycoon to face trial in March in US$12bil fraud case: Report
Cambodia
* Koh Ker is 34th best attraction on global travel list: New York Times
* Cambodia's Techo airport to become ‘inter-regional transport hub’
* Cambodian-Thai border passes on trial in Koh Kong
Myanmar
* Chinese food cooking course launched in Myanmar to welcome Chinese New Year
* Myanmar's Shwedagon Pagoda attracts nearly 80,000 foreign visitors in 2023
Laos
* Foreign investors required to open bank accounts in Laos
* Laos eyes Asean tourism forum as golden chance to promote tourism
Brunei
* Over BND9,000 worth of products seized during joint operation
* Brunei royal couple officially engaged
Aseanplus
* Japan tightens air traffic control protocols after crash
* To old friend in Iowa, Xi says world requires stability in China-US ties
* Taiwan elections: Rivals try to snatch votes from frontrunner Lai’s stronghold Tainan
* Singapore PM Lee to make official visit to Johor on Jan 11
* HK actor Tony Leung: Chemistry with old friend Andy Lau is 'built on trust'
* Taiwanese actor Kris Shen spotted selling chicken at wet market
* Japan releases first sakura forecast for 2024
* Nikkei soars while traders wait to see if US inflation slows
* High life: China family of eight pay RM650 a day to live in luxury hotel, say price and comfort mean they might stay forever
* Hong Kong man jailed over 'seditious' shirt
* Commerce chief signs HK-Asean FTA protocol
* Tata to announce semiconductor fab investment in India's Gujarat
* Stabbed S. Korean opposition leader calls for 'end to warlike politics'
* Asian markets drop again as traders prepare for CPI, earnings
