The portraits of groom Prince Abdul Mateen and bride Anisha Rosnah -- with a slogan in Bahasa Melayu that reads "God protect the royal couple" -- are pictured on a billboard ahead of their wedding in Brunei on Jan 10, 2024. Brunei's Prince Abdul Mateen, one of Asia's most eligible bachelors, married his commoner fiancee on Jan 11 as part of a lavish 10-day celebration. - AFP
Malaysia
* PMs Anwar, Lee witness completion of RTS Link connection between Malaysia and Singapore
* Malaysia and Singapore to firm up SEZ deal at next Leaders Retreat
* Malaysia, Singapore ink historic Special Economic Zone MoU
* Opposition incapable of mustering support for no-confidence motion, says Anwar
* Daim and family taking MACC to court, claim investigation is unlawful
* Muhammad Sanusi at MACC HQ to give statement
* Focus on worker well-being and not just profits, Anwar tells employers
* Two cops arrested over rape and robbery of college students
* KL cops smash diesel smuggling ring, over one million litres seized
* Man who beheaded co-worker for ritual to win lottery gets 35 years' jail
* Malaysia's economy to benefit from higher demand in semiconductors, tourism in 2024 - Tengku Zafrul
* Air Macau’s inaugural flight to Kuala Lumpur arrives on Wednesday
* Johor Immigration Dept to open 12 contra lanes during peak hours to ease traffic into Singapore
* Floods: Heavy rain expected in Kota Tinggi, residents urged to prepare for evacuation
* Floods: 158 communication transmitters affected, 151 restored, says Teo
* Securities Commission charges Pixelvest director with money laundering RM164.5mil
* Drug ring in Semporna crippled as cops seize syabu worth almost RM1mil
* Reckless of Ngeh to link PAS and Bersatu to arson attack, says Hamzah
* Molotov cocktail attack: Ngeh had no issues with local community, says IGP
Singapore
* Man gets 29½ years’ jail, 24 strokes for repeatedly raping niece
* Seven charged after they allegedly sold bank accounts to criminals
* No Cathay Pacific flights will be cancelled during CNY period
* World’s most powerful passports: S'pore shares top spot with five other countries
* Man in S’pore allegedly collected scam monies for woman he met on dating platform, helped convert it to crypto
Thailand
* Ghostly tales dominate the Thai movie calendar for 2024
* Corrections Department approves extension of Thaksin’s hospital treatment
* Supreme Court bans three ex-Bhumjaithai MPs from politics for 10 years
* Tokyoiter honours Thai manga duo with latest faux magazine cover
* How does Thai situation measure up against World Bank's crisis criteria
Indonesia
* Megawati warns of ‘power hungry’ leaders ahead of Indonesia elections
* Indonesia approved 53,012 hectares of palm oil replanting in 2023
* Garuda apologizes for return to base of Melbourne-bound aircraft
Philippines
* Germany ready to help de-escalate tensions in disputed South China Sea: FM
* Ralph Recto named new Philippine finance secretary
* Germany's FM Baerbock in Philippines to discuss South China Sea disputes
* Fuel transfer from Pearl Habor to Subic done via ‘proper channels, contracts’: US Embassy:
Vietnam
* Jokowi arrives in Hanoi to begin state visit to Vietnam
* Coffee prices in Vietnam jump on tight supplies, shipment disruptions
* Vietnam seeks to boost ties with India, especially Gujarat
* Vietnam's top leader misses meetings amid health concerns
Cambodia
* Canines off the menu? Demining director calls for ban
* China-Cambodia deal boosts rubber sector
* Cambodia's export of famous Kampot pepper up 39% in 2023
Myanmar
* Asean special envoy meets Myanmar junta chief
* Prominent Myanmar filmmaker given life in prison for 'terrorism'
* Myanmar's renowned classical musician dies at 81
Laos
* Lao telecom operator launches 5G service
* Kapok blossom festival a top tourist draw in Bokeo
Brunei
* Brunei's polo-playing prince to marry commoner amid pomp and splendour
* Chinese scholarship open to Bruneians
Aseanplus
* China says Taiwan presidential frontrunner a 'severe danger'
* Japan Airlines considers exhibiting remains of plane after collision with Coast Guard aircraft
* Tokyo is TripAdvisor's top trending travel destination for 2024, KL makes 10th spot
* China rich list compiler Hurun clarifies Tsinghua graduate Zhang Zetian’s ranking to quell online controversy
* Chinese netizens laud South Korea’s dog meat ban, urge stricter rules in China
* S. Korea’s dog meat industry up in arms over Bill banning the trade
* Japan's Fujitsu faces questioning over British Post Office scandal
* Alibaba’s Taobao and Tmall Group pushes new AI tools to boost merchants’ service to consumers in first major move after leadership reshuffle
* Hong Kong’s taxis to accept Chinese e-payment apps
* N. Korea set to send new class of missiles to Russia: Seoul
* Japan's Nikkei breaks 35,000 for first time in nearly 34 years
* Australia police swoop on alleged plot to kill four rappers in ONEFOUR
* Sri Lankan soldiers sent to key hospitals as health workers strike
* Why Hong Kong star Andy Lau keeps his tween daughter away from the Internet
* OECD urges Japan's central bank to gradually raise interest rates
* Asian markets track Wall St gains ahead of key inflation data
