Vietnam supporters pose before the start of the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup Group D football match between Vietnam and Indonesia at the Abdullah Khalifa Stadium in Doha on Friday, January 19, 2024. - AFP
Malaysia:
* Najib can seek acquittal if RM27mil SRC case fails to proceed in September, says judge
* 'Overseas assets not a secret', Daim's wife slams 'sensational' news report
* Cabinet to decide on targeted subsidy mechanism next week, says Rafizi
* Bukit Aman: Sabah drug ring kingpin and members to be charged soon
* Malaysia's economic growth at 3.4% in 4Q23 - DoSM
* EV sales set to grow rapidly in 2024, says Tengku Zafrul
* First LCS to undergo sea trials by mid-year, says Navy chief
* Not undemocratic to introduce fixed-term Parliament, says Dewan Negara chief
* Appeals court upholds father's 50-year-jail sentence for incest, rape
* 2024 Cabinet retreat strengthens synergy with public service leadership, says Zuki
* Royal Malaysian Navy personnel summoned by MACC over 'procurement cartel' probe
* Sabah committed to implementing all initiatives under state energy roadmap, master plan, says Hajiji
Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam attends a session on the closing day of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, on Friday, January 19, 2024. - AFP
Singapore:
* Eight new charges for money laundering accused who allegedly funded three properties in Singapore's Scotts Road
* Singapore: Loving son writes, records song for mum, but dies in accident before she can listen to it
* Singapore scandals involving ruling party politicians: A Timeline
* Singaporean minister Iswaran resigns – and is charged
* Marina Bay Sands to inject US$750mil into next phase of hotel
* Asian shares bounce on global tech rally, yen loser of the week
* Oil prices tick up as markets weigh Middle East tensions, supply forecasts
* Emerging markets - Asian Forex logs weekly losses but chip rally boosts Taiwan dollar, stocks
Indonesia:
* Foreign-backed nickel hub in Indonesia causing mass deforestation - report
* Indonesia Finance Minister Indrawati dispels quitting rumours; govt says no rift with popular minister
* Long-sought IDs give transgender Indonesians the right to vote
* Indonesia allows Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes to fly again after checks
* AirAsia to fly Jakarta-Kuching route daily starting Feb 8
* Jailed for helping kill mum in Indonesia
* Indonesian Presidential hopefuls pledge to boost anti-graft body
Vietnam's goalkeeper #01 Filip Nguyen (right) jumps to secure the ball during the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup Group D football match between Vietnam and Indonesia at the Abdullah Khalifa Stadium in Doha on Friday, January 19, 2024. - AFP
Thailand:
* Thai man jailed for record 50 years for royal insult; a record breaking sentence passed out in Thailand
* Thai court orders emergency plan to improve air quality
* Thailand discovers nearly 15 million tonnes of lithium in boost to EV ambitions
* Grim task following fireworks factory blast in Thailand capital
* Thailand: Court clears protesters who occupied airports in 2008
* Thailand’s EV sales set to double on new models
Philippines:
* Death toll from Philippine landslide rises to 10; one person still missing
* Philippines and Canada sign agreement on defence cooperation; future military pact also planned
* KAB ventures into Philippines with solar power collaboration
* China agrees to go easy on maritime conflicts with Manila
* Seven people including children killed in Philippine landslide
Canada's Ambassador to the Philippines David Bruce Hartman (left) and Philippine Defence Secretary Gilbert Teodoro speaking during a signing ceremony for a memorandum of understanding on defence cooperation between the two countries, at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City, Metro Manila on Friday (Jan 19, 2024). - AFP
Vietnam:
* Rising issues as Vietnam's health ministry warns of new Covid-19 variants ahead of Lunar New Year holidays
* Vietnam-Europe air shipments surge amid Red Sea disruptions, says report
* Foreign funds likely to return to Vietnam in 2024
* Vietnam looks for help to build financial expertise
* Hanoi reports lowest villa, townhouse sales in years
Myanmar:
* Nutty way to make money - Myanmar to hold coconut-based products expo in delta region
* Thailand pledges proactive role in Myanmar's stability
* Nearly 300 Myanmar soldiers flee to India after rebel gains more ground in border areas
An Olive Ridley sea turtle hatchling releases into the sea at Lhoknga beach, Indonesia's Aceh province. - AFP
Cambodia:
* PM Hun Manet proposes Cambodia become regional 'French cultural hub’
* Cambodia welcomes over half a million Chinese tourists last year, up 412.5 per cent from 2022
* Cambodia's longan sales making big money as international exports now up 500%
Laos
* Grand celebration across country as Laos People’s Army celebrates 75th anniversary
* Laos moves to improve vulnerable people's access to rehabilitation services
Brunei:
* Twenty-one-year-old Indonesian RM17,600 for contraband possession in Brunei
* Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah thanks Brunei people for royal wedding success
Workers are pictured at the construction site of a temple to Hindu deity Ram, in Ayodhya. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on January 22, 2024 inaugurate a temple that embodies the triumph of his muscular Hindu nationalist politics, in an unofficial start to his re-election campaign this year. - AFP
AseanPlus:
* Two North Korean teens get 12 years' hard labour for watching K-Pop video
* Indian devotees splurge on jets, gold idols as Hindu temple opens
* China’s population falls by 2.08 million to 1.4097 billion in 2023 as births tumble, adding to demographic concerns
* Taiwan or South China Sea: Which is the riskier flashpoint for US-China ties?
* 11-month-old Hong Kong boy dies in hospital after choking on milk at home
* Why is Japan's 'moon sniper' landing mission important?
* US and allies should beat China in space race to assure rules-based order there: Experts and lawmakers
* Michelle Yeoh shares beauty secrets: 'Mum taught me don’t let anybody pluck your eyebrows'
* New foreign investment into China drops to lowest in three years
* North Korea to welcome Russian tourists in February
* Amazon's AWS to invest $15 billion to expand cloud computing in Japan
* North Korea says tests underwater nuclear drone, criticises US-led joint drills
* Japan's core inflation slows for 2nd month, takes pressure off BOJ
* Will 2024 be even warmer than 2023?
* China to prevent superfluous new energy vehicle projects by local governments
* China delayed publication of Covid-19 gene sequence in early days of pandemic, US congressional panel says
* Hyuna hints at dating fellow K-pop singer Junhyung with social media couple photo
* Australia employment dives in December
* US strikes Houthi anti-ship missiles, shipping disruptions grow
* Google Maps and other apps asked to restrict route options during Paris Olympics Games
* Badminton - Pumped-up Aaron-Wooi Yik storm into Indian Open semis
* Hockey: Pakistan dash Malaysia's Olympic dreams
* Soccer - Iraq stun Japan to seal Asian Cup last-16 spot
