The sun sets behind clounds in the Kerobokan district on Indonesia's resort island of Bali on Saturday, January 20, 2024. - AFP
Malaysia:
* Appointment of new Sarawak governor is the King's prerogative, says Abang Jo
* MACC raids Tan Sri's house in RM4.5bil graft probe
* Malaysia's GDP growth set to accelerate to 4.6% in 2024 - RHB IB
* Navy camp procurement cartel: Defence Ministry to cooperate fully with MACC
* Wan Junaidi downplays talk of being appointed next Sarawak governor
* PSD: Interim report on public service salary review submitted to Anwar
* Kinabalu Geopark will boost economy of the area, says Sabah CM
* King's reign highly commendable, fair and wise, says Dr Wee
* Three nabbed after discovery of skeletal remains believed to be Bella
* Reshuffle needed to bring Armizan back into MA63 committee, says Fadillah
* Offering heaven and earth: Scammers rake in millions with 'syariah-compliant' investment scams
Chinese Taipei's Tai Tzu Ying gestures after winning against Singapore's Yeo Jia Min at their women's semi-finals match at Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2024 at Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday, January 20, 2024. - AFP
Singapore:
* Bruno Mars adds third show in Singapore and concerts now on April 3, 5 and 6; tickets to go on sale from Jan 25
* Dengue cases highest in over a year in Singapore, but recent storms may bring relief for island
* Singapore's record money laundering case: Assets frozen exceed RM10.55bil; two more suspects sought
* Elderly woman saved from losing RM573,000 in government official impersonation scam
* Son’s last song a final farewell
* An alliance to tackle business costs sought for 2024
* Oil drops slightly on China demand concerns
Indonesia:
* Apps for loans and VPNs most downloaded in Indonesia, says study
* Indonesia's Prabowo strengthens lead in election polls
* Another fire at nickel smelter in Indonesia's Sulawesi, no injuries
* Tigers severely ill amid Medan Zoo financial crisis
* Report: Nickel hub causing mass deforestation
* Indonesian Finance minister dispels quitting rumours
* The need for bold economic reforms after 2024 election in Indonesia
A woman takes a stroll along an elevated pathway at the Benjakitti park in Bangkok . - AFP
Thailand:
* Phuket’s unique seven-colour lobster to soon get geographical indication product status
* Concrete progress sought as southern Thailand peace talks gear up got new round next month
* Meet Thailand's new beauty - Pharmacy graduate Chonnikarn shines with Princess Diana quote at Miss Global 2023
* Thai court orders emergency plan to improve air quality
* Man jailed 50 years for royal insult
Philippines:
* Philippine central bank: Supply shocks could keep inflation above target
* Philippines and China agree to improve communications on maritime tensions, says Manila
* Philippine's dinosour egg - What is asin tibuok? And why is it trending online?
* At least 10 dead in landslide in Philippines
Pedestrians cross a road in Caloocan City, Philippines, on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. Philippine Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno estimates that the central bank can cut its benchmark interest rate by as much as 100 basis points this year as inflation cools to within the monetary authority’s target. Photographer: Lisa Marie David/Bloomberg
Vietnam:
* 'It is legally and always ours' - Vietnam has sufficient grounds to assert sovereignty over Paracel and Spratly islands, says top official
* ASEAN Plus Three forecast to grow 4.5% in 2024
* Red Sea unrest is bad news for the world’s fragile food supply
* Hanoi unveils big plans top attract more foreign tourists this year
Myanmar:
* 10 people arrested for trafficking stimulant tablets in Myanmar's Yangon
* More than 300 journalists around the world imprisoned because of their work, report says
* Nearly 300 Myanmar soldiers flee to India
Gabriel Attal, France's prime minister (right) greets Hun Manet, Cambodia's prime minister, at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, France. French President Emmanuel Macron signaled he wanted fresh impetus in government by picking 34-year-old Attal as the country’s youngest prime minister in modern history. - Bloomberg
Cambodia:
* 'We must protect this species' - Siamese crocodiles are under major threat now, says WWF in Cambodia
* Hun Manet engages in high-level discussions at WEF in Davos; has big aims in attracting investor to Cambodia
* Lancang-Mekong countries aim to further boost agricultural trade and business, says top official
Laos:
* Laos President leads walk to mark army’s 75th anniversary
* Southern Lao province Sekong eyes more tourists during Visit Laos Year 2024
Brunei:
* Brunei among cheapest tax-free countries for expats relocation
* Asean parliamentarians discuss external engagement guidelines and digital law library
Jordan's Yazan Al Arab looks shocked after he scores an own goal and South Korea's second in the 2-2 draw match in the AFC Asian Cup Group Ec clash at the Al Thumama Stadium, Doha, Qatar, on Saturday, January 20, 2024. - Reuters
AseanPlus:
* Japan becomes the fifth country to land a spacecraft on the moon / Japan's SLIM spacecraft lands on moon, a first for the country
* Japan’s Slim moon craft short on power after successful lunar landing
* Massive fire in China school dorm kills 13
* More civilians killed in Gaza as Israel's genocide marks 106 days
* Seoul police chief charged over deadly Halloween crush
* Western Australia in 'extreme' heat wave, raising bush fire risk
* WHO weighs up AI risks and benefits for healthcare
* 'World’s Longest Lunch' will take place at this food and wine fest in Australia
* China jobs: how young graduates and universities are really coping with elevated unemployment
* Chinese scientists clone first rhesus monkey to live into adulthood, with tweak to process behind Dolly the sheep
* Macron calls for de-escalation in China-US tensions, backs ‘de-risking’ strategy
* China GDP: Beijing’s long to-do list to boost economy in 2024
* China jobs: youth-unemployment rate returns, adjusted, stands at 14.9%
* China’s strength gap with the US will widen as competition deepens, top political scientist says
* Taiwan eyes easing talent shortage, 200,000 new employees by allowing foreign graduates to stay for two years
* A second Donald Trump presidency could lead US allies to pursue ‘more independent policies’: analysts
* Why China-South Korea trade drop-off may persist as US influence weighs on chips and tech
* New mosque construction in India's Ayodhya to begin in May, Muslim group says
* Stellantis to launch 8 models based on new 'STLA Large' BEV platform in 2024-2026
* Google DeepMind scientists in talks to leave and form AI startup - Bloomberg News
* Chinese embassy warns of plastic surgery risks in South Korea
* Shock Iraq defeat exposes powerhouse Japan frailties at Asian Cup
* Cricket - Tata Group bags five-year IPL sponsorship rights for RM1.4bil
