Environmental activists display posters readings "stop buying Indonesia's dirty nickel and Indonesia has become a sacrifice zone for the electric vehicle industry" in front of the critical minerals conference and exhibitions venue in Jakarta on June 13, 2024. - AFP
Malaysia
* Climber collapses, dies 200m from Mt Kinabalu summit
* Burglar was trying to make wife's holiday wish come true
* Second sample from five patients taken for suspected Leptospirosis infection
* Get our retired teachers to teach English instead of paying Singaporeans, says Rafidah
* Sabah State Security Committee to discuss displaced Pala’u people's future
* Zayn Rayyan's murder: Parents claim trial to child neglect charge
* A bittersweet ending to the Zayn Rayyan murder probe for Bukit Aman CID director
* Almost 200,000 vehicles approved for diesel subsidy, ministry reports surge in applications
* Faisal tells about pain of not being able to hug four-year-old son
* 17 Customs officers held, millions seized in Port Klang smuggling probe
* Rogue Bersatu MP Syed Abu Hussin says he didn’t resign, cites Federal Constitution
* Masidi slams Sabah Opposition, says state's sukuk fund not another 1MDB
* Govt terminates 15-year port dredging concession over agreement violation
* Body of elderly woman found in Bercham house, son held to help in investigations
* 56-year-old suspected of killing wife remanded seven days in Ipoh
Singapore
* Ex-director at S’pore College of TCM charged over allegedly taking upskirt pictures
* Teenagers among 9 arrested for suspected involvement in money mule activities
* Former Singapore diplomat fined for taking nude photos of male customers in Tokyo bathhouse
* External engagements important for advancing Singapore’s interests: PM Wong
* Teacher who chatted with male pupil sent child and teen girl lewd messages after leaving school
* ST Explains: With compensation on the table, what’s next for injured passengers and crew of SQ321?
* Man, 46, to be charged for stealing, damaging carpark facilities in Singapore
* Jail for Singapore mastermind who bribed players to fix overseas basketball matches
Thailand
* Thailand eyes tourism boost from upcoming season of TV series The White Lotus
* A 2,000-mile Bangkok to Beijing train trip gets closer with Thai expansion
* Thailand's revised regulation on narcotic possession to be effective next week
* 'Fast Fashion' emits more carbon than aviation and maritime shipping
* Thailand to begin construction of second Rantau Panjang-Sungai Golok bridge in April 2025
Indonesia
* Indonesia designates Tanjung Sauh island as special economic zone
* Mums probed over making of child sexual abuse videos that have gone viral on Facebook
* Indonesia polls panel gears up for revotes, vote recounts in legislative elections in over 20 regions
* Gibran apologises for event promoting his young son on book cover
* Indonesian govt greenlights revision of military and police laws amid objections
* Australian man goes on trial in Indonesia for alleged drug possession on Bali
Philippines
* Fugitive ex-congressmen Teves now under house arrest in Timor Leste
* No licensed Pogo hubs next to military camps, says Philippines' gaming corp
* Philippines' Marcos signs Negros Island Region Act
* Dangerous heat index forecast in 32 areas in Philippines; Virac to hit 47°C
* Philippines is among world’s worst countries for workers again
Vietnam
* Vietnam's instant noodles no longer subject to EU’s food safety control
* Denim, jeans exhibition to open in HCM City on June 26
* Vietnam strengthens legal framework on child labour
* Vietnamese now official language in San Francisco
Cambodia
* Decline in international aid raises concerns for Cambodia's economic stability
* Captain of boat involved in death of student pays US$2,500 for funeral expenses
* Hunt on for Cambodia's illegal Pursat loggers as timber discovered
Myanmar
* Learning from Myanmar's rebels, junta builds new Chinese drone fleet
* 700kg of drugs seized in eastern Myanmar
Laos
* Laos, Mongolia mull direct flight links
* China, Laos vow to steer clear of disruptions, oppose camp confrontation
Brunei
* Pride and gratitude: Awards recipients in Brunei thank Ruler
* Man jailed 10 months, gets one whipping, for assaulting wife in Brunei
Aseanplus
* China and New Zealand deepen trade ties, discuss rights issues during Premier Li's visit
* How consumers hit a sweet spot with durian
* South Korean church member indicted for murder in death of 17-year-old
* Sugar glider on Shanghai flight causes delay; woman detained
* China says it has right to file WTO suit over EU electric car tariffs
* Two women arrested in Hokkaido for allegedly killing 17-year-old girl; likely caused victim’s fall from bridge after online trouble
* Chinese premier arrives in New Zealand for official visit
* Aussie croc eats pet dogs, ends up in soup
* US wishes India luck with ‘structural issues’ in strained China ties
* Opinion: How safe are driverless cars in China? I rode in some to see.
* China is testing more driverless cars than any other country
* Kuwait building fire tragedy: Indian foreign minister urges early repatriation of mortal remains of nationals
* Lawyer whose absence lost school bullying death case in South Korea ordered to compensate victim's family
* From northwest to east China, parched and baking regions face drought
* Water, water everywhere in megacity Mumbai but not a drop for rural Indian villages
* Japan enacts law ensuring access to third-party apps
* Samsung chief Lee discusses cooperation with Meta, Amazon and Qualcomm
* HK actor Louis Koo sued over alleged failure to repay RM5mil loan
* Oil slips on US growth worries, ample crude supply
* Asian stocks build on Wall St records after US inflation data
