His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim graciously poses for photo with Senior Minister of Singapore, Lee Hsien Loong, and his wife, Ho Ching at the Installation Ceremony of Sultan Ibrahim as the 17th King of Malaysia on Saturday, July 20, 2024. - Bernama Photo
Malaysia:
* Initiatives to weather economic volatility to be implemented under 17th King's patronage, says Anwar
* Sultan Ibrahim pledges equity and fairness for all Malaysians in royal address
* Nur Farah murder: Cops find suspect's SIM card, car in farm
* Prime Minister congratulates Sultan Ibrahim on installation as King
* Teen collapses, dies at Darul Aman Stadium before FA Cup match
* Malaysia's 5.8% GDP growth in second quarter was beyond expectations, says PM
* Govt agencies unaffected by global IT outage, says Fadillah
* MyCert issues phishing and malware warning exploiting CrowdStrike incident
* Princess Ameerah of Brunei catches eye of Malaysians during King’s installation
* King's role crucial for unity and justice, says PM / Malaysia celebrates installation of Sultan Ibrahim as King
* Police deploy 1,250 officers for King's installation / King's installation begins with royal salute at Istana Negara
* Woman who claimed assault by actor boyfriend has withdrawn report, says police
Scoot passengers wait to be checked-in manually at Changi Airport Terminal 1 in Singapore after a global IT system outage. - Reuters
Singapore:
* Lee Hsien Loong confident Singapore-Malaysia ties will flourish under Sultan Ibrahim
* King's installation: PM Anwar, Singapore's SM Lee Hsien Loong arrive at Istana Negara
* Most Singapore services, including Changi Airport check-ins, back to normal after global outage
* Malaysian man caught trying to leave Singapore illegally by hiding in lorry
* Singapore-based Malaysian actor Zhang Yaodong files police report over social media allegations
* Sighting of endangered bird fledgling confirms first mainland Singapore breeding in over 70 years
* A healthy dose of scepticism, public education needed to protect S’pore from foreign interference
* Oil settles at one-month low on Gaza ceasefire hopes
* 95 social media accounts linked to Chinese businessman blocked after MHA invokes Fica
Indonesia:
* Maritime security meeting boosts Indonesian-Malaysian police cooperation
* Vessel involved in Tanjung Balau collision has gone missing, says MMEA
* Two Aussies and three Indonesians survive after a helicopter crashes in Bali
* Indonesian women assert themselves with martial arts as gender-based violence remains a challenge
* Indonesia: Asean set to meet amid security tensions
* Indonesia's president appoints Prabowo's nephew as deputy finance minister
Devotees take part in an annual parade in honour of the goddess of the Gow Lengchi Shrine, a traditional Chinese-style shrine in Narathiwat town, in Thailand's southern Narathiwat province on Saturday, July 20, 2024. - AFP
Thailand:
* Bangkok hotel deaths: Vietnamese PM urges citizen protection and close coordination with Thai police
* Champions League runners-up Dortmund arrive in Thailand as transfer rumours over teenage star Moukoko grow
* Malaysian dance troupe mesmerises Bangkok with 'Ramayana' performance
* Srettha urges businesses to cash in on fast-growing pet industry
* Amid upcoming court verdicts, political waters are astir again in Thailand
* Longer visa-free visits to Thailand will attract Hong Kong business, tourists, despite killings
Philippines:
* Philippines waives visa for cruise tourists, programme ensures easier entry for those having holidays on ships
* Philippines closely monitoring global outage, says its central bank
* Philippines DOT hails Apayao designation in Unesco biosphere reserves list
* Suspected rebel killed in clash with special team of cops and soldiers in east of Philippines
* Philippines ramps up fighter pilot training, eyes faster and more lethal jets
* US to support Philippines’ efforts to resupply ship on atoll, Sullivan says
A person reads news reporting on the death of Nguyen Phu Trong, the general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, in Hanoi on Saturday, July 20, 2024. The general secretary of Vietnam's Communist Party Nguyen Phu Trong -- considered the country's top leader -- died on July 19 aged 80, his party said. - AFP
Vietnam:
* Singaporean couple jailed in Vietnam for stealing luxury bags and purses to be resold back home
* Vietnam to hold state funeral for late communist party leader Trong next week
* Vietnamese social media users black out profile pics to mourn leader
* China's Xi visits Vietnam embassy to mourn Vietnam Communist Party chief, Xinhua says
* A lifetime of dedication: Vietnam's Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong's legacy of service and integrity
* Violent Vietnam father swings behind decision of two sons to become trans women
Myanmar:
* Worldwide shock: Airlines resume services after global IT crash wreaks havoc
* Top Burmese association urges Malaysia to lead Asean against Myanmar's humanitarian crisis
* S. Africa court orders suspension, review of arms exports to Myanmar
Japan's Junto Nakatani (right) fights against Philippines' Vincent Astrolabio during their WBC bantamweight title boxing match at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Saturday, July 20, 2024. - AFP
Cambodia:
* Lending growth in Cambodia hits record low amidst strong economic performance in first half of the year
* Flooding hits nine provinces in Cambodia, limited damage reported, rain still falling
* A boost for the species as 60 rare Siamese crocs hatch
Laos:
* Laos to raise VAT to 10 per cent on digital platforms
* Laos to enhance wildlife health surveillance and aims to reduce disease risks to human
* Luxembourg gives boost to Laos’ compliance with international law
Brunei:
* Malaysian PM Anwar pays courtesy call to Brunei Sultan
* Brunei unaffected by global tech outage / Intending umrah pilgrims in Brunei briefed on rituals, practices
* Royal welcome for Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal / Sultan of Brunei, King of Bahrain grace King's installation ceremony
Japan's Tenshin Nasukawa (second left) celebrates his victory over USA's Jonathan Rodriguez in their junior featherweights boxing match at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Saturday, July 20, 2024. - AFP
AseanPlus:
* Malaysia lauds ICJ ruling on illegality of Israel's occupation of Palestine
* Global IT outage: Crowds still an issue at KLIA2
* Pioneering martial arts HK star Cheng Pei-pei dies at 78
* US initiative to produce semiconductors in Latin America announced by Antony Blinken
* Chinese border crossers chase the American dream, with mixed success
* China seeks space supremacy and to exploit it ‘to our detriment’: US intelligence head
* Chinese state media touts Xi Jinping’s commitment to private sector
* Leopards of Yala: Photographic pilgrimage into Sri Lanka’s wild heart
* CrowdStrike update that caused global outage likely skipped checks, experts say
* Average Chinese national now eats more protein than an American: UN food agency
* Cathay passengers lucky they had seat belts on when toilet door fell: Hong Kong experts
* Plagiarism concerns rise among K-pop bands
* Physiotherapist accused of molestation suspended in Kerala
* Chinese warships near Alaska signal growing naval projection – and a message to Nato
* Rape suspect’s 18-year run from law in S. Korea ended by a nurse’s sharp eye
* Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force chopper's wreckage found on seafloor: media
* US-Japan Patriot missile production plan hits Boeing component roadblock
* Attacks on Bangladesh student protesters 'shocking': UN / Bangladesh army enforces curfew as student-led protests spiral
* Record high 17.77 million tourists visit Japan in first half of 2024; Tourists spend record high ¥3.9 trillion from January to June
* ‘Nobody dislikes’ the humble onigiri - Though not as world-famous as ramen or sushi, this versatile rice ball is a staple
* Five killed, eight missing after torrential rains hit northwest China's Shaanxi
* 11 dead after bridge collapses in northwest China / Xi urges all-out rescue, relief efforts as Shaanxi bridge collapse kills 11
* The Paris Olympics - Defence the focus for high-powered US basketball team, Kerr says
