Women participate in a traditional game called "Panjat Pinang" to climb a 4-meter-high tree pole smeared with oil to collect prizes at the top as part of the annual celebration of Indonesia's 79th Independence Day in Palembang, South Sumatra, on August 18, 2024. - Photo by Al ZULKIFLI/ AFP
Malaysia
* Man claims son's eye twitching caused by Sg Kim Kim pollution incident
* Woman claims sexually harassed by former MP
* PM's visit to India starting Monday (Aug 19) can strengthen bilateral relations, says ambassador
* 'Orang utan diplomacy' plan shelved, says Johari
* Missing girl found dead in swamp was raped and murdered, say Perak cops
* Old cemetery emerges as Pedu Lake waters recede
* Pahang cops receive 28 police reports against Muhyiddin
* Power abuse: senior assistant fire supt jailed three years, fined RM172,000
* Nenggiri polls: BN victory proves people support unity govt, says Anwar
* Deviant group out to set up its own country and govt with a 'PM', says Johor exco man
* Malaysia, Brunei affirm commitment to boost bilateral cooperation, says PM Anwar
* Anwar congratulates Paetongtarn as Thailand's new Prime Minister
* Married couple detained in connection with death of daughter
* Body of missing 10-year-old found in Perak swamp
* Family of murdered teacher allowed to claim her body on Aug 19
* Economy Ministry says will fully support civil service reforms
* Malaysia's BRICS entry seen as boosting trade ties with India
* An Asean-wide approach to tackling climate crisis
* Foreign minor rescued during immigration raids
* UKM offshore centre opens in Indonesia
* Nation on the right track
* ‘Malay support is still low’
* King wants a clean military
Singapore
* Singapore National Day Rally 2024: Key highlights from PM Wong’s first rally
* This is home: 177 new Singaporeans take the pledge at annual citizenship ceremony
* Singapore court allows trustee to recoup S$1.18mil in income that was overpaid to trust beneficiaries
* Singapore looking to develop healthier rice varieties with the Philippines
* New jobs portal launched for those looking for work near home in Singapore
* Test flights between nine cities aim to cut travel times
Thailand
* Two people killed as Thai actor’s jet ski crashes into long-tail boat
* New Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra committed to improving livelihoods, will seek advice from father
* Worker killed as scaffolding falls in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit area
* Shinawatra heiress takes office as PM, vows to boost economy
* Thai king endorses Paetongtarn Shinawatra as prime minister
* China's tech giant Huawei reaffirms support for Thailand as regional cloud hub
* Four likely scenarios for the digital wallet scheme under new Thai PM
* King pardons ex-PM Thaksin in birthday amnesty
Indonesia
* Senior aide denies Jokowi used law enforcers to intimidate opposition
* Indonesia unveils new passport design featuring red and white colours
* Indonesia should form cyber force: Speaker
* Patients hit as docs strike
* Nusantara holds first do
* Celebrating 79 years of independence
* Atrophying democracy in Indonesia: Why businesses and investors should care
Philippines
* Expert: Obesity trend among Filipinos to continue in next 20 years
* Philippines defends ship’s presence at shoal after China protest
* Philippines ‘on track’ to cut poverty significantly
Vietnam
* Vietnam Prime Minister Chinh launches campaign to complete 3,000km of expressways by 2025
* Vietnam top leader To Lam arrives in China, set to meet Xi Jinping
Cambodia
* Founder of Cambodia's This Life group honoured with international award
* Mondulkiri coffee farmers urged to expand after 'Fine Robusta' recognition
Myanmar
* Myanmar earns over US$1.72bil from agricultural exports in April-July
* US meets Myanmar opposition, pledges expanded support
Laos
* China-aided hospital in northern Laos officially opens
* Lao sepak takraw players battle it out for Federation President’s Cup
Brunei
* Four Bruneians conquer Mount Fuji
* Brunei Minister highlights effort in advancing energy transition
Aseanplus
* Bangladesh's Yunus reassures on Rohingya refugees, garment exports
* Hayashi, Kono and Ishiba to seek LDP Presidency; More than 10 lawmakers announce intention to run
* South Korea's Lee Jae-myung reelected as leader of main opposition party
* Pakistan searching for three missing Russian climbers
* Japan continues to swelter amid soaring temperatures, heatstroke alerts
* Woman in South Korea found dead in police car, footage suggests fatal mistake
* Three dead, three missing in coal mine accident in China's Yunnan
* Eight labourers killed, 10 injured in van-bus collision at Bulandshahr in Uttar Pradesh
* South Korea, Japan, US leaders renew pledge to cooperate on regional challenges
* Businesses, rights defenders decry Pakistan internet slowdown
* India doctors end one strike over colleague's rape and murder
* ‘Govts are accusing each other, holding protests instead of working on that case’: Nirbhaya’s mother on RG Kar incident
* South Korean weather agency to publish white paper on heat waves for first time
* China's commercial space sector takes off amid tech innovation push
* Man injured in reported 'whale and boat collision' in Australia
* Foxconn chief defends hiring practices after report married women rejected in India
* New air cargo route links Chinese cities with Seoul
* Japan's Kishida to attend UN debate in New York before stepping down
* China's BYD plans car plant in Karachi as part of Pakistan entry
* Typhoon Ampil veers away, allows transport to resume
* Student protesters eye new party to cement their revolution
* China youth unemployment jumps to 17.1% in July