Women participate in a traditional game called "Panjat Pinang" to climb a four-metre-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 Aug 18, 2024. - AFP
Malaysia
* Syndicate selling fake visa extensions nabbed in Klang Valley-wide raids by Immigration officers
* Nasi Kandar chain agrees to pay Astro RM221,773.20 for unauthorised use
* Tengku Mahkota Pahang urges police to investigate Muhyiddin's statement
* Najib's 1MDB charge defective, court told
* Immigration to get tough on bosses who hire undocumented workers, says D-G
* Muhyiddin's campaign statement crossed the line, says Pahang PKR
* Johor declares Aug 25 a special holiday
* Sunmow JV makes winning bid for RM1.02bil Sarawak-Sabah Link Road package
* Malaysia's aim to be among top 20 AI nations needs collective effort, says PM
* Cops mount manhunt for seven involved in highway robberyAseanplus
* Over 10mil in drug busts with married couple among seven nabbed, mastermind on the run, says Johor cops
* Ex-teacher charged with Istiqomah’s murder in Alor Gajah, no plea recorded
* 1MDB trial: Najib's team submits 2,500 pages of defence arguments
* Apes to stay at home as Malaysia tweaks 'orangutan diplomacy'
* Teacher under investigation for belittling orang asli on social media
* Surau stabbing: Part-time worker charged with two counts of attempted murder
* Malaysia's Jan-July trade hits RM1.65T
* Rozaid's death like losing a family member, says Anwar
* 'I love you too', Rozaid's youngest son recalls father's last words to him
* Malaysia Airports hits new monthly high for passenger movement in 2024
* Investment banks revise Malaysia's 2024 GDP growth forecast upward
* 17-year-old remanded over murder of missing 10-year-old girl in Sungai Siput
* Man arrested after punching woman during roadside row, says Tapah police
Singapore
* Money laundering syndicate based in JB busted by Singapore and Malaysia police
* Delight and disappointment after final round of ballot for Pope Francis’ mass in Singapore closes
* Over 200 drivers turn up on opening day of Malaysia’s VEP information counter in Woodlands
* NDR 2024: Up to US$4,574 in financial support over maximum of six months for those who lose jobs in Singapore
* Singapore’s PM Wong hands out fresh perks ahead of election
* Man abused 11-year-old girl with special needs, hitting her with belt while her mother just stood by
* NUS, A*Star researchers develop sensor that can detect cholesterol and glucose from skin
* Singaporean translator Shanna Tan brings Korean bestsellers to global readers
Thailand
* Paetongtarn thanks Anwar for partnership, looks forward to advancing Thailand-Malaysia ties
* Hearings on Thaksin’s lese majeste case set for July next year
* Chasing the aurora in the heart of Bangkok
* Paetongtarn denies father Thaksin ordering end of digital wallet scheme
* New Thai Premier expects to wrap up cabinet talks this week
* Thailand hopes to attract more Malaysian tourists via Kuala Lumpur-Chiang Mai direct flight route
* Thaksin faces royal insult trial as Thai court begins hearing
* New Thai Prime Minister scrutinizing US$14bil cash handouts
Indonesia
* Jessica Wongso of 'coffee and cyanide murder case' released early on parole after eight years in prison
* Parties backing Indonesia's Prabowo close ranks to thwart rival's Jakarta governor bid
* Jokowi pushes legacy with last-minute Indonesian cabinet shuffle
* Jokowi’s new ministers pledge higher oil output, investment
* 88 Mpox cases in Indonesia
* Indonesia leader to reshuffle cabinet weeks before leaving office
* Indonesia raises price cap in palm oil domestic scheme, trade ministry says
* reNIKOLA to invest over RM1.05bil in compressed biomethane gas projects in Indonesia
Philippines
* Beijing says Chinese, Philippine ships 'collided' in disputed South China Sea
* Philippines detects first mpox case this year, yet to determine strain
* Senior passenger offloaded after bomb joke at Mindoro airport
* Former Bamban mayor Alice Guo has left the Philippines: Hontiveros
* Filipino mother's search for missing son in the spotlight
Vietnam
* China and Vietnam sign 14 deals from rail to crocodiles after leaders meet
* Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports poised for record US$7bil in 2024
* Visit by Vietnam's new leader to China reflects key relationship, even as it builds ties with US
* Vietnam ramps up mpox prevention amid WHO emergency declaration
Cambodia
* Cambodian security forces foil riot attempts, arrest 31
* Ministry to plant palm trees along Cambodia’s borders
* Bakong Tourists app launched, enabling payments at 3.3 million locations in Cambodia
Myanmar
* Over 15 tonnes of controlled chemicals seized in western Myanmar
* Taxidermist seeks to preserve endangered art
Laos
* Lao PM calls for broadening global south cooperation to overcome challenges, advance development
* Asean discusses enhancing community-building efforts
Brunei
* Warm welcome for Brunei’s Royal Highnesses
* Brunei lawyer, an advocate of migrant workers, honoured by Indonesian embassy
* Sukma XXI: Heroes welcome for Brunei's wushu gold medallist and team
Aseanplus
* Lost China girl, eight, uses ATM for help, joyfully reunited with family, amusing many online
* India’s top court steps in after doctors strike over rape case
* Experts downplay South Korea Covid-19 threat despite resurgence
* Japan to begin trial removal of nuclear debris from Fukushima reactor
* Protests over Indian doctor's rape and murder unite rival soccer fans
* More young Koreans give up on finding a job
* China takes aim at 'chaotic' fan groups after Olympians abused online
* Indian medics refuse to end protests over doctor's rape and murder
* Survey reveals widespread power poverty in New Zealand
* Some local governments in Japan let staff take children to work
* Typhoon Wukong moves slowly northeast from Miyako Island; heavy rainfall expected in Japan’s Okinawa
* South Korea, US kick off annual drills over North's military, cyber threats
* India pledges US$3.5mil to help developing nations with trade
* Australia fears US$2bil hit from China slowdown
* Sci-fi thriller ‘Alien: Romulus’ leads China's box office chart
* Scammers prey on young Chinese desperate for jobs in bleak economy
* New Zealand population growth slows further on economic weakness
* India PM Modi to visit Ukraine, weeks after rebuking Putin in Moscow
* Taiwanese actor Cookie Feng collapses from heat stroke after trying to cut costs on air conditioning
* 'Reckless act': BTS fans 'disappointed' over Suga's drunk driving with some demanding he leaves the group
* Korean actor Jang Keun-suk reveals thyroid cancer diagnosis
* Asia shares underpinned, dollar undermined by dovish Fed wagers
