Singaporean and Indonesian marines take part in the Super Garuda Shield joint military exercise at the Bhumi Marinir Karangpilang in Surabaya on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Thousands of military personnel from Indonesia, the US, and eight other countries began two weeks of exercises on August 26, focused on joint capabilities in the Asia-Pacific. - AFP
Malaysia:
* Police step up control at GOF posts nationwide to check spread of mpox, says IGP
* KL sinkhole: Inter-agency talks ongoing to aid SAR efforts, says IGP
* KL sinkhole: Special radar brought in to help search operations
* Mpox vs Covid-19: Key differences you need to know
* Daim should undergo mental evaluation, court told
* Married couple charged with murder of woman's eldest child
* Unity govt parties to meet over Mahkota by-election tonight, says Zahid
* Teenager charged with murder of Orang Asli girl
* Muhyiddin arrives at Kelantan court to face sedition charges
* FBM KLCI hits nearly four-year high on corporate earnings boost
* Revenge was motive behind gangland slaying of youth in Jasin, says cop
* Charges against Muhyiddin not ‘made in a hurry’, says Zahid / Muhyiddin pleads not guilty to sedition charge
Singaporean and Indonesian marines practice target shooting during the Super Garuda Shield joint military exercise at the Bhumi Marinir Karangpilang in Surabaya on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Thousands of military personnel from Indonesia, the US, and eight other countries began two weeks of exercises on August 26, focused on joint capabilities in the Asia-Pacific. - AFP
Singapore:
* Maid charged with animal abuse for allegedly beating employer’s dog which later died
* Singer Adele invites Singapore fan onstage at her concert in Germany
* A strong and effective Armed Forces is Singapore’s most important insurance policy, says PM Wong
* Research vessel on three-year odyssey to stop ocean plastic pollution arrives in Singapore
* Maid who allegedly beat employer’s dog to death charged with animal abuse
* Fine for woman who lied about miscarriage at KKH and Wake Up, Singapore founder who ran the story
* Oil prices pause after surging on Libyan outages, Middle East tensions
* Asian stocks end mixed after Big Tech pulls S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower
Indonesia:
* 5.9-magnitude quake hits off eastern Indonesia near Maluku province
* President Jokowi orders heightened monitoring at all entry points ahead of Indonesia-Africa forum to curb mpox
* Pope will visit the Istiqlal mosque in Indonesia on the first stop of an interfaith Asian trip
* Body of Indonesian man found burnt near railway station in Serdang
* Indonesian driving licences to be recognised in South-East Asia from June 2025
* Ex-Jakarta governor Anies obtains court documents for Jakarta reelection bid
* Jokowi’s younger son disqualified from November elections, draws flak for US trip amid protests
Workers from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) collect water hyacinth along the Chao Praya River in Bangkok on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. - AFP
Thailand:
* Military-backed Palang Pracharat Party to be dropped from Thailand's new government, official says
* Thai exports post fastest growth in 28 months in July
* Thai authorities brace for impacts of 2024 flooding
* Foreign workers trapped for days in Thai tunnel believed to be alive
* Koh Samui cruise terminal set to open in 2032
* Thai court to rule on Spaniard’s fate
Philippines:
* Responsibility of causing ship collision lies with Philippines, says China govt spokesperson
* US says escorting Philippine ships in South China Sea is now an option, says admiral
* Philippine President Marcos' trust and performance ratings up in Q2 survey but Sara Duterte's points are down
* Shiela Guo confirms escaping Philippines with siblings Alice and Wesley via boat to Malaysia
* Philippines urges 'broader interpretation' of defence pact with US
* Philippines says China 'biggest disruptor' of peace in South-East Asia
* Asian stocks slip as geopolitical fears sap confidence
United States Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) commander Admiral Samuel Paparo, left, is greeted by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during a courtesy visit inside Malacanang presidential palace in Manila, Philippines, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024.- AP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam Party Chief Lam relinquishes presidency amid majot political shuffle
* International passenger volume via Vietnam airports sees strong growth, domestic market languishes
* Dishes cooked from sea snails put Vietnam on the world culinary map
* Second theft aboard flight from Vietnam to Hong Kong emerges in single day
* Clean electricity export – a bumpy road ahead for Vietnam
* Vietnam’s manufacturing growth hinges on AI to spur GDP
Myanmar:
* Chinese military stages live-fire drills by Myanmar border; junta risks losing control over state bordering Bangladesh
* Myanmar art exhibition in KL echoes the nation's resilience and hope
* Myanmar junta set to lose restive Rakhine state to ethnic armed group
* Thailand arrests over 155,000 Myanmar workers in crackdown on illegal labour
* China is conducting military patrols near Myanmar border
A worker drinks a beverage during break time at a construction site in Ayase, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. - Reuters
Cambodia:
* 'No one will go hungry here' ... Cambodian govt assures stable rice exports despite climate, pest challenges
* ‘Millions of dollars’ of methamphetamine, ketamine and heroin seized in Phnom Penh ‘Golden Triangle’ bust
* Women boat masters prove a hit with Tonle Sap guests
* Over 60 families facing legal action over occupation of wildlife sanctuary
Laos:
* First Cold-Chain train connects Yunnan with Vientiane
* Laos mulls increasing allowance for employees to tackle rising cost of living
* Lao-Asia Telecom State Enterprise represents govt in joint venture to run port in Vietnam
Brunei:
* PM Anwar's visit holds immense significance in strengthening Malaysia-Brunei ties
* Indonesian fined over BND1.6mil for illegal cigarette possession in Brunei
* Meeting strengthens Brunei-China economic ties
A police officer patrols on the eve of the Paralympic Games opening ceremony, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024 in Paris. - AP
AseanPlus:
* Malaysia records more than 1.4mil arrivals from China as of June this year
* Malaysian stocks outperform on earnings cheer; Asian currencies drop
* ‘Most frugal woman’ in Japan spends RM6.10 a day on food, saves enough to buy three houses by 34
* Black Myth: Wukong boom plays into China’s desire to lift demand, economy
* Australia to limit foreign student enrolment in bid to curb migration
* Aviation regulators press for global efforts to tackle turbulence
* Japan says Chinese aircraft incursion a 'serious violation'
* AirAsia enters 2H24 with new Penang-Shenzhen, Kota Kinabalu-Shantou routes
* US entry horror triggers complaints from Chinese students
* Indian police fire teargas at hundreds protesting over Kolkata doctor's rape, murder
* Reality show The Influencer’s winner disqualified from RM980,000 prize
* Shanghai woos foreign tourists with concerts, operas and symphonies featuring global artists
* Agenda for US-China talks includes Taiwan, South China Sea, Russia and AI
* Dolphin bites spark warning on Japanese beaches
* China's PDD suffers US$55bil market cap wipeout after flagging an uncertain market
* Analysis-Korea's birth rate drive struggles to sway 'YOLO' generation
* Is BTS' Suga really performing his military service? Korea's Military Manpower to conduct on-site inspection
* Investment in power elements revitalises ancient Chinese villages
* Biden, India's Modi discuss Ukraine war, Indo-Pacific, US says
* As climate warms, S. Korea fights new border threat: malarial mosquitoes
* 'I made a grave mistake': BTS' Suga pens handwritten apology for drink-driving case
* South Korea vows tougher stance after outcry over sexual deepfakes in Telegram chatrooms
* China’s money laundering crackdown heightens risk for crypto investors, USDT traders
