A male Sumatran elephant calf named Rocky Balboa, born on May 25, 2024, stands next to its mother, a 40-year-old elephant named Lembang, at the Surabaya Zoo during the introduction of the 3-month-old calf to the public in Surabaya on Saturday, August 31, 2024. - AFP
Malaysia:
* Anwar hopes spirit of independence, unity lasts beyond National Day
* Sultan Ibrahim shares memorable National Day moment involving late father
* Sabah Muafakat Nasional remains intact despite dissolution claims, says president
* Human trafficiking: Cops rescue 137 victims, including children, from January to June
* Cops opened probe into human trafficking allegations involving ex-DPM, says Saifuddin
* SAR operation of sinkhole victim officially called off after nine days
* Crowd favourite ‘Abang Bomba’ steals the limelight at National Day parade
* Proton debuts eMas 7, its first EV, at National Day parade
* Minimum wage study to be conducted, says HR Ministry
* Liek Hou, Fareez seal early spots in Paralympics semi-final
* 'Merdeka Gig in The Sky' set to become annual event at Menara KL on National Day Eve
* Tang Jie-Ee Wei smash into Korean Open final / Smashing Pearly-Thinaah bring Merdeka Day cheer by reaching Korean Open final
A general view of the city skyline in Singapore. - AFP
Singapore:
* Singapore plans law to restrict banking transactions of scam targets
* Multiple vehicles catch fire at Singapore's Golden Mile Tower; initial findings show blaze didn’t involve EVs
* Visits to Malaysia's Vehicle Entry Permit info counter in Woodlands by appointment only; bookings can be made online
* Singaporean faces death penalty for alleged drug trafficking in Johor Baru; Central Narcotics Bureau helping Malaysia probe
* Singapore's pet cat licensing scheme kicks in Sunday (Sept 1): Here’s what you need to know
* Singapore proposes new law allowing police to stop bank transfers
* Japan to introduce new entry rules for Singaporeans and other visa-exempt tourists
Indonesia:
* Jokowi’s son to face Indonesia anti-graft query over private jet usage
* Malaysian ambassador to Indonesia calls for support to strengthen bilateral relations and Asean cooperation
* Batam police arrest woman suspected of sending online gambling operators to Cambodia
* Teh Tarik festival brings a touch of Malaysia to Medan
* Oil prices settle US$1 down as supply set to rise
In this image taken from handout video provided by the Philippine Coast Guard, a Chinese Coast Guard ship with bow number 5205, right, collides with Philippine Coast Guard vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua near the Sabina Shoal at the disputed South China Sea on Saturday Aug. 31, 2024. - Philippine Coast Guard via AP
Thailand:
* Thai central bank eases rules for lenders to support debtors hit by flooding; economy also improves in July
* Thailand's anti-graft body opens new probe into embattled political opposition and the disbanded Move Forward
* Thailand’s Democrat joins ruling Thaksin-linked party after decades of bitter rivalry
* Undocumented women arrested for pretending to be beggars in Bangkok
* Ex-cop charged over cover-up of scion’s deadly crash in Thailand
Philippines:
* Philippine's Quezon City reports first case of mpox
* Beijing accuses Philippines of deliberate collision between coast guard ships in latest flareup
* China and Philippines accuse each other of ramming ships in South China Sea
* Sara Duterte’s secret fund spending ‘a violation twice over’
* Report reveals damage to Xianbin Reef by Philippines
Hungarian Minister for Public Administration and Regional Development, Tibor Navracsics (right) receives Vietnamese Minister of Construction, Nguyen Thanh Nghi in his office in Budapest, Hungary. - AP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam's two major airports to see over 800,000 passengers during long weekend of National Day holidays
* Vietnam and Philippines sign agreement to increase cooperation in defence and trade
* Vietnamese helping victims of Agent Orange used by US troops in Vietnam War among Magsaysay winners
* New Ho Chi Minh City bridge connects Nha Be with Binh Chanh
* Vietnamese government reduces registration fees to boost car sales
Myanmar:
* UN releases US$100mil in emergency aid funds for 10 countries; Myanmar to receive US$12mil
* Fuel prices soar in Myanmar; above RM6.16 per litre, shortages reported at several gas stations in the capital
* Waste bananas turned into value-added products in Myanmar and proving to be additional income for farmers
* Myanmar revises passport fees, electricity rates effective Sept 1
A man transports water in plastic bottles in a motor cart for customers on a rainy day on the outskirts of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. - AP
Cambodia:
* Cambodia invites Australia to join Mine-Free World Summit
* Cambodia and South Korea cross-border QR code payments
* Online registration for northeastern province tours in Cambodia to begin soon
* In the line of duty: Two Cambodian police officers killed in three days
Laos:
* Laos keeps close eye on rising water in Mekong River as thousands are affected by heavy rains and flooding
* 440 Bruneians receive keys under National Housing Scheme
* New LOCA mini taxi service to provide environmentally friendly transport options, boost employment in Laos
Brunei:
* Indian Prime Minister Modi to visit Brunei on Tuesday (Sept 3); visit in conjunction with 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties
* Lao, Bruneian foreign ministers pledge to strengthen bilateral ties
* Brunei's economic goals in the spotlight at forum
People watches male giant panda Ri Ri in his enclosure at Tokyo's Ueno zoo on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Two ageing pandas at a Tokyo zoo will be returned to China in September 2024 for medical care, the city's governor has said, with visitors queuing on Saturday to catch their last glimpse of the couple. - AFP
AseanPlus:
* 'Cuci Rasuah' performance steals the show at 2024 National Day celebrations
* China ‘smart ladies’ swimming club in hot water for only admitting educated women under 45
* Chopper, being airlifted for repair, crashes in Kedarnath, India
* Chinese Navy survey ship entered Japanese waters, Japan's defence ministry says
* Frustration deepens two years after United Nations report on China abuses
* K-pop agency vows 'strongest legal action' against deepfake videos
* Japan's cyclists to be punished for riding drunk, using phones from November
* How China’s designer 'dupes' are enticing frugal shoppers away from labels
* ‘True master’ Japan man sleeps 30 minutes a day for 12 years to ‘double’ life
* Weakening Shanshan rains still disrupting transport in Japan
* Are China’s vast bamboo forests the answer to forever fossil plastics?
* Fate of seven in alleged Hong Kong ‘Dragon Slaying’ bomb plot to kill police in hands of jury
* Hongkongers may face tougher university admission standards in Australia due to cap
* Premier League star Son Heung Min's father indicted for child abuse
* Kidnapped from Delhi for ransom, minor girl rescued from India-Nepal border
* Who are the Chinese Olympians visiting Hong Kong? Pan Zhanle, Quan Hongchan among group
* China professor revealed as lead singer of mysterious black metal band with unique style
* China woman fakes miscarriages to claim US$9,300 insurance cash with forged medical papers
* Asia ‘rapidly sliding towards war’ and US is to blame, Chinese professor says
* EU officials assail denial of access to trial of two Chinese human rights advocates
* Australia’s appeal as top pick for Chinese students dims as Canberra caps foreign arrivals
* United Nations to send mission to Bangladesh to probe human rights violations
* Japan scraps idea to woo women out of city with cash and train tickets for matchmaking events
