Gold medallist Pin Xiu Yip of Singapore at the Paris 2024 Paralympics - Swimming - Women's 50m Backstroke - S2 Final - Medal Ceremony - Paris La Defense Arena, Nanterre, France. - Reuters
Malaysia:
* KL sinkhole: Family of victim perform final rites before returning to India
* Business as usual again on Jalan Masjid India after SAR op ends
* Cabinet to discuss compensation proposal for sinkhole victim's family, says Zaliha
* Mindef sets October deadline for delivery of Black Hawk helicopters
* M'sia to contest for Unesco Executive Board seat
* Avoid raising issues on social media that can harm racial harmony, says Tiong
* Hajiji: Sabah Day is proof of national spirit, rakyat rejects external claims
* GRS open to working with parties with significant Sabahan support, says Armizan
* Marine police foil attempt to smuggle RM3.3mil of juvenile lobsters near Kota Tinggi
* Bursa Malaysia expected to rise again and trend within 1,671-1,700 range this week as global sentiment improves
* Ringgit to trade higher from Monday (Sept 2); likely to breach immediate support level of RM4.3030 in near term
* Tang Jie-Ee Wei deliver Merdeka gift by capturing Korean Open title/ Pearly-Thinaah finish as runners-up after gallant run in Korean Open
Gold medallists from Indonesia's Bagas Maulana (right) and Leo Rolly Carnando celebrate on the podium after winning their men's doubles final badminton match against South Korea's Kang Min-hyuk and Seo Seung-jae at the Korea Open at Mokpo Indoor Stadium in Mokpo on Sunday, September 1, 2024. - AFP
Singapore:
* Fate of one of Singapore’s last kelongs hangs in the balance
* K-pop superstar Rain, HK actress Charmaine Sheh spotted at Singapore zi char eatery Keng Eng Kee Seafood
* Singapore's PM Wong hopes to field more women candidates in next General Election
* Lawyers say accusers must not be shamed when defending clients in sexual assault cases
* Singapore joins ‘highly transparent’ real estate market ranking, surpasses Hong Kong
* Many people believe in me more than I believe in myself: Yip Pin Xiu after gold No. 2 at Paris 2024
* East Timor PM thanks international community on anniversary of independence vote
Indonesia:
* Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Pope Francis’ visit
* Pope to visit Jakarta's Istiqlal mosque in push for interfaith harmony
* Indonesia strives for fast economic growth amid shrinking middle class
* 21 foreign citizens win contest using Indonesian language
* Bali tourism to be reformed, dialled down, says Indonesian govt
* Indonesia: Power consolidation ala Jokowi
Sujirat Pookkham of Thailand in action against To Man-Kei of Belgium during the Paris 2024 Paralympics - Badminton - Women's singles WH1 - Semifinal - Porte de La Chapelle Arena, Paris, France - on Sunday, September 1, 2024. - Reuters
Thailand:
* Phuket monastic chief orders halt of top of mountain temple construction after deadly landslide
* Democrat popularity plunges after move to join Pheu Thai-led coalition
* Strong support and opposition to some of Thaksin’s economic plans: poll
* Flooding affects residents of Ayutthaya’s Sena district
* Three bodies recovered from caved rail tunnel in Thailand
Philippines:
* Philippine authorities detain more than 160 people including one Malaysian over suspected cybercrime operation
* Three Malaysians off to join protests for fugitive pastor Quiboloy denied entry at Manila airport
* Cebu hotel raid uncovers first illegal Pogo hub in Visayas; 162 foreigners rescued
* Two killed, one hurt as cop opens fire inside videoke bar in Cotabato
* Money-laundering case filed against ex-mayor, accused of links with Chinese mafia
Indonesia's Gabriel Hansel Hari receives the amateur champion's trophy after the final round of the Mandiri Indonesia Open golf tournament at the Damai Indah Golf - PIK Course in Jakarta on Sunday, September 1, 2024. - AFP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam's fresh coconut exports to reach US$1bil in 2024
* Vietnam government reduces registration fees to boost car sales
* Ngoc Linh ginseng thefts cause concern among farmers in Vietnam's Kon Tum Province
* Over 100 defendants given prison terms in Vietnam's illegal debt collection scheme
* Champions of greatness in Asia - doctor in Vietnam honoured
Myanmar:
* Cops hunt Datuk Seri in Myanmar human trafficking probe
* Rare twin elephants born in southern Myanmar; it's a male and female as phenomenon is extremely rare
* Myanmar to conduct comprehensive population, housing census
* Global media call for cooperation, coordination in news reporting; Myanmar says innovation in media industry required
Villagers talk while standing near a pond where they collect water lily for selling as part of their income, at Koh Rongeang village outside Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024. - AP
Cambodia:
* Cambodia seizes 5.75 tons of narcotics in first eight months of 2024
* Cambodia's Maloop garden market bringing sustainable shopping to urban oasis
* Malaysians in Cambodia and Laos unite in momentous style in National Day spirit
* Khmer martial arts tour at Angkor revives history, promotes ancient heritage
Laos:
* Indian Embassy in Laos rescues 47 Indians trapped in cyber-scam centres at Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone
* Declining university enrolment in Laos draws public concern
* Dengue cases exceed 13,000 in Laos so far this year
Brunei:
* Brunei man jailed over four years and fined for multiple house trespass and theft offences
* Brunei Sultan visits learning institutions
* 375.5kg of waste collected during beach clean-up in Brunei
Gabon's President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema waves as he arrives at Beijing Capital International Airport ahead of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, China, on Sunday, Sep. 1, 2024. - Reuters
AseanPlus:
* New Zealand PM Luxon to undertake official visit to Malaysia from Sunday (Sept 1) for bilateral talks
* Noted Indian actress Radhika makes alarming revelations about Malayalam film industry
* Obesity-related cancers rocketing among young people in China
* Penny-pinching youth transforming China's bubble tea craze
* Hong Kong arrests two for sedition under national security law
* Japan wants its hardworking citizens to try a four-day workweek
* China’s medical-device makers look overseas for exports to cure to ailments at home
* Three killed, one severely injured in Shanxi plant blast in China
* Shanshan, downgraded from typhoon, leaves 7 dead, damage in Japan
* China’s embattled restaurants, embroiled in price war, struggle to stay afloat
* AI-powered robots could mean job losses on farms and in construction
* Heavy rain wreaks havoc in Andhra Pradesh’s Vijayawada, Guntur
* 'If the flames go out; I die': Woman kills abusive boyfriend with fire
* Rare disease China ‘doctor in a wheelchair’ from top university, inspires students
* 'They have done it again' - Japan protests another Chinese naval intrusion into territorial waters
* South Korea -- Police: Six in 10 victims of deepfake sexual crimes are minors
* South Korea's ex-president Moon Jae-in named suspect in bribery probe
* ‘Mum won’t see you’: China cancer woman dies without finding abducted son after nine-year search
* US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan meets senior Chinese military official Zhang Youxia in Beijing
* Indian outfit IndiGo's Hyderabad-bound flight diverted after bomb threat; passengers safe
* Six Gaza hostages found dead as medics begin polio vaccines; Israeli-American among dead
* Thousands of Australians without power as heavy rain, damaging winds lash Tasmania
* Ito, 61, races to become Japan’s oldest paralympic medalist defying age and disability; Erases bitter memories of Tokyo Games
