Pope Francis waving to worshippers gathering at Madya stadium on his way to attend the holy mass at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Sept 5, 2024. - AFP
Malaysia
* Anwar accepts Putin's invitation to attend summit, paving way for BRICS membership
* Malaysia launches aviation decarbonisation drive targeting net zero emissions by 2050
* Syamsul Yusof and Ira Kazar divorce after less than 2 years of marriage
* Court denies bail application by senior cop accused of student's murder
* Malaysia free to cooperate with all countries, says Anwar
* Palestinians thank Malaysians for help, support rendered
* Kazakhstan tourist feared drowned at KK beach
* Malaysia, Russia want immediate end to Israeli aggression in Gaza, says Anwar
* Perhilitan captures crocodile at Shah Alam lake
* Estate worker missing after suspected croc attack in Kinabatangan
* Butterworth man dies in house fire
* Follow national tax and mining rules in REE efforts, Zahid reminds SG4
* Sabah Government to reassess 2027 SEA Games co-hosting proposal
* Two more doctors remanded in fake Socso claims probe
* Malaysia aiming for Tier 1 in Trafficking In Persons report next year, says Saifuddin
Singapore
* Undertaker who offered free funerals for murder victims and poor to pay S$529,000 over tax-related offences
* Singaporean wealth planning manager accused of duping four clients of S$348k
* Five foreigners allegedly provided illegal cross-border money transfer services involving over S$1.4mil
* ‘I want to do it full justice,’ says young Hindu picked to engage Pope Francis in Singapore
* Singapore, India exchange agreements to tighten links in semiconductors, digital tech
* Singapore-India partnership a beacon for like-minded countries: DPM Heng
* Decade-high Singapore dollar effects felt by importers, exporters, shoppers, tourists
* All hands on deck as Catholics count down to Pope’s arrival in Singapore
* One dead, one missing after tugboat sinks in Singapore waters
* Sarah Brightman to make her Asian theatrical debut in Singapore
* Singaporean rap sensation ShiGGa Shay joins GALI's STRIPELIVE Tour event in Kuala Lumpur on Sept 26
Thailand
* Paetongtarn’s government to focus on tackling economic problems
* Thai airlines CEO assures its Airbus A350 are in good, flying condition
* Thai police catch Filipino jewellery thief at Suvarnabhumi Airport
* Second Paralympic gold for Thailand's star fencer Saysunee
* Typhoon Yagi to hit most of Thailand with heavy rain this week
* Chinese families seeking to escape a competitive education system have found a haven in Thailand
* Thailand to move ahead with casinos plan: Official
* Eight ladies at the forefront of power in Thailand
Indonesia
* 'Like Jesus' presence': Over 80,000 attend Pope's mass in Indonesia
* Pope, Indonesia imam warn against using religion to stoke conflict
* No people? No problem: App for Indonesia’s new capital gets ready for future residents
* Pope praises Indonesians for choosing children over cats
* Pressure grows to unravel death of Diponegoro University medical resident
* China Railway to take part in Bali LRT construction
* Indonesia's mangroves absorb carbon 12 times more effectively than rainforests: Jokowi
Philippines
* Alice Guo's deportation reportedly on hold as Indonesia seeks swap with Australian drug suspect
* Small meteor lights up Philippine sky
* 11 who strayed into Philippine waters to be released
* Alice Guo to arrive in Philippines on Thursday evening: Sen Tulfo
* Alice Guo case: Abalos, Marbil arrive in Indonesia to fetch ex-mayor
* Alice Guo's brother Wesley intends to surrender, says his lawyer
* Tour operator's licence under scrutiny following detained tourists in the Philippines
Vietnam
* Owner of HCM City children's shelter, workers held after discovery of child abuse
* GoTo exits Vietnam amid push to pursue profitability
* Six Vietnamese airports forecasted to be in Typhoon Yagi’s affected zones
* Two injured as falling trees cause havoc in HCM City
* Vietnam to launch raw materials centre for textiles and footwear in 2025
Cambodia
* Cambodia deputy PM seeks increased US, EU investment
* Japan provides US$55mil to support Phnom Penh power grid
* Cambodian conservationists celebrate Vulture Awareness Day, report increasing population
* Cambodia plans over US$200mil budget to complete border ring road in 10 years: PM
Myanmar
* Thirty killed, 89 injured in bus accidents in Yangon in eight months
* Myanmar junta chief warns of 'counterattacks' in opponent-held areas
Laos
* Laos announces membership in School Meals Coalition
* Laos, Cambodia partner in state inspection, anti-corruption activities
Brunei
* Defence Ministry scholarships for ‘crème de la crème’ in Brunei
* Inspections uncover labour violations in Brunei
Aseanplus
* Family of slain Kolkata doctor says police rushed them into cremation
* EU orders Airbus A350 inspections after engine fire on Cathay Pacific aircraft
* Taiwan celebrity manager with cancer adopts KOL, gifts ‘son’ US$9.4 million in exchange for care
* Southern China cancels flights, closes schools as it braces for brunt of typhoon Yagi
* Dozens of viruses detected in Chinese fur farm animals
* Mother in China claims son suffers skin pigmentation loss after being slapped by teacher
* China's Xi courts Africa with US$50bil pledge and military support
* Air India plane makes another emergency landing in Russia
* Fans call for zero-waste K-pop industry
* China's New York envoy was not expelled but finished posting, US State Department says
* North Korea sending balloons into South Korea for second consecutive day: Joint Chiefs of Staff
* China ‘mistress counsellor’ restores broken marriages by persuading lovers to depart
* ANALYSIS-Japan's departing Kishida sends signal to successor with South Korea summit
* Hong Kong prepares for super typhoon as Yagi heads towards China
* Investor who risked it all on ‘Black Myth: Wukong’ scores another sales win
* New Zealand's Maori chiefs anoint new queen
* Indians demand justice in candlelight march for murdered doctor
* Bangladesh election chief, four other election commissioners quit months after unfree poll
* Paralympics-Australian swimmer celebrates gold after fortune teller prediction
* Alibaba embraces Tencent’s WeChat Pay as China’s tech walls fall
* Li Ka Shing’s luxury mall in Hong Kong sits empty as Chinese spending plunges
* Asian markets rebound from sell-off but traders wary over US data
