Traffic moves slowly past fallen trees on the roads of Hanoi, Vietnam, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024 due to Typhoon Yagi. The storm had killed 14 people in Vietnam as officials warn of heavy rain that can cause flooding .- AP
Malaysia:
* Kota Baru teacher remanded seven days over alleged sexual assault of 12-year-old student
* Govt should accelerate plan to increase healthcare allocation from Budget 2025, says MMA
* Dzulkefly calls for increased health literacy to prevent non-communicable diseases
* Children, woman infected with rotavirus after recreational park visit
* Government decisions will protect both Muslims and non-Muslims, says Anwar
* Budget 2025 to focus on inflation control, cost of living solutions, says Anwar
* DPM Zahid's China visit focuses on security and trade
* Cops refute celebrity’s allegations for lack of investigation into cheating case
* Lower toll rates possible if corruption removed from approval process, says Anwar
* Air Selangor confirms landslide at Rasau water supply scheme construction site
* Bursa Malaysia to hit 1,670 level as softening US job market keeps rate cut expectations elevated
* Ringgit poised to hit 4.30 per US dollar; upward bias for Malaysian currency with US inflation data in focus
Singapore's Laurentia Tan riding Hickstead reacts during the Para Equestrian Individual Freestyle Event - Grade I at Chateau de Versailles at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, in Versailles. - AFP
Singapore:
* 40 linked to money-mule activities to face new charges under tougher anti-scam laws
* Singapore's Jurong Lake Gardens reopens with rejuvenated landmarks, new eco-friendly spaces
* JB cops confirm receiving report on incident involving S'porean woman at BSI complex
* Singaporean doctor on way to work saves man who suffered heart attack at MRT station
* Singapore to begin building Changi’s T5 Mega Airport Terminal in 2025
* More than S$100,000 lost in days to Singtel impersonation SMS scam
* Emirates to stop flights between Singapore and Melbourne
Indonesia:
* Defunct terror group JI on Indonesian nationwide tour to get ex-members to surrender and stand down
* Indonesia advances aviation sustainability efforts to achieve greener skies
* The power of modesty - and how well Indonesia gave Pope so much care and respect
* Sulawesi villagers dress corpses in ritual for the dead
* Pope Francis visit keenly awaited in deeply Catholic East Timor
* Anwar, Prabowo determined to improve bilateral relationships
Paris 2024 Paralympics - Athletics - Women's 100m - T63 Final - Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France - September 7, 2024. Karisma Evi Tiarani of Indonesia celebrates after winning the silver medal. - Reuters
Thailand:
* Aiming high for the future - Key points of new Thailand government's policy statement
* Thailand to forge ahead with casino plan after public green light
* Postman rescued after fall into abandoned well in Pattaya
* Thai teacher punishes pupils for flouting hair rules, shaves heads to create bald patches
* New Thai PM Paetongtarn to prioritise tackling US$476.6bil household debt
* Cash handout coming soon / New Thai PM Paetongtarn pledges to continue economic reforms and boost healthcare
Philippines:
* Philippines arrests fugitive pastor accused by US of child sex-trafficking
* 'Who wants to hurt her': Philippine govt says Alice Guo’s claim of death threat is just her imagination
* Calming down - Typhoon Yagi weakens after killing dozens in Vietnam, China, Philippines
* Philippine Coast Guard removes over 1.3 million litres of oily waste from a sunken tanker
* Abalos: Judge me not; it’s just one photo
Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her cabinet members pose for a group photo ahead of a special cabinet meeting at the Government house in Bangkok, Thailand. - Reuters
Vietnam:
* Malaysia introduces impressive tourism products at Ho Chi Minh City expo, say top tourism officials
* At least 14 killed, 176 injured in Vietnam by super typhoon Yagi
* Vietnam's top legislator sets off for official visit to Russia
* Death row tycoon faces new fraud charges over billions in Vietnam
* Typhoon Yagi weakens after hitting Vietnam's capital Hanoi
Myanmar:
* Myanmar's road to peace leads through Putrajaya
* Myanmar's tourism ministry receives four projects with Lancang-Mekong Cooperation special fund
* Twin elephants thrive after wobbly first steps
FILE PHOTO: Filipinol evangelist pastor Apollo Quiboloy (left) welcomes senator and presidential candidate Manuel Villar (centre) and his vice-presidential candidate Loren Legarda during his 60th birthday celebration in Davao city, southern Philippines April 25, 2010. On Sunday, Sept 8, 2024. the pastor wanted in the United States for child sex trafficking has been arrested, the country's interior minister said, two weeks into a massive police manhunt for the politically-connected preacher. - Reuters photo
Cambodia:
* Cambodia's Svay Rieng province police arrest five suspects over murder of Chinese man
* Cambodia strengthens agricultural sector through EU and German support
* Ream commune launches drug outreach, rehabilitation efforts in Cambodia
Laos:
* Lao edition of Xi's book on poverty alleviation launched in Vientiane
* Laos and South Korea collaborate on direct flight initiative to boost tourism and economic ties
Brunei:
* Crocodile incidents on rise in Brunei due to rapid development: Forestry official
* Brunei, South Korea explore smart transport solutions
Wakana Sonobe, of Japan, holds up the finalist trophy after losing to Mika Stojsavljevic, of Great Britain, in the girls singles final of the US Open tennis championships, Sunday early morning, Sept 8, 2024, in New York. - AP
AseanPlus:
* Ahmad Zahid to discuss extension of visa-free stay for Malaysians visiting China
* Johor Immigration busts disabled begging syndicate, six Chinese nationals arrested
* China tourist accused of hurting wild animal in Japan park by furious ‘scary’ volunteer
* Hainan gradually resumes air, maritime traffic after Typhoon Yagi
* First starships to Mars to launch in two years, says Musk
* Indian rescuers pull eight dead from collapsed building
* Child abuse scandals hang over Pope's East Timor visit
* India reports case of mpox in traveller from affected country
* Six-year-old raped in Haridwar, teenage perpetrator arrested
* China tells US it presents 'opportunity' not 'threat', say top officials
* India makes fresh overture to lure Korean financial firms
* Australia's census to include sexual orientation, gender questions for first time
* China shop loses US$4.2mil in 20 minutes after washing machine pricing error
* Hong Kong’s anti-corruption body issues warning after tourist poses as investigator
* Sabalenka dedicates US Open and third grand slam to family 'who never gave up' on dream
* Asia-Pacific set to outpace all regions in family office set-ups by 2030, Deloitte says
* Another victim of Japan's wartime sexual slavery dies, leaving eight survivors
* Why are Bhutanese start-ups not taking off? A struggling attempt for restove country
* Villagers reluctant to say goodbye to one of Hong Kong's last squatter settlements
* India, UAE to review trade deal in talks this week, sources say
* YouTube to better protect teens from content idealising body types
* Japan man collapses, saved by young woman who is medical doctor and member of new idol group
* Japan - Koizumi’s momentum makes other candidates wary; LDP presidential race continues heating up
