Central Investigation Bureau personnel help flood victims in urban areas of Chiang Rai province, northern Thailand on Sept 12. - Photo: EPA-EFE
Malaysia
* Houses of horror: IGP rubbishes allegations cops protecting GISB
* Malaysia-China trade exceeds RM549bil in first seven months of 2023, says ambassador
* Malaysian actress Lin Min Chen addresses relationship with HK singer Edan Lui
* Cops nab three teens linked to syndicate sourcing mule accounts for fraud
* Over RM1mil seized in ‘counter setting’ raid, 37 enforcement officers nabbed
* Elderly woman raped and robbed by foreigner in Cyberjaya
* Unity govt's success in nurturing Islam disproves PAS' narrative, says DPM's religious advisor
* ERL and KTMB launch integrated ticket system
* KL sinkhole: Dr Zaliha slams PAS Youth member over ‘divine retribution’ remark
* Over 30,000 expected to attend Malaysia Day celebrations in KK
* Sabah Pakatan to stick with unity govt framework for state election alliances
* Teacher charged with sexually assaulting former student
* Bank managers, teacher among 10 facing trial for alleged involvement in RM24.2mil embezzlement case
* Perhilitan captures bull elephant in Mersing
* GISB: Anwar orders immediate probe, action
* Jais forms task force to combat deviant teachings in Selangor
* Legal Aid Dept to help kids rescued from care centres, says Azalina
* 13 children may have been sexually abused before rescue by care centre raid, says Bukit Aman
* How a Malaysian writer started a fundraising campaign for a Palestinian family
* Mashitah sues NGO for defamation over human trafficking allegations
* Mahkota polls: All prepped for nominations tomorrow
* Marry non-Malays just for votes? Grow up, says Fahmi
* Civil servants have 40 days from Oct 21 to opt for SSPA
* Malaysia says its tech boom will withstand US election ripples
* Alor Gajah babysitter charged with infant's murder
* Labuan Customs confiscates luxury cars, contraband in massive bust
* Over 200 Indonesians deported from Tawau in Sabah’s 14th sea deportation this year
* Immigration extends operating hours for school holidays
* Kids rescued in Ops Global left in homes from age two, says IGP
* PAS man slammed for insensitive remark on KL sinkhole
* Ringgit opens higher against weakening US dollar
Singapore
* Man died after being attacked by hornets while cycling along Sembawang Park Connector: Coroner
* Four Seasons Durian offers refunds to customers who bought mini mooncakes affected by Singapore Food Agency recall
* Singapore sets up WHO-certified emergency medical team ready to be deployed in 72 hours
* Funeral director convicted of aiding ex-boyfriend’s suicide, obstructing justice
* Singaporeans will need ETA permit to enter the UK from Jan 8, 2025
* Drunk woman spray-painted walls in Singapore Red Cross House with profanity, posed for photos with boyfriend
* Pope defies health fears on historic Asia-Pacific tour
* Four Seasons Durian mini D24 mooncakes recalled due to high bacteria levels
* Pope Francis commends Singapore’s inclusiveness, efforts to support the vulnerable
Thailand
* Thai PM Paetongtarn visits flood-hit Mae Sai, pledges support for recovery
* Flood alert issued as rising Mekong River floods Chiang Khan villages
* Chiang Rai Airport reopens as floods recede
* 30 Karens arrested with weapons at illegal camp in Kanchanaburi national park
* First phase of Thai digital wallet handouts to start Sept 25
* Swollen Mekong likely to cause flooding in parts of Northeast
* Hawk-eyed photographer snaps threatened bird feared lost
* Paetongtarn outlines 450 billion baht plan to boost economy
Indonesia
* Indonesia's industry ministry floats incentives to make sweet drinks excise less bitter
* Another rare Javan rhino calf spotted at Indonesia park
* No extreme policies ahead of leadership transition: Jokowi
* Bali designs app to allay concerns over EV use
* Fish milk instead of cow’s milk? Idea for Prabowo’s free lunch scheme creates a stir in Indonesia
Philippines
* Marcos turns 67: First Lady Liza praises ‘tender-hearted’ hubby
* Filipino televangelist pleads not guilty to child abuse and human trafficking charges (update)
* Philippines says Chinese firms keen to invest despite tensions
* UAE arrests and turns over suspected child sexual exploiter to the Philippines, officials say
* Philippines fishermen call for justice after oil tanker sinks
Vietnam
* Typhoon Yagi death toll rises to 254 in Vietnam
* Vietnam weighs resuming nuclear power development plans
* Vietnam farmers face massive losses as floods claim crops
* Vietnam typhoon death toll rises to 233 as more bodies found in areas hit by landslides and floods
* Vietnam to consider nuclear power development: Govt document
* Vietnam PM inspects search efforts for landslide victims in Lao Cai
* Drowning under the weight of water
Cambodia
* Cambodia says US sanctions against tycoon unjust, politically motivated
* Hun Sen urges upgrade to “comprehensive” Cambodia-South Korea partnership
* Suspected trafficker extradited from Cambodia to China
Myanmar
* Myanmar designates new protected public forest area in western region
* Floods in Myanmar leave 19 dead, displace thousands
* Red Cross in talks with junta, rebels and Asean to help war-torn nation
Laos
* Vientiane faces flooding threat
* Australia donates supplies to Laos for disaster relief
Brunei
* Brunei Crown Prince visits Singapore military optimisation centre
* Brunei court reverses corruption acquittal
* Brunei Crown Prince visits JTC Summit, Temasek Polytechnic
Aseanplus
* Alleged conman with many wives arrested by Odisha CID
* Osaka expo ‘jellyfish pavilion’ lights up in test; colourful changing images ‘express the pulse of life’
* South Korean court suspends prison sentence of man for attempted rape of daughter-in-law
* China signs finance cooperation agreement with debt distressed Maldives
* 'Story Of Yanxi Palace' stars Wu Jinyan and Hong Yao get married
* Hong Kong celebrity Andy Lau's near-miss fall into open trapdoor at China concert raises concerns
* 10 white snakes hatched at Sanpo Shrine in Fukuoka Prefecture; the reptiles are considered bringers of good fortune
* South Korea removes over 1,300 Chinese-made security cameras from barracks
* WTO guards third countries like Malaysia from US-China trade war
* Hong Kong journalist group says dozens of journalists harassed
* Indian tycoon pays US$27mil for home in London’s Notting Hill
* Italian father and son fined nearly US$200k for trying to smuggle protected insects out of Sri Lanka
* China approves plan for first hike to retirement age since 1978
* Russia's Shoigu meets North Korea's Kim in Pyongyang
* Six people, including three Rohingya, killed in Bangladesh landslides
* Hong Kong patient in a critical condition after device malfunctions during brain operation
* China's Xi urges efforts to achieve annual economic target
* China to implement zero tariffs for LDCs
* South Korea poll shows Yoon's approval rating at lowest since inaguration
* China call for talks to end wars as Beijing seeks global clout
* India's top court grants bail to opposition leader Kejriwal in graft case
* China woman asks neighbour not to use toilet at night, blasts loud music when ignored
* Most Asian markets rise as traders gear up for Fed rate cut
* Parents of China doctor killed in accident donate his organs enabling him to ‘save lives one last time’
* Japan scrambles jets as Russia aircraft circle country
* North Korea shows first photos of banned uranium enrichment site
* Leadership battle heats up
* Vulnerable fin whale back on the menu after 48 years
* Doctors strike prompts holiday emergency
* Police strike after deadly attacks on polio vax teams
