Colorful lanterns are displayed at a temple to celebrate Mid-Autumn festival in lunar calendar in Singapore. - AP
Malaysia:
* Civil servants who opt for SSPA to receive salary adjustment and keep pension, says JPA
* Malaysian mission highlights beloved nasi lemak at G77 and China 60th anniversary celebration in Geneva
* Mahkota Polls: Straight fight between BN, PN/ Mahkota polls: Nomination process went smoothly, says Johor top cop
* Ringgit likely to continue uptrend next week, trading at 4.28-4.29 against US dollar
* Foreigner arrested in connection with rape, robbery of senior citizen in Cyberjaya
* Esscom remains vital in nation's security, no incidents since 2020
* King, Queen grace Trooping of the Colours ceremony at Dataran Pahlawan
* Minimum qualification for entry into civil service raised to SPM
* Anwar foresees major agricultural transformation within two years
* Rafizi to sue Wan Ahmad Fayhsal for defamation
* Police will continue investigating claims 13 rescued kids were sodomised, says IGP
* Nancy Shukri: 223 welfare officers assisting cops in caring for 402 rescued kids
In this aerial picture the Selamat Datang statue is seen with a background of traffic and buildings in Jakarta on Saturday, September 14, 2024. - AFP
Singapore:
* Singapore Customs warns public against falling for SMS impersonation scam
* Man died after being attacked by hornets while cycling along Singapore's Sembawang Park Connector, says coroner
* Pope returns home after epic and successful four-nation Asia-Pacific tour
* Pope urges youth to take risks but also at same time foster inter-religious dialogue
* Qoo10 under Singapore police probe as vendors lodge reports over delayed payments
* Oil eases on Friday evening due to resuming US output after storm, rising rig count
Indonesia:
* Indonesia's Prabowo plans whopping US$65bil green fund from selling carbon credits
* UN secretary-general appoints Marsudi of Indonesia as special envoy on water
* Indonesia's Prabowo in Hanoi says his govt has agreed to elevate ties with Vietnam
* Many Indonesians clueless about keeping prohibited animals, end up in jail
* No extreme policies ahead of transition, says Jokowi
A resident carries her dog as she tries to escape from a fire that struck an informal settlers area in Manila on Saturday, September 14, 2024. - AFP
Thailand:
* 32 million digital wallet registrants in Thailand will not be abandoned: Julapun
* Thai economy seen growing 3% this year, top finance official says
* Thailand devises Ari Score system to ease household debt crisis
* Moo Deng’s rise to global stardom is testament to the power of social media
* What to do in Betong, a hidden gem in south Thailand
Philippines:
* Philippines says China firms still keen to invest despite tensions between the two countries
* House arrest order: Filipino authorities searching for Harry Roque
* Asean foreign ministers express solidarity with typhoon-hit countries
* Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport transformation gets off the ground
* Quiboloy pleads not guilty - rogue pastor in the dock in the Philippines
Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto, left, and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh shake hands in Hanoi, Vietnam Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. - AP
Vietnam:
* Death toll from typhoon Yagi rises to 262 in Vietnam
* Vietnamese PM orders measures to ensure safety of northern dyke systems
* China’s new Vietnam envoy calls for ‘patience’ in dealing with differences
* Top leader of Vietnam receives President-elect of Indonesia
* Grief and despair after deadly Yagi in Vietnam
Myanmar:
* Many feared dead in Myanmar due to Typhoon Yagi; more than 230,000 have already been displaced
* Myanmar's Mount Popa seeks Unesco global geopark recognition
* Myanmar junta asks for foreign aid following deadly floods: state media
* Villagers struggle to keep their heads above water in Myanmar
Buddhist nuns walk through flood waters by a temple in Taungoo, Myanmar's Bago region on Saturday, September 14, 2024, following heavy rains in the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi. Typhoon Yagi brought a colossal deluge of rain that has inundated a swathe of northern Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar, triggering deadly landslides and widespread river flooding. - AFP
Cambodia:
* Cambodia cracks down on 104 human trafficking, sexual exploitation cases in H1
* Concerns raised over relocation of 'aggressive' Angkor Wat monkeys
* Engines on for global spotlight as Gumball 3000 heads to Cambodia
* US govt sanctions senator - several entities also involved due to alleged abuses
Laos:
* Fighting the corruption scourge - 13 former government officials in Laos sentenced on embezzlement charges
* Laos, Vietnam reaffirm close party and state ties
Brunei:
* Four men in Brunei fined after fishing in restricted offshore area
* Brunei Crown Prince meets Singapore president, prime minister
Williams driver Alexander Albon of Thailand in action during a Formula One Grand Prix practice in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. - AP
AseanPlus:
* Pearly-Thinaah topple Korean world No. 2 again to reach HK Open final
* Malaysian author Hanna Alkaf’s book makes Oprah’s top 5 middle-grade novel picks
* Japan reports 72 child abuse deaths in 2022 fiscal year: report
* Woman finds human tooth in mooncake from US supermarket in China, leading to police probe
* China ‘sex appeal training camp’ charges wives US$400 to learn seduction, stop husbands straying
* China-Malaysia bilateral trade surges to US$117.52bil in first 7 months of 2024
* China’s ‘conscientious economist’ goes viral by speaking the truth - a straightforward and critical remarks by an expert
* China sets some global standards for 6G tech as it looks towards next-gen communications
* Hong Kong’s Ocean Park may live-stream panda cubs before highly anticipated public debut
* Hong Kong’s Physical Gym chain faces HK$110 million in consumer complaints
* NHK subsidiary producer held for drunkenly hitting staffer
* India sharply raises import tax on edible oils to support farmers
* LandSpace’s Zhuque-3 reusable rocket test a ‘breakthrough’ for China space race
* India removes floor price for basmati rice exports to claw back global share
* Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ is rip-off of 2009 Hindi film, lawsuit says
* Two Indian soldiers killed days ahead of Kashmir polls
* '50 messages in 1 hour': UAE parents, teachers debate impact of school WhatsApp groups
* China condemns German navy's transit of Taiwan Strait; Taiwan govt reports more Chinese intrusions
* Chinese key opinion leader confronts Japanese tourists at Beijing historic site, says they do not deserve to be there
* Aussie man ordered to pay for wasted fuel after his behaviour caused plane to turn back
* Suwon FC terminate contract with banned midfielder Son Jun-ho
* Golf superstar Tiger Woods undergoes back surgery after injury-hit 2024
* South Korea's national badminton body rejects embezzlement allegations, threatens legal action
