Masked activists take part in a Global Climate Strike rally in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. - Photo: AP
Malaysia
* GISB’s business operations nationwide crippled amidst police action
* Three brothers jailed, caned for raping 11-year-old niece
* Gov’t guarantees transparent investigation into GISB, says PM
* Bollywood legend Udit Narayan to perform in KL this December
* TNB cable bridge partially collapses in Bayan Lepas; structure being reinforced
* Malaysia to support palm oil producers' compliance with EU deforestation law
* Ipoh cops seeking public assistance to find missing mother, two kids
* Disciplinary actions for unconstitutional offence of enticing married women suspended in civil service
* Court dismisses stay of jail sentence, PU Azman sent to Kajang Prison
* 'Pardoned' Sanusi has sedition case postponed to Oct 25
* Teen drowns in tragic lake outing near Kota Kinabalu
* Fish supply dries up as diesel shortage keeps Sandakan fishermen on land
* MACC denies it received orders not to investigate a share purchase case involving PM's former political secretary
* 835 prisoners spared the gallows since sentencing review introduced, says Kulasegaran
* Security forces arrest 18 undocumented suspects in Tawau during operation
* Bukit Aman confirms arrest of GISB 'money man'
* Sabah eyes boost in Japanese tourists with improved connectivity
* Penang Customs foils 240 smuggling attempts, resulting in seizures worth over RM28mil
* 'Can we deal with it later?', Najib asks over questions relating to money deposited into personal bank account
* Pang Ron-Su Yin stun Hong Kong's top seeds to reach Macau Open semis
* Sabah villagers rescue two baby pangolins
* PM unfazed by insults, focused on nation's well-being
* PM Anwar Ibrahim continues Friday tradition of lunch at hawker stalls
* Anwar: Budget 2025 to tackle rising cost of living
* 17 Thai women arrested in Kuala Terengganu
* Wild elephant capture operation launched after fatal incident in Johor
* Tourism Minister calls for special meeting on hotel check-in policy
* HK singer-actress Kay Tse tells Malaysian crowd: 'I've really missed my fans here'
* Cops hunting for man who leapt across KL monorail tracks
* Anwar urges Amazon Web Services to fast-track RM29.2bil project
Singapore
* Commuters in Singapore rethink weekend plans due to East-West Line train disruption
* Man raped long-lost daughter who made the move to meet him, gets jail and caning
* Serial offender admits to hurling abuse at officer, threatening strangers with knife, hurting girlfriend in Singapore
* 32 arrested for suspected illegal employment offences in Singapore
* Disruption on Singapore MRT continues; SMRT aims to restore services on East-West Line on Monday
* Singapore vehicles without VEP can still enter Johor after Oct 1, says JPJ
Indonesia
* Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission confiscates cash evidence at Transmigration Minister's official residence
* Indonesia gold mine collapses after landslide, killing 15
* Sperm whale found stranded near Balikpapan
* Indonesian singer Lyodra opens up about her struggle with stage fright
* Rights groups rejoice as Indonesia Supreme Court upholds acquittal of activists
* All-out war to curb dengue spread
Thailand
* Bangkok and five Central provinces at risk of flooding until Oct 2
* NARIT unveils images of comet visible in Thai sky
* Operation ‘Hunting the Ghost Sims’ nets more than 2,000 scammers
* Tourists avoid Chiang Mai as Thailand warns of more floods
* Bangkok and 10 Thai provinces face flood threat as dam increases water discharge
* Thailand detains passenger over bomb threat at Bangkok airport
Philippines
* Rabies cases in Philippines rise to 23% in September 2024, says Department of Health
* Phivolcs detects three phreatic eruptions in Taal Volcano
* Making agriculture ‘cool’ for youth key to Philippine food security: Lawmaker
* Children under care of Apollo Quiboloy sect up for relocation
* Govt seeks to have first nuclear plant by 2032
Vietnam
* Vietnam PM calls for urgent recovery efforts in Typhoon Yagi's aftermath
* Vietnam president reiterates support for Cuba during official visit
Myanmar
* Thailand sends back over 120 Myanmar nationals to Kawthaung
* Myanmar junta bombs opposition-held town hours after talks offer
* Myanmar junta invites armed groups to stop fighting, start talks
Cambodia
* Manet: Khmer united after withdrawal from Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area
* Apsara National Authority, French tech firm ink MoU for digital Angkor museum
Laos
* Laos hosts Asean Socio-cultural Council conference
* Lao government puts flood damage bill at US$33mil
Brunei
* Over 513kg of trash collected in beach cleanup
* Police foil contraband smuggling attempt, three arrested
Aseanplus
* China says wants better ties with Japan after ruling party picks new leader
* Four individuals face charges over illegal surrogacy 13 years ago
* Seven-year-old boy killed in ritual sacrifice in India
* Who is Ye Ke? China model captures media attention as new partner of top star Angelababy’s ex
* Japan incoming PM Ishiba signals focus on boosting wages, consumption
* Police, prosecutors recoil from idea of faked evidence; officials ‘cannot accept’ new ruling in Hakamada case
* Ringgit among top global currencies, soars to 4.12 vs greenback
* Paid leave for Odisha government employees opting for surrogacy parenthood
* South Korea says to forge positive ties with Japan under Ishiba
* Sri Lanka reverts to former visa system to woo tourists
* Probe into ‘AI fake’ audio clip claiming 100-million-fan China KOL had ‘love affairs’
* Host of Miss Korea pageant apologises for 'inappropriate deepfake question'
* South Korean woman dies after 92 failed hospital attempts amid doctors’ strike during holiday
* Jailing of Hong Kong journalists for sedition will have chilling effect on media, experts say
* ‘Tremendous risk’: Can Asean unity endure if US-China tensions erupt?
* Chinese scientists extract lithium from seawater, holding promise for new energy tech
* Wheatgrass stood on by US rapper Kayne West at China concert sells for US$43 post-event
* China stocks surge toward best week since 2008, yen skids on Japan leadership bets
* Shigeru Ishiba is fifth time lucky in bid to become Japan’s PM
* South Korea to lift fees for doctors treating severe illness in strained medical system
* Two men in China gain fame after leaving wives to live together and posting home life videos
* The UN's nuclear chief says the world needs to pursue dialogue with North Korea over nuclear weapons
* Hong Kong, Shanghai extend surge as China optimism boosts markets
* Clear policies contribute to economic growth and strong ringgit, says PM
* China’s top leaders promise to roll out stronger support for its economy
* Exclusive-India cuts target for fast-track sex crime courts as states fall short
* BMI revises ringgit end-2024 forecast to RM4 per US$
* ‘N. Korea has ample uranium’
* Heavy rains in Mumbai trigger floods, killing four
* Couple with quintuplets to receive childbirth grants
* Compensation plan unveiled for dog meat farmers
