People wearing traditional attire perform Garba, a traditional dance of Gujarat state, on the second night of Navratri, or nine night festival, in Ahmedabad, India. - AP
Malaysia:
* Comprehensive probe into GISB covers multiple legal aspects, says Saifuddin
* Anwar: It's Malaysia's right to engage with various global partners
* Anwar: Budget 2025 to address inflation, boost wages
* Do not tolerate corruption, power abuse, says Anwar
* Govt to ensure aid reaches the poor, says Anwar
* Pahang declares GISB followers as deviant for upholding two beliefs
* Govt to expand cancer centre network in Malaysia, says Fadillah
* Parts of Marine Parade in Singapore flooded due to burst underground pipe
* MMA: Probe into doctor's death should included reforms recommended in 2022
* Police start investigating bullying case in boarding school
* Malaysian woman geologist wins award for her work in safeguarding environments and communities
* Ringgit seen holding steady against US dollar next week / Ringgit’s recent rise beneficial for Malaysia, but yet to reach fair value, says Anwar
People watching a horse race in the Grand Singapore Gold Cup on the last race day at the Singapore Turf Club, in Singapore on Saturday, October 5, 2024. - Reuters
Singapore:
* Three weeks’ jail for Chinese national who tried to give parking warden RM33 bribe in Singapore
* Thousands gather to witness final horse races at Singapore Turf Club on Saturday (Oct 5)
* Singapore Muslim convert group denies affiliation with Gisb, Al-Arqam
* Speed limit for Singapore MRT's East-West line westbound trains extended as precaution; regular speeds resume Saturday (Oct 5)
* Who is Ong Beng Seng, the property tycoon linked to Singapore’s fallen ex-minister Iswaran?
* Singapore water issue could have been resolved had he been given more time as PM, says Dr M
* From despair to acceptance, Singapore Turf Club at Kranji reaches its last golden lap
* Parts of Marine Parade in Singapore flooded due to burst underground pipe
* Oil ends week by extending gains, jobs report lifts Wall Street
Indonesia:
* Indonesia launches agriculture revitalisation programme together with United Nations
* Indonesian president Jokowi's approval rating has fallen but still remains very popular
* President Jokowi urges Indonesian militarty to stay vigilant amid global challenges
* Indonesian health groups slam govt for not raising cigarette tax in 2025
* Indonesian ministry records 41.68 per cent drop in plastic waste leaks into ocean
* Jokowi on farewell tour in final weeks of presidency
Army personnel take part in celebrations to mark the 79th anniversary of the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) in Banda Aceh on Saturday, October 5, 2024. - AFP
Thailand:
* K-Pop meets T-Pop - Thailand launches ‘Sawasdee Seoul’ festival to showcase their own ‘T-pop Story’
* Floods inundate Thailand's northern tourist city of Chiang Mai
* Bangkok and 10 Thai provinces warned of floods as more water released from dam
* Did an ailing Thai woman die because her electricity was cut off over pending dues?
* Thai Land Transport Department puts five parties on notice over deadly bus inferno
* Bus operator ‘evades inspection’ after fatal bus fire
Philippines:
* Slower Philippine inflation in September gives room for rate cuts; inflation expected to stay at 3.2% this year
* Typhoon Krathon death toll in Philippines climbs to five and one person still missing, says op centre
* Crowd-sourcing data could help Philippines tackle deadly floods, say experts
* Philippines ex-president Arroyo files candidacy for reelection as Pampanga representative
* High school principal jailed over sex charges in Philippines
* Manila detains more than 250 people in scam hub raid / Evacuations expand as Mideast turmoil intensifies
Tourists evacuate from a flood-hit area in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. - AP
Vietnam:
* Foreign direct investment disbursement in Vietnam in nine months highest in five years
* Vietnam plans US$67bil high-speed railway with no foreign capital
* Hanoi drives circular and innovative growth for sustainable future
* Fire destroys 3,000 electric vehicles in Vietnam
* Vietnam Govt wants probe into incident at Paracel isles
Myanmar:
* Myanmar civil war fuels surge in cross-border drug trade, Thailand official says
* Three killed, eight injured in drop bomb attack in Myanmar's Kantablu Township
* Myanmar deports over 50,000 illegal foreigners
* Jakarta to host talks on conflict in Myanmar
Local residents catch fish from a sewage canal by a small fishing net for their family outside Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. - AP
Cambodia:
* Cambodian maid is arrested and deported by Malaysia for criticizing Cambodia leaders on social media
* 3D map helps indigenous communities safeguard resources in Cambodia's Mondulkiri
* Cambodian PM announces ambitious plan to attract film crews
Laos:
* Asean Summit in Laos capital Vientiane may turn into a fiery venue amid flaring geopolitical tensions
* Preparations underway for Asean Summits in Lao capital
* Laos aims to eradicate rabies by 2030
Brunei:
* Brunei central bank's licensee directed to cease receiving money for remittance
* Sultan of Brunei to attend Asean, related summits in Laos
* Brunei and Germany celebrates Unity Day, marking 40 years of excellent ties
A lion representing Indonesia competes in the 11th Lion Dance International Championship - MGM Cup, in Macau on Saturday, October 5, 2024.- AFP
AseanPlus:
* Look who's back - Bollywood superstar singer Arijit Singh is back after a decade and set to rock KL's Axiata Arena in November
* The highball cocktail is bubbling to the top in Malaysian bars
* Malaysia backs Pakistan to become full dialogue partner with Asean
* Tirupati laddu row: Supreme Court forms independent Special Investigation Team, says it will inspire confidence
* Indian foreign minister rules out bilateral talks at SCO summit in Pakistan
* Japanese startup's shoe vibrator helps visually impaired to navigate
* Israeli strike hits north Lebanon as raids pummel Beirut suburbs
* South Korea evacuates 97 from Lebanon in military aircraft amid escalating tensions
* Hongkonger, 22, jailed for insulting national anthem abandons sentence appeal
* Burned-out South Korea and China youth embrace nutrient IV therapy to boost energy
* China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier puts jets through paces after skirting Japanese atoll
* Hong Kong’s MPF members each gain HK$31,300 windfall, best showing in 7 years
* China’s fiscal package needs to be sizeable to maintain momentum, says economist
* Japan's 'master of horror' Kiyoshi Kurosawa highlights 'B-movie' appeal
* Arrest warrant sought for Qoo10 CEO over massive payment delays
* India security forces kill 28 Maoist rebels in firefight
* More than 200 Chinese citizens evacuated from Lebanon, foreign ministry says
* Outrage as China tourist strikes Winnie the Pooh actor at Shanghai Disneyland, causing fall
* More incentives needed to keep elderly Hongkongers in workforce amid growing poverty: experts
* Many offenders are between 10 and 15 years of age. Why have juvenile sex crimes surged in Hong Kong?
* Hong Kong police must release any body camera footage of fatal shooting, says family of mentally ill man
* Legendary superstar LeBron James' career is winding down; but here comes his son Bronny
* Motorcycling - Bagnaia wins Japanese Grand Prix sprint after leader Acosta crashes
