Malaysia:
* Malaysia poised to lead Asean in 2025, driving regional growth and amplifying global voice
* GISB: Six members to be charged tomorrow in Johor, says IGP
* M'sia has ample rice supply despite disruptions in local production, says Mat Sabu
* Workplace mental health issues cost M'sia RM14.46bil in 2018 alone, says psychiatrist
* Senior cop among seven detained for extorting and molesting woman
* Educators must embrace AI, says Saifuddin
* Heart and Soul: Buddhist villagers care for iconic Catholic chapel in Perak
* Ringgit seen trading cautiously vs US dollar next week ahead of Budget 2025
* Dungun crash: Suspect's neighbours shocked by accident involving UiTM students
* Missing tahfiz students showed signs of injuries, says KL top cop
* TikTok layoffs: Malaysian operations not affected, cooperating with authorities, says Fahmi
* Malaysia still a transit hub for illegal ewaste disposal, says Nik Nazmi
Singapore:
* Integration, not isolation: Asean and partners must show a different way forward, says Singapore PM Wong
* Singapore colleges are new travel hotspot for China’s tiger moms
* Singapore: Prisons, AGC acted unlawfully, in breach of confidence over death-row inmates’ letters, says Court of Appeal
* Tourism Malaysia unveils exciting midnight sale for Singapore shoppers during Deepavali season in JB
* No abnormalities detected on repaired tracks after major East-West Line disruption, says Singapre rail operator
* Singapore's 13-year-old lass performs piano piece on climate change at cultural festival for Bhutan’s king
* Pink snail eggs removed from Singapore's Lower Seletar Reservoir
* Woman rescued after getting leg stuck in platform gap at Bugis MRT station
* Mansion on sale for over RM1bil after failed attempts
Indonesia:
* Chinese premier and Asean leaders eye joint efforts to maintain Asia-Pacific peace, stability
* Indonesia pushes for effective Asean-Australia agreement implementation
* Chinese fugitive on Interpol's most wanted list arrested in Bali; suspect linked to a major fraud case stealing billions
* Australian PM commemorates victims of 22nd anniversary of Bali Bombings
* Indonesian tech giants prefer Malaysia for data centres, says minister
* Indonesia asks Apple and Google to block China's Temu to protect small merchants
* Oil settles down as Mideast risk drives weekly gains
Thailand:
* 'Everybody loves little star' - Baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng causes traffic chaos at Thailand zoo
* Thai government to meet on new stimulus measures this month, official says; consumer confidence falls to 17-month low
* 'Best way forward' - Thai PM Paetongtarn reaffirms her country's commitment to regional cooperation
* Vijayadashami procession of Wat Khaek in Bangkok to take place on Saturday (Oct 12) evening
* Five days of spine-chilling horror in Ayutthaya
* Thai national killed by anti-tank missile in north Israel, say first responders
* Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau confident Thailand will host Formula 1 race in 2027
Philippines:
* Govt sound the alarm; Philippines concern over rise of advanced HIV disease cases
* Mister Global 2024: A historic win for the Philippines and a new era of Gentlemen with Essence
* Shocker in Philippines - Soldier shoots dead wife, mom-in-law and army driver at camp; suspect in police custody
* 12-year-old student fires gun inside classroom in Dumaguete City, Philippines
* Philippines calls for urgency from China and Asean in negotiating South China Sea code
* Early morning fire in Mambaling, Cebu leaves over 100 displaced
Vietnam:
* Vietnamese and Indonesian coast guards hold joint exercise near South China Sea
* Vietnam turns to nuclear technology for development of major sectors
* Vietnam backs United Nation’s central role in global governance: PM Chinh
* AI candidates in Vietnam offered higher salaries, says report
* 99 per cent of Vietnam's population to be covered by 5G mobile network by 2030
* Huge opportunities with North-South high-speed rail in Hanoi
Myanmar:
* Thai PM Paetongtarn ready to host Asean meeting to resolve Myanmar crisis
* East Asia Summit: Singapore urges Asean’s partners to ‘lean forward’ to help stop violence in Myanmar
* Myanmar approves 30 foreign investment projects in H1
* Fisherman killed, dozens detained by Myanmar navy
* Myanmar hosts 18th Asean Navy Chiefs' Meeting
Cambodia:
* Rising alcohol consumption among Cambodian youth raises health concerns
* Cambodian fishermen turn to raising eels as Tonle Sap lake runs out of fish
* Cambodian courts resolve over 130,000 cases as campaign picks up steam
* Cambodia advances automotive and electronics sector development
Laos:
* China ready to join Laos in building high-level community with shared future: Chinese premier
* ‘Our aim is to stop spread of conflict’
* Asean, Beijing committed to diplomacy on waterways
Brunei:
* King, Queen to embark on state visit to Brunei from Oct 13
* Brunei Sultan attends Australia, India summits in Laos
* Financial aid for fire-affected families in Brunei
AseanPlus:
* China’s investors left wanting after ministry keeps mum on stimulus plan / * China offers $325bil in fiscal stimulus for ailing economy
* Magical night - Comet last seen by Neanderthals were alive, almost 80,000 years ago, could be visible over the weekend
* At 75, celebrity chef Martin Yan is not slowing down - A pioneer of Chinese food in the West
* China and Asean take new steps in building community with shared future
* Air India express flight lands safely after mid-air scare caused by glitch
* Famous red gate at University of Tokyo said in danger of collapse in case of earthquake or strong wind; reinforcement work planned
* Mysore-Darbhanga Bagmati Express collides with goods train, several injured
* Everest climber's remains believed found after 100 years
* The 81YO South Korean whose fashion model dreams came true after five decades
* China men’s clothing influencer sells a million pairs of trousers using ‘emotional value’
* Analysis - Tesla's sporty, two-seater robotaxi design puzzles experts
* Ratan Tata - State funeral for tycoon and philanthropist icon of India
* No angpow, no problem: Young Chinese opt for simpler, fuss-free weddings
* Elderly passenger handcuffed, escorted off Cathay flight from Hong Kong to San Francisco
* Donald Trump doubles down on China carmakers being unwelcome in US market
* US hurricanes followed by Republican storm of misinformation about relief efforts
* China unpacking economic stimulus in steps to avoid ‘overleveraged’ response: economist
* Panda Watch: Hong Kong cubs starting to develop their own distinctive features
* China’s dinosaur research ready to go global in first Central Asia expeditions
* South Korean travel agencies rush fall tourism products as fall foliage expected to arrive early
* Author Han Kang's books sell out in South Korea after Nobel prize win
* Han Kang speaks up on Nobel Prize, thanks ‘enormous wave’ of blessing / K-novels steal limelight from K-pop
* Japan rail company starts hands-on train driver experience on real tracks in Shimane Prefecture; costs US$672 per person