Malaysian King His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim (left) with Sultan of Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah during a state welcome ceremony held at Istana Nurul Iman in Bandar Seri Begawan on Monday, Oct 14, 2024. - Bernama Photo -- fotoBERNAMA (2024) COPYRIGHT RESERVED
Malaysia:
* Malaysia ready to lead Asean with focus on inclusivity, sustainability, says Anwar
* 202 'sick' projects involving 19 ministries detected, says AG's report
* More arrests, cash seized by MACC in ongoing probe into unnamed politician’s graft
* Worrying trend of drug abuse and addiction among school students, says AADK
* Govt debt went up to RM1.173 trillion in 2023, says Auditor-General
* AG report: 12th Malaysia Plan project expenditure exceeded allocation
* Senior Assistant at Ipoh primary school nabbed for sexually harassing 12-year-old
* Parliament should discuss banks’ responsibility to protect depositors against scams, says Azalina
* Audit reveals unpaid fees and staffing issues at Malaysian High Commission in New Delhi
* Nearly RM40bil in govt grants used to repay 1MDB-related debts over five years, says AG's Report
* Interpol Blue Notice issued against American couple over murder of Dutch model Ivana Smit
* GISB case: Charity home warden charged with sexual abuse of 13-year-old / GISB pleads to be allowed to continue business activities
The statue of Bhairawa is displayed during the reopening ceremony ahead of the public opening at the National Museum of Indonesia in Jakarta. - AFP
Singapore:
* Singapore: WP chief Pritam Singh lied to downplay his responsibility in Raeesah Khan’s untruth, says prosecution
* Singapore blocks massive US$1.7bil Allianz-income insurance deal; govt says it is not good for public interest
* Singapore keeps monetary policy unchanged as growth picks up pace in Q3
* Singapore Q3 GDP up 4.1% y/y, preliminary data shows
* Singapore: WP chief Pritam Singh’s trial over alleged lies to Parliament to start on Oct 14
* Asia shares stutter as China's stimulus pledges fail to inspire
Indonesia:
* Indonesian music sensation Sal Priadi delights Malaysian fans with a searing and memorable performance Zepp KL
* Indonesia launches two new special economic zones aimed at strengthening education and healthcare sectors
* Indonesia's Prabowo considering offering finance chief Sri Mulyani a cabinet post again, say sources
* Analysis-A decade of Jokowi: Indonesia's democracy icon leaves illiberal legacy, critics say
* Batam customs seizes over 266,000 baby lobsters in Indonesia's Bintan
Pedestrians walk along the promenade near the financial business district in Singapore on Monday, October 14, 2024. Singapore's economy grew more than expected in the third quarter as a rush for all things linked to artificial intelligence drove up demand for computer chips, according to preliminary data. - Reuters
Thailand:
* Thailand pledges full support and backs Malaysia's 2025 Asean chairmanship
* Thailand agrees plan with China and Laos plan to build connectivity development corridor
* Asian investors wary as China action disappoints; financial markets on cautious note
* Asian currencies subdued, stocks gain; regional central bank decisions awaited
Philippines:
* Philippines and Malaysia among the countries with largest increase in diplomatic influence - Asia Power Index
* Philippine Foreign Affairs secretary on working visit to Malaysia from Wednesday (Oct 15) with aims of improving trade and investment
* Philippine defence minister doubts China's intent on South China Sea code
* The Philippines and South Korea are steeling security ties. How will China respond?
Buddhist monks receive alms from civil servants during an event commemorating the death anniversary of Thailand's late king Bhumibol Adulyadej in the southern province of Narathiwat. - AFP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam needs to diversify supply chains for sustainable growth, say top economists
* Vietnam and China hold ‘frank’ talks after alleged brutal sea attack on Vietnamese fishing boat
* Vietnam and China sign 10 deals including agri trade to payment as leaders meet
* Hanoi striving to reach year-end GDP target
Myanmar:
* Myanmar: Three men arrested for grisly murder and robbery of woman in Nay Pyi Taw apartment
* New arrests revive concern that nonviolent political protesters in Myanmar may be tortured
* Lancang-Mekong Cooperation launches model village project in Myanmar for poverty reduction
Nima Rinji Sherpa, who claims the record for youngest person to scale world's 14 highest peaks, waves towards his family and relatives upon his arrival at the airport during a welcoming ceremony in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, October 14, 2024. - Reuters
Cambodia:
* The son almost rises: Cambodia's Hun Sen still the power behind throne
* Cambodia's textile exports surge by nearly 25% in first three quarters of 2024
* Pregnant surrogates-for-hire may face charges after giving birth
Laos:
* 'Asean a wonderful model for world', UN chief hails South-East Asia as bridge for peace during Vientiane visit
* China, Laos achieve more substantive progress in building community with shared future, says Lao PM
Brunei:
* King, Queen of Malaysia accorded state welcome at Brunei's Istana Nurul Iman
* Brunei to strengthen infection prevention cooperations; Covid-19 era must never arise again, says minister
Philippines' Secretary of Department of Environment and Natural Resources Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga delivers the opening remarks during the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in Manila on Monday, October 14, 2024. - AFP
AseanPlus:
* Irish rock legends 'The Script' returns to rock Malaysia again during its ‘Satellites’ World Tour on Feb 9
* Tengku Zafrul: Resuming FTA talks with EU, boosting intra-Asean trade among risk-mitigation strategies
* Visit of two Chinese navy ships followed proper diplomatic channels, says Tok Mat (Malaysian Minister)
* Genting Malaysia's US unit sued for RM2.6bil by JV partner over alleged fraud
* Ben Proud - British swimmer raised in Malaysia on winning silver medal at Paris Olympics
* China starts new round of war games near Taiwan, offers no end date; drawing ire from Taipei, Washington
* China's PLA launches blockade drills around Taiwan with carrier Liaoning in the east
* Ordeal for parents over baby son’s heart problem after death of Hong Kong girl ‘Yu-yan’
* New leaders ignite buzz at Asean Summits – in more ways than one
* South-East Asia emerges as global data centre hot spot as AI usage rises
* Middle East heating up: US says it will send THAAD defense battery to Israel, along with US troops
* UN says Israeli tanks burst into peacekeeper base, while Hezbollah drones kill four
* Goldman Sachs raises China's GDP forecast to 4.9% in 2024
* South Korea honours two women who gave birth to 13 children each with Civil Merit Medals
* Japan yakuza member arrested on suspicion of insurance fraud after cutting off own finger
* Seven dead and four injured in East China's gas poisoning accident
* Hong Kong stocks sink as traders unimpressed with China’s fiscal stimulus plans
* Hong Kong zoo closed after eight animals found dead, necropsy under way
* North Korea set to blow up cross-border roads with South amid drone row, Seoul says
* Australia PM ratings dip as opposition prospects brighten, poll shows
* Sleeping China driver in self-driving car sparks public road safety backlash
* Fila, Panerai, Armani secure big Hong Kong retail spaces as high vacancy rates persist
* Economist Joseph Stiglitz on the US-China trade war and the death of ‘hyper-globalisation’
