Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left) congratulates Prabowo Subianto on his appointment as the new President of Indonesia in Jakarta on Sunday (Oct 20, 2024). - Bernama
Malaysia:
* Anwar affirms Malaysia's commitment to strategic partnership with Indonesia
* Malaysia committed to universal healthcare, don't be fooled by fake news, says Dzulkefly
* MCA seeks to meet Anwar to find solution to UTAR’s RM83mil tax bill
* Two-tiered pricing system to be implemented for RON95 petrol, says Rafizi
* Minimum wage hike a hasty decision, says Sabah biz group
* Abang Johari optimistic Sarawak airline will begin operations soon
* Consider bringing back GST instead of expanding SST, says biz group
* Abang Johari optimistic Sarawak airline will begin operations soon
* Bursa Malaysia to trade on cautious mode next week as investors digest Budget 2025
* Ringgit to trade around 4.3 to 4.4 US dollar and seen to be softer on bullish greenback from Monday (Oct 20)
* Olympic champion Lydia Ko and injured World No.1 Korda forced to miss this week's Maybank Championship
* Ummu Atiyah to point out her alleged confinement site, says IGP / GISB: Abuya's daughter recounts her imprisonment, abuse to cops
Prabowo Subianto taking an oath of office as the new President of Indonesia held at the People’s Consultative Assembly building in Jakarta ob Sunday (Oct 20, 2024). - Bernama--fotoBERNAMA (2024) COPYRIGHT RESERVED
Singapore:
* Singapore reports oil spill from Shell pipeline; port authority says leak contained
* Singapore submits 20 targets on nature conservation to UN ahead of COP16 biodiversity conference
* Spanish fugitive returned to Taiwan after rejected entry to Singapore; man wanted by Interpol
* Weighty issue: Obesity can cause over 200 medical problems such as heart failure, cancer
* Two taken to hospital, 20 evacuated after fire breaks out in Singapore's Lucky Plaza
* Chinese tourists take the road less travelled in Singapore, thanks to Little Red Book
* Singapore: Teen arrested for planning stabbing spree inspired by IS
* Singapore school leaders expected to maintain high standards of conduct: Ministry of Education after allegations of vice-principal’s affair
Indonesia:
* Malaysian PM Anwar congratulates Prabowo on appointment as Indonesia's new President
* Malaysian King, Queen congratulate Prabowo on inauguration as Indonesia's new President
* Indonesia swears in Prabowo Subianto as the country's eighth president (in pictures)
* Prabowo Subianto: An ex-general who marched his way to Indonesia presidency
* Ex-general Prabowo takes office as Indonesia president
* Jakarta offers Rp 1 transit fare on inauguration day
* Dear President Prabowo: Please preserve justice and prevent nightmares in Indonesia
Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (left) shakes hands with Indonesia's newly inaugurated President Prabowo Subianto upon their meeting at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. - AP
Thailand:
* World Film Festival to get underway on Nov 7 in Bangkok; more than 80 movies from 35 countries to participate
* Petrol, diesel smuggled from M'sia sold widely, openly in Thailand's Sg Golok
* Thailand sees more than 3% growth in 2025, plans more stimulus
* Flash floods wreak havoc in Thailand's Uthai Thani after three hours of heavy rain
* Hundreds of monks in boats receive alms in historic Mon tradition in Bangkok
* ‘Moo Deng’ project supports flood victims, welfare of animals
Philippines:
* Philippine police hunt Chinese suspect over Manila murder
* Former president Duterte invited to Philippine House of Representative quad panel hearing on drug war
* Security forces kill seven suspected criminals in Philippines
* Philippine central bank cuts rate for second time, further easing possible
* Sara Duterte slammed over grave desecration threat against Marcos Sr.
* 20,000 bamboos planted in Mindanao for Guinness record attempt
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrives at the People’s Consultative Assembly building to witness Prabowo Subianto’s swearing-in as Indonesia’s new president in Jakarta on Sunday (Oct 20, 2024). - Bernama--fotoBERNAMA (2024) COPYRIGHT RESERVED
Vietnam:
* Vietnam-Indonesia strategic partnership proves effective, says diplomat
* Progress seen in gender equality promotion in Vietnam, says top official
* Hanoi to focus on boosting event tourism
* Vietnam to start selection of new president, says top official
* Volunteers in Danang revive corals with ocean love
* Asean parliaments urged to boost cooperation in trade, tourism and digital growth
Myanmar:
* Myanmar people forget turmoil for now as Thadingyut Festival celebrated across the country
* Myanmar earns over US$170mil from fishery exports in H1
* 'Nobody was injured', says official after China consulate in Myanmar hit with explosive device
* Three Rohingya refugees suffocate to death in Thailand
* Myanmar and China have lowest internet freedom
Indonesia's newly sworn-in President Prabowo Subianto (second from right) greeting the attendees shortly after taking the oath during the presidential inauguration ceremony at the Parliament building in Jakarta. - AFP
Cambodia:
* At least a million Cambodians exposed to landmines risk says PM Hun Manet
* Son of chairman for Islamic Religious Affairs in Cambodia remanded for multiple underage rapes; victim includes one-year-old baby
* Tax exemptions aim to boost Siem Reap tourism recovery
* Cambodian royal Princess Jenna denies chasing K-pop stardom
* Cambodia's prized resident in danger - WWF raise alarm at falling muntjac population in the country
Laos:
* Boat racing festival in Vientiane draws crowds, celebrates culture
* Laos PM pushes for teacher development and to ensure top education for all students
* 83.13 per cent of Lao families above poverty line in 2023: local media
Brunei:
* Tree planting marks 54th anniversary of Bandar Brunei renaming to Bandar Seri Begawan
* Brunei scouts conclude Jamborees
South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo talks with Indonesia's newly inaugurated President Prabowo Subianto during their meeting at the Presidential palace in Jakarta, on Sunday, October 20, 2024. - Reuters
AseanPlus:
* Indonesian woman, 24, surprised to find she was at previous wedding of husband, 62, when she was nine
* North Korean minister says new US-led sanctions monitoring team is unlawful
* Bomb hoax threats to multiple Indian airlines spark chaos and sees global delays
* Indian ex-official indicted by US dismisses allegations, family says
* King Charles expresses 'great joy' at being back in Australia
* Japan's Miyazaki Airport reopens after wartime bomb scare
* North Korean minister says new US-led sanctions monitoring team is unlawful
* Officials pin nine monkey deaths in Hong Kong zoo on deadly bacterial infection
* China thief rows boat at dawn to steal US$70,000 from company he targeted for a year
* India ex-official charged in US murder plot had been arrested in Delhi attempted murder case
* US fund manager adds Chinese stocks with eyes on meaningful stimulus and inflows
* China invites Colombia to join Belt and Road Initiative, ‘exploring’ free-trade agreement
* Google tools to combat mobile phone theft start rolling out to users
* Sapporo sees season’s first snowfall; snow comes eight days earlier than average
* A woman won South Korea’s first Literature Nobel – that says a lot
* Elderly woman and her son found dead in South Korean apartment
* Indian ex-official indicted by US dismisses allegations, family says
* The K-Wave boom - South Korea's entertainment industry has been a remarkable success story
* Japan authorities to review organ transplant rules; greater priority may be given to patients in imminent danger
* Three-year-old table tennis wonder boy in China wows social media with stunning skills, tipped as future champion
* Chinese social media still full of anti-Japanese posts one month after boy’s fatal stabbing; malicious videos gain large number of views
* Motorcycling-Marquez wins Australian MotoGP after intense battle with Martin
* Aussie star Green holds off a surging Boutier to win LPGA title in South Korea; next showdown at Maybank Championships
