This handout picture taken and released on Sunday, November 3, 2024 by the Indonesian Presidential Palace shows Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto (C) operating a rice plowing machine at a field cultivated as part of a national scheme to achieve food self-sufficiency, during his visit to the Telaga Sari village, Merauke, South Papua Province. - AFP
Malaysia:
* Special task force to investigate bus electrocution incident, says Loke
* US issues sanctions on six Malaysian companies
* Malaysian PM Anwar on four-day China working visit from tomorrow
* BN weighing alliance with Pakatan for Johor polls, says Zahid
* First woman Olympian Annie passes away, leaving behind a remarkable legacy
* Up to RM5,000 starting salaries for JS-SEZ possible, says Zahid
* Malaysia - JPJ recalls almost 4,000 units of Perodua Alza, Aruz and Honda motorcycles
* Volatile trade expected for FBM KLCI futures from Monday (Nov 4) onwards
* Anwar joins spectators at 2024 Malaysian MotoGP / Francesco Bagnaia wins MalaysianGP
* Potentially bearish trajectory for the ringgit vs US dollar; may even 4.5 this week, say experts
* Visit Selangor Year 2025 bets on sports tourism to woo eight million tourists, says MB Amiruddin
* Be prepared to contest alone in upcoming Sabah polls, says Bung Moktar / BN will work with Pakatan for Sabah polls, says Zahid
Switzerland's Noe Ponti celebrates after winning the men's 50m butterfly final event during the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2024 - Stop 3 in Singapore. - AFP
Singapore:
* An absolute tragedy: Over 100 quail chicks found in trash bag in Singapore's Lim Chu Kang; all die despite rescue attempts
* Singapore film about censorship barred; IMDA says it’s ‘likely to be prejudicial to national interests’
* 30 years of not eating, sleeping well: 3D-printed implant brings Singapore woman relief from pain
* A feature: Twiggy the panther, Congo the hippo, and other animals that escaped their homes at Singapore Zoo
* Chinese calligraphy work by President Tharman raises more than RM1million for Singapore Red Cross
* Hougang hearts and minds: The story of a politically peculiar Singapore town
Indonesia:
* Indonesia moves closer to target of 14 million foreign arrivals; almost 21% more than same period in 2023
* Canada's Lee ends seven year wait for third Asian Tour title at the Indonesian Masters
* Indonesia's Prabowo visits Papua to check key food estate project
* Joint Russia sea drills signal start of Indonesian foreign policy shift
* Indonesia’s clinical trial ambitions - A leap in clinical research can transform the nation, says the writer
A woman poses for a photograph with a skeleton outside a shop in Bangkok on Sunday, November 3, 2024.- AFP
Thailand:
* Six Malaysians including popular dikir barat singer held in Thailand over drugs to be charged, say police
* Party coming to Thailand; country expects to serve as a venue for 60 major events, says govt
* 'New wave' as start-up sweeps up Thai ocean plastic
* IMF sees robust 4.6 per cent growth for Asean in 2024, revises upward Malaysia's GDP growth forecast
* Killing of journalists in Gaza beyond any other war in decades, says Unesco
Philippines:
* Malaysian-run pogo hubs shut down by Philippine govt in Metro Manila crackdown
* Philippine officials grateful to Malaysia disaster management team for their help in aiding flood victims
* Climate change could reduce GDP in developing Asia and the Pacific by 17 per cent, says ADB
* United Nations nature summit ends in limbo as countries spar over funding
A family gathers in front of the tomb of their loved one at Manila's North Cemetery, Philippines as the nation observes All Saints Day. - AP
Vietnam:
* China tells Vietnam to beef up 'education' of fishermen, avoid 'illegal' activities
* Vietnam pursues ties with Beijing while steadily fortifying South China Sea positions
* Vietnam's manufacturing sector in October recovers after devastation from typhoon Yagi
* Vietnam's agro-forestry-fishery sector enjoys trade surplus in 10 months
Myanmar:
* Myanmar's national treasure and beloved Asian elephant Momo celebrates 71st birthday at Yangon Zoo
* 880,000 stimulant tablets worth more than RM2.7mil seized in central Myanmar
* Asean calls on parties to abide by principle on of non-appropriation of outer space
A competitor gets over an obstacle on the course during the 2024 Vietnam Off-Road PVOIL Cup in Hanoi. - AFP
Cambodia:
* Cambodia's Siem Reap touted to be top tourist destination for Australians in 2025
* Cambodia govt promises legal protections for journalists amid fake news on social media
* ‘Pocket casinos’ are fuelling addiction in both adults and children
Laos:
* Cambodia's Siem Reap touted to be top tourist destination for Australians in 2025
* Laos, Cambodia agree on project and make advance plans for shared tourism
* Feasibility study on wind power plant to begin in southern Lao province
Brunei:
* Brunei’s health strategy now targets heart disease crisis; leading cause of death in 2023
* Brunei cops bust major drug trafficking syndicate, 18 people including three foreigners arrested
Switzerland's Viktorija Golubic celebrates with the trophy after winning the women's singles final match against Slovak Republic's Rebecca Sramkova at the Jiangxi Open tennis tournament in Jiujiang, in China's central Jiangxi province on Sunday, November 3, 2024. - AFP
AseanPlus:
* Mainland China woman crashes Hong Kong wedding, poses as friend, enjoys banquet, posts videos online
* ‘Marriage school’: China city’s bold measures to boost nuptials, birth rates spark criticism
* Killer clown who murdered US woman and married her widower is freed
* Marriage registrations in China drop for the first nine months of 2024
* Non-stop heavy tain halts Japan's famed Shinkansen bullet trains; over 139,000 people affected
* Assault vessel? Research ship? Both? Mystery of new Chinese ship caught on satellite
* Hongkongers suffer more digital fraud attacks than global peers, research says
* Chinese market regulator grants HSBC domestic fund custody licence
* China entrepreneur, only 35, worth US$850 million, joins Forbes women rich list, tying with Madonna
* US and China in ‘robust conversation’ on North Korea sending troops to Russia: Blinken
* Shanghai to support local biopharma firms’ overseas push, regulatory product compliance
* Only 30% of US public think China trade has created jobs in their state: survey
* Australia to slash A$16 billion off student debt amid cost of living pressures
* North Korea's promise: Pyongyang vows to back Russia until ‘victory’
* Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump: Who is better for Asia?
* Japan’s average temperature for October hits 126-year record high
* Apple begins rollout of first AI tools for iPhone, iPad and Mac
* From abortion to bobcat hunting - United States not just voting for president
* What is shelf-sharing? In Japan, you can rent a shelf to sell your books
* Cricket - Gutsy New Zealand complete historic series sweep in India
* World champ Cheong Min heads cast in first Asean-China wushu tournament
* Golfer Mirabel becomes first Malaysian to climb to sixth spot in world amateur ranking
* Soccer-Asia's revamped club competitions will get time to develop, says AFC
