Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left) is welcome by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in conjunction with the G20 Summit held at the Museum of Modern Art (MAM) in Rio De Janeiro on Monday (Nov 18, 2024. - Bernama
Malaysia:
* MESF demands public apology after disrespect to Jalur Gemilang in MLBB e-sports community
* Anwar urges Malaysians to continue supporting govt initiatives
* Melaka revokes Datukship from GISB chairman
* Elephant excursion stops Kota Baru - Alor Setar traffic
* GISB-linked children’s return to families, rehab the priority, says Mohd Na’im
* Body-in-freezer case: Post-mortem delayed, body still thawing, say police
* Misunderstanding led to eye-gouging incident, says Penang top cop
* Selangor Sultan expresses concern over uptick in drug menace
* Lorry driver in fatal container accident claims trial to reckless driving
* Use real-time monitoring tech to check lorry driver behaviour, says expert
* QR use at causeway to be extended to all forms of transportation
* Court of Appeals orders Bung Moktar, wife to enter defence on corruption charges
Lim Oon Kuin, founder of Hin Leong Trading Ltd., leaves the State Courts following a sentencing hearing in Singapore, on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Singapore oil tycoon Lim has been sentenced to 17 and a half years in jail for cheating HSBC Holdings Plc and instigating forgery, bringing closer to an end a case that has shaken the city-state’s commodity-trading community and left banks nursing hefty losses. - Bloomberg
Singapore:
* Singapore and Japan working together on runway safety plan after accident at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport
* RM10bil money laundering case in Singapore: RM6.15bil in assets surrendered by 15 suspects on the run
* Singapore’s ruling PAP turns 70: Can its dominance last?
* Former Singapore oil tycoon O.K. Lim gets 17½ years’ jail for cheating, forgery
* S$56,000 fine for ex-employee of Hyflux-linked firm who accepted $27,000 loan as bribe
* St Joseph’s Church priest attacked during mass thanks those who intervened, parishioners for support
* Chinese star Chen Zheyuan enjoys Singapore food feast: 'I’ve gained weight’
* Singapore key exports disappoint with 4.6% fall in October
* Sweden hopes to tie up with Singapore on healthcare and other innovations
* Oil prices edge higher after Russia-Ukraine tensions escalate
Indonesia:
* Indonesia to review palm oil export levies, policy may not change and maintain competitiveness against rival
* 'He's a great personality' Indonesian president Prabowo praises UN chief Guterres for dedication to peace and justice
* Indonesian get 15 years jail, 10 strokes for raping 11-year-old girl
* Prabowo calls for free, fair trade at Apec
* Indonesia plans to introduce lessons on coding and AI in fourth grade
* How Trump 2.0 will impact Indonesia’s economy
* Bank Indonesia expected to hold rates, to turn cautious, say analyst; move aiming to protect the rupiah from further depreciation
* Shares rise ahead of Nvidia results; BOJ keeps rates markets guessing
Students carry food trays to their respective classroom desks as part of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's free meal programme, which aims to benefit some 82.9 million students across the country, at the Sirah Cai Elementary School in Sumedang, West Java, on Monday, November 18, 2024. - AFP
Thailand:
* Thai Airways launches debt-to-equity conversion as part of rehab plan
* Malaysians crossing border illegally to enter Sungai Golok will be arrested from next month, says cops
* Thailand's Q3 GDP growth beats forecast, but risks seen ahead
* Law and disorder as Thai police station comes under monkey attack
* Miss Thailand wins praises after finishing fourth in Miss Universe
* Thai Q3 GDP grows 3.0 y-o-y, fastest pace in two years
* Pichai reveals why he thinks the Thai stock index won’t hit 2,000
Philippines:
* Floods hit northern Philippines after typhoon forces dam release; at least eight people killed
* US, Philippines sign deal on sharing military information
* Philippines cleans up after sixth major storm in weeks
* Super Typhoon Man-yi lashes across Philippines’ main island
* Can money buy happiness? The economic reality of Filipinos says yes
* Asian markets swing after Wall St losses as traders weigh US rates outlook
An aerial view shows inundated houses after a river overflow due to floodings caused by heavy rains and induced by Super Typhoon Man-yi in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan province on Monday, November 18, 2024. Floodwaters submerged houses and highways in the northern Philippines on November 18 after water released from a dam following Typhoon Man-yi caused a major river to break its banks. - AFP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam's renowned tra fish export expected to reach at least US$2bil in 2024
* Vietnam's rubber exports to Malaysia grow by triple digits
* Vietnam says its coal-fired power plants to operate at high levels next year
* Vietnam ranks 63rd out of 116 countries, regions in English proficiency
* Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City aims to be regional logistics hub
* AI likely to add US$79bil to Vietnam’s economy by 2030
Myanmar:
* G20 leaders gather to discuss wars, climate and Trump comeback
* Human smuggling: Thai authorities arrest eight Myanmar nationals hiding under truck
* UN climate chief to nations at COP29: 'cut the theatrics'
* Junta Airstrikes target civilians, a rights group says in a new report
Children holding candles during the celebrations of the Kalaw fireworks festival in Kalaw township, Myanmar's Southeastern Shan State. - AFP
Cambodia:
* AirAsia Cambodia strengthens regional presence with new Vietnam flight routes
* Cambodia's famous water festival attracts over 6.2 million visitors; more than 52,000 were foreign visitors
* Cambodia hosts first-ever South-East Asian school meals coalition summit
* 23 undocumented Vietnamese nationals deported from Cambodia
Laos:
* Laos and United Nations team up on youth empowerment, gender-based violence initiatives
* Widespread sexual harassment allegations cloud haunted house attraction at That Luang Festival in Laos
* Lao president joins thousands in almsgiving ceremony for That Luang Festival
Brunei:
* Brunei man gets 40 years jail, whipping for decade-long sexual abuse of nieces
* Third flight with Malbatt 850-11 contingent arrives in Subang
AseanPlus:
* Malaysia named 'Destination Of the Year' at Tripzilla Excellence Awards 2024
* Hong Kong slams legal team for ‘smearing remarks’ over Jimmy Lai custody conditions
* Australian woman accused of drug smuggling in Japan says she is innocent as trial begins
* China pet owners mask their dogs after suspected poisoning of 40 dogs
* Chart your fart: Australia launches app to record flatulence for research
* Shanghai will reduce real estate transaction taxes to boost demand, state media says
* Bangladesh to seek extradition of ousted Sheikh Hasina: govt
* More young South Koreans support having kids without marriage: Study
* Star Australian broadcaster Alan Jones charged with sex offences
* 'I'm extremely hands-on': Actress Rebecca Lim enters her working mum era
* Sri Lanka president keeps finance minister role, reappoints Amarasuriya as prime minister
* Sick China dog spends two years beside owner’s grave, rescued by man, becomes ‘Loyal Baby’
* Lover of Angelababy’s ex quits China social media to end ‘huge’ child support rumours
* ‘For love’: China student makes weekly Australia trips for class, returns home to see partner
* Chip powerhouse Taiwan calls for economic partnership deal with EU
* For Shanghai-born international maths star, curiosity is what counts
* Chinese developers rush home sales amid turning point in sentiment
* Opinion: Netflix, Jake Paul, Mike Tyson cash in on our societal stupidity
* Xi Jinping touts shared views with Brazil on Ukraine, other matters ahead of G20
* Prenetics and David Beckham launch IM8 brand with two health and wellness supplements
* India cenbank plans 2025 launch of cloud services, countering dominance of global firms
* Ukraine strikes on Russia with US missiles could lead to world war, Russian lawmakers say
* Hong Kong’s first private residence for elderly set to welcome retirees who can afford it
* As China cracks down on bookstores at home, Chinese-language booksellers are flourishing overseas
* China’s troubled solar sector at ‘turning point’ - Product price to rise above cost level in three quarters
* Shrouded in smog, Delhi pollution reading is the highest this year / India's capital shuts schools because of smog
* Australian Senate censures Indigenous member for King Charles protest / Aboriginal lawmaker who heckled King Charles censured
