A man carries his child through a flooded area, affected by land subsidence and rising sea levels, in North Jakarta, Indonesia, on Nov 19, 2024. - Reuters
Malaysia
* Jho Low hiding in Myanmar, protected by junta, claims Shafee
* Sabah mum's last act was trying to save son before being hit by train
* Anwar's Brazil visit yields RM6.8bil potential export opportunities
* Malaysia to address Rohingya refugees issue as Asean 2025 chair, says Tok Mat
* Brazil at swee*t spot for Malaysian semiconductor industry to de-risk supply chain - Tengku Zafrul
* Let Umno decide on Umno matters, says Bung in waving off calls to resign
* One out of four GISB children are stunted, medical checks reveal
* Comms Ministry should release unedited video of Anwar's CNN interview, says Pasir Gudang MP
* Superbug infections could kill over 80,000 M'sians by 2030, says Dzulkefly
* Driver charged over crash that killed seven-year-old girl
* Navy deploys nine vessels in large-scale Eastern Fleet exercise
* Death of Jelutong student not connected to bullying, says Deputy CM
* Jelutong student who fell off school building died of head and neck injuries, post-mortem finds
* Customs Dept seize contraband ciggies worth RM6.38mil hidden behind snack food
* COP29: Asean at the frontlines of climate war, says Nik Nazmi
* Labuan Customs seizes 15 cars worth RM2.8mil including taxes
* Education Ministry probing reports Thai students crossing Sg Golok to study in Malaysia
* Second judge recuses self from hearing Najib's appeal to reinstate suit againts ex-AG
* Up to RM 1mil fine or jail for those misusing symbols to deceive Muslim patrons, Dewan Rakyat told
* Let case against Daim be decided in court, says his widow
* Laundry worker claims trial to injuring stepson using dumbbell
* 40% revenue share not a 'Sabah issue' but a national one that needs a joint solution, says Masidi
* Unity govt must show it can win over Malays, say analysts
* Batu Puteh RCI report to be tabled and debated in current Dewan Rakyat meeting
* Malaysia joins Brazil-led initiative to eradicate hunger, poverty
* Driver arrested over lethal hit-and-run on Bukit Jalil highway
Singapore
* Labubu dolls missing after boys tilt claw machine in Yishun; police investigating
* ‘Completely no remorse,’ prosecutor says of man who tried to rape Thai disco singer
* Store fined S$35,000 after its workers sold jewellery to customers who paid with scam proceeds
* Matcha shortage in Japan hits some Singapore businesses, enthusiasts
* Singapore man created Facebook accounts in name of person he disliked to share anti-Islam content
* Two Malaysians injured in Singapore crash, one in critical condition
* Singaporean jailed six months, fined RM6,000 for spreading false doctrine
* Resorts World Sentosa's casino licence renewed for shorter period due to "unsatisfactory" tourism performance
Thailand
* 'Anything I can do, you let me know,' says Trump to Thai PM as she makes congratulatory call
* Thai PM Paetongtarn says she is unaware of plans for Yingluck's return
* Public outcry of animal cruelty lands Thai TV series in hot water
* Former Thai PM Yingluck must comply with law if she is to return: Justice Minister
* Thai fimin says phase two of digital wallet will cover 4 million people
* Thailand taps Turkish expertise in high-speed train manufacturing
* Malaysian archers hit the mark at Andaman Archery Championship in Satun, Thailand
* Cops thwart two attempts to smuggle Thai cosmetics into Malaysia
* Heavy downpours forecast for Southern Thailand
* Attorney General Office refuses to process case against Thaksin
Indonesia
* Prabowo calls for closer ties with India on healthcare, education
* Indonesian police arrest BP Batam employee for alleged human trafficking
* Surveys show Luthfi, Andika locked in tight competition for Central Java governor post
* Indonesia considering another tax amnesty programme: Lawmaker
* Apple said to offer US$100mil to undo Indonesia iPhone 16 ban
Philippines
* US defence chief says alliance with Philippines will transcend administrations
* Marcos urges govt agencies to avoid lavish Christmas parties this 2024
* Floods strike thousands of houses in northern Philippines
* Philippine central bank signals more rate cuts ahead
Vietnam
* Road freight remains key in South-East Asia, including Vietnam
* Eight detained after petrol bomb attack following road plans in southern Vietnam
* Vietnam textile group seeks to diversify markets after Trump win
Cambodia
* Cambodia exports textiles, garments, footwear, travel goods worth US$11.4bil in first 10 months
* Cambodia parliament to approve Prak Sokhonn as new foreign minister
Myanmar
* Beijing says Myanmar rebel leader in China for 'medical care'
* Over 1.3 million stimulant tablets seized in Yangon
Laos
* Australian tourists hospitalised after apparent severe alcohol poisoning in Laos party town
* Laos records more than five million tourists so far in 2024
* Lao National Assembly opens with debates to focus on economic woes
Brunei
* Brunei enhances effort to combat air pollution
* Brunei welcomes sixth cruise ship
Aseanplus
* Students hurt in China school crash as nerves fray over recent attacks (update)
* All 45 Hong Kong democracy campaigners jailed in city’s largest security trial
* Hong Kong jails legal scholar Benny Tai for subversion
* Girl plunges down four floors in China shopping mall after glass panel comes loose
* School stampede in China's Xinjiang injures 14
* China wife spots cheating husband while out with mum, who dies of heart attack during row
* China's Xi announces steps to support 'Global South' at G20 summit
Three die during car test at Hyundai plant in South Korea
* Australia’s bid to cap international student numbers likely to be blocked
* Chinese boy caught stealing drink, mum assaults salesgirl, bites security guard in fracas
* Sydney train network to shut down for four days amid pay dispute
* South Korea opposition leader indicted for misuse of public funds, Yonhap says
* China to speed up capital market opening
* China firm offers cash incentives to help staff find love, boost happiness, sense of belonging
* Eight soldiers killed, seven policemen kidnapped in Pakistan: police
* Toxic smog persists over India's north, schools reopen in Pakistan
* 'Such a failure': Michelle Yeoh on her inability to have children
* Chow Yun-Fat and Natalie Tong run marathon together, cross finish line 4 minutes apart
* *Actress Lin Chi-ling urges China students to ‘embrace each day with joy’ after US$83,000 donation
'Amazing Race Asia' host Allan Wu and ex-wife make rare appearance together at son’s graduation
* HK singer Alex To set to perform in Malaysia on Dec 28
* Aamir Khan, 59, plans to retire at 70, accepts 6 films to make most of his ‘last 10 years’
* Asian markets rally after US bounce as Nvidia comes into focus
