This handout picture released by the UAE Presidential Court shows President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (right) talking to President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto at a lunch reception in his honour in Abu Dhabi during his state visit, on November 23, 2024. - AFP
Malaysia:
* China extends visa-free stay for Malaysians to 30 days starting Nov 30
* Penang International Dragon Boat Regatta kicks off at Straits Quay Marina
* Ringgit to trade in tight range of 4.46-4.48 versus US dollar next week
* PM to officiate 2TM programme, national convention on public service reform today
* Woman loses over RM1.1mil in scam of individual claiming to be cop in Johor
* Bin Zayed International withdraws from RM40bil Langkasuka project in Langkawi
* Police to consult AGC after deadline given for Teoh Beng Hock probe
* Malaysian chef Linn Yong champions sustainable Sabah ingredients
* Probe into acid attack on Faisal Halim never stopped, says IGP
* Anwar defends allowances amid opposition claims of false benevolence
* Dr M backs ICC's war crime charges, arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant
* Top Japan pair lose and Aaron-Wooi Yik sneak into World Tour Finals / * Malaysia's Pang Ron-Su Yin storm into China Masters final
Singapore:
* After gastroscopy went wrong, Singaporean lies in vegetative state in S. Korea, waiting to go home
* News Analysis - Singapore Manpower ministry’s new dorm a big step forward for migrant workers, but long road awaits
* Contractor uncontactable after home owner in Singapore pays S$150,000 for Novena penthouse renovation
* Beware of surge in parcel delivery phishing scams during year-end sales: Singapore police
* More ways proposed in Singapore for victims of online harms to seek redress, including getting content blocked
* Cashew nut biofuel raises concerns after engine failures
* Peregrine falcon nest documented for first time in downtown Singapore
* G20 leaders’ declaration urges ‘action’ on wars in Ukraine and Middle East, climate change
* End of the S'pore Open road for Malaysia's Eain Yow, Sivasangari as they fall in semis
Indonesia:
* Indonesia plans to cut coal use to 33% of energy mix by end of 2040
* Opposition-backed candidate Pramono Anung takes lead in Jakarta governor race: Survey
* Indonesia agrees to transfer remaining Bali Nine to Australia
* Customs, police uncover major underground drug lab in Uluwatu, Bali
* Indonesia’s national health insurer facing deficit could mean higher premiums for patients
* Doubt over Indonesia's plan to retire fossil fuel plants in 15 years
* Wealthy countries back raising COP29 climate deal to $300 billion, sources say
Thailand:
* Singaporean man nabbed for allegedly faking bomb threat at Don Mueang airport in Bangkok
* MAPIM, IMAR to work with NGOs to develop Malaysia-Thailand border economy
* Arrest warrant issued for founder of Thailand's Thonburi Hospital in fraud case
* Asean Ladies' Circle fashion gala aims to promote rich cultural heritage of member nations
* Blackpink’s Lisa to roll out first solo full album 'Alter Ego' in Feb 2025
* Thaksin wins big legal victory and it;s a big reprive for Thai PM
Philippines:
* Family feud rising high - Philippine VP threatens to get president assassinated if she's killed
* Philippines builds largest-ever solar farm; project to ensure energy security covers 3.500 ha
* Trump 2.0 will keep US-Philippines economic and defence ties strong, Manila envoy says
* Philippine VP says she would have Marcos assassinated if she is killed
* Philippines' House of Representatives orders transfer of Vice President Sara Duterte’s aide to women’s prison
Vietnam:
* Party chief’s Malaysia visit helps reinforce long-term foundation for bilateral ties, says Vietnam govt
* India reports 'good progress' in Asean-India trade pact review talks
* South-East Asian defense chiefs discuss regional security with US, China and other partner nations
* Vietnam Communist Party General Secretary To Lam receives leaders of major Malaysian groups
* Wealthy countries back raising COP29 climate deal to $300 billion, sources say
Myanmar:
* Key UN committee adopts resolution paving the way for a first-ever treaty on crimes against humanity
* UN expert: Myanmar's desperate military ramps up attacks including beheadings, rapes and torture
* Mpox remains and international public health emergency, says WHO Chief
* China-Myanmar friendship school project transforms learning environment for Myanmar students
Cambodia:
* Cambodia's flagship canal in hot water as China funding is plunging
* Cambodia-Vietnam trade surges 20% in first 10 months of 2024
* Cambodia husband-and-wife clinic owners dump dead patient and three-year-old girl by deserted road
* Another govt critic jailed two years for defamation in Cambodia
Laos:
* Laos seeks to promote high-quality tourism despite alcohol-poisoning hiccups
* Laos government says 'profoundly saddened' by tourist deaths due to methanol poisoning
* Six tourists died in Laos after apparently drinking methanol-tainted drinks. Here's possibly why.
Brunei:
* Brunei's CPI decreases by 0.8 per cent on year in October
* International forum boosts Brunei-China ties
* Six students awarded Brunei-Singapore youth scholarship
AseanPlus:
* Malaysia’s 5G coverage hits 82.1%, internet access nears 100%, says Comms Ministry
* Malaysia’s beauty queen Sandra Lim comes home, grateful for crowd support at KLIA
* Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan expresses excitement to be back in Malaysia
* French father jailed for raping teenage daughter, enlisting strangers
* Modi's BJP, allies to win election rebound in India's richest state, Maharashtra
* Japan new make-up trend for teen girls uses hot melted glue to create tear-like droplets
* Elon Musk’s model mother sees celebrity takeoff in China
* Puppy abused at China sacred site sparks outrage, leads to quick adoption, 5 million views
* As US and India line up in a second Trump administration, China could be targeted
* ‘Money in motion’ as top financiers discuss diversification at Hong Kong summit
* Loyal Hong Kong shoppers forgo Shenzhen, channel hometown pride to support local businesses
* US panel urges Congress to delve into China’s indirect imports of Iranian oil as Trump returns
* China’s EV battery industry could grow seven times bigger in the future, top scientist says
* Hong Kong proposes new building rules, incentives to favour elderly amid ageing population
* US must avoid ‘uncontrollable escalation’ into nuclear war with China and Russia, report says
* Trump, Cop29 and why Chinese eco-warrior Ma Jun sees green shoots of hope
* China court annuls marriage as wife conceals mental illness, uterus-removal surgery
* Gold bars, cash bundles in kimchi boxes: Millions seized from South Korea tax dodgers
* Manipur hostage killing handed over to India's National Investigation Agency: CM Biren Singh
* Mountain of plastic waste worries in South Korea despite international recognition for its recycling efforts
* North Korea condemns US military drills with South Korea and Japan
* Adani to respond to US bribery allegations after legal review
* Korean Actor Yeo Jin-goo excited for first visit to Malaysia: 'I want to try nasi lemak'
* Trump picks ex-North Korea policy official as his principal deputy national security adviser
* South Korea finds excessive levels of toxins in kids’ clothing sold on some Chinese e-commerce sites
* 'Abang Adik', 'Hungry Ghost Diner', 'Rain Town' among top contenders at Malaysia Film Festival / 'Abang Adik', 'Imaginur' among top 5 contenders for FFM33 Awards
