People take photos near a Christian Dior Christmas tree in Singapore's Orchard shopping district. - Reuters
Malaysia:
* 1MDB trial: Judge reminds all involved parties to refrain from making public statements about the trial
* Motion filed to debate alleged Royal addendum for Najib
* Najib’s house arrest appeal scheduled for hearing in January 2025
* 1MDB trial: Najib sought evidence from US court to bolster defence
* Selangor govt approves 25% increase in assessment rates in 2025
* Malaysia prepared to lead Asean next year, says Mohamad Hasan
* Over 3,500 websites blocked for copyright infringement since 2021
* S’gor govt apologises over incident involving rapper at massage parlour
* Autogate failure on Sunday caused by faulty core switch, says Immigration Dept
* Putrajaya aims to finalise report on separation of AG-public prosecutor powers by next year
* Syrian community in Malaysia marks fall of Assad regime, swaps to rebel flag at embassy
* Speaker reminds MPs against insulting the House, stands by decision to suspend Pendang MP
A man and his son ride a bicycle through floodwaters from an overflowing river following torrential rain in Tempuran village in Mojokerto, East Java province on Monday, December 9, 2024. - AFP
Singapore:
* Identity thieves cancel Singapore man’s credit cards, leaving him and wife strapped for cash in Japan
* Singapore's labour market sees strong growth in Q3; total employment almost doubling from last quarter
* Singapore records highest ever December temperature of 36.2 deg C in Paya Lebar on Dec 7
* Singaporean tourist dies after massage at Phuket parlour, second death linked to massage in Thailand
* ‘Highly dangerous’ man accused of stabbing priest in church denied bail
* 50 people evacuated after fire breaks out in Tampines flat
* Australian who allegedly said he wanted Jetstar plane to crash handed two harassment charges
* More prospects for inmates in Singapore
* Asian FX, shares slip on S.Korean political turmoil, China inflation
Indonesia:
* No respite for the people as landslides and flash floods hit Indonesia’s Java island, leaving 10 dead and two missing
* Jokowi looks to Prabowo after PDI-P shuts door on reconciliation
* Pramono sweeps Jakarta race as election panel braces for legal challenge
* One killed, 49 survive as passenger ship capsizes in waters off Indonesia's East Java
* Hendrawan returns home to coach in Indonesia
* Fewer marriages among young Indonesians hurt wedding industry
* Prabowo pitches seawall project to Japanese firms
Visitors walk along a tunnel adorned with Christmas decorations at Meralco Liwanag Park in Pasig City, Metro Manila on Monday, December 9, 2024. - AFP
Thailand:
* Thai police detain 124 people in 'drug party' bust in Bangkok
* Chinese visitors to Thailand between January-November top six million; Malaysia second with over 4.5 million tourists
* Agencies promoting 'Thai Marriage Trip' may face legal action, says Mohd Na'im
* Bankers review Thai PM’s performance in first 100 days
* Ed Sheeran to be first international star to perform in Bhutan
* Warnings issued as Thai woman dies after neck-twisting massage
* Oil climbs as Assad's fall brings more uncertainty to Middle East
Philippines:
* Philippines arrests suspected depleted uranium illegal traders
* Evacuation call made, thousand to be evacuated as Philippine volcano Kanlaon erupts
* Kanlaon volcano in central Philippines erupts: Seismology agency
* Philippines dangles tax refunds to spur tourists to shop more
* Taal Volcano logs six quakes, five tremors in past 24 hours
* Philippines: October jobless rate inches up to 3.9% due to multiple typhoons
A farm worker tends to flowers in a field in Hanoi. - AFP
Vietnam:
* VinFast’s new EV plant to start operation in Vietnam by July
* Hanoi to host sixth global forum of young Vietnamese intellectuals
* Viet PM calls for development of traditional medicine products to serve tourists
* Malaysia to face rivals Vietnam in Asian Cup 2027 third-round qualifiers
* Vietnam’s real estate investment shifts south and away from Hanoi
* Vietnam a crucial partner for the US, diplomat says/ Electronics industry needs policy backing
Myanmar:
* Earth's lands are drying out. Nations are trying to address it in talks this week
* Earthquake of magnitude 4.5 hits near Myanmar's Hsenwi Town
* Newly-formed Malaysian Business Chambers of Asean an interface between regional trading community
* Myanmar Embassy in Thailand denies 1,800-baht slip fee for two-year work permit
A woman wades through floodwaters from an overflowing river following torrential rain in Tempuran village in Mojokerto, East Java province on Monday, December 9, 2024. - AFP
Cambodia:
* AI offers unparalleled opportunities for China-Asean cooperation, says Cambodian deputy PM
* Hun Sen embarks on official visit to four Islamic countries
* AI offers unparalleled opportunities for China-Asean cooperation: Cambodian deputy PM
Laos:
* Laos' Luang Prabang celebrates 29 years as Unesco World Heritage Site
* US extends support for UXO accident victims in Laos
* Unesco gives official recognition to Lamvong dance
Brunei:
* Malaysia and Brunei will continue strengthening ties and corporation
* Local Brunei man fined RM16,500 for possessing vape devices
* Brunei showcases tradition and culture at 'Makan Tahun' harvest festival
Rishikis from Japan's Sumo Kyokai, Daisuke Kitanowaka, right, and Akira Fukutsuumi pose for a photo call outside of London's Royal Albert Hall in London, where the UK's second ever official basho will take place in October of next year. - AP
AseanPlus:
* Firms from Malaysia, Singapore partner to advance Asean's renewable energy integration
* HK stars Eric Tsang, Bobby Au-yeung and Edmond So to hold live show in Malaysia on Jan 18
* Fight to save Sabah wildlife gets financial boost from US Department of State
* Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter in back in town and will strut his stuff in solo concert at Zepp KL on Feb 25
* AirAsia flight turned back to Tawau due to bird strike
* Japan's Empress Masako says the Nobel for atomic bombing survivors shows the need to push for peace
* Taiwan raises alert as China deploys 90 ships in likely drills and sail near island
* Jack Ma pushes AI drive in rare speech since Ant crackdown
* Australian police seek three suspects in 'terrorist' synagogue blaze
* Chinese premier warns world financial leaders of 'deglobalisation' risks
* South Korea opposition accuse ruling party of 'second coup'
* South Korea’s martial law plans were drawn up in November, says lawmaker
* South Korea says Yoon still controls military as leadership crisis deepens
* S. Korean police considering overseas travel ban on President Yoon over martial law
* South Korea President Yoon banned from foreign travel as leadership crisis deepens
* ‘Explosive walking groups’ march on despite Zhuhai car attack
* 2024 will be the hottest year on record, EU scientists say
* Is that a panda? Or a dog in disguise?/ * Moo Deng: Still the ‘It Girl’
* How it happened: Two seismic weeks that toppled Syria's government
* Motor racing-Norris wins in Abu Dhabi as McLaren end F1 title wait
* Looking back at the 2024 Fashion Awards and its dazzling night of winners
* Ex-China gymnast Wu Liufang gains 3.5 million fans in a day after sexy dance ban lifted
* Does banning students from using phones in class work? Some US school leaders say yes
* Seoul stocks drop on S.Korea woes; most Asian markets rise/ * Asia stocks slip on South Korea turbulence, China disinflation
* With Assad ousted, a new era starts in Syria as the world watches/ Syrians stroll through Assad's palaces, take furniture and ornaments
