Zheng Si Wei (right) and Huang Ya Qiong of China pose with their winning trophies with second placed Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei of Malaysia on podium after the mixed doubles badminton match finals at the World Tour Finals in Hangzhou in east China's Zhejiang province, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. - AP
Malaysia:
* Anwar confirms discussions on Tengku Zafrul joining PKR
* Tengku Zafrul: I will clarify my position soon
* Police conduct internal probe against cop who made lewd gesture
* GRS keen on cooperating with Pakatan in state election, says Hajiji
* IMF credits Malaysia’s economic reforms, calls for further action to strengthen resilience
* Education Ministry taking steps to tackle rise in bullying, sexual misconduct cases in schools, says DG
* Party constitution must be dynamic, responsive to change, says Saifuddin Nasution ahead of PKR congress
* Two men nabbed in Cameron Highlands for alleged rape of Orang Asli girl
* Umno rejects party-hopping within the unity govt, says Asyraf Wajdi
* Bursa Malaysia to be subdued and to trade within the range of 1,615 to 1,625 this week
* Ringgit seen trading in cautious mode from Monday (Dec 16) onwards; expected to be around 4.4 to a dollar
* Tang Jie-Ee Wei can walk tall after going down fighting to Olympic champions in Finals / Sze Fei-Izzuddin finish runners-up in World Tour Finals
South Korea's Baek Ha-na (bottom R) and Lee So-hee (top R) celebrate with their trophies after winning their women's doubles final against Japan's Nami Matsuyama (top L) and Chiharu Shida (bottom L) at the BWF Badminton World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, in eastern Chin's Zhejiang province. - AFP
Singapore:
* Cold Moon lights up the night sky in Singapore and beyond
* 'It is no longer free', but enough Paxlovid stock to treat Covid-19 in at-risk adults, says Singapore
* Digital atlas to reach more nations to spur collaborations on cutting CO2 emissions
* Woman from Singapore family of three dies following car crash on Taiwan highway
* ‘They look like zombies’: Teens here using ‘Kpods’ drug vaporisers; CNB, HSA monitoring situation9
* Singapore MRT delay again on Saturday (Dec 14) evening; Circle Line disruption due to stalled train at Tai Seng station: SMRT
Indonesia:
* Indonesia speeds up efforts to strengthen oil security amid declining production and global volatility
* 'We're home safe' - Five heroin traffickers return to Australia after almost 20 years in Indonesian prisons
* Indonesian minister aspires to make Indonesia a global cultural hub
* Mount Semeru in Indonesia's East Java erupts; ashes rise up to more than 1km as govt issues aviation warning
* Australia says remaining 'Bali Nine' members have returned from Indonesia
* Indonesia's renewable energy plans may put forests at risk
Winners Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen of Denmark pose with their coach on podium after winning the men's doubles badminton finals match against Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin of Malaysia at the World Tour Finals in Hangzhou in east China's Zhejiang province, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. - AP
Thailand:
* Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra to make first official visit to Malaysia / Thai PM arrives in Malaysia for official two-day visit
* Ambitious land bridge project set to take off next year, says Thai Transport Minister
* Thai woman arrested for allegedly duping beauty pageant contestant
* Thailand bids to be headquarters of United Nations investment dispute resolution centre
* Thai researchers develop supplement to combat cardiovascular disease
* Thai national park closed indefinitely after tourist killed by wild elephant
Philippines:
* Philippines intensifies crackdown on illegal gamers and cyber cam hubs
* Climate change intensified back-to-back Philippines storms, says study
* Filipino woman on Indonesia death row recalls a stunning last minute reprieve and 'miracle' transfer
* Holiday cheer on a budget: Filipinos tighten belts for Christmas as costs rise
* Senate bill to forfeit illegal Pogo assets in favour of Philippine government
Winner Shi Yu Qi of China poses with the medal and trophy after defeating Anders Antonsen of Denmark in the men's singles badminton finals match at the World Tour Finals in Hangzhou in east China's Zhejiang province, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024.- AP
Vietnam:
* Asia rice - New season supplies rise in India; Vietnam rates drop
* Vietnam celebrate big as it’s garment-textile exports expected to reach US$44bil this year
* Vietnam to ban e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products in 2025; move to safeguard long-term health of youth in country
* Japan set on improving Vietnamese workers conditions
Myanmar:
* Flower festival kicks off in Myanmar's central region
* Saudi-hosted UN talks end with no drought deal, say participants
* United Nations appeals for US$1.1bil to aid 5.5 million vulnerable people in Myanmar amid civil war and political crisis
China's Wang Zhiyi celebrates with the trophy after winning the women's singles final against compatriot Han Yue at the BWF Badminton World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, in eastern Chinas Zhejiang province.- Photo by AFP
Cambodia:
* No end to Cambodia pageant issue - Miss Planet Cambodia alleges that result of beauty event was ‘pre-planned’
* Cambodia holds "Angkor Thanksgiving" event at famed Angkor park with thousands in attendance
* Cambodian Senate president reiterates opposition to all international sanctions
Laos:
* Laos welcomes over five million tourists in 2024, generating over US$1bil in revenue
* USAID equips Laos for disability-inclusive development
Brunei:
* Bruneian company unveils energy-efficient cooling solution; reduce energy consumption by 70%
* 29 Royal Brunei Armed Forces personnel return from UN peacekeeping mission
The moon sets behind buildings in Beijing at dawn on Sunday, December 15, 2024. - AFP
AseanPlus:
* Remarkable growth for aviation in 2024, marked by green transformation, crowdstrike and new routes
* India, Malaysia to strengthen media and entertainment ties under comprehensive strategic partnership
* Malaysian biker Katiravan Subrayan's endeavour to save the planet takes him to Antarctica
* Kenyan duo wins Penang Bridge International Marathon
* Spy-accused Chinese business was 'invited to Buckingham Palace by Duke'
* How to ease your holiday travel jitters: Essential tips from experts
* Three students killed, two injured in water tank burst in Indian school
* Cigarette butts most littered item in the world, a major source of pollution
* South Korean acting president spoke with Biden by phone
* Yoon impeached: Why he staked presidency on martial law gamble
* South Korean prosecutors summon Yoon, but Yoon does not show up -Yonhap
* South Korean President Yoon's political implosion from martial law to impeachment
* Chinese fund touts offshore crypto exposure in Alipay ad amid bitcoin boom
* Japan's Space One delays Kairos rocket launch again
* Giant pandas arrive in Australia
* Man arrested after police vehicle rammed in Australia's Melbourne
* An Indian thriller is winning over audiences in China; more films in the pipeline to woo them
* Marking its 30th year of construction, Three Gorges project in China generates 1.7t kWh of power
* 11 months after Noto Peninsula earthquake, couple decides to place daughter’s ashes in grave
* China mistress sues woman who refused to divorce husband after receiving US$165,000 from her
* Taiwan protests after badminton players taunted in China during 2024 World Tour Finals
* China dad jailed for killing baby daughter by throwing her from flat during fight with wife
* In Japan, households in their 70s waste more food than younger families
* Chinese EV maker Nio takes aim at foreign luxury marques BMW, Audi with new sedan
* Schoolgirl fatally stabbed in south-west Japan, says local media / Police search for man who fatally stabbed teen in Japan: Media
