Military cadets march during a military parade held to mark the 89th founding anniversary of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) at Camp Aguinaldo in Manila on December 20, 2024. - Photo: AFP
Malaysia
* Govt has not lost sight of reform agenda, says Anwar
* Anwar denies influencing court's decision to acquit Rosmah of money laundering charges
* Cabinet agrees in principle to resume MH370 search with Ocean Infinity
* Penang Maqis seizes 27 tonnes of frozen sausages with fake import documents
* LIAM, MTA, PIAM announce interim measures to cushion impact of recent premium repricing
* Malaysian great-grandma uses a 100YO pineapple tart recipe for Christmas
* Eight claim trial to charges linked to 'Tuhan Harun' teachings
* No increase in electricity tariff for users in Peninsular Malaysia from Jan to June 2025
* Malaysia approves Data Sharing Bill 2024 for federal government agencies
* Preparations complete for National Service programme in January 2025
* Fight over currency exchange cheating leaves one seriously injured, six arrested
* MITRS online platform available from April 2025
* Woman nabbed for allegedly abusing 10-year-old nephew in Tawau
* Bank Negara introduces measures to ease rising insurance premiums for policyholders
* AG files appeal to challenge Rosmah's acquittal
* Senator urges TikTok ban for under 16 amid rising safety concerns
* Prosecution files appeal against Rosmah's acquittal
* UM student group urges action over sexual harassment claims against professor
* More flights from KL to Sabah, Sarawak this festive season
* Ferry, passenger boat, roro operators to get diesel subsidies starting Jan 1
* Ex-nurse claims trial to cheating woman of almost RM16,000 over adoption
* Kuantan retiree loses RM134,000 to investment scam
* Malaysian man investigated for leading Thai investment scam syndicate
* Borneo bull elephant found dead in Lahad Datu plantation
* Faster take-offs, landings in the works for KLIA, says CAAM
* Nilai mechanic loses more than RM920,000 to online investment scam
* Slain cats in UM believed to have been mauled by wild animals, say cops
* Septuagenarian loses over RM100,000 in bogus investment scam
* Seven plead not guilty to offering non-existent investment on Facebook, WhatsApp
* Seremban court allows govt's bid to strike out suit by man challenging Hindu father's Islamic burial
* Rubber tapper jailed 15 years for incest with underage daughter
* I was told to alter police statement, says wife of celeb in drug case
* Bodycams should be used in police lockups too, says Suaram
* Anglers stranded for over 30 hours after jet ski capsizes near Port Klang
* Divers, helicopters hunt for survivors of boat crash
Singapore
* Singapore calls for end to violence against Myanmar civilians, Suu Kyi’s immediate release
* SingapoLions ‘more hungry’ for a win against Malaysia in Asean Championship clashrean man jailed for attacking his father, and molesting woman, in separate incidents
* Naomi Neo, Jianhao Tan retain positions as Singapore’s top influencers in 2024
* Nabbed - 12 drivers offering illegal rides between Malaysia and Singapore at Changi Airport
* Two foreign men charged with housebreaking; one intends to plead guilty
* South-East Asia start-ups missing out on region’s AI-fuelled tech boom
* Singapore govt apologises for Acra lapse, will accelerate efforts to educate public on proper NRIC use
* Singapore banks, insurers to review use of NRIC numbers
Indonesia
* Police arrest three terrorist suspects in Central Sulawesi
* Prabowo’s plan to pardon ‘corrupters’ raises eyebrows
* Indonesia enhances maritime safety during holiday surge at Tanjung Perak port
* Indonesia accelerates exports of fresh durian to China
* Indonesia pledges to guard currency ‘boldly’ as rupiah weakens
Thailand
* Immigration police check Phuket airport’s readiness ahead of holidays
* Thai military probes alleged sexual abuse of 18 cadets at elite academy
* Bangkok is the most popular Christmas destination
* Pabuk storm heading to Thailand is fake news
Philippines
* Manny Pacquiao, 1-Pacman ‘ready to rumble’ in 2025 elections
* Seven-month-old baby among 180 deported to the Philippines
* Over 32,000 passengers seen at ports nationwide: Philippine Coast Guard
Vietnam
* Large-scale tourism industry development in Vangvieng targets visitors from across the region
* Unesco to study development risks to Vietnam's Ha Long Bay
* Thailand remains Vietnam’s biggest trading partner in Asean
Myanmar
* Asean will want inclusive Myanmar election in 2025, Thailand says
* Utah mum killed with three kids was a refugee who fled violence in Myanmar
Cambodia
* Cambodia to grant Japan visitation rights to China-linked naval base
* Clearing the past, building the future: US-Cambodia humanitarian collaboration
* Cambodia targets US$7.26bil in revenue for 2025 amid tax relief measures
* Cambodia's exports of garments, footwear, travel goods up 24.9% in 11 months
Laos
* China-invested photovoltaic project breaks ground in Laos
* Luang Prabang named as top place to visit in Asia in 2025
Brunei
* Brunei's Safety, Health and Environment National Authority emphasises workplace safety after fatal fall incidents
* Brunei calls on Asean to step up efforts to combat transboundary haze
Aseanplus
* MH370: Families holding on to hope with new search
* BWF ban Liew Daren and Jerry Gan for betting
* Malaysia extends visa exemption for Indian nationals until 2026
* India's rowdy parliament session ends in police probe
* Choong Hann announces Bin Shen, Jeremy and Wei Sheng in HK coaching team
* Fans of Chinese actor Dylan Wang put up 1,000-drone show for his 26th birthday
* Scandal-plagued actress Li Xiaolu gains comeback support amid calls for equal tolerance
* India court dismisses challenge to award of Mumbai slum revamp contract to Adani
* Bursa Malaysia records highest number of IPOs in 19 years with 55 listings in 2024
* Malaysia welcomes record-breaking one million Indian tourists, celebrates travel partners
* Heavy snow, cold wave expected this weekend in South Korea
* Stamping the memory to mark Macau's silver jubilee celebration
* After series adaptation, 'Light Shop' webtoon sees explosive popularity
* Starchild: Why Malaysian kids think Christmas is a season to be jolly
* Five dead as chemical-laden truck collides with vehicles in West India
* Disruptive 10-minute deliveries spread to India’s food business
* Bursa Malaysia slips deeper into the red, in line with regional downtrend
* 14 items under Christmas price control scheme from Dec 23
* Bin Shen leaves BAM as hunt for new doubles head coach begins
* Oil falls on demand growth concerns, robust dollar
* TikTok parent ByteDance intensifies China AI rivalry with 85% price cut for visual model
* Jail for blackmailers who extorted from late South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun
* North Korean hackers stole US$1.3bil in crypto in 2024
* Rescuers extend search for Vanuatu quake survivors
* Asian currencies, stocks subdued on Fed approach to easing
* China influencers banned for posing as wives of Dubai royalty to sell subpar household items
* Asean’s second Renaissance is now
* Asian shares hit three-month low ahead of US inflation data
* Taiwan lawmakers brawl over bills that would 'damage democracy'
* South Korea probe team issues Christmas Day summons for Yoon
* Bride, groom, spy: India’s high-tech wedding detectives
* Analysis-Fighters from Myanmar civil war aggravate bitter ethnic conflict in India
* S. Korean burger chain Lotteria caught in crossfire of martial law debacle
* Asian markets mixed as traders digest Fed's hawkish pivot
* China's Xi swears in new Macau leader Sam Hou-fai
* 'Running Man' returns to Malaysia after 7 years for fan event on Feb 15
* Japan's core inflation accelerates, keeps BOJ rate-hike chance alive
* China leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged in Dec
* China's Xi lauds Macau's 'healthy' gambling industry
* Kim Seri denies fleeing to Japan, says ready to cooperate with authorities
* Bursa Malaysia edges higher in early trading amid bargain hunting
* Lee Min-ho, Kong Hyo-jin star in new RM155mil sci-fi romance K-drama 'When The Stars Gossip'
* Ringgit nearly flat against US dollar, strengthens against basket of other currencies
* Three undergrads nabbed over alleged assault at Perak hostel
* Australia to boost police support to Solomon Islands
