Believers hold electric candles during a Christmas Mass at Indonesia Arena stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.- Reuters
Malaysia:
* Any attempts to incite racial discord must be avoided, says Anwar
* Malaysia’s economy grows 5.2% in first three quarters of 2024, says Stats Dept
* Cops, MCMC nab 13 from six states in major child porn ops
* Rain, thunderstorms expected to hit four states on Christmas morning, says MetMalaysia
* Man dies of heart attack while driving, crashes lorry into parked vehicles in Johor
* Ending flat-rate loan calculations can curb household debt, bankruptcy risks
* Court dismisses Syed Saddiq’s bid for judicial review over constituency funds
* Seven killed, including baby, in Alor Gajah multi-vehicle crash
* FAM suspends Kelantan FA over election irregularities
* Auction of actress Che Ta's items postponed to later date
* KM204 Fatal Crash: JPJ launches investigation, safety audit
* Sabahans should celebrate unity and diversity during Christmas, says Hajiji
A choir performs during a Christmas Eve service at Indonesia Arena stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024. - AP
Singapore:
* Two teenagers, 15 and 16, arrested for involvement in rash bicycle prank in Singapore's Queenstown
* Singaporean DJs Glenn Ong & Jean Danker announce split after 8 years of marriage
* Singapore pulls ahead of Hong Kong in race to be digital asset hub
* Singaporean among victims in fatal Ayer Keroh expressway crash
* Sacking of SingPost’s group CEO could waylay efforts to restructure business, revive growth: Analysis
* SingPost’s dismissal of three senior execs ‘unprecedented’; shareholders seek more details
* ‘Kidults’ spur Toys ‘R’ Us revamp in Singapore
* Man, 21, arrested after allegedly attacking GrabFood delivery rider in Marsiling
* Asia shares rise, dollar supported by elevated bond yields
Indonesia:
* Indonesia probes ex-Leader Megawati’s close aide for graft; officer is top suspect in bribery case
* Muslim disunity? What Erdogan’s summit walkout could mean for Prabowo, Indonesia-Turkey ties
* Indonesian ministries to ease rules for sending health workers abroad
* Aceh hopeful as Indonesia beefs up warning system 20 years after tsunami
* Millions in Indonesia on the move for year-end holidays
* Soccer-Thohir determined to take 'sleeping giants' Indonesia back to World Cup
* Indonesia 2004 tsunami – a tragedy that changed the world
A girl takes picture with a Christmas tree on Christmas Eve at the Central World Mall in Bangkok on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. - AFP
Thailand:
* Goodies for 2025 - Thai cabinet approves handouts, minimum wage increase and tax breaks, PM says
* Thai government candidate for key central bank role in doubt
* Air quality in Bangkok exceeds safety standard
* Tsunami detection buoys safeguard lives in Thailand
* Four million elderly in Thailand to get 10,000 baht handout by end January
* At a Thai zoo, wide-eyed, golden tigresses become social media stars
* Oil prices rise in thin pre-Christmas trade
Philippines:
* Dreaming of a white Christmas? It’s a dream ever more likely to be dashed in warming world
* Violence flare up again in southern Philippines; deadly ambush kills three soldiers
* Philippines defends US missile system deployment, seeks to acquire its own
* Philippines rejects China's criticism of US missile plan
* It's going to be a wet Christmas in the Philippines
* Surplus will remain the buzzword for oil markets in 2025 despite OPEC+ move
* Emerging Markets - Asian equities rise, strong dollar weighs on FX as US rates stay in focus
People visit a Christmas-themed park in Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines. - Reuters
Vietnam:
* Mekong River Commission seeks to promote disaster management, strengthen regional cooperation
* Vietnam 2024 exports estimated to rise 14% to US$404bil; trade surplus at US$24bil
* Vietnam's aquatic exports driven by shrimp, pangasius in 2024
* Vietnam officials go on trial over Covid-19 flight bribes
* Alarm over ‘draconian’ Internet law in Vietnam
* Britain a niche for Vietnamese speciality coffee
* Year-end stimulus to boost economic growth in Vietnam
Myanmar:
* Myanmar's largest crocodile farm reopens after Covid-19 closure
* Thailand closes border with Myanmar for one month to contain cholera outbreak at the border
* Myanmar's second pedestrian underpass inaugurated in Yangon
* Fuel tanker crashes into tea shop in Tamwe, injuring two
A child hugs a mascot dressed in a reindeer costume on Christmas Eve at the Central World Mall in Bangkok on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. - AFP
Cambodia:
* UN confirms Cambodia to shed Lower Developed Country status in 2029
* China's Comac charm offensive sees it court Indonesia's Garuda and Cambodia Airlines
* Cambodian tycoon Srey Sina gets 31 years jail, US$3mil fine for murder
* Cambodia launches guidelines on setting up one-stop service units for survivors of gender-based violence
Laos:
* Laos govt happy with success of tourism promotion campaign Visit Laos Year 2024
* Laos to enforce LAK 2 million fine for traffic violations from this week
* Macadamia and durian to be grown in Champassak for export
Brunei:
* Brunei's CPI decreased by 0.5 per cent in November 2024
* Brunei economy grows six per cent in Q3
* Brunei's Beyblade X Champions crowned
People walk by lanterns during Seoul Winter Festa 2024 on Christmas Eve at the Cheonggye Stream in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024. - AP
AseanPlus:
* Malaysia and eight others to be BRICS partners from Jan 1
* Malaysian actress Lin Min Chen on filming at a real haunted location in HK
* Sabah to host mega Asean tourism event
* Man finds bear in living room as Japan readies licence to kill
* The real-life violence that inspired South Korea's 'Squid Game'
* Hong Kong cancels passports of seven activists based overseas
* Asian stocks mostly up after US tech rally
* Ex-emperor Akihito marks 91st birthday in Japan
* China says Japan's foreign minister to visit on Wednesday
* Actor Kim Tae-ri to showcase hanbok on NY Times Square billboard on Christmas Eve
* South Korea’s court pushes ahead with hearing despite Yoon’s repeated refusal
* Did South Korea’s Yoon use fortune-telling to plan his failed martial law bid?
* Over 1,000 N. Korean casualties in Russia-Ukraine war, says Seoul
* Picturesque Japan hot spring town limits day trippers to tackle overtourism
* China plans US$411bil special treasury bond issuance next year, sources say
* China improves vocational education with high-tech majors amid shortage in skilled workers
* South Korean top court upholds suspended prison term for twin sisters over exam cheating
* Google Search has a surprise in store for 'Squid Game' fans
* China's yuan nears 13-month low amid falling bond yields
* China to remain top car exporter in 2025 despite slower growth on EU’s EV tariffs
* China funeral home asks jobseekers to spend 10 minutes in morgue, sparks public amusement
* K-pop star G-Dragon’s gender-bending ‘auntie’ style prompts explosion of memes, imitations
* Who is Jolin Zhu? Young Chinese woman, sixth wife of 80-year-old billionaire Oracle founder
* India's push for home-grown satellite constellation gets 30 aspirants
* Cricket - Date for India Pakistan Champions Trophy match set for Feb 23 in Dubai
