Firefighters carry out extinguishing operations on an aircraft which drove off runway at Muan International Airport in Muan, South Jeolla Province, South Korea, on Sunday, December 29, 2024. - Yonhap via REUTERS
Malaysia:
* Jeju Air crash: Anwar extends condolences, says M'sia stands in solidarity with South Korea, Thailand
* Jeju crash: No Malaysians on board, Wisma Putra confirms
* No word yet if any M'sians in crash at Muan Airport, says Wisma Putra
* Loose lorry tyre bouncing on NSE raises alarm in wake of deadly Dec 23 crash
* Continuous heavy rain for three states until tomorrow
* Foreign religious teacher arrested for allegedly abusing pupil
* Handle Najib's 'royal addendum' appeal with caution, Pasir Gudang MP tells unity govt
* Wheel detachment incident on NSE raises alarm in wake of deadly Dec 23 crash
* Massive crawl on Johor Causeway, travellers urged to check, plan journeys
* Window dressing activities likely to drive Bursa Malaysia higher this week; 1,650-level is target
* Ringgit to trade between 4.47 and 4.50 against dollar this week; expected to exhibit softness in this trading
Rescue and inspection members in front of the wreckage of Jeju Air Co. Flight 2216 at Muan International Airport in Muan County, South Korea, on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. A Boeing Co. 737-800 aircraft operated by Jeju Air crashed and caught fire on an airport runway in South Korea, resulting in more than 170 people dead or missing. --Photographer: SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg
Singapore:
* Heavy rain wreaks havoc in Singapore - Flash floods in Bukit Timah following afternoon deluge
* Singapore wants the elders to get vaccinated; seniors account for 78 of 83 Covid-19 deaths in 2024
* Singapore have a mountain to climb in quest to reach Asean Championship final, down 2-0 to Vietnam after first leg
* Christmas celebrations turn tragic as Singaporean couple die in KL highway crash
* Climate change caused more dangerous heat days this year
Indonesia:
* Indonesia central bank, finance ministry agree debt switch for Covid-19 bonds
* Indonesia issues aviation warning as Mount Lewotobi in East Nusa Tenggara erupts and ashes goes above 2km
* 'I'm just a retiree': Jokowi when asked about corruption committee investigation on top officials in Indonesia
* Concerts, carbon and climate: How Indonesia’s music boom might fuel the climate crisis
Thailand:
* Two Thai passengers confirmed dead in South Korea plane tragedy
* Thailand and Malaysia set sight on US$30 billion trade by 2027 and greater cross-border ties
* Thailand to adopt global minimum tax from early 2025
* Thai Embassy conforms two Thai nationals were on board and feared dead after Jeju Air Flight crash landing
Rescue and inspection members in front of the wreckage of Jeju Air Co. Flight 2216 at Muan International Airport in Muan County, South Korea, on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. - Reuters
Philippines:
* First Filipino carers in Korea struggle to save money, find job is not what they expected
* Philippines plans up to US$10.75bil domestic borrowing in Q1
* Free Trade Agreement between Philippines and South Korea to take effect from Tuesday (Dec 31)
* 13 convicted Filipino surrogates repatriated from Cambodia
Vietnam:
* Europe's top star and German-based DJ Plastik Funk to light up New Year bash in Ho Chi Minh City
* Vietnam's capital Ho Chi Minh City targets green bus network by 2030
* Digital ecosystem helps boost Vietnam’s tourism growth
* More pandemic crooks land in jail in Vietnam / 27 drug traffickers sentenced to death
Myanmar:
* UNHCR puts global refugees at 122 million; runaways from Myanmar among the biggest contributor
* Three people, including a Malaysian, arrested for drug trafficking in Myanmar's Yangon
* Meetings on Myanmar: Asean’s credibility at stake
* Water shortage is gone, Myanmar villagers rejoice at better livelihood despite political issues
Cambodia:
* 42 traffickers including Cambodians, Vietnamese and Chinese, charged in major Svay Rieng drug trafficking case
* 27 sentenced to death for smuggling drugs from Cambodia
* 'In the name of humanity', Cambodia pardons jailed surrogate Philippine mothers; many whom are still pregnant
Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party, right, speaks to family and relatives of victims of Jeju Air Co. Flight 2216 at Muan International Airport in Muan County, South Korea, on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. A Boeing Co. 737-800 aircraft operated by Jeju Air Co. crashed and caught fire after skidding down an airport runway in South Korea, killing most of the 181 people on board in one of the countrys worst-ever aviation disasters. - Photographer: SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg
Laos:
* Laos celebrate special New Year party after Unesco recognises its Lamvong dance as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
* Ancient climate crisis offers warning on modern ocean acidification: study
Brunei:
* Bangladeshi man jailed, whipped for overstaying in Brunei
* Asean committed to meaningful engagement with all partners, including Iran
AseanPlus:
* Malaysian tour bus driver fined RM6,000 for damaging Taiwanese woman's car
* Sabah set to launch Elephant Food Corridor for conservation
* Anwar confident in enhancing China-Asean cooperation as M'sia gears up for Asean chair
* 'No use hanging around if the results don't come' says Japanese superstar Naomi Osaka
* All but two rescued people presumed dead in passenger plane crash in South Korea's Muan: Yonhap
* Death toll rising - 47 now confirmed dead in Muan Airport plane crash in South Korea, reports Korea Herald
* Jeju Air crash: South Korea's acting president announces seven-day national mourning period
* Jeju Air plane crash survivor has no memory of incident; witnesses recall moments before tragedy
* Jeju Air crash: Gov’t says to wait for official probe as speculations abound over cause
* Experts question bird strike as cause of deadly South Korean airliner crash
* Air crash tests South Korea's acting president two days into the job
* Jeju crash: South Korea secures black boxes from crashed passenger jet
* Investigation shows landing gear malfunction likely caused Muan plane crash; 62 now confirmed dead: Authorities
* China dive queen’s brother declines US$28 million contracts to focus on helping farmers
* Actress Vicky Zhao confirms divorce from Huang Youlong
* HSR: More than just a mode of transport for Asean members
* ‘I just want a child’: brain-damaged Chinese woman defends her desire to become mum
* Rapid spread of influenza in Japan: Reassess loosened health measures
* From Michelle Yeoh to Lady Gaga: Iconic outfits by famous designers worn by stars
* North Korea launches 'toughest' U.S. strategy in key party meeting
* 'Squid Game' S2 review: More violent, brutish and outlandish than the first
* Impeached South Korean president defies summons third time in a row
* Qatar and Hamas to discuss ways to advance Gaza ceasefire talks with Israel
* Super Test cricket series - Bumrah gives India a shot at victory, but Australia lead by 333
* China debuts prototype of fastest high-speed train in the world capable of hitting 400km per hour
