Rescue teams tend to casualties in the aftermath of an earthquake in a location given as Shigatse City, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, January 7, 2025, in this screengrab obtained from a handout video. - Screengrab: Tibet Fire and Rescue/handout via Reuters
Malaysia
* Puspakom case: Six vehicle inspection officers suspended with immediate effect
* Body of foreigner found clutching dead baby in Kulai
* Lorry driver, attendant killed in KL-Karak Highway crash identified
* Pilot project for M'sia-S'pore English Volunteers Programme to begin mid-2025, says Education Ministry
* Lonely Planet lists Penang as one of the best places to visit in South-East Asia
* Abduction of Pastor Koh had hallmarks of a police operation, court hears
* Govt to impose anti-dumping duties on PET plastic imports from China, Indonesia
* Special electricity tariff proposed for public transport operators
* Missing fishermen found safe in Indonesia
* ETA requirement for Malaysians to enter United Kingdom starts Jan 8
* Singer Jamal Abdillah becomes dad for seventh time at age 66
* MACC nabs eight over heavy vehicle inspection syndicate probe
* Ahmad Zahid gets leave to initiate contempt proceedings against Tun M
* Blueprint needed to boost JS-SEZ, says ACCCIM
* 1MDB trial: Najib claims Anwar’s remarks validates his claim of selective prosecution
* Man found dead in locked house in Taiping
* AI to impact over 30% of jobs in Malaysia over next decade, says minister
* Blame game heats up in Umno
* QR code system: User data safe with high-level security measures, says Immigration Dept
* Ex-air steward, accomplices sentenced to life for trafficking marijuana and cultivating cannabis
* M'sian Open matches disrupted due to leaking roof in Axiata Arena
* 'I was told to charge senior cop with student's murder,' witness tells court
* Taiping shop penalised for overcharging, hoarding subsidised cooking oil
* No official talks yet on Warisan joining GRS, says Bangkuai
* Cops nab 10 over fake fire extinguisher inspection stickers
* MMEA detains boat, four individuals in Klang waters
* Govt must confirm if royal addendum was discussed at Pardons Board meeting, says senior lawyer
* Nothing was hidden in Najib's case, Anwar's political secretary says in defending justice process
* Alert-level continuous rain warning for six states, says MetMalaysia
* No Malaysians affected by Nepal earthquake, Foreign Ministry monitoring situation closely
* Outcome of talks on longstanding issues must be win-win for Malaysia and Singapore, says Anwar
* Two kindie teachers jointly charged with leaving boy without supervision, leading to his death
* JS-SEZ a rare feat by two nations working as a team, says PM Anwar
* HSR can be revived, but only with major private sector participation, says PM
* JS-SEZ targets 50 high-value projects within five years, says Rafizi
* King grants audience to visiting Singapore PM at Istana Negara
* Home Ministry bans six publications that pose potential threat to morals
* Singapore PM given official welcome
Singapore
* Baggage tractor driver fined for role in accident at Changi Airport that injured Norwegian woman
* Rise in HMPV cases in Singapore typical during year-end period, precautions still need to be taken: MOH
* Singapore to regulate sale of flick knives, knuckledusters
* Teen tricked into coming to Singapore arrested for allegedly scamming woman of S$290,000
* Bill passed in Singapore to prevent some first-time traffic offenders from being overly punished
* Animal cruelty and neglect cases in Singapore hit 12-year high; SPCA calls for stronger protection
* Jail for supervisor who pocketed money from foreign workers intended for training courses in Singapore
* Electricity trading, renewable energy among new areas of Singapore-Malaysia cooperation
* Singapore PM returns home after two-day official visit to Malaysia
* Woman charged with ill-treating step-children; husband earlier jailed over daughter’s death in Singapore
* Singaporean man allegedly duped 17 people and a firm of over S$4.5mil in total
* Johor-Singapore Economic Zone to enhance economic activities, says MB
* Singapore in talks with Australia over social media ban for young users
* New Bill introduced to consolidate, strengthen Singapore govt's powers to maintain racial harmony
* Singaporean actress Chen Liping leaves broadcaster Mediacorp after 40 years
* Singaporean actor Ben Yeo shutters Chinese restaurant after incurring RM3mil loss in 2 years
Indonesia
* Indonesia confirms HMPV cases, assures public of no serious threat
* Indonesia, Apple discuss investment proposal linked to iPhone sale ban
* Bali closely monitors flights from China, Malaysia amid HMPV outbreak
* Missing fishermen found safe in Indonesia
* Indonesia eyes detailed national regulation on artificial intelligence
* Indonesia plans to build 100 training centres for migrant workers
* Indonesia joins Brics bloc as full member, Brazil says
Thailand
* Thai PM dismisses rumours of Cabinet reshuffle
* Hundreds of animals perish in Chiang Rai pet shop blaze
* Thai mahout charged after elephant kills Spanish tourist in Phang Nga
* Ashes of Thai Jeju Air crash victim returned to kin in Udon Thani, Thailand
* Chinese actor Xingxing being transferred back to Thailand: PM Paetongtarn
* Thailand’s Thaksin rules out return to leadership
* Child’s narrow escape from under elephant's belly raises questions about safety and superstition
* Chinese actor Xingxing reported missing near Thai-Myanmar border
Philippines
* Suspected Chinese drone ‘non-operational’ when recovered – Philippine Navy
* Philippines vows ‘measured’ rate cuts as price risks linger
* Thousands affected by floods in Davao City
* Philippines annual inflation at 2.9% in December
Vietnam
* Vietnam saw 17.6 million foreign visitors in 2024, almost reaching pre-pandemic number
* Mekong Delta’s largest flower-growing district gears up for Tet
* Vietnam's foreign trade up 15.4% in 2024
Myanmar
* Myanmar pardons about 6,000 prisoners to mark Independence Day
* Police destroy over 500 acres of opium in eastern Myanmar
Cambodia
* Former Cambodian opposition MP shot dead in Bangkok: Thai media
* Cambodia's Anti-Corruption Unit reveals details of ongoing bribery investigation
Laos
* Laos’ inflation dropped to 16.9 per cent in December 2024
* Lao Art Museum set to become major tourist draw
Brunei
* Major collaboration to boost Brunei’s engineering capabilities
* New year brings cheer for Brunei Liverpool fans
Aseanplus
* Strong earthquake kills at least 126 people in western China near Mount Everest
* Hundreds protest power outages in mountainous Pakistan
* New rail services connect Hong Kong with Xi'an, Wuhan
* HK Express named world’s ‘fastest-growing’ airline
* India, Malaysia resolve to counter terrorism at first security dialogue
* South Korea reviews airport runway walls after fatal Jeju crash
* HK singer Charlene Choi claps back at Gillian Chung’s weight gain criticism
* Ringgit stages rebound to end higher against US dollar
* South Korean court re-issues arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon
* China Covid-19 protest filmmaker sentenced to prison, former lawyer says
* Quake in China's Tibet kills 95 with tremors felt in Nepal, India
* Oil prices dip as demand optimism fades
* South Korean transport minister plans to resign over country's worst air crash
* South Korea's embattled leader Yoon finds allies among young conservative men
* Conflict escalates over South Korean Assembly’s withdrawal of Yoon’s insurrection charge
* Microsoft to invest $3 billion in India, to expand AI and cloud capacity
* Blinken reaffirms ties with Japan ahead of Trump’s return
* China's residential foreclosures increase in 2024 amid property slump
* Chinese scientists build the most precise timing machine for electronic warfare
* TikTok ban thrusts Apple, Google into US-China geopolitical fray
* South Korea rival parties form plane crash task force despite political turmoil
* Toyota aims to open its futuristic city in Japan this year
* Asian markets mostly rise after tech-fuelled Wall St rally
* ‘Sterile’ Chinese woman discovers pregnancy by chance, gives birth four hours later
* Strong earthquake kills at least 53 people in western China (update)
* Chinese smartphone maker Honor targets Indonesia’s growing appetite for premium handsets
* FBM KLCI returns above 1,630
* Nepal suspends helicopters in Everest region after protests
* North Korea's Kim says new missile will deter 'rivals'
* Earthquake in China's Tibet region kills 9
* India reports eight cases of HMPV pathogen driving spike in respiratory illnesses in China
* Tackling Malaysia’s medical inflation requires urgent, holistic action
* South Korean woman exonerated after wrongful conviction for murdering father in 2000
* Powerful tremors shake Nepal's capital Kathmandu: AFP
* India reports eight cases of HMPV pathogen driving spike in respiratory illnesses in China
* Ringgit edges higher as US$ index declines
* Several miners trapped in coal mine in India's Assam
* FBM KLCI retraces slightly after previous day sell-off
