Exiled Tibetans participate in a candlelit vigil in Dharamshala, India, Wednesday, Jan 8, 2025, in solidarity with the victims of an earthquake that hit a high-altitude Tibet region in western China on Tuesday. - Photo: AP
Malaysia
* Bad advice led to mistakes, says Najib in 1MDB trial
* Govt never concealed royal addendum, says Fahmi
* Ex-AG keeps mum on Najib's royal addendum order
* Chief Justice confident of PM Anwar's commitment to uphold judicial independence
* No sleep lost over attacks, criticism received, says Chief Justice
* Meta’s end to fact-checking will be felt, but not so much in Malaysia, says Fahmi
* Elderly man dies in four-vehicle crash in Kelantan
* Four directors among eight nabbed in commercial vehicle inspections graft probe
* Johor to collaborate with Qatar to boost state tourism sector, says MB
* Biker dies after neck gets caught in telecoms cable
* Baby girl rescued after getting foot stuck in kitchen sink
* Up to RM10 increase in monthly school bus fares starting February, says association
* Digital economy should be taught in tertiary education, says MDEC SVP
* Arrest warrant issued on unlicensed daycare owner
* Factory manager gets away from car moments before lorry crashes into it
* Perlis statutory body staff nabbed for power abuse, misappropriating RM600,000
* Siblings killed in Ipoh bike accident
* Body found in car boot: Lorry driver to be charged tomorrow
* Police confirm man killed in shooting at Johor Baru restaurant
* Meta to receive licence soon, says Fahmi
* Joining Brics a hedging mechanism for member countries, says academic
* Malaysian Bar calls for reform of prison system
* Sabah Electricity announces two new renewable energy, green technology projects
* One-off payment for seniors ahead of major festivals in Negri Sembilan
* Two charged with possession of banned Al-Arqam publications to submit representation
* Man shot dead at Johor Baru restaurant while having lunch with friends
* Police continuing probe into Pulau Sibuan bomb-like object
* Housewife loses over RM150,000 to non-existent investment scam
* Eight-vehicle pileup in Melaka leaves one driver injured
* Criminal case tracking streamlined with e-Daftar, e-Rep systems, says AG
* Surviving Pinkfish concert victims in stable condition after ecstasy incident
* LHDN to introduce new system for monthly tax deductions soon
* Malaysians dismayed by UK's Electronic Travel Authorisation fees
* Shafie calls for quick defusal of WW2 bomb, reopening of Sibuan Island to tourists
* Tourism Ministry revokes licence issued to Layang-Layang Island resort
* 56-year-old receives sentence for disrespecting royal institution on social media
* JS-SEZ can drive Johor to become southern growth engine for economy - analysts
* Govt to implement more effective measures to address online scams, says Teo
* 182 police reports lodged against Hannah Yeoh
* Malaysia, Singapore pledge stronger bilateral ties
* Johor man nabbed for allegedly insulting King
* MACC arrests another 13 vehicle inspection officers
* Victim was shot four times, say Johor cops
Singapore
* Strong ties, cooperation in many areas as Singapore and Malaysia mark 60 years of diplomatic links
* Singaporean triggered FBI probe with fake boat repair firm that was used to launder US$580,000
* Woman jailed in Singapore after bank account linked to her received nearly S$4.8mil in scam proceeds
* 12-year-old boy in Singapore who allegedly hit classmate’s head with bottle is helping with police probe
* Two priests in Singapore lose defamation suit against Taoist Federation
* Over 8,700 bank customers saved from losing S$73mil to scams due to joint effort by Singapore police and six banks
* 'Amazing Race Asia' host Allan Wu sends son off to National Service in Singapore
* Man in Singapore admits giving more than S$4,000 in bribes marked as ‘CPF contributions’ to then Sats officer
* Checks find no issues with Boeing 737-800 jets in Singapore after fatal Jeju Air crash
* Singapore passes bill that lets police control bank accounts
* Singapore's National Parks Board advises public to stay away from crocodiles after sighting
Indonesia
* Dutch great Kluivert named Indonesia coach in hunt for World Cup spot
* Apple’s US$1bil offer not enough to lift Indonesia’s ban
* Indonesia signs deal with Qatar investor to build on million affordable houses
* Apple still barred from selling iPhone 16 in Indonesia despite investment deal, minister says
* Indonesia e-commerce firm Bukalapak to stop selling physical goods as competition mounts
* Indonesia sees full BRICS membership as ‘valuable’ for Global South cooperation: Comment
Thailand
* Suspected killer of former Cambodia lawmaker arrested, Thai police say
* Credit card scam at Bangkok Onsen spa leads to arrest of Thai woman
* Ex-Thai PM Yingluck does not qualify for non-prison detention regulations: Minister
* Thai marine suspected of shooting Cambodian politician in Bangkok
* No Thais involved in disappearance of Chinese actor Xingxing: Police
Philippines
* Philippines arrests 400 foreigners in scam centre raid
* Nobel winner Ressa tells AFP 'dangerous times' ahead after Meta ends US fact-checking
* Philippine Coast Guard: China ‘monster ship’ leaves Zambales, but new vessel heads to spot
* Only one private army group remains in Central Luzon
* Philippines' jobless rate falls to 3.2% in Nov 2024
Vietnam
* Vietnam's State budget revenue reaches nearly US$80bil last year
* Vietnam to reward traffic offender snitches
* Vietnam–Thailand cooperation in tourism and culture strengthened
* Vietnam seeks 23 million visitors this year as tourism recovers
Myanmar
* Chinese actor Wang Xing says he was forcibly shaved and trained as scammer in Myanmar
* Chinese actor Wang Xing found safe after going missing near Thai-Myanmar border
* Central Bank of Myanmar warns against rumours of 20,000-kyat note and market manipulation effort
* Myanmar seizes over 100 tonnes of illegal timber
Cambodia
* Empowering older Cambodian women through intergenerational support
* Cambodia ex-PM Hun Sen calls for new law to punish 'terrorists'
Laos
* Lao government flags priority spending on education
* Laos to hold festival to promote food culture
* New mountain hiking trail planned in Laos
Brunei
* University students gain insight into modern agriculture in Sarawak
Aseanplus
* Pakistan sisters set father on fire after rape: police
* Fuel prices Jan 9-15: RON97 and diesel up 5sen, RON95 unchanged
* 'Hold on to your seats', Tamil music No 1 composer and superstar Anirudh and his Hukum Tour is set to rock Malaysian fans at Axiata Arena on Jan 31
* Australia detects fatal Japanese, Murray Valley encephalitis viruses
* Former TVB actress May Chan loses 71kg in a year
* Malaysian deaf architectural student wins award at Asia Young Designer Awards
* Rising director Karthik is making waves and his film 'C4Cinta' is breaking new grounds for local Tamil movie after a RM2.5mil box office haul
* Ringgit ends lower against US dollar
* It is Zhiyi's season to shine as China's No. 1 singles player
* Hong Kong top judges told to ‘stop complicity in police state’
* Australian hiker found alive after surviving for two weeks on berries and two muesli bars
* Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes China near source of Yellow River
* 2025 marks a new chapter for local singer Kaka Azraff
* South Korea's President Yoon to stand trial if indicted or arrest warrant issued, says lawyer
* Media urged to rethink coverage of Asean issues
* ‘High hopes’: How Hong Kong can make waves in the cruise industry
* Discussions on Palestinian repatriation ongoing, says Fahmi
* Sony Music's hip hop star Amir Hasan shines through with new single 'Pelangi'
* ‘Giant toilet’ Japan flat goes viral for affordable price, attracts interest from China
* Jin Wei suffers cramp after losing to Malvika of India
* Indian army divers retrieve body of one of at least nine miners trapped in a flooded coal mine
* TV networks drop Japan boy band star over sex allegations
* 'Back to normal' among top New Year's wishes in South Korea: survey
* Asian stocks slip, dollar boosted by US rate outlook
* South Korea, US begin analysis of Jeju Air black box
* China places 1st satellite of year into orb
* Oil rises on tighter Opec supply, US jobs data
* Tents arrive for survivors of earthquake in high-altitude, wintry Tibet that killed 126
* Asean trade agreements set for upgrade under Malaysia's chairmanship
* FBM KLCI tracks global equities lower as US interest rate cut hopes fade
* Penang is one of the best places to visit in South-East Asia: Lonely Planet
* Ailing Bangladeshi ex-PM flown to London for treatment
* Asian markets mixed after Wall St hit by US inflation fears
* HMPV outbreak in China: What is the situation there and should you be worried?
* Japan actor fired from beer ad after drunken escapade
* Asian economies must create own consumer markets, can’t rely on US forever, says Liew
* This electric spoon from Japan promises to reduce your salt intake
* Ringgit opens flat amid rising greenback demand
* FBM KLCI recovery stalls as strong US jobs report sparks inflation fears
* Rival parties form joint plane crash task force amid turmoil
* ‘Little potatoes’ warm up Harbin’s streets
* New warrant out for Yoon
