PUTRAJAYA (Monday, Jan 10, 2025): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, together with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, attends a Luncheon at the Seri Perdana Complex today. Also present are the wives of both Prime Ministers, Datuk Seri Wan Azizah Wan Ismail and Yoshiko Ishiba. - Photo: Bernama
Malaysia:
* 1MDB trial: ‘Maybe Jho Low told the Saudis my bank account number,’ says Najib
* PM refuses to comment on calls to release minutes of FT Pardons Board meeting
* I didn't hide anything about Najib's royal addendum, says Dr Zaliha
* Malaysia fully supports Japan's Palestine initiative, says Anwar
* Youth are the guardians of Malaysia's future, says Anwar
* Anwar urges City Hall to improve old business premises in Jalan Masjid India
* Boyfriend of murdered schoolgirl Yap released on police bail
* Education Ministry to distribute RM150 school aid starting Jan 13
* Unemployment rate drops to 3.2% in Nov 2024, says Statistics Department
* Syed Saddiq and Bella Astillah's playful chemistry sparks relationship speculation
* Prosecution hands over chemistry report, CD on Zayn Rayyan's case, for trial on Feb 3
* They talk to me: Man nabbed for attacking police station after 'hearing voices' in his head
* Public should not be alarmed over recent gangland attacks, says IGP
* Japan boost for Malaysia's flood handling capabilities / M'sia-Japan hydrogen energy initiative to be finalised by May
* Malaysia Airlines launches global “Time For” marketing campaign connecting travellers to over 60 destinations
Models stand next to Qashqai hybrid vehicles by Japanese car manufacturer Nissan on display at Singapore Motorshow in Singapore. - AFP
Singapore:
* Interpol launches alert notice to trace assets hidden overseas by criminals; Singapore part of pilot operation
* US V-P Harris cancels trip to Singapore and two other countries due to LA wildfires
* Singapore tops global innovation ranking of over 70 countries
* Probation for teen boy who worked with two girls offering sex services to extort man of S$450
* Hougang flat fire: Three found dead at scene of incident (update)
* Singapore govt passes Bill to protect workers’ rights
* TSMC cuts ties with Singapore firm over chip found in Huawei processor: sources
* Oil set for third straight weekly gain on winter fuel demand
* Asian markets drift lower as US jobs data looms / Most Asian stocks decline ahead of US jobs data; currencies steady
Indonesia:
* Japan's Ishiba visiting Malaysia and Indonesia to strengthen defense and economic ties
* Indonesian immigration arrests US fugitive for child exploitation
* Indonesia ready to be Asean's digital ecosystem centre: Minister
* Indonesia to intensify defence partnerships and maritime security: FM
* Indonesia and India set for travel ‘bonanza’ as middle classes grow
* PETRONAS reaches final investment decision for Indonesia's Hidayah development
* Govt rejects Apple’s offer, ban of iPhone 16 sales remains
A rice farmer works in the paddy fields in the Kerobokan district of Indonesia's resort island of Bali on January 10, 2025. - AFP
Thailand:
* Family of Thai tycoon brings $2.7 billion claim against Leonardo over Leicester City crash
* Thailand vows to curb human trafficking after Chinese actor's rescue, says senior officer
* Chinese cancel Thai holidays as actor Wang Xing’s kidnapping fuels safety fears
* Thai police probe case of missing Chinese model at Myanmar border
* Thai movie 'How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies' wins two more awards
* Thailand regaining global standing after decade of decline: Foreign Minister
* Interview: Thailand vows to curb human trafficking after Chinese actor's rescue, says senior officer
Philippines:
* State offices, schools to shut and police deployed for Philippine sect rally
* Australian woman who says she is the Philippine president's half-sister appears in Sydney court
* Mega church plans rally to support Sara Duterte in Philippines feud
* Japan FM Takeshi Iwaya to visit Philippines next week
* Ressa warns of ‘dangerous times’ after Meta cuts fact-checking
Thailand's Ratchanok Intanon reacts after winning her women's singles badminton second round match against compatriot Pornpawee Chochuwong at the Malaysia Open badminton tournament at Bukit Jalil Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur. - AP
Vietnam:
* Earth records hottest year ever in 2024 and the jump was so big it breached a key threshold
* Famous fish-grilling villages in Nghe An busy as Lunar New Year approaches
* Remittances to Ho Chi Minh City in 2024 at US$9.6bil
* Vietnam Vingroup's main foreign investor SK Group to sell part of its stake
* Vietnam jails ex-lawyer over Facebook posts; court hands him a three-year sentence
Myanmar:
* Warming of the world's oceans accelerating - global study reveals
* Indonesia priorities Asean unity and will do all it can to tackle regional issues such as Myanmar, says foreign minister
* Army airstrike on western Myanmar village has killed at least 40 people: Reports
* Myanmar receives only over 1.06 million foreign tourists in 2024, much lower than seen in 2023
A cat is vaccinated during a program for animal medical checks by vets in Banda Aceh on January 10, 2025. - AFP
Cambodia
* Five undocumented Cambodians nabbed at Padang Besar checkpoint
* Cambodia's national airline officially changes its name to Air Cambodia
* RCEP and bilateral FTAs drive Cambodia's trade growth in 2024
* World Rice Conference tipped to boost Cambodian rice sector
Laos:
* Laos steps up fight against wildlife trafficking amid rising demand for protected species
* Laos aims to foster progress in digital innovation
* Laos strives for food self-sufficiency
Brunei:
* 13 Brunei companies fined for failing to file income tax returns
* Cybersecurity crucial for Brunei as it ensures secure and trusted environment for nation, says top official
Women wear winter clothes to keep them warm during a cold morning in Beijing, China on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. - AP
AseanPlus:
* Shameshan Mani Maran, the Malaysian trailblazing Indian music composer, is going places with international collaborations in place
* Family seeks RM1.7mil compensation for China tourists killed in Penang wall collapse
* Madani govt strives to facilitate swift solutions to investor issues, says Anwar
* Malaysia-India Digital Council to drive exchange of digital tech, expertise
* Pulau Sibuan remains closed with suspected WWII bomb still in area
* Japan PM’s wife enjoys cruise around Putrajaya Lake
* S'wak TV station top exec among five detained to help money-laundering, CBT probe, says IGP
* China files more than 4,000 disciplinary cases against officials in 2024
* India rupee hits lifetime low, falls for 10th straight week
* Taiwanese singer Chyi Yu to hold concert in KL on April 26
* HK star Nicholas Tse and son Lucas enjoy snowboarding in Japan
* Hammer attack at Tokyo university wounds at least eight people; woman arrested
* India's rice stocks hit record high, wheat reserves deplete as govt prefer still be vigilant with exports
* President Yoon’s security chief quits as new arrest bid looms
* Flu outbreaks surge at Hong Kong schools as cold weather warning issued
* Hong Kong health officials take aim at schools not joining flu jab drive
* Bungling arsonist in Australia sets pants on fire
* China's Xi to send top-level envoy to Trump's inauguration: Report
* TikTok stars and marketers brace for app’s disappearance this month
* India readies for mammoth Hindu festival of 400 million pilgrims
* Season’s coldest wave hits South Korea, temperatures dip below minus 10 deg C
* Trump tariffs will probably be 20% on most Chinese imports, not 60%: Goldman Sachs
* Meet Alibaba’s AI coder: an automated system that can build an app ‘in minutes’
* South Korea presidential security chief warns against violent attempt to arrest Yoon
* South Korean leader's security chief warns against violent attempts to arrest Yoon
* China hacked phones and wants nuclear first strike capability against US, says ex-Trump aide
* Tennis - Austrakian Open - China's Zheng getting closer to nemesis Sabalenka but wary of predicting breakthrough
