An Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) worker walks past a mural as he sprays disinfectant amid fears of another wave of the coronavirus outbreak at a low income neighborhood in Jakarta, Indonesia, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. Indonesia is bracing for a third wave of Covid-19 infections as the highly transmissible omicron variant drives a surge in new cases, health authorities said. - AP
Malaysia:
Covid-19 Watch: Daily cases spike to above 9,000
Covid-19: Ten new clusters identified on Saturday (Feb 5), says Dr Noor Hisham
Covid-19 Watch: 52.3% of Malaysia's adult population given booster dose as of Friday (Feb 4)
Covid-19 Watch: Cops to increase SOP surveillance and enforcement following spike in cases
Covid-19: Non-exam year students to do home-based learning after hols instead of returning hostel, says Radzi
Covid-19: Wedding sparks fresh cluster as Sabah cases hit four-digit mark
Betraying own coalition in Sheraton Move to become PM is power crazy, says Najib
Trade with China grew by over 27% from Jan to Nov 2021, says Saifuddin
Sabah wants firm enforcement of SOPs amid rising cases
Current supply shortage of raw materials temporary, says Domestic Trade Ministry
Updated Covid-19 SOPs of Saudi's two holy mosques announced
Johor polls: Pejuang's participation, a responsibility to be shouldered by all party members, says Dr M
An LNG tanker passes boats along the coast of Singapore. - Reuters
Singapore:
New local Covid-19 cases in Singapore fall to 10,208; 1,068 patients in hospital on Saturday night (Feb 5)
Covid-19 recovery memo from GP not needed to return to work or school, says Singapore govt
Singapore and China to enhance cooperation, say top leaders after special meeting at Beijing Winter Games
Singapore: Six more Covid-19 deaths reported as cases tripled on Friday (Feb 4); weekly infection growth rate stood at 1.39
Saudi Arabia raises Asia oil prices as crude continues to surge
Singapore reports 13,208 new Covid-19 cases on Friday (Feb 4)
Despite Omicron wave, firms plan to make hybrid work permanent
Indonesia:
Indonesia reports 33,729 new Covid-19 cases and 44 more deaths on Saturday as govt speeds up its vaccination programme
In-person learning made optional as cases rise in the country, says Indonesian govt
Indonesia: Hijab cosplayers broaden the definition of fandom
Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano sends ash 1,500 metres into sky
Three critically endangered Sumatran tiger cubs born in Indonesia at Barumun Nagari Wildlife Sanctuary
Indonesia virus cases reach six-month high as Omicron spreads
Jokowi calls for ‘immediate’ PPKM review amid Covid-19 spike
Thailand contingent is seen during the athletes parade at the the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics on Friday night (Feb 4). - Reuters
Thailand:
Thailand records 10,490 Covid-19 cases and 21 deaths on Saturday (Feb 5)
Thailand: Opposition boycott forces second House suspension in a week
Thailand's investment pledges up 59% in 2021, more expected in 2022
Thai tourism rebound will lag other hot spots, hotelier says
Thai health authorities approve Sinovac and Sinopharm vaccines for use in children
Man charged after spy cams found in women's bathrooms at Australian embassy in Bangkok
Thailand's Gulf Energy to seal crypto JV with Binance in Q2
Philippines:
Philippines' Covid-19 tally tops 3.6 million infections with 7,689 new cases on Saturday (Feb 5)
Philippines: Fire hits Russian Embassy in Manila, employees evacuated
Philippine banks want more laws as cyber-crime losses mount
Philippines' President Duterte defends US$565-million gas deal after senate endorses complaint
Law passed requiring social media users to register their legal identities
People line up to enter The Huc Bridge on Hoan Kiem Lake to pray for new year wishes and good luck during the Lunar New Year celebration in Hanoi. - Reuters
Vietnam:
Vietnam reports 12,170 new Covid-19 cases, total now at 2,327,859 on Saturday
Trash for rice - Ho Chi Minh comes up with unique to tackle the scourge of plastic waste
More cold spells expected to hit north and north-central regions of Vietnam
91 new species discovered in Vietnam in recent times, says World Wildlife Fund
UNFPA announces new US$26.5 million Country Programme for Vietnam
Myanmar:
Myanmar villagers accuse junta troops of burning hundreds of homes
Asean calls on all sides in Myanmar to promote conducive condition for dialogue
Soldiers raze villages to flush out rebels
Junta files 11th corruption charge against Suu Kyi
Devotees visit a temple to mark the start of the Lunar New Year in Ta Khmao, Kandal province ushering in the Year of the Tiger. - AFP
Cambodia:
Malaysian PM Ismail Sabri to visit Cambodia on Feb 24, confirms kingdom's Council of Ministers
Cambodian king signs South Korea FTA ratification into law
Speed up booster rollout, says Cambodian PM as another 87 Omicron cases are reported on Saturday (Feb 5)
Some 950,000 travellers recorded during Chinese New Year
Laos:
Laos has second highest inflation rate in Asean
Laos' traditional medicine institute recommends plant extracts for Covid-19 treatment
Laos aims to vaccinate 80 per cent of population by year end
Brunei:
Brunei and Malaysia are keen on promoting literature and culture exchange berween the two countries
Royal Brunei Air Force retires its entire fleet of MBB Bolkow 105 helicopters after 41 years of service
140 new Covid-19 cases in Brunei; active cases now up to 851 in the country
Gold Medallist Irene Schouten of the Netherlands reacts after setting a new Olympic record in the Speed Skating event of the Women's 3000m race at the National Speed Skating Oval, Beijing, on Saturday (Feb 5, 2022). - Reuters
AseanPlus:
Increased Covid-19 cases at Beijing Winter Olympic Games no reason for concern, organisers say
China leader Xi and Russia's top man Putin agree to jointly uphold global security
Beijing kicks off winter Olympics with less fanfare than the 2008 summer Olympics; Beijing only cityto host both editions
CPO futures expected to trade with upward bias next week
China-Japan ties may rest on trade alone after Tokyo human rights vote
'Give us a refund': China's latest World Cup football flop sparks fury among fans
HK Covid-19 patients can leave hospital sooner under new criteria, freeing up hospital beds amid surge in untraceable cases
‘Act not as a hero’: Hong Kong’s annual Lunar New Year prophecy a warning to Carrie Lam not to seek new term, soothsayer says
China moves to kill romantic gay-themed ‘boys’ love’ dramas amid wider crackdown on entertainment industry
More US missions in South China Sea a factor in F-35C fighter crash, says Chinese researcher
Britain, European Union needle Beijing by commenting on Hong Kong affairs, analysts say
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