A member of a military bomb squad walks in a blast suit after securing a mock explosive device during an anti-terror drill at Kuala Namu International Airport in Deli Serving, North Sumatra, Indonesia on Dec 8, 2022. - AP
Malaysia
* Freedom of speech guaranteed, but within legal limits, says Fahmi
* Speculation abounds of Sabah Bersatu members transiting into GRS
* Anwar receives courtesy call from Thai DPM
* Expect occasional disruptions on Kelana Jaya LRT line until third quarter of 2023, says Loke
* 1MDB trial: Former banker admits to close working ties with Jho Low
* Court of Appeal dismisses Najib's appeal for discovery of documents on Zeti’s family, Jho Low
* Sabah’s orangutan population at risk if state action plan not implemented, says Minister
* Perikatan to discuss proposal on holding state polls simultaneously, says Tuan Ibrahim
* Health Ministry to re-examine tobacco generational endgame policy
* Social media influencer detained over firearms violation
* Perikatan's big win in Padang Serai shows the people not excited about PH-BN coalition, says Muhyiddin
* MACC urges those with info on alleged misuse of RM600bil govt funds to come forward
* Labourer fined RM23,000 for beating dog
Singapore
* Dyson’s headphones-cum-personal air purifier to hit stores in China from January, S’pore in March
* Fire breaks out in Henderson Road flat; firefighter taken to hospital
* Doctor accused of causing patient’s death after aesthetic treatment faces more charges (Update)
* Young offender on probation stole car and hurt cops who ambushed him
* Singapore increases vehicle registration fee by 59%
* Woman gets 33 months jail for tricking friends into paying over S$196k for luxury goods
* Man allegedly shared Singpass details with scammers in exchange for $1k
* Singapore offers to train Timor-Leste officials for Asean membership
* SG cops: Victims told to use Google forms with ‘Singapore Police Force’ insignia to file reports in new scam
Thailand
* Companies in four sectors to gain from revival of Thai-Saudi ties
* Thai army kills 15 suspected drug smugglers near Myanmar border
* Minimum wage could rise to 800 baht a day if Pheu Thai elected: Thaksin
* THAI resumes Sapporo flights amid increase in travellers to Japan
* Formaldehyde found in food at 10 restaurants after 25 tonnes of meat seized
Indonesia
* Indonesia to allow former politicians to head central bank: sources
* 5.8-magnitude earthquake jolts Indonesia's Java
* Australians angered by release of Bali bomb maker
* Indonesian court clears ex-soldier of all charges in Papua rights abuse trial
* Indonesia’s new criminal code a ‘middle ground’ of diverse society: govt
Philippines
* Philippines' Hidilyn Diaz dominates weightlifting world championships with three golds
* China taking positions to deny Philippines access to key sea areas
* Philippine farms getting empty: Agriculture job loss a worrying trend
Vietnam
* Elderly farmers set up charity health clinic in Can Tho
* Food and beverage trade show returns to HCM City
* Banking on human resources and reform to boost digital technology
Cambodia
* Cambodia, Japan formulate ‘strategic partnership’ plans
* Personalised Cambodia vehicle number plates to go on exhibition
* ADB provides US$73mil to Cambodia for marine fisheries sector
* Cambodia, Japan formulate ‘strategic partnership’ plans
Laos
* Railway transport sees bananas reach China unspoiled
* Thousands of cars imported unlawfully, Lao National Assembly told
Myanmar
* Over 37.55 million people vaccinated for Covid-19 in Myanmar
* More than 150 Rohingya rescued off Thai coast
* Monk militia: The Buddhist clergy backing Myanmar's junta
Brunei
* Brunei records one Covid-19 fatality, two cases in Category 5
* Mosque arsonist gets minor reprieve
Aseanplus
* Tributes pour in for whistleblower doctor after China's zero-Covid U-turn
* China's Xi meets Saudi crown prince on high-stakes visit
* Hong Kongs daily Covid cases top 14,000 mark with 27 deaths
* AI-generated anime selfies propel beauty app to top in Japan
* South Koreans set to become younger as traditional way of counting age scrapped
* Japan lawmakers back law tightening religious donation rules
* Oil rebounds after hitting 2022 lows, demand concerns cap gains
* American fathers cry foul over S. Korea’s ‘inaction’ on overseas child abduction by former spouses
* Asian markets mixed as recession fears dampen China optimism
