Malaysia's Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh attends the National Board of Review Awards Gala in New York City, New York. The Ipoh-born actress has become the first Asian actress to win the National Board of Review Awards at the gala held in New York City on Sunday (Jan 8). - Reuters
Malaysia:
* Michelle Yeoh named best actress at National Board of Review Awards
* Lawyer fails in bid to challenge Anwar's Royal Pardon
* Viral video of men trespassing Merdeka118 took place last year, culprits caught and charged, says PNB
* NRD to convert 150 million physical records since 1869 to digital format, says Home Minister
* Najib Federal Court case hearings shortened to a day
* Swearing-in for new Sabah Cabinet on Jan 11, says Kitingan
* Prosecution's appeal against Zahid's acquittal on VLN graft charges fixed for case management on Feb 17
* Covid-19: No case surge expected for upcoming festive celebrations, says Dr Noor Hisham
* Covid-19 Watch: 383 new cases, says Health Ministry
* Recalibration programme extended till Dec this year, says Home Minister
* Malaysia's unemployment rate down to 3.6% in November 2022
* LVG tax: Online purchases under RM500 to cost extra 10% from April 1
A dragon dance troupe practice their moves in Bogor, Indonesia, ahead of the Lunar New Year celebrations on January 22. - AFP
Singapore:
* Easing of Covid-19 curbs among factors that led to more spending on lottery, sports betting in Singapore
* Senior lawyer in Singapore who billed client RM4.4mil suspended for overcharging and flouting court order
* Olam Agri Singapore-Saudi dual listing could raise US$1bil, say sources
* Nine months’ jail for man in SG who sold his bank account, which was later used in scams
* Housing officer gets jail for following 11-year-old into her flat and molesting her
* Man who held woman at knifepoint in Yishun charged with possession of offensive weapon
* Singapore's Elliot Wong, 11, wins under-18 Chess Invitational in Hong Kong
* Oil slips on concerns higher interest rates to crimp demand
Indonesia:
* 7.6 quake damages buildings in Indonesia, height of tremor felt in Australia
* Emerging markets - Stocks in Jakarta hit lowest level since July;Asian shares retreat as investors assess hawkish Fed
* Indonesian anti-graft agency arrests Papua governor in corruption probe
* No tsunami detected after 7.6 quake strikes eastern Indonesia
* People flee in panic as powerful quake hits off Indonesia damaging homes
* The future of central bank digital currency is here: Jakarta Post contributor
* Jokowi to reshuffle Cabinet again as coalition ties sour
* Workers plan protests over new jobs law in Indonesia
Thailand's Teerasil Dangda (centre) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 semi-final football match between Thailand and Malaysia at Thammasat Stadium in Bangkok on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Thailand beat Malaysia 3-0 to set up a final showdown with favourites Vietnam. - AFP
Thailand:
* Smog blankets Bangkok as PM2.5 pollution hits unsafe levels in 19 districts in Thai capital
* Thailand approves a massive RM430 billion budget for 2024 fiscal year
* Zulkifli is new chief facilitator for southern Thai peace talks
* Prayut wants to return as PM to ‘finish the work’ of improving Thailand
* Hunt continues for Romanian diver gone missing in Phuket seas
* Warm welcome for Chinese tourists in Thailand
* Long-serving Thai PM hints at re-election bid under new party
Philippines:
* Philippines to boost onion imports to help inflation-hit consumers and avert food crisis
* PetroVietnam 2022 crude oil output flat at 10.84 million tonnes
* Philippines working to exit money laundering 'grey list', says central bank chief
* Filipino man held for buying jewellery using pensioner's bank card
* Shaking up the military and police: Inquirer
* Defence chief calls it quits in the Philippines
In this handout photo from Catubig Municipal Information Office taken on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 shows people crossing a damaged bridge in Catubig, Northern Samar, Philippines, due to the heavy rains brought by a low pressure area. - AFP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam's GDP to grow an impressive 7.2 per cent in 2023, says Standard Chartered
* PetroVietnam 2022 crude oil output flat at 10.84 million tonnes
* Tesla’s Vietnam rival VinFast weighs US IPO launch in second quarter
* Soccer - Tien Linh double takes Vietnam to Asean Championship final
* Coastal development in central Vietnam limits public access to beaches
* Vietnam remained among world’s top FDI destinations in 2022
Myanmar:
* Thai troops kill six alleged drug smugglers near Myanmar border
* Myanmar jails 112 Rohingya for travelling 'without documents'
* Man nabbed over murder of Myanmar national
Fishing boats are pictured docked on a bank of the Mekong River in Phnom Penh. - AFP
Cambodia:
* Cambodia's total export up 16.4 per cent in 2022
* Hun Sen mulls single citizenship ruling for civil servants, armed forces
* Jokowi to reshuffle Cabinet again as coalition ties sour
Laos:
* Laos gets highest votes as fan favourite at Miss Universe pageant
* Passenger volume exceeds nine million on China-Laos Railway
Brunei:
* Brunei pre-school season begins in cheerful and happy manner
* Stay home if Covid positive, says Brunei minister
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, left, and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni shake hands for photographers at the end of a meeting they held at Chigi Palace government office, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. Kishida is in Italy as part of a five-nation tour abroad. - AP
AseanPlus:
* Abe murder suspect fit for trial after psych review, reports Japanese media
* Covid-19: Immigration Dept to monitor China travellers in special lanes at international entry points, says Malaysian Health Ministry
* Asean not interested in doing business with single major power exclusively: George Yeo
* Supreme Court confirms 40-year sentence for S.Korean in stalking murder case
* Tencent’s TikTok-style video feed tripled views in 2022
* China suspends some visas for South Koreans in retaliatory move
* China 'wolf warrior' spokesman Zhao Lijian moves to new role
* Asian markets drift as rate worries halt China reopening rally
* Chinese characters 'Hehe' meaning harmony voted word of 2023
* Xi warns China officials to avoid ‘collusion’ with big business
* Pandemic cooking boom sharpens Japan knife sales
* China holds joint strike drills near Taiwan
* Workers clash with police at Covid test kit factory in China
* Life moves forward as China declares new Covid phase
* China chip industry set to overcome challenges
* Cryptoverse: Bitcoin digs in for a bumpy new year
* Airlines lift China international flight capacity as border opens
* Mega bonuses of 50 months salary paid by Taiwan firm
* Australia backs carbon credits criticised as failing climate
* iPhone exports from India double to surpass US$2.5bil
