A Myanmar protester residing in Japan raises her fist during a rally to mark the second anniversary of Myanmar's 2021 military coup, outside the Embassy of Myanmar in Tokyo, Japan on Feb 1, 2023. - Reuters
Malaysia
* Let the court decide Zahid's fate, says Anwar
* MACC probe against Bersatu an abuse of govt agencies, claims Hamzah
* Govt aims to turn Federal Territories into smart cities by 2030, says PM Anwar
* Malaysia strongly condemns suicide bombing at Peshawar mosque
* Immigration DG: Quick Response Teams to man check-in counters at KLIA during peak hours
* Hajiji continues to strengthen GRS govt with appointments of political leaders
* Remand for eight cops extended another week in murder probe
* Money laundering probe on Bersatu unrelated to Covid-19 stimulus packages, says MACC
* Link-up between Port Klang, POIC Lahad Datu port on the cards as talks restarted
* LRT disruption: Bandaraya-Masjid Jamek stretch closed for two weeks, says Loke
* Finance Ministry-owned GLCs to look into leasing or renting idle land for farming, says Ahmad
* Dissolution of Kedah assembly after June 18, says MB
* Travel discounts and special rates up for grabs at Sabah MATTA Fair this May
* Tengku Zafrul looking to run for Umno supreme council post
Singapore
* Doctor accused of sex crimes against 14-year-old and other women; allegedly cheated polyclinics
* Researchers may have found a way to repair damaged kidneys, giving hope to millions of people on dialysis
* Nine people under 21 dealt with under ISA since 2015 - trend is concerning: Law minister
* 53 Nanyang Primary pupils, two staff members down with acute respiratory symptoms - non have Covid
* Teen detained under ISA planned to declare caliphate on Coney Island, bomb army camp, stab people
* Singapore falls from top spot to 13th on most Instagrammable places in the world list
* Some users in SG confused as SMSes from legitimate firms get flagged as ‘likely scam’
* Three-hour transit in Singapore turns into three days of anxiety for passenger stranded after Auckland flood
Thailand
* Lawyer confirms possessing a vape in Thailand is illegal, can lead to jail
* Thai economy continues to recover in December: central bank
* Prayut expresses concern over country’s image after extortion of Taiwan actress
* Thailand to boycott SEA Games Muay Thai after Cambodia changes name
* Taiwanese actress thanks BBC, Taiwan media for ‘sharing truth’
Indonesia
* Indonesia’s largest Islamic group draws govt officials eyeing political positions
* ‘Five shots a day’? Bali celebrates first Arak Day
* Jokowi ‘confident’ Tesla will invest in battery, car factory in Indonesia
* Second Indonesia tiger attack in days, hunt ongoing
* Still no ‘freedom’ for interfaith marriages
* Could be Wednesday or Thursday: Jokowi on possible reshuffle
Philippines
* Philippines inches up in corruption index but low score persists
* 6.0-magnitude quake rocks southern Philippines
* Philippines, Japan to boost defence, infrastructure cooperation during Marcos visit
* Hunger, food security, and land use: Inquirer contributor
* Philippines still in Covid-19 emergency phase
Vietnam
* Garment, footwear exports aim to reach US$80bil by 2025
* World Wetlands Day 2023 to be observed with various activities
* Internet slows as Vietnam submarine cables suffer unprecedented disruptions
Cambodia
* Fires claim four lives in Sihanoukville
* Job rights, social services for women entertainers focus of new initiative
* International trade rises as commerce ministry lays out 2023 plans
* India, Cambodia mark 70 years with 70 trees
Laos
* China-Laos Railway transports over 10 million passengers
* Customs revenue on freight rise steeply at Boten border crossing
Myanmar
* Myanmar streets empty in protest on coup anniversary
* US hits Myanmar with new sanctions on coup's 2nd anniversary
* Myanmar marks coup anniversary with eyes on junta election plan
Brunei
* Singapore Food Festival set to return
* Turn of events in High Court over 'Musang King' case
Aseanplus
* Factories in South-East Asia are firing up as China reopens
* Crypto hacks stole record $3.8 billion in 2022, led by North Korea groups - report
* China leads the world in counterfeit, pirated products: US report
* China's Xi vows to help consumers spend 'without worries'
* Hong Kong's Q4 GDP down 4.2% y/y, 4th quarter of contraction
* Japanese author Haruki Murakami to publish first new novel in six years
* Asia's factory activity contracts despite China's COVID reopening
* Most Asian markets rebound from losses after Wall St rally
