Firefighters try to extinguish a fire that has been burning for five days, causing air pollution for some 12,000 residents in the surrounding area, at the landfill in Sarimukti on the outskirts of Bandung, West Java on Aug 24, 2023. - AFP
Malaysia
* Human trafficking syndicate crippled with the arrest of five, 12 Indian nationals rescued
* Over RM1mil deposited into Rosmah's account between 2014 and 2017, says witness
* Strong and stable government is important to build the economy, says Anwar
* No repeat of Perikatan 'wave' in Pulai and Simpang Jeram by-elections, says Mat Sabu
* Fukushima wastewater release: M'sia to screen food from Japan like it did in 2011
* Hamzah confirms his accounts have been frozen
* Umno contesting on own ticket a personal opinion, says Azalina
* Anwar congratulates India on historic moon landing
* Aminuddin announces portfolios for Negri's 11-member state executive council
* EC: Pelangai by-election set for Oct 7
* Pahang Perikatan confirms contesting in Pelangai by-election
* Many bilateral opportunities for Sabah under BRI, says China diplomat
* Belt and Road initiative not a 'debt trap', says China consul general
* Johor to decide if special lane needed at land crossings for by-elections
* Revised school curriculum in the works, says Education Ministry
* RM30mil allocated to upgrade Jeli-Gerik East-West Highway, says PM
* Graft, inflation and unemployment topmost concerns among Malaysians, survey finds
* 'Unemployed' Rosmah received large sums of money in her account, court hears
Singapore
* Bomb threats at 18 Singapore locations: Police find no items of security concern
* Jail for man who assaulted woman he paid for sex, claiming she was not worth the money
* Court denies requests by accused in money laundering case to speak to family members
* No immediate ban on Japan seafood in Singapore after Fukushima water release
* Presidential candidate Ng Kok Song not accepting donations, will fund campaign from savings
* Drinks stall worker surprised by pineapple from presidential hopeful Tharman
* Skate, surf, ski and snowboard in Orchard Road from Oct 28
* Shanti Pereira breaks S'pore record, qualifies for 200m semis at World Athletics Championships
Thailand
* Thai PM Srettha discusses overcoming divisions with ex-coup leader Prayut
* 'Thaksin won’t be allowed to transfer to private hospital': official
* Cambodia’s Hun Manet, new Thai PM pledge close cooperation
* Democrat rift goes public: Renegade MPs at Thai PM vote challenge party elders
* Plans to promote Thailand as a wedding destination in Hong Kong
Indonesia
* Ministry shuts down factories, to spray mist to reduce air pollution in Greater Jakarta
* Singapore DPM names wish list for sustainable infrastructure at Asean meeting
* Jokowi reignites ‘Bandung Spirit’ in week-long Africa tour
* Indonesia, Lockheed Martin sign deal for 24 Black Hawk helicopters
* Indonesia c.bank holds rates unchanged, as expected
Philippines
* Ex-senator reveals funding for some Philippine govt projects bloated by up to 328%
* Marcos Jr declares dad’s Sept 11 birthday a holiday in Ilocos Norte
* Customs closes three Bulacan warehouses storing imported rice
Vietnam
* Proposal to make it easier for foreigners to own houses in Vietnam
* Vietnam's export orders to recover in coming months: industry insiders
* International seafood exhibition opens in HCM City
* Vietnam remains attractive for investors: experts
Cambodia
* Cambodia's new PM launches strategy to boost growth
* New Cambodian foreign minister all set to pursue predecessor’s reforms
* Cambodian athletes to train in China for Hangzhou Asian Games
Myanmar
* UN Security Council, minus China and Russia, condemns Myanmar military's killing of civilians
* Myanmar extradites two suspects to China over online scams
Laos
* Laos, Vietnam vow firm mutual support in diplomatic activities
* Lao weather bureau warns of risk of floods, landslides as heavy rain continues
Brunei
* Accolades for three Brunei writers
* Education Ministry awards over 90 recipients with scholarships
Aseanplus
* Japan begins release of water from Fukushima nuclear plant into Pacific
* China suspends seafood imports from Japan on water release
* North Korea fails for second time to launch spy satellite
* S.Korea police arrest 16 Fukushima protesters seeking to enter Japan embassy
* North Korea says Japan should immediately halt Fukushima water release -KCNA
* Interest from countries to join BRICS shows its relevance, Lula says
* North Korea says US driving Ukraine crisis to nuclear disaster-KCNA
* South Korea, US and Japan 'strongly condemn' North Korea launch
* Taiwan proposes extra $3 billion spending on new weapons next year
* North Korea's frantic space launch pace brings advances - and setbacks
* S. Korea plans to revive police conscription to fight crime
* Asia tracks Wall St surge as traders welcome US data, Nvidia results
* HK actress Charmaine Sheh spotted frying kuey teow at a stall in KL
* HK actor Philip Keung says Chow Yun Fat inspired him to exercise more
