Artists perform ahead of the start of the Holy Mass in the Steppe Arena, during Pope Francis Apostolic Journey in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on Sunday, September 3, 2023. - Reuters
Malaysia:
* Government to look into support for special needs SPM candidates, says Anwar
* Govt to relax requirements for PWD to join TVET programmes, says PM
* Unity govt focused on eradicating poverty, improving education facilities, says Anwar
* Stern action against traders selling controlled goods with conditions, says ministry
* Agriculture Ministry to meet Bernas, paddy farmers to discuss rice supply on Sept 7, says Mat Sabu
* Malaysia won’t be world-class nation if only one race successful, says Kit Siang
* Zahid questions Muhyiddin's political fatwa on voting against Pakatan
* Pulai polls: ‘Haram’ to vote for PH candidate, says Muhyiddin
* Ringgit likely in range-bound trading this week; to stay within the RM4.63 and RM4.65 range
* Bursa Malaysia seen to continue upward momentum from Monday (Sept 4) onwards
* No qualms working with BN, people the top priority, says Melaka DAP rep
* Appointment of Ahmad Terrirudin as AG the perfect choice, says Azalina
Presidential candidate Tharman Shanmugaratnam speaks to media as he greets his supporters while waiting for the Presidential election results in Singapore. - AFP
Singapore:
* Asean launches talks on RM9.27 trillion digital economy pact to drive more seamless trade
* Singapore ministers sue PM Lee Hsien Loong brother for defamation
* PM Anwar congratulates Tharman on being elected Singapore's new president
* 'The man named She' - Online gambling kingpin has links throughout South-East Asia
* Oil industry elite hits Singapore to debate crude’s next twist
* Singaporeans with special needs summit Mt Fuji
* Landslide win for Tharman - the new Singapore President
Indonesia:
* Shocking tragedy as Bali hotel workers die after lift cable snaps, plunging them into ravine
* Malaysian PM to lead delegation to Asean Summit in Jakarta on Sept 4
* Indonesia enhances comprehensive Asean maritime cooperation; potential is enormous and lucrative, says top official
* Indonesia offers 'golden visa' to entice foreign investors
* Four Indonesians nabbed for murder in Keningau
* ‘Watch your code of conduct!’ - Indonsian govt tells civil servants
Atthaya Thitikul of Thailand follows her shot from the second tee during the third round of the Portland Classic at Columbia Edgewater Country Club in Portland, Oregon. - AFP
Thailand:
* Thai commerce chamber lists living costs, tourism sector, budget payouts as top three challenges for new govt to address
* Thai PM Srettha to miss Asean Summit, says Foreign Ministry
* Former Thai PM Thaksin may be eligible for parole in four months, say sources
* Pheu Thai pledge to nearly double the minimum wage has many sceptics, survey finds
* Whispers and mysterious moves - The powers-that-be have spoken (softy, secretly) in Thailand
Philippines:
* Philippines basketball extragavanza - Italy and Latvia clinch spots in World Cup quarterfinals
* Coca-Cola (Coke) it is - The world’s most valuable food, beverage brand in 2023
* Philippines shock Asian giants China and earn ticket for Paris Olympics qualifiers
* Ocean fish can weather marine heatwaves with no major impact on their numbers, says study
Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet poses for pictures while attending an event to meet with garment workers on his first public appearance since taking office, on the outskirts of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. - Reuters
Vietnam:
* US expects to upgrade Vietnam ties, Biden to arrive in Hanoi on Sept 10
* Vietnamese catholics travel to Mongolia to see pope, ask him to visit
* Complementary economy can make Asean centre of growth, says council
Myanmar:
* Myanmar exports over 59,000 tonnes of rice, broken rice in August
* Myanmar designates new protected forest area; move aimed at conserving water resources and watershed areas
* Myanmar police seize ecstasy pills worth RM450,000
Latvia's Klavs Cavars (right) and Rolands Smits (second to right) react with supporters as they leave after winning the FIBA Basketball World Cup group L match between Brazil and Latvia at Indonesia Arena in Jakarta on September 3, 2023. - AFP
Cambodia:
* Billion-dollar money laundering case: Nine out of 10 accused in Singapore have Cambodian links
* Cambodian ex-leader Hun Sen back on Facebook after long-running row
* A miracle in Cambodia - Mekong River registers seventh newborn rare Irrawaddy dolphin this year
Laos:
* Dengue fever in Laos surpass 23,000 cases, 14 Deaths reported; number of new cases still rising fast
* Vangvieng gears up for Visit Laos Year 2024
Brunei:
* Brunei religious authorities flag cleaning brush, revoke pastry kitchen’s halal certification
* Motorcycles thieves in Brunei court - local man jailed after admitting crime, another claims trial
People wave Chinese and Hong Kong flags, as Pope Francis arrives to attend the Holy Mass at the Steppe Arena, during his Apostolic Journey in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on Sunday, September 3, 2023. - Reuters
AseanPlus:
* Sabah native groups call off rally following tight security
* Rice market shows strain after India’s six-week campaign of curbs; prices are soaring all over the globe
* India PM urges UN to rethink priorities for the 21st century
* Mission accomplished, India puts moon rover to 'sleep'
* In overture to China, pope sends greetings to a 'noble' people
* Shanghai-based Japanese restaurant under fire for offering ‘anti-radiation’ meals
* Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Haikui heads for Taiwan/ Typhoon Saola makes landfall in Guangdong
* Typhoon Haikui prompts Taiwan to evacuate thousands and cancel flights
* Typhoon Saola makes landfall in southern China but appears to cause only light damage
* AirAsia resumes KK-Hangzhou route after three-year hiatus
* Disappointed in the summer blockbusters? Read these Hollywood books, instead
* Hoping for the truth: unsolved murder mysteries in Malaysia/ The murder of a beauty queen
* Emotional Hong Kong superstar Tony Leung wins lifetime award at Venice
* Heat records topple in Asia
* Woman steals iPhone in Fujian after ripping anti-theft cord with teeth
* BTS leader RM denies Islamophobia, says he won’t apologise
* Pope, quoting Buddha, urges religious dialogue to fight fundamentalism in visit in Mongolia
* 'Ferrari' Matsushima looking to drive Japan's challenge in next week's Rugby World Cup
* North Korea stages 'tactical nuclear attack' drill
* Australia says it will send more police to Solomon Islands, extend mission
* Japan grab Olympic spots at Basketball World Cup; will represent Asia at Paris Olympics
* Infant among two killed, five injured as building collapses near India's financial centre Mumbai
* Russia's Medvedev: Japan's 'militarisation' complicates Asia-Pacific
