Birds sit in cages during a bird singing competition in Thailand's southern province of Narathiwat on Monday, September 18, 2023. Some 2,000 birds from Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore were entered in the annual contest. - AFP
Malaysia:
* Najib received RM60.6mil from 'Prince Faisal', says Bank Negara analyst
* PM to explain Zahid's graft case outcome in Parliament tomorrow, says Azalina
* Sabah's wealth to be shared irrespective of race and religion, says Hajiji
* Recommendations on anti-smoking law to be finalised today, says Health Minister
* Stop investigation into 'Save Malaysia' rally, says Lawyers for Liberty to cops
* Miti director rubbishes claims in viral screenshot, says will lodge police report
* Enough local rice in stockpiles to last five months, says Mat Sabu
* No action, talk only, says Syed Saddiq on govt approach to reforms
* Private health facilities can now hire foreign nurses without post-basic qualification
* Sugar industry crash imminent if price structure not reviewed, says Fuziah
* Cops record statements of over 10 people linked to 'Save Malaysia' rally
* New department will enhance child protection under Child Act, says Nancy Shukri
A staff member waits for passengers to board the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train during a week-long public trial phase at the Halim station in Jakarta on Monday, September 17, 2023. The operation of a high-speed railway running from capital Jakarta to the Javan city of Bandung funded by Beijing is set to open next month after a series of delays. - AFP
Singapore:
* Singapore: Jail for cleaner with Covid-19 who coughed at colleagues, including dialysis patient, as a ‘joke’
* Refrigerated trucks may give Singapore startup edge into China EV market
* Red miss, super Sainz, lively Lawson: Singapore GP talking points
* Oil pushes closer to US$95 a barrel as global market tightens up
* Online radicalisation a key factor driving terror threat
* Asian shares drop as investors brace for central bank-packed week
Indonesia:
* Indonesia promises better relocation package for islanders after clashes over Chinese project
* Indonesia plans first carbon trade next week
* Climate change can affect children's basic rights, says top Indonesian child observer
* Breathless Indonesians irate over pollution crisis in Jakarta
* Oil climbs on supply concerns, recovery in China demand
Smoke rises from a peatland as wildfires burn in Ogan Komering Ilir regency, South Sumatra province, Indonesia, September 18, 2023, in this photo taken by Antara Foto. Antara Foto/Nova Wahyudi/ via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. INDONESIA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN INDONESIA.
Thailand:
* Thailand hunts for missing ancient site treasures but in doing so, it walks diplomatic tightrope
* Thailand urged to halt crop burning after air pollution spike
* Former Thai PM Thaksin eligible for parole in February - official
* Soaring rice prices sow hope - and trouble - for indebted Thai farmers
* Emerging Markets: Asian FX subdued, stocks fall ahead of central bank meetings
Philippines:
* Philippine pole vault superstar EJ Obiena wins silver in Diamond League final ahead of Asian Games
* Philippines doubling efforts on maritime surveillance as it sees resurgence of Chinese ships in disputed waters
* Philippines may be next data Centre hub, Globe Telecom CEO says
Former Philippine senator and human rights campaigner Leila de Lima waves as she arrives at the Muntinlupa Trial Court in Manila on Monday, September 18, 2023. De Lima, an outspoken critic of former president Rodrigo Duterte and his anti-drug war, has been in jail for more than six years on narcotics-related charges she insists were fabricated to silence her. - AFP
Vietnam:
* Vinfast's second-quarter deliveries jump over fivefold sequentially
* Vietnam's Ha Long Bay-Cat Ba archipelago named world natural heritage
* Asian Games landmark for esports fires Olympic dreams
* Couple jailed for smuggling migrants inside sofa
Myanmar:
* China's Wang Yi visits Russia ahead of possible Xi-Putin meeting
* Myanmar's authorities seize 5.62kg of heroin and stimulant tablets worth around RM450,000
* RCEP to promote construction of world's largest tourism economic community, says report
Anthony Olascuaga of the US (right) fights against Giemel Magramo of the Philippines during their 8-round light flyweight boxing match at Ariake Arena in Tokyo on Monday, September 18, 2023. - AFP
Cambodia:
* Cambodian PM Hun Manet’s first Chinese mission brings nations closer together, says govt statement
* Cambodias Koh Ker archaeological site inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List
* Sacrificing now for a brighter future
Laos:
* Lao PM Siphandone confident Laos-China relationships will only get better despite mounting foreign debt
* Lao govt aims to boost agricultural production and also improve country's stockpile
* Laos-Vietnam trade hits US$833mil in first half of 2023
Brunei:
* UN wants cash and commitments to rescue stalled development goals
* Asean officials voice support for Belt and Road as it helps to promote regional cooperation
Women take a selfie inside a tunnel made with red peppers during H.O.T Festival at Seoul Plaza in Seoul, South Korea, on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. - AP
AseanPlus:
* Study: Malaysia most hit by disruptive cyberattacks in Asean last year
* ‘Heartbroken’ woman in China finds school admission letter father hid 17 years ago that led her to abandon education for factory work
* Australia demands dating sites boost safety amid sexual violence
* One in 10 Japanese are older than 80, according to government data
* Taiwan records 103 Chinese jets around its shores, marking a new high
* Biden adviser Sullivan meets China's chief diplomat Wang Yi in Malta
* North Korean splendour: Kim Jong-un’s popular sister seen holding RM32,800 Dior bag during Russia trip
* Chance encounter transforms girl from Mumbai slum into teenage model, internet influencer
* Man in China's Wuhan killed after 100kg barbell pins his neck to gym bench
* Pre-historic Tell al-Sultan site added to world heritage list
* Asian markets stutter as traders prepare for Fed decision
* A victory no Indian will ever forget - 'An incredible performance' as India rout Sri Lanka for eighth Asia Cup crown
* S. Korea opposition leader hospitalised after hunger strike, prosecutors seek arrest
* S.Korean broadband firm, Netflix says ending all disputes over costs
* Australia swelters in spring heat wave, temperatures set to break records
* Russell Brand accused of rape, sexual assault; star 'absolutely' denies claims
* Alibaba tells Erdogan it plans to invest $2 billion in Turkey
* How the rise and fall of an unlikely online influencer triggered a debate about the plight of older Chinese
* Alibaba, Doluvo, Holistic Labs among winners at Mihas Awards
* Rugby World Cup - Luckless Japan to regroup after error-strewn England encounter
* A real shocker - Fiji upends Australia in Rugby World Cup boilover; South Africa and England roll on
* South Korean teens’ excessive caffeine use sparks concerns
* China's yuan will stabilise as domestic prices bottom out - central bank publication
