Malaysia:
* Sg Kim Kim pollution victims still struggling with health issues after five years
* Covid-19: Health Ministry says cases up by 57.3%
* Kedah 13-year-old in viral video charged with robbing ehailing driver
* COP28: Malaysia calls for transparency in loss and damage fund governance
* Gaza conflict: Johor govt condemns Israeli air strikes after truce collapses
* Human capital development a priority for Sabah, says Hajiji
* Johor govt to appeal against court decision on Sg Kim Kim pollution incident
* Kemaman polls: Larger majority proves Perikatan support momentum, says Takiyuddin
* Bursa Malaysia likely to be higher this week with window-dressing activities
* Kemaman result shows Malays disapprove of Pakatan-Barisan partnership, claims Muhyiddin
* Malaysia records 26 million tourist arrivals from Jan 1 to Nov 15, says ministry
* Terengganu cops nab two, seize over 7kg of Yaba pills
Singapore:
* COP28 focus on health draws RM3.63bil to fight tropical disease
* New Singapore guidelines for banks to finance transition activities to drive greater climate action
* Squid Game uncle: Meet the 74YO Singaporean in 'Squid Game: The Challenge'
* Singapore's Gardens by the Bay welcomes 100 millionth visitor as it launches annual Christmas fair
* Introduce QR code usage at Johor checkpoints, suggests Onn Hafiz
* COP28: Calls for more nuclear and less 'destructive' methane
* New HIV infections in first 10 months up by 10%
Indonesia:
* Indonesia volcano Mount Marapi in Sumatra erupts, spews ash 3km into sky as people told to take precautions
* Indonesia, ADB and owners agree to shutter first coal-fired power station early
* One dead, 11 missing in flash floods around Indonesia's Lake Toba
* High school student gives birth while sitting for exam
* AI solutions for Asian consumers by Indonesia
* Moderate earthquake hits Indonesia's Banda Sea
Thailand:
* Thai govt pawnshops offer free loans in latest bid to halt soaring household debt
* Thai entertainment royalty: Top-earning actresses and their impressive fees
* Thailand records current account surplus of RM3.27bil in October
* Thai govt calls for negotiations and an to end to violence in Gaza
* Bus driver triggers 20-vehicle pileup in central Bangkok
* Safe at last - Thai hostages have reunion after return from Gaza
Philippines:
* Philippines says more than 135 Chinese boats 'swarming' reef off its coast
* Abu Sayyaf bomb maker killed by Philippine security forces
* Marcos condemns bomb attack by 'foreign terrorists' in southern Philippines
* At least three killed in bomb attack on Catholic mass at Mindanao State University in Philippines
* Philippine military on high alert after bombing called terrorism
* Philippines lifts tsunami alert after magnitude 7.4 earthquake / Residents begin to return home after Philippine quake kills one
Vietnam:
* Vietnam among taking the lead as countries promise clean energy boost at COP28 to push out fossil fuels
* Vietnam lays out RM72.43mil energy transition plan
* Vietnam orders Central Bank probe over slow loans, according to media reports
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* Rail link upgrade to rare earths heartland - China's Wang Yi visit to Vietnam
Myanmar:
* 83 Thais and three Malaysians to be flown to Bangkok from Myanmar on Monday (Dec 12)
* UN issues call to rescue hundreds of Rohingya adrift at sea
* Battle for state capital rages on in Myanmar
Cambodia:
* Foreign tourist numbers skyrocket in Cambodia; more than four million visitors in first 10 months
* Cambodia and Vietnam launch cross-border QR code payments
* Earth is running a fever. And UN climate talks are focusing on the contagious effect on human health
Laos:
* Laos prepares to accept Asean chair against backdrop of Myanmar crisis
* Laos to ban e-cigarettes amid growing concerns; fifth Asean nation to so after Brunei, Cambodia, Singapore, and Thailand
Brunei:
* Brunei man given jail sentence for aggression towards policeman
* Royal Brunei Airlines named World’s Leading Cabin Crew for fourth time in row
AseanPlus:
* Tourism Ministry plans special batik collection to promote Malaysia in China
* Dr Wee: More opportunities for M’sian students through closer ties with China
* In boost for Modi, India's BJP set to win 3 of 4 key state polls
* M’sian designer named ‘fashion culture ambassador’ in China
* The Dubai meeting: Plans laid out at COP 28 to slash greenhouse gas methane from oil and gas
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* Explainer-How climate change is making the world sick / COP28 delegates urge greater action on climate-linked health risks
* China combats surge of respiratory illnesses of known pathogens
* Reaching for Mars, and Gaza - A space engineer who brought us images of Mars confronts Earth’s brutal realities in Gaza
* Laws haven’t kept up with online revenge porn
* We can still end HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030
* Gaza massacre: Helping kids to cope with disturbing graphic content
* Seoul to beef up inspection in bedbug-prone residential areas
* New Filipino monitoring base is now open in South China Sea
* South Korea Buddhist temple plays matchmaker by hosting singles staycation
* Researchers sound alarm over metaverse's potential to cause harm
* This airline is working on developing coffee that will taste good even in-flight
* Pope urges world religions to unite against environmental devastation
* Cricket-Warner included in settled Australia squad for first Pakistan test
* Japanese football great Shinji 'Genius' Ono retires at 44
* Brisbane Lord Mayor quits 'dysfunctional' 2032 Olympics forum
* How characters from film, television and manga serve as fashion inspiration
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