Wearing traditional outfits from East Nusa Tenggara and Madura Island, Presidential candidate Ganjar Pranowo (left) and his running mate Mahfud MD gesture as they arrive for a televised vice presidential candidates's debate in Jakarta, Indonesia on Dec 22, 2023. The world's third-largest democracy is scheduled to hold its legislative and presidential elections on Feb. 14, 2024. - AP
Malaysia
* Menara Ilham seizure: Let MACC investigate, stop speculating, says Anwar
* Business as usual at Menara Ilham after MACC seizure
* Potential Japanese investments a strong vote of confidence in Malaysia's future - Anwar
* 85% of households in Peninsular Malaysia will not be affected by electricity tariff adjustments
* Ties with other countries unaffected by move to block Israeli ships from docking in Malaysia
* KL Tower's Atmosphere 360, Cafe 360 closed due to court order
* Anwar receives visit from Abang Jo, Federal-Sarawak ties to be strengthened
* New RM5mil pipeline proposed above Prai River, say Penang CM
* Cops record Caprice’s statement over social media post on murder of 17-year-old student
* Respect court's decision abolishing law on enticement of married women, says Mohd Na'im
* Crowdfunded movie 'Pendatang' premiers, garners 100,000 views in 17 hours
* Mother charged with negligence for leaving toddler in car
* Two bikers killed in five-vehicle pileup at toll plaza near Johor CIQ
* Malaysia's inflation rate continues to slow down, falling to 1.5% in November
* Malaysia's ringgit, Taiwan's dollar at multi-month peaks as rate-cut hope lingers
* Report: Over 330K personal identifiable info belonging to Malaysians found on the dark web
* China inclusion in Look East Policy will boost trade, investment - Economist
Singapore
* Over 40,000 Grab passengers overcharged due to wrong ERP rate calculation, to be reimbursed
* Changi Airport fifth-busiest international airport in 2023; S’pore-KL is busiest flight route
* Three pedestrians injured outside Singapore mall after taxi collides with car
* Six months’ jail for man who made bomb threat onboard Scoot flight bound for Perth
* Singaporean fashion designer to the stars Andrew Gn retiring his label after 28 years
* Jail, fine for S’porean director of 980 firms for failing to fulfil his directorship duties
Thailand
* Cut in excise tax for Thai eco-car production extended until 2025
* Lopburi monkeys feel the chill as temperatures drop across Thailand
* A unique countdown of meditation and prayer proves popular in Thailand
* High waves sink night ferry to Koh Tao
* Heavy rain, storm surges to affect southern Thailand
Indonesia
* Indonesia secures rice import commitments from India, Thailand
* Gibran to be probed for campaign violation following milk distribution
* Indonesia to fine palm oil companies US$310mil for operating in forests
* Eliminating cervical cancer is a movement, not just a programme: Indonesia’s health minister
* Indonesia’s Luhut Panjaitan returns to ministry after medical leave
Philippines
* Online shopping fraud worries 93% of Filipinos
* Philippine and China officials agree on dialogue amid maritime tensions
* Philippines poverty rate in H1 2023 at 22.4%
Vietnam
* Vietnam Airlines warns clients of online fraud
* Southern Vietnam records six monkeypox deaths
* Vietnam hits target of welcoming 12.5 million international arrivals in 2023
* Bac Ninh strives to become leading electronics centre
Cambodia
* 'Doom for forests': fears over new Cambodia land grants
* Amro expects 6.2% growth for Cambodian economy in 2024
* Cambodia's largest port reports over US$85mil in revenue in 11 months
Myanmar
* Two killed, eight injured in shell attack in southern Myanmar
* New snake species found in southern Myanmar
Laos
* Jumbo crowd expected at Lao Elephant Festival in Xayaboury
* Lao and Japanese soldiers take part in a disaster relief drill in Vientiane.
Brunei
* Potential power disruptions over two days in parts of Brunei
* Brunei detains 18 Bangladeshis in joint raid against illegals
Aseanplus
* China bans export of rare earths processing tech over national security
* Boeing delivers first plane to Chinese airline since 2019
* S. Korean religious sect leader sentenced to 23 years in prison over sex crimes
* Japan eases arms export controls allowing weapons sales to US
* Hong Kong court refuses to drop media tycoon Jimmy Lai's sedition charge
* Man in India allegedly beheads wife over cup of tea
* China lifts ban on Taiwanese grouper fish imports in carrot and stick diplomacy
* At least 31 killed in floods in India's Tamil Nadu
* Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan granted bail, but release uncertain
* Tesla acquires Shanghai land for megapack battery plant
* China issues draft rules for online game management
* China erects temporary housing units after earthquake destroys 14,000 homes
* Latest Alibaba leadership reshuffle set to make China’s largest ecommerce market more tech-focused, analysts say
* Disabled China boy, 12, abandoned as baby, faces another tragic loss after death of adoptive father, garners public sympathy and help in time of need
* China unveils new gaming curbs, sending tech stocks tumbling
* Should Hong Kong legalise ride-hailing services like Uber? Taxi sector draws ire over ‘rude and surly’ drivers, with officials accused of protecting industry
* Photos: Michelle Yeoh, Jean Todt hold chic wedding banquet in Pangkor Island
* HK star Danny Pang files for bankruptcy after spending life savings to save wife
* 'Long time no see': HK actor Tony Leung happy to be back in Malaysia
