The Civil Service Police Unit officers remove illegally placed campaign banners and flags along a road during their patrol in Bogor, West Java, on Jan 23, 2024. - AFP
Malaysia
* Al-Sultan Abdullah plays key role in bolstering the economy during reign as Agong
* The story of white flags and the King with a heart of gold
* Do not evade paying tax to country, says Anwar
* Cabinet nod sought for federal ministers from Bornean states to sit on MA63 committee
* Dr M arrives to meet cops over 'loyalty' comments
* Dr M: I am being treated like a criminal for speaking my mind
* Do some soul-searching instead of hurling accusations, Fahmi tells Dr M
* Daim's wife claims trial over failure to declare assets
* Daim's wife continues to claim charges are political revenge
* Bill on separation of AG-PP powers could be tabled by year's end
* Bung Moktar reminds Sabah Barisan to be ready for early state election
* ERL free to set ticket prices, says Loke
* Madani, SMJ good basis to strengthen Malaysia-China ties, says diplomat
* Sabah govt urged to register state’s claim over 40% tax revenue payment
* Syndicate forcing disabled Chinese nationals to beg busted in Johor
* Lack of supervision leads to more bad cops, says Ayob Khan
* Pakistani man pleads guilty for raping, robbing woman on overhead bridge
* Chinese nationals fined for using unapproved communication equipment
* Malaysian actor Jack Lim helps to catch man who took upskirt videos of local celebs
* Super Junior to hold concert in Malaysia in August: report
Singapore
* Man who allegedly molested three women in 15 minutes among multiple men charged with molestation
* PM Lee to visit New York City from Jan 24 to 27
* Self-styled religious teacher who preyed on boys gets 21½ years’ jail for sex offences
* Grab to offer free shuttle buses to 4 MRT stations from Coldplay concerts
* Reformative training for teen who prostituted two underage girls on Telegram chat group
* Shelving of SimplyGo ticketing plan exposes authority's lack of preparedness: Observers
Thailand
* Day of sadness and joy: Phang Nga park officials find leatherback corpse and 92 eggs
* Thai minister releases 18 FAQs on southern land bridge project and its benefits
* Sa Kaeo introduces night curfew on teens to prevent crime
* Thai hotel giant Minor expects tourist arrivals to exceed govt target
* Thai economy too dependent on fundamentals, warn economists
Indonesia
* Presidential hopeful Anies promises more jobs, end to nepotism at Bekasi rally
* Jokowi's son Gibran draws ire after ‘arrogant’ VP debate performance
* Rock star snubs Jokowi to back underdog Ganjar for president
* Volcanic activity continues at Indonesia’s Mt Merapi after weekend eruption
Philippines
* Marcos says Philippines does not endorse Taiwan independence, seeks to avoid conflict
* Philippines will not 'lift a finger' to assist ICC's drug war probe
* Sara Duterte declares she’ll run again for office ‘in the next elections’
* Philippines, Vietnam to sign pact to deal with South China Sea row
Vietnam
* Vietnam advised to capitalise on domestic market to drive growth
* Thao Dien Night Street launches trial run
* Vietnam surges ahead of Thailand in 2024 global growth quality report
Cambodia
* Archaeologists plan to restore ancient pond at Angkor's Bayon Temple park
* Information minister calls for return of traditional media
* Pink dolphins frolic in Kampot waters
Myanmar
* Myanmar military plane overshoots runway in India, eight injured
* Fires kill 77, injure 193 in Myanmar in 2023
* Myanmar strives to combat financial fraud through mobile payments
* Myanmar military officers held by junta after surrendering town to opponents
Laos
* Asean Tourism Forum 2024 kicks off in Laos
* 59th meeting of Asean National Tourism Organisations opens in Laos
Brunei
* Workshop focuses on Brunei nuclear energy governance
* Employment agency found violating Brunei labour laws
Aseanplus
* China undergoes rare scrutiny of rights record at UN meeting
* Japan, US agree to maintain sanctions on Russia, support Ukraine
* Race to find dozens trapped in southwest China landslide
* Major earthquake hits China-Kyrgyzstan border
* Hindus throng Ram temple in India's Ayodhya as it opens to the public
* At least 50 injured in major earthquake on China-Kyrgyzstan border (update)
* For 1,250 years, Japan’s ‘naked man’ festival barred women - until now - but they can’t go ‘Full Monty’
* As France woos India, its ex-colony Puducherry recalls the past
* China father drops US$140,000 jade ring from high-rise window into drainage ditch, successful 4-day search sparks firework party
* ‘LV visage’: China cosmetic surgery clinic fined for urging women to get ‘luxurious face’ if they want a rich husband, punishment lauded by netizens
* Harsh but true? Chinese blogger hits a liberal arts nerve in a tough job market
* China stocks slip, Hong Kong surges after cabinet's pledge to stabilise market
* Hong Kong leads Asian market rally on China support hopes
