Former Thai prime ministerial candidate and ex-Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat (centre) gestures as he is surrounded by media outside the Constitutional Court in Bangkok on Jan 24, 2024, after the court decided to reinstate him as a lawmaker. AFP
Malaysia
* MACC nabs former minister's political secretary and three others, says source
* Allegations of RON95, diesel subsidies withdrawal, new taxes to be introduced not true, says Fahmi
* MACC gets go ahead to charge Daim but delayed due to health reasons, says Azam Baki
* Royal inquiry into Batu Puteh to start once members are appointed, says Zahid
* MACC denies claim of not probing ex-Bank Negara assistant governor's SD against Anwar
* Organisers of 'Himpunan Selamatkan Rakyat' gathering shouldn't 'play victim', says Saifuddin
* IGP: Dr M not treated like a criminal during questioning
* Neighbour dies after rescuing family of seven in Labuan fire
* Cabinet gives the nod for RCI on Batu Puteh
* Cops hunting for suspect who shot patrol car during chase
* Najib's lawyers tell court news coverage is 'lop-sided'
* More support for the PM means a stronger govt, says Zahid
* Adopt floating holidays concept in Malaysia, Madani government urged
* Study on salary system for civil servants being completed, says Fahmi
* Man to serve 24 years, eight lashes for sexual assault on teen
* High Court maintains gag order against 'Mentega Terbang' director
* Tanjong Karang MP is 6th Bersatu rep to announce support for Anwar
* Climate change scientist makes Sabah proud in Antarctica, says Hajiji
* Customs seizes RM2.6mil worth of beef, pork imported without permits
Singapore
* Five Malaysians allegedly linked to ring behind fake friend call scams charged with cheating
* Singaporean artiste Fatin Amira dropped from TV show after Nurul Aini cheating scandal
* Self-radicalised S’porean, 16, who identified as white supremacist given restriction order under ISA
* More potential lapses found at Cordlife; Ministry sets end-May deadline to rectify issues
* British band Coldplay light up Singapore stadium with kaleidoscopic concert
Thailand
* Move Forward's Pita remains as MP as court clears him of election law violation
* Thai woman faces jail after friend takes her pet lion for a drive in open-top Bentley
* Chaithawat says ready to hand over Move Forward reins to Pita
* Thailand, China to ink pact lifting visa requirements on Friday
* Bangkok hit by unsafe levels of PM2.5 smog again
* Thai economy in 'crisis' PM says, pledges more stimulus
* Pet lion cub in Bentley convertible raises hackles of Thai police
Indonesia
* Indonesian envoy to Malaysia denies alleged intervention in Kuala Lumpur voter list
* President can 'pick sides' in presidential election: Jokowi
* Indonesia sees FDI worth US$47bil in 2023
* Indonesian VP candidate Mahfud to leave Cabinet post before election
Philippines
* Philippine defence minister urges fishermen not to sail solo to Scarborough Shoal
* Filipino fisherman to China's coast guard on disputed shoal: `This is Philippine territory. Go away'
* Philippines inflation remains an 'urgent' concern
* Marcos says open to wider constitution changes
Vietnam
* Three killed in Danang after sleeper bus plunges off cliff
* Ho Chi Minh City reports new Covid-19 sub-variant
* China rebuts Vietnam's claims to disputed South China Sea islands
* Vietnam's incense village turns into Instagram hotspot
* Vietnam’s seafood exports forecast to recover slightly in H1
Cambodia
* PM Manet lauds positive Aussie ties, highlights bilateral support
* Cambodia arrests five foreigners, seizes 1.51 tonnes of narcotics
* Cambodia reports another monkeypox case
Myanmar
* Over 110 Rohingya arrested in southern Myanmar
* Churches, temples and monasteries regularly hit by airstrikes in Myanmar: Activists
Laos
* Lao PM calls for stronger agriculture production in 2024
* Lao Food Festival attracts crowds of eager shoppers
Brunei
* Singapore president on state visit to Brunei
* Brunei to celebrate 40th National Day on Feb 24
Aseanplus
* Elderly China woman leaves US$2.8mil to beloved pets instead of children who never visited even when she was ill
* 'Dior bag scandal' lands S.Korea's Yoon, ruling party in disarray ahead of election
* Runner banned for two years for chain-smoking throughout marathon
* North Korea's AI development raises concerns: Report
* Young China neighbours who fell in love while chatting about interior design marry, keep separate homes on same floor, delighting netizens
* Thousands forced out of their homes after 7.1 quake in western China
* New panda conservation centre coming in Beijing
* North Korea fires cruise missiles off west coast, Seoul says
* Sri Lanka parliament passes bill to regulate online content
* Australia PM set to water down proposed tax cuts for wealthy
* China will step up efforts to attract foreign firms, financial regulator says
* Who invented butter chicken? Indian judge to rule on dispute over global favourite
* HK star Charmaine Sheh buys RM18mil condo, already owns at least 5 properties
* YouTube star MrBeast debuts on China’s Internet with Bilibili
* Tropical cyclone expected to lash Australia's Queensland from Thursday
* Actor Lee Lung Kei, 73, says relationship with fiancee, 36, is not in trouble
* Stocks in Asia rise as China rescue report keeps investors on edge
* Asian markets mostly up, Hong Kong boosted by Alibaba rally
