Malaysia:
* A King's reign overseeing four prime ministers
* Frequent changes of govt won't do country any good, says Al-Sultan Abdullah
* KL outranks Dubai and Vegas in world's best cities survey
* PM Anwar hopes increase in Rahmah cash aid will alleviate people's burden
* Daim maintains innocence, wants his day in court
* Daim charged with failing to declare assets, claims trial
* KL High Court sets aside gag order on 'Mentega Terbang' producer
* Cop involved in alleged rape of 16-year-old nabbed
* 'Hot Daddy' porn probe: Six more women nabbed by Bukit Aman
* AIM channelled RM2.6bil to help entrepreneurs in 2023, says Ramanan
* Pakatan needs unconventional approach to put country back on right track, Saifuddin
* More needs to be done to improve Malaysia's standing, say NGOs about Corruption Perception Index
Singapore:
* Seven new charges for money laundering accused who allegedly planned to submit fake marriage cert to Singapore govt
* Three weeks’ jail for man in Singapore who assaulted his nine-year-old son with two umbrellas and a cane
* ‘As small as a 100Plus bottle’: Baby born at 22 weeks in S’pore now a healthy 5-year-old
* Seven in 10 young Singaporeans feel it is not necessary to marry, but most still want to: Poll
* ‘People said we looked alike’: Best friends discover they’re actually sisters
* Marina Bay Sands gets approval to build 587-room fourth tower, down from previous 1,000-room plan
* Oil climbs on escalating tensions in Middle East
* Asia stocks gain as China stimulus softens Evergrande blow
* Monetary policy set to hold as inflation persists - Figures in Singapore show core gauge rising to 3.3% in December
Indonesia:
* Emerging Markets - Indonesian rupiah hit by political woes as Asian currencies mostly subdued
* Survey show youth prioritise environmental conservation in 2024 elections, says WWF Indonesia
* Indonesia to provide more cash handouts to mitigate risk of rising food prices
* Indonesia to import 676,000 live cattle this year
* Ferry route for cargo lorries between Batam and Johor mulled
* Calls mount for Jokowi to take campaign leave
Thailand:
* Top Thai officials pile pressure on central bank to ease rates, citing bank profits
* ‘Special needs’ boy allegedly stabs classmate to death over so-called bullying
* Thai economy in recession, needs a boost -deputy finmin
* PM2.5 dust pollution at unhealthy level in 68 Bangkok districts
* China pushes for construction of China-Thailand railway
* Thai police warn Liverpool soccer fans of new online scam
Philippines:
* Ex-Philippine leader Duterte assails Marcos, accusing him of plotting to expand his grip on power
* Philippines denies 'special arrangements' with China to supply troops on reef
* 'I think it's the fentanyl': Philippines' Marcos hits back at predecessor Duterte
* Philippines and US intend to hold '2-plus-2' meeting in March: Envoy
* Philippines' Marcos says maritime cooperation a cornerstones in Vietnam visit
* Duterte's son calls President Marcos 'lazy', urges him to quit
Vietnam:
* Surging Vietnam exports signal hope for global demand recovery
* Vietnam and Cambodia vow to support Laos' Asean chairmanship in full force
* Foreign investment flows into Vietnam increase 40% in January
* Vietnam rice exports to Jan 15 down 14.2% y/y at 194,000 tonnes
* Viet telcos must find new areas for growth, says minister
Myanmar:
* Asean foreign ministers back 'Myanmar-owned and led' solution to crisis
* South China Sea tensions and Myanmar violence top agenda for Asean meeting in Laos
* Myanmar junta sends senior official to attend Asean foreign ministers’ meeting
* With generals barred, Myanmar junta sends bureaucrat to Asean meeting
Cambodia:
* Restoration of Bayon temple's platform in Cambodia's famed Angkor park completed
* Cambodia records second human case of bird flu so far this year
* Rare Asian elephant found dead in jungle in Cambodia
* What once was: Tracing the ancient Empire of the Khmers
Laos:
* South-East Asian nations cautiously optimistic of progress on Myanmar and South China Sea conflicts
* Asean ministers vow sustainable, inclusive and competitive tourism after meeting in Vientiane
* Singapore offers support to unlock Laos’ potential
Brunei:
* Brunei education ministry going all out to boost science, tech and environment studies in schools
* Brunei poised to be 'centre of gravity’ for regional aviation
AseanPlus:
* Important for Asean to redouble efforts in safeguarding region, says Tok Mat
* KL-S’pore high speed rail to boost sentiment on the property sector
* 'Abang Adik' star Wu Kang Ren credits human touch for success of the local film
* Jiman Casablancas, a towering figure in the Malaysian fashion industry, dies
* Samsung to integrate Baidu’s Ernie AI in latest Galaxy phones
* Late South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun’s 'Sleep' wins top award at French film festival
* Global watchdog proposes new ethics code to combat greenwashing
* Hong Kong home prices drop 6.8% in 2023, outlook still weak
* Unique houses survive quake in Japan village thanks to architectural design
* China Evergrande ordered to liquidate, owing US$300bil
* Former China football head pleads guilty to bribery
* Racial profiling allegations spark lawsuit against Japan police
* North Korea tests submarine-launched cruise missiles, KCNA says
* Toyota halts shipment of some vehicles over certification issues
* Soccer-South Korea coach Klinsmann has no fear, only respect for Mancini's Saudi Arabia
* Cricket-India go back to the drawing board after Pope cracks spin code
* Cricket-Gabba, Hyderabad thrillers the perfect advertisement for test cricket
* Tennis-Sinner won't settle after Melbourne triumph, says Cahill
* A tree that makes a rare anticancer compound is near extinction. Chinese scientists may have an answer
* Covid-19 origins: Researchers challenge early paper pointing to Wuhan market as epicentre of pandemic
* Amazon’s 'Expats' TV series puts Hong Kong government in ‘awkward position’, features ‘glamorised’ lifestyle
* ‘Jobless, cold and depressed’: barred from pro sports, former Hong Kong elite athletes, coaches adjust to life in Britain
* China pyramid scheme loser cons family out of nearly RM200,000 for ‘medical bills’ by claiming he suffered testicle injury while riding bike, sparking outrage online