People gather their belongings in open spaces as a huge fire engulfs buildings at a crowded neighbourhood in Manila on Jan 31, 2024. - AFP
Malaysia
* Sultan Ibrahim takes oath as 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong
* Istana Negara announces official titles of Malaysia’s new King, Queen
* Putrajaya fully supports King's order to see Malaysia continue good governance, says Anwar
* Najib's pardon appeal only discussed briefly in Cabinet meeting, says Saifuddin
* Fahmi: Cabinet memorandum soon to decide on establishing second 5G network
* Migration Repatriation Programme to commence on March 1, says Home Ministry
* MACC freezes Tan Sri's personal accounts in RM4.5bil graft probe
* Don't jump the gun, wait for official announcement on Najib's pardon, Fahmi reminds media
* Five arrested for suspected militant activities in Sabah
* Four women linked to 'Hot Daddy' case fined for possessing porn
* Hazani Ghazali appointed DG for newly formed border agency
* No change to approval status for Ed Sheeran concert, says Fahmi
* Malaysian crew involved in vessel sinking incident in Vietnam is safe, says Wisma Putra
* MACC, KK City Hall join hands to tackle public fund leakages
* Mahfuz ordered to pay Sanusi RM250,000 in defamation suit
* Tanzanian national rescued in anti-human trafficking operation in Kuala Lumpur
Singapore
* Man assaulted Malaysian actor Kamal Adli over delusions victim had molested his relative
* Singapore leaders congratulate Malaysia’s new king
* In Singapore, an abandoned mall transformed into art enclave faces demolition
* Sign language and interactive vests: S’pore deaf community members praise inclusive Coldplay concerts
* More than half of van registrations in 2023 were electric; Chinese EV brands most popular
* Three Singaporeans arrested for allegedly trafficking drugs worth about S$470
Thailand
* Court rules Pita, Move Forward guilty of seeking to overthrow constitutional monarchy
* Childhood-like joy awaits Bangkok office workers at Samyan Mitrtown playground
* Top Thai security body to rule on detained Russian band
* Student activist vows to fight on despite gaining reprieve over lese majeste charges
* Thai court orders end to royal insult law reform campaign
* Thai court to rule on election winner's bid to change royal insults law
* Deportation fears for Russian band held in Thailand
Indonesia
* TikTok completes deal for Indonesia's top e-commerce platform
* Presidential candidate Anies promises to invest in creative industries
* VP candidate Mahfud to resign from Cabinet 'soon'
* Ganjar says Jokowi's lunch with Prabowo in Magelang subject to multiple interpretations
Philippines
* Duterte warns Marcos faces Philippine splinter on charter change
* China Coast Guard expels four Filipinos from Huangyan Island
* Philippines says China's claim over Scarborough shoal have no legal basis
* China says it allowed airdrop to disputed shoal, prompting rebuke by Manila
* Philippine economy loses some steam in Q4, misses full-year growth target
Vietnam
* Property tycoon to stand trial for US$12.5bil fraud case that shocked Vietnam
* Vietnam Politburo accepts member’s offer to step down amid probe
* Construction starts on aircraft component factory in Danang
* Vietnam celebrates first successful delivery after foetal heart surgery
Cambodia
* Three hurt in Cambodia mine explosion
* Shooting ranges in Preah Sihanouk to be closed to enhance security
* PM Manet pledges ongoing protection for Tonle Sap
Myanmar
* Three years after coup, Myanmar junta chief under unprecedented pressure
* Myanmar junta takes heavy hits three years after coup
* Four Asean member states continue to ignore Myanmar’s shadow government
* Myanmar junta eases election registration rules ahead of expiry of state of emergency
Laos
* Vietnam strengthens voice of Lao National Radio
* Lao govt instructs all agencies to help resolve economic woes
Brunei
* First cruise ship of the year arrives in Muara
* Brunei Sultan sends congratulatory message to new Malaysian King
Aseanplus
* U.S. F-16 crashes in South Korea, pilot safely ejects
* Woman in China travels 1,600km to pick up mother for Chinese New Year reunion
* China executes couple for double child murder that shocked nation
* One note at a time, a Japanese startup is composing music to soothe pets
* South Korea's Yoon warns North may try to disrupt April poll
* Japan earthquake survivors battle unsanitary conditions with no running water
* Chinese major cities ease home purchase limits to boost sales
* Yoon’s veto of Bill to reinvestigate Itaewon tragedy reopens wounds for victims’ families
* Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan, wife, jailed for 14 years in graft case, his party says
* Ship carrying 16,000 sheep and cattle stranded off Australia
* Couple in China kick elderly parents out of own home after transferring flat ownership to grandson
* Modi's party set to bring contentious common civil laws in India through states
* TikTok owner ByteDance’s chief warns against mediocrity as AI brings disruption
* ‘Dangerous’ deep-fried starch toothpicks inspired by viral South Korea food fad, popular among China’s young, spark mainland health warning
* Michelle Yeoh on divorce from ex-husband Dickson Poon: 'It was a smart thing for me to do'
* HK actor Owen Cheung interested in buying a property in Malaysia
* China's factory activity shrinks again, weak demand hobbles economy
* Asian markets swing as traders eye Fed, jobs and earnings
* Asia stocks head for monthly loss as China drags; FOMC looms
