South Korean activists light candles to hold a service to mark the third-year anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar, in Seoul, South Korea, on Feb 1, 2024. They demanded the recovery of Myanmar's democracy and against the military coup. - AP
Malaysia
* New King's reign to boost political stability, analysts say
* King, Malay Rulers support efforts to enhance governance, fight corruption, says Anwar
* Queen of Malaysia recalls father's demise 40 years ago
* Initiative by King, Queen of Malaysia improves flat communities' quality of life
* M'sia must address setbacks towards good governance, transparency, say anti-graft watchdogs
* Child, 5, dies after being left in parked car at Shah Alam hospital
* Public invited to join in KL unity parade on Feb 24
* Almost 6,000 detained nationwide in three-day anti-drug op
* Chinese airline to offer direct flights to Hangzhou
* Be patient, official statement on Najib’s pardon appeal will come later, says Dr Zaliha
* Najib’s daughter posts message for father on social media
* Traffic cops suspected of soliciting bribe from British couple released on police bail
* KL 10th most trending destination in the world, says Tripadvisor
* Federal Territories Day: DBKL offers special rate on compounds for parking offences
* Sabah looking at Mount Trusmadi as tourist destination
* KL hotel launches initiative encouraging guests to borrow items during stay
* OKU cardholder claims trial to raping teenage daughter
Singapore
* ‘No, Senator, I’m Singaporean’: TikTok CEO grilled by US lawmakers on Chinese links
* Singaporean comedian buys RM530,000 worth of Rolex watches for his top performing staff
* ‘There were thousands of bees’: Woman returns home to beehive on her laundry rack
* Singapore arrivals double on China, Indonesia visitors
* Value of prizes to be won at amusement centres and fun fairs in Singapore capped at S$100 from March 1
* S’porean man arrested in Taiwan anti-vice raid, allegedly paid for sex at beauty salon
* Shopee Singapore fails in court bid to stop former senior exec from joining TikTok parent company
* Job hopping in Singapore at its lowest in six years as it’s harder to get new post
Thailand
* Move Forward chief reiterates 'no plan to change Thai democratic system'
* Hundreds of Myanmar anti-junta protesters rally in Bangkok
* New blow for Thai election winners as lawyer launches dissolution bid
* ‘Unfavourable weather’ reason for THAI Melbourne flight landing in Sydney
* Dissident Russian rockers held in Thailand fly to Israel: band
Indonesia
* Indonesia’s Senior Law Minister and VP candidate Mahfud resigns before polls
* More than 130 Rohingya arrive in Indonesia's Aceh
* Indonesia secures 500,000-tonne rice contract from Vietnam, Myanmar, Pakistan
* Jokowi accused of bias, interference in presidential election
* Indonesian markets rattled by election uncertainty, Finance Minister's future
* No ambition: Youth bemoan green pledges ahead of Indonesia poll
* Indonesia Jan inflation eases to 2.57%, in line with forecast
Philippines
* Ex-cop links Duterte siblings Paolo and Sara to ‘drug war’ dirt
* Duterte’s daughter Sara denies links to drug war killings
* Philippines plans to buy submarines to defend sovereignty in South China Sea: Senior official
* Imee tells brother Bongbong: ‘Stand firm and put an end to People's Initiative'
Vietnam
* Fire kills three in family in Vietnams northern city
* Three men jailed for life after fatal shooting over land dispute in Phu Quoc
* HCM City seeks investors for wastewater treatment plants
* US slashes estimates on Vietnam rare earths mining output
Cambodia
* Alcohol checks in Phnom Penh make for safer roads: Police chief
* Cambodia attracts over US$187mil investment in January
* Cambodia and Germany pledge increased cooperation
Myanmar
* UK sanctions Myanmar military-linked enterprises and divisions
* Vise tightening on Myanmar's economy three years after military takeover triggered civil strife
* Myanmar's resistance forces suggest terms for the military's eventual handover of power
Laos
* Senior officials from Laos and Cambodia meet in Cambodia for talks on border markers.
* Fears grow that dam across Mekong River in Laos could harm World Heritage site of Luang Prabang
Brunei
* Brunei top five in Instagram ad reach
* Brunei Postal Services Department warns against phishing messages
Aseanplus
* HK court convicts four for rioting after 2019 legislature storming
* Asean digital ministers pledge cooperation to fight cybercrime, control AI
* Make-your-own fake news sites spark concern in South Korea
* Lunar night puts Japan's Moon lander Slim back to sleep
* Two ANA planes ‘clip wings’ at Japan’s Itami airport; no injuries reported
* Fatigue sets in for Japan earthquake survivors facing long road to recovery
* CPC conclave: China to purge disgraced Central Committee members
* ‘Shameless’: Fired Shanghai man who tried to kiss, touch woman colleague on Paris business trip, says being in ‘capital of romance’ aroused him, gets slammed online
* HK star Aaron Kwok cancels promotional activities in Malaysia due to health issues
* China's factory activity expands on export order boost - Caixin PMI
* China baker asked to hide RM13,000 inside cake as surprise at engagement party celebration tricked into dirty money scam, gains sympathy online
* South Korea factory activity expands for first time in 19 months - PMI
* Japan Jan factory activity shrinks modestly on softer demand - PMI
* Kim Jae-joong to take legal measures against problematic, obsessive fans
* Most Asian markets retreat as Fed crushes March rate cut hope
* Asia weathers Fed fallout, bonds still banking on rate cuts
