Malaysia:
* Syariah laws: Special committee open to discussions with all parties, says PM
* Elly Arifin says she receives sexually explicit messages every time she posts a photo
* Dr M's son given 30 more days to declare assets to MACC
* Bukit Aman cops busts forex scam ring that targeted European victims
* Defamation suits against Kepala Batas MP to be heard in September
* Incidence of poverty unacceptable in states with large zakat collections, says PM
* Man who assaulted and robbed woman in Kota Kinabalu nabbed within seven hours
* Digital transformation needed for Malaysian healthcare, says Dr Dzul
* Madani govt confident of achieving stronger GDP growth of 4-5% in 2024
* 1MDB Trial: Charges against Najib not defective, witness tells court
* Daim's wife seeks High Court order for return of passport
* Ratu Naga arrested by MACC and not merely 'summoned', says lawyer
Singapore:
* Louis Vuitton opens first ultra-exclusive Singapore boutique for top spenders
* Singapore expects 1% to 3% economic growth in 2024 as DPM presents 2024 budget bill in Parliament
* Vape users in Singapore's HPB smoking cessation programme can be prosecuted if caught using vape products
* TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi’s Senate grilling on China ties could ‘undermine’ US image, says Singapore envoy
* RM5 or one-way ticket on KTM's Shuttle Tebrau for M'sians from Aug 1
* Singapore's Jan exports up 16.8% y/y, steeper rise than forecast
* Rare fish thought extinct rediscovered in city-state
* Startups hope for support in Singapore's Budget 2024 for digitalisation
* Oil goes flat as weaker IEA outlook weighs on US rate cut hopes
Indonesia:
* Rivals claim voter fraud as Prabowo stays on track to be Indonesia’s next president
* Indonesian president's son also rises, but what will his role as new VP be?
* Families of Indonesian activists tortured by soldiers 25 years ago shocked at general's election win
* Indonesia's Prabowo has made no decision on energy subsidies, says aide
* Malaysian horror flick 'Waruga' is inspired by ancient beliefs of Indonesia's Minahasa people
* VI Old Boy poised to lead Indonesia
* Strategic campaigning the foundation for victory
Thailand:
* Residents of the Thai capital Bangkok enjoyed just 31 days of good air in 2023, says World Index report
* Thailand plans to offer visa-free travel to citizens of more countries
* Thailand warns of continuing high pollution in capital, officials to work from home
* Thailand: Phuket police, wildlife officials seize lion cub, charge Chinese woman
* Thailand: Kingdom to offer medical coverage for tourists
* Haze forces employees to stay home / Authorities urge remote work as toxic air chokes Bangkok
Philippines:
* Philippines govt struggling to lower rice price despite ample supply in country
* MYEG Philippines to partner with social insurance programme
* Emerging Markets - Asian currencies set for weekly declines but stocks rise on Fed rate cut hopes
* Philippines picks San Miguel-led group to upgrade main airport in US$3bil contract
* Manila committed to SCS code of conduct
Vietnam:
* Vietnam's exports in January highest in almost two years
* Vietnam's central bank urges credit growth acceleration
* ‘Help me find love, Buddha’ - Say young people in Vietnam
* Surge in tourist arrivals recorded during CNY
* Concern raised for activist on hunger strike in Vietnam
Myanmar:
* Thousands seek to quit Myanmar after military service announcement
* One dead, eight injured in bus accident in southern Myanmar
* Bangladesh repatriates 330 Myanmar nationals who fled border clashes
* Junta to start drafting 5,000 people a month into the military soon
Cambodia:
* Cambodia 'upcycler' turns tonnes of plastic bottles into brooms
* Cambodia jails two Taiwanese men for faking kidnap
* Taiwanese influencer arrested in Cambodia for faking livestreams of own abduction in scam mill
* F&N in Cambodian land deal
Laos:
* Laos vows to graduate from least developed country by 2026
* Laos continues to raise tourism standards to attract more visitors during its visit year campaign
Brunei:
* Royal Brunei Air Force expands operational capabilities with new aircraft
* Brunei's Ministry of Education seeks and explores further cooperation with Malaysia
AseanPlus:
* Malaysia's 2023 moderate economic growth in sync with other Asean countries - DoSM
* Malaysian tourists wave national flag at Taj Mahal and told to write apology letter, says report
* Hong Kong authorities arrest seven in whopping RM8.6bil money laundering case
* Malaysian singer Ernie Zakri shares ghostly encounter at hotel room in Kuching
* Seoul hopes egg freezing can help S. Korea baby crisis, experts disagree
* Osaka man lands in prison for unhygienic prank at Yoshinoya outlet to amuse his online fans
* School principal in Japan fired for coffee theft, denied retirement pay
* China calls for developers in Chang’e 8 mission to make and assemble moon bricks
* Indian farmers to postpone protest march to Delhi as talks with govt continue
* Nikkei races to fresh 34-year high, all-time peak in sight
* 30% of Hong Kong international schools expect expat applications to fall over next 5 years, as some predict surge in local demand
* US still seeks delayed Pacific islands funds amid China’s lobbying push in region, says senior diplomat
* Man dies after sampan boat rips off leg in Hong Kong waters
* South Korean president's office says handling of heckler within law
* Value of Chinese businesses listed on US stock exchanges dropped significantly in 2023
* Germany overtakes Japan as third-biggest economy
* US sees no 'imminent' war with N. Korea despite Asian country's confrontational attitude
* Sydney parks cordoned off, Mardi Gras event cancelled after asbestos concerns
* Beijing condemns deaths of two mainland Chinese fishermen after Taiwan coastguard chase
* China wants to build a ‘silver economy’ for its ageing society – but who will keep it running?
* Soccer: KFA dismiss South Korea coach Klinsmann after Asian Cup disappointment
* Australian PM announces engagement after Valentine's Day proposal
* Hong Kong’s corruption-busters to take the world to school with new academy designed to train fraud fighters using hi-tech virtual reality