Rare Siamese crocodile species hatchlings are seen in Cambodia's Cardamom National Park, boosting hopes of survival for one of the world's most endangered reptiles, conservationists said on July 18, 2024. - Bros Pov/Fauna & Flora via AP
Malaysia
* Ex-Perlis MB received cheques amounting to more than RM600,000 from travel agency, witness tells court
* Speaker's decision on six ex-Bersatu MPs aligns with Federal Constitution, says law expert
* Man murdered, body torched over RM7,000 debt, say Kajang cops
* Remains of Nur Farah Kartini laid to rest in Pekan
* Penang cops hunt for Myanmar national for allegedly murdering wife
* Bomba retrieves 1m-long cobra from car engine compartment in Sandakan
* Wan Ahmad Fayhsal suspended from Dewan Rakyat for six months
* Cyberbullying: Govt to study drafting new law, says Fahmi
* Four men escape death penalty, sentenced to 20 years for drug possession
* Zahid's lawsuit against Malaysiakini resolved amicably
* MMA welcomes amendments to Medical Act
* MH17: 80-year-old grandpa and a backpack with MAS flight number tag
* Global collaboration important to seek justice in MH17 flight tragedy, says Netherlands PM
* Miti maintains investment growth projection at 5% for 2024 - Tengku Zafrul
Singapore
* Lee Hsien Loong to attend Malaysian King’s installation ceremony at latter’s invitation
* New vaccine for virus that causes respiratory disease approved for Singaporeans over 60
* S$500,000 worth of Ice seized, foreigner arrested: CNB
* Self-driving bus for airport workers to be trialled at Changi Airport
* Singapore’s Tada ride-hailing app to enter HK in November, eyes S. Korea next
* Paris Olympics: 8 opening ceremony uniforms, from the medal-worthy to the non-starters
* Jail for maid who stole and emptied bank account of 83-year-old employer with dementia
vMan charged over touching women inappropriately at Sentosa; others face separate molestation charges
Thailand
* Netizens slam Thai Olympic uniform design, PM urges respect
* Trust can be deadly, says forensic doctor on cyanide poisoning
* Can Thailand continue its Olympic golden run in Paris?
* Pheu Thai makes a strong case for digital wallet scheme
* Thailand's extra US$3.4bil budget for stimulus clears first parliamentary vote
* Thai govt to meet banks over alleged transactions for Myanmar arms
Indonesia
* Concerns grow over rising violence against journalists in Indonesia following deadly arson attack
* Jokowi cites ‘heavy rain’ behind cancellation to move to Nusantara
* Prabowo's nephew to be appointed Indonesia deputy finance minister, his party says
* Jokowi insists on returning to Surakarta after term ends
* Indonesian ministry vows Prabowo’s free meal programme to use local produce
* Indonesia to launch nickel, tin online tracking system next week
Philippines
* Philippines to develop airport on South China Sea island
* Sara Duterte: I will no longer serve in another Marcos Cabinet post
* Floods displace over 200 individuals in northern Cebu
* Three killed, one injured in southern Philippines shootout
* Philippine bonds to widen lead over Indonesia as rate cut looms
* Meet the youngest Filipina Olympic athlete: Levi Jung-Ruvivar
* Philippines economy grows by 6.1% on average during Marcos’ term
Vietnam
* Vietnam files claim with UN to extended continental shelf in South China Sea
* BYD to introduce three more car models to Vietnam market
* Vietnamese PM orders protection measures for citizens following fatal case in Thailand
* 'Tiger cages' leave homes vulnerable to fire
* Vietnam president To Lam handed power as party leader seeks medical care
Cambodia
* Cambodia looks to 'breathe' with controversial new canal
* Xi Jinping Boulevard in Cambodia set for official opening
* Cambodian PM says landmines, ERWs still pose risk to over 1 million people
* 'I feel empty': Cambodians on Funan Techo canal route await fate
* Largest rare Siamese crocodile nest group found in Cambodia
Myanmar
* Malaysia urged to lead Asean against Myanmar's humanitarian crisis, Rohingya persecution
* Explosions at bridge on Yangon-Mawlamyine Highway trap hundreds of vehicles
* Myanmar junta opponents launch rocket attack on capital airport
* Myanmar's famed Shwedagon Pagoda attracts over 3.6 million visitors in H1
Laos
* Laos, China ink new Mekong-Lancang cooperation pact
* Lao govt vows to prevent economy from sliding into crisis
Brunei
* Royalty launch art exhibition
* Chinese embassy donates books to college’s library in Brunei
Aseanplus
* China's leaders vow to fight 'risks' plaguing economy
* China’s Communist Party removes ex-foreign, defence ministers from top body
* Bangladesh students reject PM's olive branch after deadly protests
* Sentencing postponed for Aussie zoologist facing 249 years’ jail for bestiality, other offences
* China investigators suspect construction work caused fire that killed 16 people in shopping mall
* Pacific Island Leaders to vow cooperation in 7 areas; Multilateral summit wrapping up in Tokyo
* China activates emergency response to flooding in Shaanxi province
* South Korea eschews dog stews for black goat stews to beat summer heat
* India plans to ease rice export curbs as stocks surge to record, sources say
* China welcomes more foreign tourists: spokesperson
* Torrential rains trigger evacuations, closures in Greater Seoul, central region
* 13 Indians among 16 missing after oil tanker capsizes off Oman Coast
* Call for vaccination boost as Covid cases rise in Hong Kong
* Situation still tense at Shanir Akhra
* US urges Bangladesh to uphold right to peaceful protest amid anti-quota protests
* Violence mars ruling party’s leadership race in South Korea
* Bangladesh quota protesters call for nationwide shutdown amid clashes
* Four dead, several trapped after landslide in South India
* Maths test stumps AI models: which number is bigger, 9.90 or 9.11?
* China's yuan firms as dollar eases; all eyes on plenum
* North India eateries told to display employee names in Hindu holy month, sparking anger
* India bonds flat before debt sale; budget remains key driver
* JGB yields rise as investors grow cautious of possible July rate hike
* Odia woman delivers baby at a Chhattisgarh station en route to Hyderabad
* Japan Communications Ministry experts issue disinformation report; recommend social media operators delete posts, strengthen screening
* South Korean actress Lee Hye-ri receives Rising Star Award at NY Asian Film Festival
* K-pop boy bands losing allure as career choice
* Late Mandopop diva Coco Lee’s song gets posthumous release
* HK reporter says Wall Street Journal fired her for press freedom advocacy
* HK stars Bob Lam and Oscar Leung open hotpot restaurant in KL
* HK celeb couple Sammi Cheng & Andy Hui make first public appearance together since cheating scandal
* Asian markets drop with Wall St as Biden sparks fresh chip fears
