This aerial photo shows a herd of dugongs near Panwa beach in Phuket. - AFP
Malaysia:
* Four Malaysians slightly injured in Norwegian bus accident, says Wisma Putra
* IGP files defamation suit against blogger Papagomo
* Penang Chingay Parade returns with vibrant cultural displays
* Experts call for mandatory maintenance compliance records for diesel subsidies
* Cops seize RM1.2mil worth of heroin base during Petaling Jaya bust
* Ringgit to exhibit softness in thin trading next week
* Seven police reports lodged in connection with Hannah Yeoh issue
* PAS calls on members to support Umno in solidarity rally for Najib on Jan 6
* Sufficient coconut supply for next year's festive seasons, says Mat Sabu
* House arrest applications for prisoners must go through Pardons Board, says AGC
* Public caning in T'ganu meant to educate, not punish, says Syariah chief judge
* Samenta calls for Kelantan govt to reconsider halal cert requirement for F&B operators
A child wearing a Santa hat walks past a memorial for fallen Ukrainian soldiers at the Independence Square in Kyiv on Saturday, December 28, 2024, amid Russian invasion in Ukraine. - AFP
Singapore:
* Clean-up efforts completed after oil leak off Singapore's Bukom Island; port and environment authorities investigating incident
* Mitsibushi Asean Cup first leg semifinals: Singapore lose to Vietnam at home as Philippines upset favourites Thailand in Manila
* Singapore had 122 more dangerous heat days in 2024 due to climate change
* Woman who drove into Woodlands Checkpoint with almost four times legal limit of alcohol in her system gets jail
* Singapore’s port handles record of over 40 million shipping containers in 2024
* Former oil tycoon and Hin Leong founder O.K. Lim and his children are declared bankrupt
Indonesia:
* Indonesian government tightens regulations on overseas trips for its officials
* Counterterrorism raid in Indonesia: Five suspected terrorists arrested by Densus 88 in West Java
* Five dead in flooding and landslides amid year-end holidays in Indonesia
* France sends Indonesia official request to transfer national on death row
* Oil settles up over 1% at the weekend on large draw from US crude stocks
Thailand:
* Thai government will present ‘New Year gifts’ to its people, says PM Paetongtarn
* Cutting down the scammers - Pattaya police raid hits alleged Korean online gambling website
* Magic mushroom vendor held over British tourist’s death in Thailand
* Moo Deng gets RM1.3mil donation for Christmas
* ‘Thaksin’s vast experience key in tackling Asean issues’
Team Philippines celebrate their win during the 2024 ASEAN Electric Cup semi-final round football match between the Philippines and Thailand at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila. - AFP
Philippines:
* Philippines’ outstanding external debt hits record high
* Philippines' Department of Agriculture mulls ‘food security emergency’ to stabilise rice prices
* Climate change added 41 days of dangerous heat around world in 2024
* Double 5-plus magnitude earthquake hits Philippines - one near Mindanao and another at SE of Union
* Philippines central bank sees December inflation at 2.3% to 3.1%
Vietnam:
* Vietnam's banking sector to post 15 per cent credit growth in 2025
* Vietnam capital Hanoi to welcome 2025 with explosive celebrations
* 'When earning a lot is not enough', Well-paid people in Vietnam struggle to afford houses due to price surge
* Vietnam's agro-forestry-aquatic exports to reach record high this year
* 'It's so sweet yet healthy', Vietnam's famed coconut industry now eyes billion dollar markets
Myanmar:
* Record number of children living in conflict zones, says Unicef
* Over five million stimulant tablets and more than 170kg of narcotics worth RM30mil seized in southern Myanmar
* Fleeing Myanmar, Rohingya refugees recall the horror of war
Cambodia:
* Cambodia lowers e-visa prices for tourists and business visitors
* Cambodia sets ambitious goals for 2025 riding on infrastructure wave
* Cambodia allows banks, payment service institutions to handle cryptoasset
Laos:
* Laos and China launch QR payment system for cashless tourism
* Laos govt sound the alarm as dengue cases surpass 20,000 in country with 11 fatalities
Brunei:
* Asean and China boost vocational education for regional development
* Singaporeans praise Brunei as the ultimate family destination
People visit the Old Summer Palace, also known as Yuanmingyuan during winter in Beijing. - AFP
AseanPlus:
* M'sain silambam exponents bag 12 golds, overall title at Asian championships
* Hong Kong Cantopop superstars Andy Lau and Aaron Kwok escape injury after concert mishaps
* China’s growing appetite for durian spurs market innovations
* Many mourners attend Indian state funeral for former PM Manmohan Singh
* India's architecture fans guard Mumbai's Art Deco past
* Record budget approved for ageing population, defence
* Seventeen subunit BSS to drop new single 'Teleparty' on Jan 8
* Trump asks US Supreme Court to pause law threatening TikTok ban
* South Korean prosecutors say Yoon authorised 'shooting' during martial law bid
* Japan's Hokkaido to introduce lodging tax of up to 500 yen per night from 2026
* Eight people killed and many others injured as bus falls off bridge in India's Punjab
* China to remain top car exporter in 2025 despite slower growth on EU’s EV tariffs
* China’s massive solar rooftop roll-out gains traction, but grid struggles to keep pace
* Anger as Amsterdam allows 'ugly' solar panels on historic canal houses
* Chauffeur stalked Qatari princess believing they were in relationship
* Exploring towns that inspired 'One Hundred Years Of Solitude'
* Toy story: From Pong to Pokemon, here’s a history of coveted gifts for kids
* South Korea now a 'super-aged society' with 20% population aged 65 or older
* Gaza hospital director being held by Israel, says Hamas health authority
* Country in crisis - Rival protests planned in South Korea after second leader impeached
* US adds 9th telcom to list of companies hacked by Chinese-backed Salt Typhoon cyberespionage
* Defending chess world champion Magnus Carlsen quits after fine for wearing jeans
* China Olympic champions Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng stun table tennis fans with ‘retirement’
* He's a Reddy-made hero for India with first century against Australia in exciting Test match in Melbourne
* Afghan Taliban forces target 'several points' in Pakistan in retaliation for airstrikes - Afghan defence ministry
