Visitors pose for photos next to festive decorations for sale for the upcoming Lunar New Year at a store in Yangon on January 22, 2025. - Photo: AFP
Malaysia
* Ex-CEO's instructions believed to be from Najib, says former SRC director
* King tucks into chicken chop at famed JB eatery
* Sultan of Selangor insists on strict action for zakat fund misuse
* Wisma Putra does not get involved in my private holidays, Najib tells court
* Najib says stepson used 'clean money' for films
* Dr Wee says AI-generated video of him promoting investment scheme making its rounds
* Targeted toll exemption for festive seasons under review, says Anwar
* Rising costs force more Malaysians to delay retirement, say experts
* Cop recounts landing on house roof during parachute training
* Six more remanded in connection with Ops Sky
* AGC requests additional information in investigation papers on Khairy, says IGP
* 13MP to create beneficial shifts in society and economy, rather than just relying on incentives says Rafizi
* Work against climate change continues with other partners, says Nik Nazmi on US withdrawal from Paris Agreement
* Former unit trust employee charged with CBT of over RM260,000
* Gun found in deceased teen's car was unregistered, say police
* Perak recorded highest-ever revenue of RM1.3bil in 2024, says MB
* Court dismisses lawyer's bid for judicial review against MCMC over removal of Facebook post
* 13MP: Govt committed to enabling policies to drive growth in key industries - Rafizi
* Woman claims father has been raping her for past 10 years
* Suspected fish bombers abandon boat to escape Sabah marine police
* Student in fatal KKIA crash gets 13 years’ jail, RM50,000 fine
* Most coffee shops do not collect service charges, says 20,000-member operators’ group
* TNG Digital launches free feature in ewallets allowing toll passthroughs
* Century-old soy sauce factory in Gopeng closes
* Various sectors expected to benefit from synergies, lucrative returns from WEF, says Anwar
* Probe into pygmy elephant's killing, mutilation ongoing, difficult to pinpoint suspects, says Liew
* Male hairstylist claims trial to charge of sexual crime against actor in Melaka
* ‘Come and get your children’ Nancy urges parents of 80 GISB-linked children still under state care
* Zayn Rayyan's parents apply for acquittal on neglect charge
* JS-SEZ to directly benefit property sector - MaybankIB
* Jakim to summon Harith Iskander to explain coffee joke
* Landlord left with RM1.2mil TNB bill
Singapore
* Drugs worth S$628,000 seized from Singaporean man’s car at Woodlands Checkpoint
* Indonesian man charged in Singapore over giving fake S$10,000 bill to bank
* Jail for Singaporean man who cheated firm of over S$170,000 and gave woman S$40,000 bribe
* About 860kg of illegally imported vegetables from Malaysia seized at Tuas Checkpoint
* Jail for elderly Singaporean man who posed as healer and sexually assaulted woman during sham ritual
* Married man who slashed, stabbed ex-lover’s new boyfriend pleads guilty to attempted murder in Singapore
* Singapore's Starhub and Nokia to work together on 5G and 4G technology
* Activist Iswardy Morni fined RM5,000 for insulting the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong
* Lynn Ban, 'Bling Empire: New York' star and jewellery designer, dies after brain surgery
* Jail, caning and driving ban for teen motorcyclist linked to transport authority officer’s fatal crash
* S$3bil money laundering case: Second Singaporean charged; allegedly committed forgery to cheat DBS
* Man on trial for raping wife; first such case since Singapore repealed marital immunity for rape
* New election committee signals coming polls
Indonesia
* China automaker BYD launches premium brand DENZA in Indonesia
* Indonesian authorities urge vigilance after fatal tiger attack in West Lampung
* Indonesia aims for food self-sufficiency in rice, corn, salt by 2026
* Prabowo praises Cabinet for commitment in first three months
* Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 21 as rescuers dig for survivors
* Prabowo mulls amnesty for Papuan prisoners
Thailand
* Thai PM hails Equal Marriage Act as a victory for love and equality
* Phuket police bust lion cafe owned by Chinese national who hired illegal workers
* Thai Olympic hero Somrak convicted of sexual abuse of minor girl
* Thai players of Jagat treasure hunt game intrude on Pattaya Water Space
* Thailand holds its first same-sex weddings, targets record registrations
* Bangkok chokes under PM2.5 smog
* Hundreds to wed as Thai same-sex marriage law comes into force
* Visa waiver for Chinese tourists under scrutiny
Philippines
* Filipina tourist hit by train in Taiwan out of danger, says Manila Economic and Cultural Office
* Philippines to pick venue soon for second South China Sea case against Beijing
* Philippines signals softer stance on ICC drug war probe, open to cooperate
* Marcos lauds ADB’s contribution to Philippine progress, pandemic recovery
* US deploys Typhon missile launchers to new location in Philippines
* Senator Risa Hontiveros moves to save Philippine ‘sex education’ bill, blames disinformation
* Magnitude 5.8 quake hits Philippines
Vietnam
* US$1.2bil money laundering case uncovered in Danang
* Vietnamese initiative aims to establish world's first AI city
* Vietnam projected to lead Asean+3 growth with 6.5% in 2025
* Chinh confident in handling relationship with Trump
Myanmar
* ive killed, five injured in traffic accident in southern Myanmar
* Patients across Myanmar to benefit from 25 new oncology machines
Cambodia
* 'Angpow' stampede in Cambodia leaves four dead, draws widespread condemnation
* Three die in large gathering for red packets in Phnom Penh
Laos
* Youth-led climate campaign launched to tackle environmental challenges in Laos
* Laos, Japan elevate ties to ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’
Brunei
* Sultan of Brunei stresses importance of Royal Brunei Armed Forces engagement in complex operations
* Brunei Sultan grants audience to Dewan Rakyat Speaker for bilateral talks
* Brunei judiciary reports improved case clearance rates and shifting legal trends
Aseanplus
* Frustration mounts among 18,000 Bangladeshis who missed deadline to fly to Malaysia for work eight months ago
* Five charged in Taiwan over fatal food poisoning case at Malaysian eatery
* WEF 2025: Australian firm to invest in green hydrogen alternative energy in Sarawak, says PM Anwar
* PM Anwar emphasises Asean's potential at WEF 2025
* From Manchester United to regional and global issues: Anwar tackles diverse topics at WEF
* Malaysia to prioritise energy, connectivity and bloc's independence as Asean chair, says PM Anwar
* Malaysia's Asean chairmanship offers hope for Myanmar crisis, says UN envoy
* Leverage on Malaysia as Asean Chair for VM2026, tourism players urged
* Mother hangs son and commits suicide, infant daughter survives in Madhya Pradesh
* South Korean Telegram sex crime ring busted after exploiting over 230 victims
* ‘Busy snake’: HK actress Angie Chiu to appear in nine Year of the Snake CNY shows
* Former Category III star Amy Yip receives 'Most Iconic Actress of the 80s Era' award from Malaysia
* Bangladesh frees 178 troops over deadly 2009 mutiny
* New roll-on, roll-off ferry serving Pengkalan Kubor - Takbai, Thailand to start March
* Ringgit weakens against US dollar on profit-taking, policy jitters
* Intense cold snap may hit China during Chinese New Year travel rush
* Japan man arrested for kicking rabbit as police probe 77 other deaths
* India sends notices to Uber, Ola over pricing disparity on Apple and Android phones
* Affluent millennials, women adding sparkle to Asean's gold jewellery market
* Korean man jailed 15 months for possession of fake currency
* Masahiro Nakai, top TV host and former pop superstar in Japan, retires after sexual assault report
* Japan cautious on economy as Trump's policies take centre stage
* Bursa Malaysia snaps winning streak; Oriental Kopi soars 98.86%
* Ousted South Korean defence minister testifies Yoon never intended full martial law
* K-pop girl group NewJeans may pause group activities due to member Hanni’s work visa
* Samsung to beat Apple to ultrathin phone with new S25 Edge
* Cabinet to discuss possible effects of Trump's new tariffs policy, says Tok Mat
* Instagram courts TikTok stars during turbulent times
* India says 'open' to return of undocumented immigrants in US
* Oil prices extend losses on uncertainty over Trump tariff impact
* China, South-East Asian nations pledge to deal with scam centres
* Malaysia aims to reclaim top spot as world's leading rubber producer in 10 years, says Zahid
* MACC confirms another US$20mil of 1MDB funds recovered from US
* Asian stocks tick up but South Korea markets hit by bleak GDP data
* Celebrity jewellery designer Lynn Ban dies after ski accident
* Taiwan premier decries 'suicidal' budget cuts, may ask parliament to rethink
* A tech-savvy Maha Kumbh: India aims for a safer religious festival
* M'sia waiting for Japan's response on proposal to bring forward conference on rebuilding Gaza, says Tok Mat
* Putin growing concerned by Russia's economy, as Trump mulls more sanctions
* Taiwanese singer Jeannie Hsieh on hardship of being a single mum: 'You will face negative labels'
* Trump downplays threat of China using TikTok to spy on Americans
* Meta, WhatsApp win relief as India tribunal suspends data sharing ban
* Hawana 2025 to bring together media organisations from across Asean, says Fahmi
* Bursa Malaysia snaps four-day winning streak
* Reddit users boycott X links after Elon Musk’s gesture at inaugural event
* J-pop star Masahiro Nakai retires after sex misconduct allegations
* Korean star Yeo Jin-goo reveals fun-loving side on his first visit to Malaysia
* Most Asian markets extend AI-fuelled rally
* Peter admits huge work to rebuild Malaysian football but he's ready
* One killed, two injured in stabbing at Japan train station: local media
* Bollywood actor’s stabbing morphs into political row, risks worsening India’s ties with Bangladesh
* China to guide billions of dollars of insurance money into stocks
* Pune, India is a treasure trove of history, art and culture
* 'Queen of Rock' Ella to hold concert in Genting Highlands on May 17
* 'Cute and murderous': How Squid Game's iconic killer doll came to life
* South Korea investigators ask prosecutors to indict Yoon for insurrection, abuse of power
* Samsung aims to turn its next generation of Galaxy smartphones into AI companions
* Ringgit advances against US$ after OPR maintained at 3%
* Mild profit-taking after four-day recovery
* HK-based Malaysian actress Jacquelin Ch'ng gets suspected scam invite to Thailand
* Military officer dies in jet engine freak accident
* Lighting up myths and legends
* Least fertile nation set for first birthrate rise in nine years
