Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left) presents a souvenir to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during their visit to the PETRONAS Twin Towers today, held in conjunction with Prabowo's state visit to Malaysia on Monday, Jan 27, 2025. - Bernama
Malaysia:
* King confers Most Esteemed Order of Johor Royal on Prabowo
* Malaysia, Indonesia to strengthen ties in key sectors, says Anwar
* Muslims urged to learn from Israk and Mikraj journey, says Anwar
* Facebook user apologises over comment on Harith Iskander's post, says will cooperate with cops
* Chinese New Villages to become tourist attraction for Visit Malaysia 2026
* Sabah Pakatan unlikely to patch up with Warisan, says PKR
* Perak PAS chief apologises to Yeoh, YTL, admits mistake in linking the two
* CID director to lead internal audit of 2024 crime stats
* Salary key to retaining sporting talents, says Yeoh
* Farmers gather to ask raise of floor price of padi by govt
* Attempt to smuggle raw sea cucumbers into Malaysia fails in Johor
* Cops waiting for AGC's decision on intimidation case involving minister's son
* Chinese community plays vital role in Sarawak’s development, says Wan Junaidi in CNY message
* Bursa Malaysia expects to list 60 IPOs in 2025, with RM40.2bil market capitalisation
* Cops investigating death of Taiping Prison inmate, says Perak police chief as families call for probe into alleged abuse
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (right) during a joint press conference with visiting Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the Petronas Twin Towers on Monday, Jan 27, 2025. - Bernama--fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED
Singapore:
* Jewel Changi Airport reports record footfall of over 80 million in 2024
* Fewer Singapore retrenchments in 2024 than in 2023; resident employment grew, says MOM
* Singapore to trial self-driving public buses from mid-2026
* Singapore slams Li Shengwu over New York Times’ ‘How Tyranny Begins’ video
* Changi Airport poised for growth in 2025 and beyond, but challenges to its hub status loom
* More e-hongbao gifted in 2024; trend expected to continue this year
* ‘We don’t want vengeance’: Mother of teen killed in Joo Chiat accident hopes no charges for driver
* Fewer Singapore retrenchments in 2024 than in 2023; resident employment grew: Ministry
* Asian currencies weaken on Trump tariff worries, Fed policy in focus
* Oil falls after Trump reverses Colombia sanctions threat
Indonesia:
* Indonesian President Prabowo departs for home after state visit
* Indonesian President Prabowo arrives in Malaysia / Prabowo thanks Sultan Ibrahim for Johor Royal Family Order
* Anwar lauds Prabowo as 'loyal friend' during state visit
* Prabowo confident Malaysia, Indonesia can resolve border, labour issues effectively
* Anwar and Prabowo to discuss and exchange views on bilateral cooperation
* Joint team removes over half of Tangerang bamboo fence: Indonesian navy
* Agency vows to clamp down on Indonesia skincare industry
* Indonesian minister proposes work-from-anywhere ahead of Nyepi, Idul Fitri
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, right and his Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim gaze at the view of Kuala Lumpur from the Petronas Twin Towers during Subianto's visit to Malaysia at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan. 27, 2025. - AP
Thailand:
* Thailand hands out RM3.9bil to the elderly in boost for economy
* Thailand sees economy growing up to 3.5% this year on stimulus, foreign investment
* Thailand’s ‘Hachiko’ who mourned its late owner adopted by Thai princess
* Mother of Thai woman killed in UK blesses daughter after British husband is arrested
* China captures suspect involved in kidnapping of actor with Thailand's help
* Air pollution in Thailand: Govt urges Chinese descendants to use digital paper offerings
* Thailand warns of cold weather in north and strong winds in gulf
* Bangkok's air quality currently in the yellow and orange zones
Philippines:
* Asian Development Bank to support electric mobility system in Philippines
* Philippines, US, Vietnam, Indonesia train for maritime law enforcement cooperation
* Wife of alleged Chinese spy denies Philippines’ accusation
* Philippines wealth fund buys into national grid operator
* Philippine peso to test record low as policymakers cut rates
* West Philippine Sea: Philippine Coast Guard thwarts Chinese ship approaching Zambales
A lion dance performance is seen ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations in Bangkok's Chinatown, Thailand, on Monday, January 27, 2025. - Reuters
Vietnam:
* Vietnam political overhaul moves toward February Parliament vote
* Hanoi tops pollution rankings, seeks solutions to improve air quality
* New film claims Vietnam War 'Napalm Girl' photo credited to wrong journalist
* Female mastermind behind US$40 million fraud in Vietnam arrested
* Vietnam establishes investment support fund to attract more major tech investors
* Vietnam sets import tariff quotas for salt and poultry eggs in 2025
Myanmar:
* China detains suspect in human trafficking cases linked to online scam networks in Myanmar
* Why the Thailand-Myanmar border became a hub for fraud gangs preying on Chinese nationals
* Former Myanmar Senior General Than Shwe’s son-in-law sentenced to three years in prison for incitement
* Over 11 kg of "happy water", 3 kg ketamine seized in central Myanmar
Dragon dancers performs at Khao San road, a tourist area as part in Chinese Lunar New Year in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. - AP
Cambodia:
* Big calls for Cambodian authorities to combat rise in online scams
* Cambodian PM lauds Chinese people for contributions to kingdom's development in New Year greeting message
* Almost 50 projects, US$564M capital, target Preah Sihanouk development in Cambodia
* Pod of rare dolphins spotted with another baby
Laos:
* Laos and Japan discuss plans for direct flights, visa easing
* 500kV transmission line from Laos energised
* Four Mekong nations plan further joint river patrols
Brunei:
* Support for Tutong’s flood-affected families
* Brunei-China ties continue to reach new heights
* China's foreign investment, cooperation remain stable in 2024; invesment in Asean increased by 12.6%
A woman poses for a picture ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations in Bangkok's Chinatown, Thailand, on Monday, January 27, 2025. - Reuters
AseanPlus:
* Legendary Taiwan boyband Energy brings fan appreciation event to Malaysia ahead of spectacular world tour
* Malaysia top reggae star is back as Sasi The Don Spreads ‘Santhosham’ (happiness) Worldwide
* Sabah sets ambitious tourism goals for 2025 / Undocumented man arrested in Sabah for raping 9yo stepdaughter
* Malaysian creative team Dissy to make its cinema debut with comedy film on CNY
* Asean embraces green shift amid US-China dynamics
* The six Chinese idioms with snakes to impress your relatives this CNY
* Four dead after EV carrying six children crashes in Taiwan; family was out visiting during festive season
* China says 'extremely unlikely' Covid pandemic came from lab leak
* Fuji Media, rocked by sexual misconduct allegations, says chairman, TV head to step down
* Duck DNA in both engines of Jeju Air plane that crashed: Report
* Japan's Osaka bans street smoking ahead of Expo 2025
* China FM Wang Yi to visit UK for talks with Lammy: Reports
* Covid 'more likely' to have leaked from lab, says CIA
* Wreaths and sticks – protest just got stylish in South Korea
* China brings back criminal suspect in cross-border human trafficking case
* Actor Robert Pattinson’s Korean food adventure turns spicy during 'Mickey 17' press tour
* Actress Pam Oei remembers late Dim Sum Dolly Emma Yong on her 50th birthday
* China bans livestock product imports from numerous countries on disease worries
* Asian stocks mixed as tariff fears return, new AI programme emerges
* Hong Kong sees coldest morning this winter as mercury drops to 10 degrees Celsius
* Yet another sex scandal in Japan: Petition filed to investigate alleged rape of prosecutor by her boss
* Labour Party slips behind opposition as Australian election nears
* Classic Peking Opera still resonates on silver screen in China
* Extreme fire danger grips Australia's southeast amid heatwave
* Pet healthcare booms in China as furry friends outnumber infants and toddlers
* ‘Issue own currency’: China firm probed for paying staff consumer vouchers instead of money
* Cricket-India's Bumrah named ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year after stellar 2024
