Malaysia:
* Ops Sky: MACC to summon local celebs to aid investigation
* Those who 'Keluar Sekejap' can stay out of Umno for good, says Zahid
* Unity government’s stability linked to longstanding partnerships, says Ahmad Zahid
* Govt to study impact of DeepSeek AI platform on Malaysia
* MCBA offers more seamless entry into Malaysia, says DPM Fadillah
* Manhunt launched for suspects in stabbing of father, son in Beluran
* Musical fountain at temple in Negri Sembilan draws curious tourists
* Single border control agency will ensure better efficiency, says Saifuddin
* Sarawak among Malaysia’s top five economic performers in 2024, says Abang Jo
* Floods: Over 12,000 still displaced in Sarawak, evacuations increase in Sabah
* Floods: Situation improves in parts of Sabah, one relief centre opens in Kinabatangan
* Bintulu flood victims push through as Tiong promises swift restoration efforts
* Cops record statements from 10 university students linked to rally
* Govt to continue engaging stakeholders on minimum wage, says HR Minister
* Malaysia’s Jalan Masjid India shopping area returns to life, five months after sinkhole tragedy
Singapore:
* Two people taken to hospital after accident involving two cars in Singapore's Choa Chu Kang
* Magnetic pulses boost breast cancer chemo, potentially reducing side effects: NUS study
* Man, 39, arrested for drink driving after scrap with another driver
* Improved connectivity, shared spaces for Singapore's Tanjong Pagar residents by 2030
* Birdwatchers abuzz as hundreds of Asian Openbill storks spotted in Singapore
* Fuel prices set to rise as Trump tariffs hit Canadian, Mexican oil
Indonesia:
* Indonesia to host global meeting on regional and sustainable development
* Indonesia may set age limit on social media use in upcoming regulations
* Indonesian government plans 700km sea wall from Banten to East Java
* Authorities foil attempt to smuggle 700 birds in Banten
* Deforestation rates creep up as Jakarta ramps up development
Thailand:
* Moo Deng, the toddler hippopotamus, is still the big star in Thailand
* Scam call centres crisis on agenda as Thai PM Paetongtarn heads to China
* Over 80% Thais back idea to cut off power supply to call-centre gangs
* Thailand launches digital arrival card to streamline tourist entry
* Chinese woman suspected of smuggling migrants nabbed in Chonburi, Thailand
Philippines:
* Philippine misses GDP target with 5.6 per cent growth in 2024
* Two fisherman still missing after four rescued in Philippine boat sinking
* Helicopter crash in northern Philippines kills its pilot; only one person aboard flight
* Four in family, including three-year-old girl, die in Balanga City blaze
* Female pilot in Philippines' Nueva Ecija helicopter crash dies
Vietnam:
* Hanoi ancient temples draw throngs of visitors on Tet holiday
* Brain-dead organ donor in Vietnam helps save four people
* Vietnam PM Chinh attends groundbreaking ceremony of HCM City – Thu Dau Mot – Chon Thanh Expressway
* Opportunities for Vietnamese tourism to soar in the digital era
* Vietnamese coast guard rescues Filipino sailor in distress
Myanmar:
* Seeking light in dark times four years after Myanmar coup
* Myanmar polls delayed yet again as generals extend emergency rule for another six months
* EU calls for end to violence and accountability after four years of Myanmar coup
* Myanmar harnessing solar energy after damaged power plants disrupt supply
* Passionate performers spread joy at Spring Festival celebrations in Myanmar's Yangon
Cambodia:
* IMF says Cambodia’s economy will grow by 5.8% in 2025
* Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese tourists account for two-thirds of Cambodia's international guests in 2024
* Cambodia, Laos outline strategies to boost bilateral trade
Laos:
* Soaring PM2.5 in Laos levels pose health risks for many people
* Lao central bank enhances efforts to ensure currency stability
Brunei:
* Knowledge, memories exchanged as Brunei, Japan cultural ties strengthened
* Climate change is helping fuel an urban rat boom
AseanPlus:
* China-Malaysia trade hits record high, with strong bilateral ties, says consul-general
* JS-SEZ boosts property market in Johor as demand for serviced apartments surges
* China denounces Trump tariff: 'Fentanyl is America's problem'
* Trump imposes tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, risking trade war
* Baby face obsession: Why Koreans strive to look younger
* Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge sees record daily passenger trips
* Hotel stays in Japan hit record high in December
* Nation races to build own AI models as DeepSeek leaps ahead
* Stark gender inequality in housework exposes wives in Korea to depression: research
* DeepSeek’s rattling of US tech stocks could change how America sanctions China, say analysts
* Lessons for Russia as China builds navy to rival US by 2049: Moscow think tank
* Cyberattack on DeepSeek, including brute-force assault, started in US: Chinese state media
* China’s Lunar New Year travellers try to outsmart algorithms for cheaper fares
* Hong Kong hotels’ Lunar New Year occupancy rates above 90% but few big spenders
* One dead, thousands of Australians urged to evacuate as Queensland battles floods
* Residents told to leave amid flooding warnings in Northern Australia
* Eight Maoists, including senior leaders, killed in Bijapur encounter
* Meta’s ‘bonfire’ of safety policies a danger to teens, charity says
* Japan 'deeply concerned' at global impact of Trump tariffs, says minister
* Residents near sinkhole in Japan urged to evacuate as efforts to rescue man stuck inside shelved
* Narita Airport counts over 20 million total non-Japanese passengers on international flights in 2024
* Canada, Mexico announce retaliatory tariffs against US; China turns to WTO
* Turning to AI pets for love and support in China / Big spenders pumping the pet economy
* Two fishing boats ran aground off Jeju, leaving two dead and another two missing
* Chinese massage parlour offers US$1 service to ‘exceptional’ guests who own iPhone 16 and Mercedes
