People prepare to release their lanterns to celebrate the Lantern Festival in New Taipei City, Taiwan. -- Photo: REUTERS/Ann Wang
Malaysia:
* Agencies to heed Sultan of Selangor’s decree to strengthen Muslims’ faith, religious understanding, says Mohd Na’im
* Cabinet's rejection of interfaith guidelines a right move, says Masidi
* Talk abound of rift between Bersatu top two
* Reject elements inciting racial discords, say Dr Wan Azizah
* Religious preachers should not charge like celebrities, says Jakim
* Suspected speeding bus slams into lorry, leaves 22 injured
* Cops identify suspect involved in Setia Alam mall shooting
* Setia Alam shooting: Suspect angered by janitor's request to move belongings, says CID director
* Influenza vaccines to be offered to senior citizens with comorbidities
* MOE strengthens anti-corruption efforts via six sub-strategies
* Squash: Sangari topples top seeded Weaver, books berth in Ohio final
* Investors lost RM5.2mil in vending machine investment scam
* Driven by trade developments and broader risk sentiment, ringgit to trade at 4.40-4.45 vs dollar
* Bursa Malaysia to see cautious trading this week amid US-China trade war, says analyst
* Tengku Zafrul: Malaysia optimistic about trade growth in 2025, to maintain levels above RM2 trillion
Singapore Yan Kai Brandon Pok, second from left, competes during the men's 1500m finals B at the Short Track Speed Skating during the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China. - AP
Singapore:
* Breaking the silence on sexual violence: More care and support for victims in Singapore
* Head of operations and intelligence at Singapore's Police Security Command charged with drink driving
* Strong Govt and united people needed for Singapore to thrive in troubled world, says Senior Minister Lee
* Porn on social media disguised as educational content; parents’ role key in protecting kids: Singapore experts
* Singaporean man accused of role in S$1mil money laundering case; he obtained Singpass account through fake job ads
* Man arrested after he allegedly tried to assault priest at Singapore's Church of the Holy Spirit
* Traditional art form of kuda kepang dances to a new beat in Singapore
Indonesia:
* Indonesia boosts culinary tourism; rich food heritage in country can be a big pull for tourists, says deputy minister
* Immigration officers removed, warnings put up at Jakarta airport after China tourists allege extortion
* Authorities demand closure of Batam crocodile farm after 105 reptiles escape
* Mt. Semeru erupts again, triggers ashfall in three districts in Indonesia
* Eight dead and another four in critical condition after consuming pure alcohol in Indonesia
* South-East Asia, Indonesia and Trump 2.0
Thailand:
* Thai hostage freed from Gaza says feels 'reborn' after return home
* Prem Pracha Vana Rak Park, Bangkok’s new green attraction, opens
* Air quality in 9 Bangkok districts exceeds safety standard
* Thai hostages freed from Gaza arrive in Bangkok
* Ice in the sky: Thailand's desperate attempt to fight air pollution
* Rejection of Thai durians in China opens door for Indonesian exporters
Philippines:
* ‘Large scale’ immigration enforcement to take place in LA, says report; many Filipinos affected by move
* Call special session now, former Philippines Senate President Drilon urges
* Canada close to visiting forces deal with Philippines
* Increase in trafficking cases from the Philippines linked to catphishing
* Marcos urged to call special session for Sara Duterte impeachment trial
People stroll along a popular street decorated with lanterns during a week-long Chinese New Year holiday in Beijing. - AP
Vietnam:
* Vietnamese and Indonesians in fishing trawler that sinks of S. Korean coast; four dead and six missing
* US aid freeze suspends de-mining operations in central Vietnam
* Vietnamese monk’s barefoot pilgrimage to India captivates millions
* Vietnamese PM Chinh pays tribute to martyrs, Heroic Mothers in Quang Nam
Myanmar:
* Myanmar’s war is forcing some doctors and nurses into prostitution
* Any hiring plans for Rohingya must comply with national laws, says Steven Sim
* 11kg of heroin, over 4.6 million stimulant tablets seized in central Myanmar
* 62 kg of drugs seized in eastern Myanmar
Cambodia:
* National grid reaches 99.15 per cent of Cambodian villages
* Hundreds of villagers celebrate traditional fish-catching ceremony in Cambodia
* Demining authorities: Cambodia does not receive direct aid from USAID for mine clearance
Laos:
* After the cold weather in Laos, heatwaves expected to threaten agriculture and public health
* Temperature drops by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius across Laos
* Laos, Cambodia legislative chiefs highly value ties
Brunei:
* Youngest Brunei taekwondo black belt shines in KL meet
* School in Brunei celebrates cultural diversity
People release lanterns to celebrate the Lantern Festival in New Taipei City, Taiwan. - Reuters
AseanPlus:
* Malaysia leads regional effort to tackle overfishing in Asean
* Turkiye's Erdoğan to be conferred honorary doctorate in international relations by UM
* One dead and dozens still missing in China landslide; emergency response at highest alert stage
* Political reset in India after polls - indeed a sweet victory for BJP
* Consumer inflation picks up in China after holiday spending spurt
* Fishing boat sinks off southern coast of South Korea, 3 dead, 6 missing
* Google drops pledge not to use artificial intelligence for weapons
* Trump pick for US trade envoy suggests he would try to revive 2020 phase-one China deal
* Chinese firms, trapped in Trump policy maelstrom, struggle to stay on course
* School phone bans do not improve grades or mental health, study says
* Four towns to visit in Kyushu, an often overlooked corner of Japan
* Investigators hunt for clues into deadly Alaska plane wreck, all victims recovered
* Hostel pest control likely cause of double fatality in Sri Lanka
* The world’s richest men take on the world’s poorest children
* Coping with the rise of intolerance in the world
* Could US-China communications be another victim of Trump’s budget cuts?
* Saudi Arabia condemns Netanyahu's remarks on Palestinian displacement to kingdom
* ‘Japan’s most dangerous zoo’ in Sapporo to receive closure order
* Seoul city to offer US$685 to couples who register marriage
* Japan PM Ishiba, after meeting Trump, voices optimism over averting tariffs
* Rare first edition Harry Potter novel sold for RM99,000 at auction
* Pioneering Pakistan woman MMA fighter breaks barriers... and arms
* Modi going to bolster ‘close rapport’ with Trump; trip to US has been confirmed
* Trump is ready to make deal with Iran instead of military action
* One woman dead, one hospitalised after lightning strikes tree in southwest Sydney
* Hong Kong Children’s Hospital suspends ENT department, affecting 500 patients
* No ‘Asean way’ - US President Donald Trump acts like an emperor but the world now is much less intimidated.
