Malaysia
* Candidate for Malaysia’s ambassador to US pending King’s consent, says Anwar
* Viral video on elderly woman’s hospital ordeal sparks concern
* Asean Sec-Gen expresses confidence in Malaysia's fifth chairmanship
* Court erred in denying leave to challenge Najib's pardon, says Malaysian Bar
* Malaysia outperforms 2024 GDP and fiscal deficit targets
* Proposal to split religious affairs portfolio was a personal statement, says PM
* Immigration Department deports 76 illegal Filipinos in Sabah
* Nik Nazmi: Asean youth key to driving climate solutions
* Three long-term plans for JS-SEZ to mitigate traffic congestion, says Economy Ministry
* Man claims trial for committing carnal intercourse and sexual assault
* Radio DJ helps Bomba personnel talk man out of suicide attempt
* Three men, including Singaporean nabbed for drugs worth over RM3mil
* Jail, caning for child sex abuse at tahfiz school
* Malaysia's economy expands 5% in 4Q, 5.1% in 2024
* Short circuit suspected in Melaka fire that killed five
* New Zealand PM impressed by Malaysia's audit initiatives
* 5,000 job opportunities at KL career carnival from tomorrow
* Young bomoh pleads guilty to sexually abusing girl
* PAC organises first-ever public hearing on rising insurance premiums, healthcare costs
* AirBorneo to benefit consumers in East Malaysia, says consumer association
* Eight fined RM6,000 each for involvement in online job scams
Singapore
* Singapore updates electoral registers for public inspection ahead of upcoming general election
* Singapore budget to tackle living costs and jobs as election looms
* Woman acquitted of maid abuse after High Court finds inconsistencies weakened helpers’ evidence
* Autonomous buses will soon be taking to the streets of Singapore
* Singapore Senior Minister of State for Defence in Jordan to discuss further ways to support Gaza
* ‘A great scene partner’: Friends pay respects to late entertainer Moses Lim at wake
* Singapore's economy expands 4.4% in 2024, up from earlier estimates
* Singapore-based songstress Matilde G unveils 'Baddie Con Un Cuore' – a bold anthem of empowerment and vulnerability
* By2 twin singers held up at Beijing airport after being mistaken for same person
Thailand
* Scam centre survivors tell of beatings, abuse in Myanmar
* Thai PM Paetongtarn: Malaysia key to southern Thailand peace efforts
* Thailand bans exports of 11 products to Myanmar, citing fraud
* Bangkok condo raid uncovers high-tech scam operation
* Thai PM Paetongtarn backs Malaysian Asean 2025 chairmanship
* Thailand hopes it will not face US tariffs: Minister
Indonesia
* Prabowo acknowledges Indonesia's worrisome corruption situation
* Indonesia hands lengthy sentences to Javan rhino poachers
* Prabowo says new Indonesia fund to have US$900 billion of assets
* Indonesian parents welcome age restriction for social media: Survey
* Jakarta police monitor radical movements as Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia remains a key concern
Philippines
* Philippines wins its first Asian Winter Games medal, a curling gold
* China opposes US Typhon missile deployed by Philippines
* Philippines among top ten sources of romance scams
* Philippines Customs finds P1.4bil in ‘smuggled’ luxury cars in Paranaque, Pasay
Vietnam
* Vietnam open to boosting US agricultural imports as tariff risks rise
* Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City among Asia's least affordable cities for homebuyers
* Over 500 exhibitors to gather at Vietnam Expo 2025
Cambodia
* Cambodia nears eradication of malaria
* 56 crypto scammers arrested in Cambodia, Vietnam
* The 300-minute raid that brought down a transnational Cambodian fraud ring
* Kuoy ethnic group in Cambodia honours forest with Bonn Prey Lang celebrations
Myanmar
* Myanmar Border Guard Force launches crackdown on human traffickers in Shwe Kokko
* 39 kg of ketamine, 18 kg of ice seized in eastern Myanmar
Laos
* One killed, four injured in car dealership explosion in northern Laos
* Laos strengthens oversight of overseas telecom links to ensure cybersecurity
Brunei
* Foundation laid for integrated marine facility in Brunei
* Brunei youth encouraged to uphold national duties, values
Aseanplus
* Xiplomacy: How Xi Jinping drives China in its global interactions in the New Year
* Sibling doctors arrested over murder cover-up of patient at Japan hospital
* Six dead in fire at South Korean hotel construction site
* Woman arrested for squashing bun at Japan convenience store without buying it
* Baby panda frenzy is Hong Kong’s big bet to get tourists back
* Severe cyclone makes landfall near Australia’s iron ore hub
* Mission 500: India, US set US$500 billion trade target by 2030
* Slow train transforms lives of farmers in China
* Denouncing India tariffs, Trump agrees to trade talks
* Pakistan coal mine blast kills nine, Geo News says
* World’s oldest panda, Eimei, passes away
* AirAsia named world’s best low-cost airline by Australian rating agency
* Strokes of genius: why DeepSeek’s AI edge may come from its Chinese lessons
* Japan will tap emergency rice supplies as prices surge 82%
* India's Modi talks space and 'good governance' with Musk in Washington
* Asian stocks gain as tariff timeline lifts mood
* Parents of K-pop girl group NJZ’s Hanni speak up on her visa status
