Malaysia:
* PM Anwar to officiate Tunku Abdul Rahman commemoration ceremony tomorrow
* Racist, derogatory slurs have no place in Malaysia, says Nik Nazmi
* Cops raid three illegal e-waste plants in JB, seize over RM71mil in materials
* Fisherman regrets not stopping Norshamira from meeting her killer at dark jetty
* Authorities seize e-waste, machinery worth RM1.3bil in Perak raid
* Suspect in Norshamira Zainal murder pawned victim's jewellery, say police
* Sabah's first EV assembly plant to be built in Sandakan
* Don’t close the door on forming Johor unity govt, says PKR lawmaker
* Sosma should align with Criminal Procedure Code to curb abuses, says Suhakam
* Malaysian squash teams settle for silver at Asian Junior Team Championships
* Illegal recycling plant in Labis catches fire, still burning after two days
* Amendments to Communications Act target online crimes, says Fahmi
* Connectivity issues must be fixed before expanding digitalisation in Sabah, says Gobind
* Ringgit support level at RM4.43 to be tested; Malaysian currency cautiously ahead of FOMC minutes
* Bursa Malaysia to remain in consolidation mode this week on US trade uncertainty
Singapore:
* X subsidiary sues US media watchdog in Singapore following lawsuits in US, Ireland
* Man arrested for allegedly attacking and injuring police officer in Singapore's Whampoa
* Singapore ranks first among Asia-Pacific cities in study of liveability, lovability, prosperity
* Former Singapore NMPs raise concerns over how NMP resignations ahead of GE2025 could impact scheme
* Various activities planned in Singapore for Asean chairmanship, 60th anniversary of bilateral ties
Indonesia:
* Indonesia to launch 15 downstream megaprojects this year
* Indonesia beat China to clinch its first Asia mixed team badminton title
* Malaysia, Indonesia committed to strengthening bilateral ties, especially in East Java, says top official
* Prabowo plans 15 megaprojects to continue downstreaming push of Jokowi
* Indonesian investors flock to gold amid economic uncertainty
Thailand:
* RCEP and regional integration key to Asean prosperity, says Thai PM Paetongtarn
* Air quality in most parts of Bangkok at hazardous level; PM2.5 levels in Bangkok rise again, with 48 districts in the orange zone
* Thai PM: Six countries, one destination to solidify Asean as travel hub
* Summer to start as Feb ends, bringing highs of 43°C for Thailand
Philippines:
* Philippines' Taal Volcano erupts yet again; flying any aircraft close to its premises still prohibited
* Philippines and Cambodia ink double taxation agreement to boost trade
* Iwahig Prison in the Philippines expands agri production, boosts inmate skills and revenue
* Marcos puts China at centre of Philippines poll campaign
Vietnam:
* Vietnam open to boosting US agricultural imports as tariff risks rise
* Vietnam eatery owner stuns netizens with striking resemblance to Hong Kong singer Faye Wong
* Bond victims from worst Vietnam fraud set to receive repayment
* Vietnam to impose VAT on low-value express-imported goods
Myanmar:
* Food supplies for Myanmar war refugees in Shan State
* Myanmar rescues 200 trafficked Chinese nationals in online fraud crackdown
* Militia moves to deport 10,000 cyber scam workers
* Argentina seeks Rohingya justice; junta leader served with arrest warrant
Cambodia:
* Over 30 kilogrammes seized in Phnom Penh drug raids over past week
* Cambodia Police arrest Chinese gunman who fired shots opposite Phnom Penh International Airport
* Drones required to be registered in Cambodia after attack plot foiled
* Cambodian Minister of Interior: Illegal loans void, do not repay them
Laos:
* Laos to tighten telecom rules for enhanced cybersecurity
* Unhealthy level of air pollution threaten lives in Laos
* Four Chinese among those killed in shop blast in northern Laos
Brunei:
* Brunei facing low blood supplies; blood donation campaign nationwide to boost supply
* UK-Brunei academic link a significant milestone, says vice-chancellor
AseanPlus:
* Mandopop sensation G.E.M. thrills a full house crowd of more than 50,000 at Bukit Jalil National Stadium
* Five Bangladeshis arrested in Shah Alam over compatriot's murder
* Sabah urges Japan to lift travel ban on islands off Semporna
* Death toll rises to at least 18 in New Delhi railway station stampede
* Murdered schoolgirl’s father pleads with K-pop star Jang Won-young to attend funeral
* Residents compete to name twin panda cubs in Hong Kong
* Sister of North Korea’s Kim married with children to ‘tall and handsome’ man, defector says
* Trump tariffs loom large in South Korean steel city
* India slashes bourbon whisky tariffs amid intensifying Trump criticism
* Japan seeks exemption from Trump reciprocal trade tariffs
* Palestinian President Abbas rejects calls for displacement from homeland
* South Korean opposition calls for investigation of Yoon’s wife over texts with spy chief
* Brics summit to tackle AI governance, global health and financial reform, says Brazil
* Speculation mounts in South Korea over Yoon Suk Yeol’s resignation
* Google and OpenAI back new safety tools to combat child sexual abuse
* How should Hong Kong regulate Uber and other ride-hailing apps amid taxi fury?
* How Netflix is leveraging the global appeal of Indian blockbusters
* Australia to impose two-year ban on foreigners buying property
* Estée Lauder, L’Oreal suffer as global brands’ lustre fades in China
* Asean synergy strengthens maritime security along Malacca Straits
* DeepSeek drives US$1.3 trillion China stock rally as funds pile in
* Global stars eye India, but show needs fine-tuning
* Pope has peaceful night in hospital, cardinal offers prayer
* US defence chief Hegseth signals ‘early priorities are domestic’ in China remarks
* HSBC cuts rates on fixed mortgages in Hong Kong amid slumping sales
* Hong Kong minibus king’s family to sell The Center assets at 34% discount from 2018 price
* Bangladesh GDP may cross US$500 billion for first time in FY26
