Malaysia
* Bukit Aman takes over probe into death of UTM Palapes cadet
* San Pedro Festival poised for National Heritage recognition in Malaysia
* Upper court appointments guided by Federal Constitution, says Azalina
* Over 7,600 bullying cases in schools last year, up 17% from 2023, says Fadhlina
* Minor 3.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Segamat, Johor
* Contraband worth RM2.3mil seized in Sibu
* Cross-border e-hailing group urges government action on Singapore enforcement
* Green jobs to power Malaysia’s future, says Steven Sim
* MP calls for independent probe into UTM Palapes cadet’s death
* Police: School staff among those quizzed over student's fall from dormitory building
* Anwar hosts luncheon for Sultan of Brunei
* Shop assistant pleads guilty to raping underage girl
* Six Laotian crewmen detained over drug abuse
* Ramanan: Kuskop to boost Indian community's socioeconomic growth under 13MP
* Opposition MP urges return of caning to tackle school bullying
* Husband attempts to slit wife's throat during domestic dispute in Balik Pulau
* Aliff Syukri acquitted of four counts of uploading offensive content
* Papagomo jailed 30 days for contempt of court
* MACC nabs ex-CEO of foundation, NGO chairman over RM2.1mil in false claims
* Two Thai nationals killed, four hurt in Pontian house fire
* Over 60% of commercial vehicle operators failed JPJ safety audit, says DG
* PM to deliver National Day address at MAEPS on Saturday
* Sabah has no plans to ban vape for now, taking steps to tighten controls, curb misuse, says state minister
* Rent-seeking, interference in procurement criminalised under Govt Procurement Bill, says Anwar
* Sabah Day needs unique identity and focus, says Jeffrey Kitingan
* Government Procurement Bill reinforces checks and balances, says Anwar
* Transparency, accountability must be mandatory, says Anwar in tabling Govt Procurement Bill
* E-commerce revenue hit RM625bil in first half of 2025, says Domestic Trade Ministry
* Plans to interlink KLIA 1, 2 in the works for passenger convenience, says Loke
* Govt Procurement Bill will curb corruption, stop leakages of public funds, says PM
* Govt backbencher has reservations over Govt Procurement Bill, says should not be passed in a rush
* Local airlines to be prioritised in Subang Airport, says Loke
* Parliamentary committee urges poison labels and stronger measures for vape products
* PAS lawmaker wants Jawi script as option for MyKad, official digital documents
* Ipoh cops hunting for truck driver who intentionally ran over and killed a man
* Bullying in Malaysia must be addressed with urgency, says Unicef
* 129 arrested in crackdown on illegal durian farms in Raub
* Malaysia strongly condemns Israeli airstrike on Gaza's Nasser Hospital
* Pahang Immigration rescues 17 Indonesian women from forced labour syndicate
Singapore
* Singapore environment agency launches probe after water in Yishun Close canal turns green
* Cyborg roaches for disaster relief? Singapore team’s 68-second feat says yes
* Lorry driver, five passengers hurt after multi-vehicle accident on Tampines Expressway
* Environment agency explains why water in Yishun Canal turned green (update)
* Singapore to hold food festival in September
* Mini Labubu dolls to be available on Lazada in S’pore, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam on Friday (Aug 29)
* Singaporean man who offered AI-powered investment scheme admits to cheating victims of over S$4.6mil in total
Indonesia
* Measles vaccination drive follows after 17 deaths
* Indonesia says US agrees to tariff exemption for its palm oil, cocoa and rubber
* Hundreds reportedly detained, photojournalist, children injured in Jakarta unrest
* Indonesia urges TikTok, Meta to act against harmful online content
Thailand
* Thailand to meet UN chief Aug 28 over Cambodian landmines
* Thailand to spend US$62mil to host Tomorrowland festival
* Two minor earthquakes hit northern Thai provinces
* Thailand grants some Myanmar refugees right to legal work
* Thai woman jailed for 43 years for lese-majeste freed after royal pardon
* Hotel tycoon calls for urgent end to Thai-Cambodia border spat
Philippines
* Top cop who nabbed Duterte, Quiboloy loses post
* Streets of Mindanao city explode in colour, beats at ‘friendship feast’
* Online gambling could put Philippines back on dirty money watch list, warns central bank
* Cockfighting enthusiasts case: 401 human skeletal remains found in Taal Lake says Justice Dept
* De Lima questions President Marcos’ silence on Torre removal as Philippine National Police chief
Vietnam
* Kajiki claims three lives
* Ho Chi Minh City begins campaign to prevent dengue fever, chikungunya
* Vietnam to make switch to ethanol-blended fuel in move to boost US imports
* Amazon aiming to deploy Kuiper satellite services in Vietnam
* Cheap imports threaten sustainability of Vietnam's livestock industry
Myanmar
* Man questioned in Taunggyi under Myanmar's Election Protection Act
Cambodia
* Chinese president Xi and wife meet Cambodian King, Queen Mother
Laos
* Laos to trial online immigration form for foreign arrivals
Brunei
* Fixed deposit campaign encourages Bruneians to save
* Brunei’s flora, fauna valuable asset for ‘future generations’, says permanent secretary
Aseanplus
* Lee lives through summit without a ‘Zelenskyy moment’
* Ambani zoo under scrutiny
* ‘China, Russia should safeguard interests’
* Xi to welcome Putin, Modi
* Alert after kids die from brain-eating amoeba
* Oldest Mount Fuji climber is 102
* Oil falls 2% as investors weigh tariffs, Russian supply
* Ringgit opens higher on US rate cut expectations
* Local actress Koe Yeet shares photos from betrothal ceremony: 'My heart is full'
* FBM KLCI fails to rebound as previous day's decline sparks caution
* China's industrial profits extend decline in July
* K-pop idols halt, quit careers over health concerns while agencies post record revenues
* Asia stocks steady ahead of Nvidia; investors wary over Fed independence
* Police hunt Australian bush for gunman after two officers killed
* Australia's inflation tops forecasts as electricity prices surge
* Anwar, Sultan of Brunei hold talks at Seri Perdana
* China condemns Vietnam over island-building in South China Sea
* Tokyo logs record 10 days of 35 deg C or more: Weather agency
* 'Kpop Demon Hunters' is now Netflix’s most-watched movie of all time
* Father-son duo keeps ancient Japanese food tsukudani tradition alive
* Bursa Malaysia edges higher at midday on bargain hunting
* Trump's 50% tariffs on India take effect, among the highest in the world
* China seeks a silver lining as it tells companies to target older consumers
* Ex-MiniMax co-founder’s Vast aims to challenge Tencent, Google in 3D AI models
* India releases water from dams, warns rival Pakistan of cross-border flooding, says source
* Australian school bus crashes, killing girl and injuring 11 others
* Shenzhen developing into high-tech hub
* M’sia to hold RCEP Summit in October, says PM
* This Syed Saddiq lookalike has better moves and TikTok can't handle it
* China woman reunites with long-lost mum after spotting ‘another version’ of herself in video
* Sultan of Brunei leaves for home after state visit to Malaysia
* Asian currencies fall as dollar rebounds; stocks mixed ahead of Nvidia results
* South Korea to ban phones in class in elementary, middle and high schools from March 2026
* Siti Nurhaliza surprises passengers with performance on flight to Indonesia, praised for flying economy
* China says hopes US will welcome more Chinese students
* Fuel prices Aug 28-Sept 3: Diesel, RON97 up 3sen, RON95 unchanged
* Influencer claims US$10mil win over Buldak noodles that made her sick. Samyang says it never happened
* Ringgit ends lower against greenback ahead of US inflation data this Friday
* Bangladesh police warn of 'crisis' as rape cases surge
* Singer JJ Lin collaborates with superstar Jackie Chan on new song 'Skibidi'
* HK stars Alan Tam and Natalis Chan dispel fallout rumours with new photos together
* Vaishno Devi landslide toll rises to 32; PM Modi assures continued aid to flood-hit Jammu & Kashmir
