People taunt riot police during a protest against lavish lawmakers' allowance, in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. -- AP Photo/Firdia Lisnawati
Malaysia:
* Malaysians should reject racial pride that insults others, says Anwar / Reject those who try to divide the nation, says Anwar
* True independence means eradicating corruption and social ills, says Anwar
* True independence requires unity, responsibility, says Selangor Ruler
* Unity and harmony key to Malaysia’s future, says Nga Kor Ming
* Spirit of unity, love for country must remain strong, says Fahmi
* Over 7,000 Sara payment terminals now available nationwide
* Remand extended for senior DBKL officer and two others in IT procurement probe
* Army's bodybuilders to join spotlight at National Day celebration tomorrow
* Sanusi stays out of PAS veep race again
* Ringgit likely to trade sideways with upside bias next week
* Zara Qairina's case sparks more bullying reports by parents in Kelantan
* Teacher remanded for six days after allegedly slashing wife in Sungai Ara
* Defer setting up Health Service Commission and focus on practical reforms, says parliamentary committee
* Jerantut-Kuala Lipis road, bridge to be officially open Aug 31, says Rural Development Ministry
* Lawyer submits new evidence in UTM Palapes cadet Syamsul Haris’s death / * Second post-mortem begins for UTM Palapes cadet Syamsul Haris / Injuries found in second post-mortem warrant further investigation, says lawyer for cadet's family
A man raises his hand to calm down protesters as police officers take a defensive position during a protest against lavish lawmakers' allowance, in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. -- AP Photo/Firdia Lisnawati
Singapore:
* Singapore police warn of new insurance services scam with over S$21mil lost in first half of 2025
* Singapore Govt to continue promoting Malay language and culture: PM Wong
* Singaporeans in Indonesia advised to avoid protests, large public gatherings
* Singapore woman gave S$250,000 to scammers despite frozen bank accounts, police advice
* Scam victims in Singapore lost S$456mil in first half of 2025 with almost 20,000 cases reported
* Singapore police seeking info on missing special needs boy
* Badminton: Singapore's Loh hits out at BWF officiating
Indonesia:
* Indonesia protest blaze kills three as anger erupts over driver death
* Indonesian President Prabowo calls for calm as public outrage grows
* Indonesia protest blaze kills three as anger erupts over driver death
* Doubts linger over new coastal body’s ability to deliver on Indonesia seawall project
* Three killed in blaze at Makassar council building during Indonesia protest
Protesters tear down the fence of the West Nusa Tenggara Provincial Council office during a demonstration in Mataram on Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara, on August 30, 2025. Indonesia was rocked by protests in major cities, including the capital Jakarta, after footage spread of a motorcycle taxi driver being run over by a police tactical vehicle in earlier rallies against low wages and financial perks for lawmakers. -- Photo by AFP
Thailand:
* Thailand permits nationwide drone flights under safety rules, bans remain in border and security zones
* Thai business leaders urge swift formation of government
* Thai premier race heats up after court sacks Thaksin’s daughter
* Anutin leads race to become Thai PM with pledge to hold polls and end uncertainty in the country
* Acting Thai PM Phumtham asserts power to dissolve parliament, criticises Bhumjaithai claims of 280‑seat coalition
Philippines:
* Philippines tallies 39,893 hand, foot, mouth disease cases since January
* China urges Philippines to stop sending any wrong signals to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces
* ChatGPT pulled teen into a 'dark and hopeless place' before he took his life, lawsuit against OpenAI alleges
* Oil prices fall with expected low demand, upcoming supply boost
Williams driver Alexander Albon of Thailand in action during the qualifying for the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort, Netherlands, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. -- AP Photo/Peter Dejong
Vietnam:
* Storm Nongfa, the sixth storm to form in South China Sea, lashes Vietnam’s central coast, villages cut off by floods
* Hanoi stages full-dress rehearsal for National Day celebrations
* Vietnam appoints new acting foreign minister
* Analysis-'MAHA' calls for limits on food ads to kids likely to face industry opposition
Myanmar:
* Asean-China centre aims to boost relations through media ties
* Five more bodies recovered from condo, five months after Mandalay earthquake
* Myanmar's artisans struggle to keep sculpture heritage alive
* Cholera outbreaks worsening, spreading to 31 countries: WHO
China's Chen Yufei celebrates after winning against South Korea's An Se-young during the women's semi-final single match at the Badminton BWF World Championships at the Adidas Arena in Paris, on August 30, 2025. -- Photo by Thibaud MORITZ / AFP
Cambodia:
* Hun Manet and Xi Jinping pledge stronger Cambodia-China cooperation; Beijing backs border ceasefire
* Thai media admits accuracy of Hun Sen’s prediction that that Thailand would have new PM in three months
* Cambodian PM Manet thanks Malaysian PM Anwar for ceasefire role as Malaysia celebrates Independence Day
* Cambodia ranked TripAdvisor's most attractive tourist destination: PM
Laos:
* Torrential rain triggers flash flooding across parts of Laos
* Asean’s largest wind farm begins commercial operation, exports energy from Laos
* Meta to add new AI safeguards after Reuters report raises teen safety concerns
Brunei:
* Brunei strengthens financial literacy among students
* Brunei's health ministry cracks down on illegal beauty services
* Brunei emphasises responsible energy mix to meet climate goals
Chen Tang Jie (left) and Toh Ee Wei, of Malaysia, return a shot to Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue, of France, during their Mixed Doubles semifinal match of the Badminton World Championships, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Paris. -- AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard
AseanPlus:
* Gig Workers Bill a gift to gig industry workers, says Anwar
* Anwar's SCO Summit attendance highlights Malaysia's growing diplomatic influence, says ambassador
* Malaysian cuisine takes centrestage this National Month
* Malaysia removed over 40,000 AI-created disinformation posts in three years, says ministry
* Over 28,000 undocumented migrants deported from Malaysia in first half of 2025
* More world leaders expected to attend Asean Summit this October, says Anwar
* AKPS bars 104 foreigners entry at KLIA in 24-hour operation
* Class 9 girl delivers baby in Karnataka school toilet, probe underway
* India will not 'bow down', trade minister says after US tariffs
* China mum offers flat as reward to find son; fulfil late dad’s wish to see grandson
* Evacuation of Gaza City would be unsafe and unfeasible, says head of Red Cross
* About 30% of children in South Korea's care facilities take medication for mental health disorders: data
* Floods, landslides kill at least 11 in India’s Jammu and Kashmir
* Search for Australian gunman enters fifth day as weather closes in
* SCMP special report: Love, hate and the post-war paradox of China-Japan relations
* India’s Delhi zoo shut after positive bird flu tests from two storks
* Pakistan evacuates half a million people stranded by floods
* India and Japan seek to intensify cooperation to counter US tariffs
* Musk's xAI sues engineer for allegedly taking secrets to OpenAI
* Exclusive-Meta created flirty chatbots of Taylor Swift, other celebrities without permission
* N. Korea's Kim consoles families of troops killed fighting for Russia: KCNA
* Mini Labubu dolls sell out almost immediately as fans flock to stores
* Hong Kong police arrest two more suspects linked to illicit cigarette murder case
* Games - India submits bid to host 2030 Commonwealth Games
* Is Chinese animated film 'Nobody' this summer’s 'Ne Zha 2' - Its story and art style explained
* Japan's Naomi Osaka slams Ostapenko rant in US Open 'racism' storm
* ‘Race against time’: Why China’s ‘comfort women’ still await justice 80 years on
* Beijing slams Washington after Panama lawmakers join ‘anti-China’ group
* The national darts team has been finalised and the quartet are ready to strut at the WDF World Cup in Seoul from Sept 22
* Badminton: Pearly-Thinaah storm into world meet final - just a step away from perfect National Day gift
* Badminton: Another historic run as Chen-Toh become first mixed pair to reach final at world meet
* Motor racing (F1) - Piastri beats Norris as McLaren sweep Dutch GP front row
