National Cadets Corps (NCC) cadets light candles during a tribute observing 'National Day of Mourning' in honour of those killed in clashes during recent protests, at Maitighar Mandala in Kathmandu on September 17, 2025. Nepal flew flags at half-mast during a national day of mourning on September 17 for the 73 people killed during youth-led anti-corruption protests that toppled the government. - Photo: AFP
Malaysia:
* Poor CCTV footage hampering police efforts to identify duo who attacked Rafizi's son
* Zara Qairina's diaries discovered and handed over to police in stages, court hears
* Warden: I did not place Zara in sick bay to avoid traumatising other students
* Mother declined post-mortem for Zara Qairina, inquest hears
* Zara Qairina never lodged complaints while living in school hostel, says head warden
* Court of Appeal dismisses Rosmah’s bid to recuse High Court judge
* MACC strengthens anti-corruption efforts with AI, digital systems
* Sabah floods: Education Ministry expresses sorrow over deaths of four pupils
* Trainer charged with sexually assaulting 14-year-old boy in Perlis
* Cops to summon individuals over call to abolish matriculation programme
* About RM2bil worth of drugs seized nationwide this year
* Cops seize 3.5 tonnes of ecstasy worth RM600mil in largest drug bust this year
* Sabah cops arrest man over defamatory video on Zara Qairina's death
* Court restricts MACC access to Ilham Tower documents amid forfeiture proceedings
* Dr M: No point naming PM candidates if you can't win GE
* Sabah govt failed to manage east coast power crisis, people left to suffer, says Sabah MCA
* Malaysian students remain priority, says Higher Education DG on international student intake
* Floods: Number of victims in Sabah increases, situation back to normal in Kelantan
* Poaching of endangered Malayan Tiger a national tragedy, says WWF-Malaysia
* Use technology responsibly and verify AI against authentic sources, says Dr Wan Azizah
* 89-year-old killed after being hit by bus
* Power fully restored to Sabah's east coast after four days
* Trailer crashes into Felda Kechau 8 auxiliary police post, driver, auxiliary policeman injured
* My father always put the people's welfare first, says son of late Raja Ideris
* M'sia spearheading efforts to establish World Halal Development Council, says Zahid
* Search for Sabah Electricity worker feared drowned suspended, to resume Sept 18
Singapore:
* Singapore fake order scam - three arrested over fake bulk orders involving impersonation of SAF personnel
* 14 smaller WTO members, including Singapore, tie up to support open and fair trade
* HK singer Joey Yung has bak kut teh and cendol in Singapore
* Singapore's exports fall 11.3% y-o-y in August, much weaker than forecast
* Dollar and shares languish, gold glitters as Fed verdict looms large
* Singapore’s Carro raises US$60mil to promote Japanese cars in Asia
* Scam mules to be barred from registering mobile lines in Singapore; restricted from banking, Singpass services
* Jail for Singapore's National Library Board executive who obtained S$140,000 in bribes from directors of two firms
* One in four adults in Singapore experiences mild symptoms of depression, anxiety: Study
* Construction worker dies after wall collapses at worksite in Upper Changi, Singapore
* Singaporeans can use QR code to clear immigration at Johor land checkpoints from Sept 22
* Bearded dragon supplier, 47, in Singapore fined S$2,000 for keeping, selling exotic reptile on Telegram
Indonesia:
* Indonesia court upholds passage of military law revisions
* Indonesia court to rule on challenges to legislation allowing expanded military role
* Indonesia: Gig workers fuel a new uprising
* Garuda appoints Kunduvara as finance director
* Indonesia central bank in surprise rate cut to lift growth
* Indonesia court finds no procedural flaws with law expanding military's role
* Indonesian President Prabowo reshuffles his cabinet again
* Indonesia's president picks retired general as new security minister after deadly protests
Thailand:
* Thai industrial sentiment hits three-year low in August due to uncertainty in politics, strong baht
* Asia’s record stock rally may unravel as tariffs bite, funds say
* Oil settles higher on possible Russia supply disruption/ Oil retreats but geopolitical jitters cap declines
* China-Asean personnel exchanges surge, exceeding 25 million in first eight months
* Thai police fire tear gas at Cambodian protesters at a disputed border village
* Thai Army defends tear gas, rubber bullets at Cambodian border clash
Philippines:
* A sinking island’s survival strategy in the Philippines
* NASA scientist starts food crisis hotline with tech giant funding
* Philippine lawmaker and President Marcos' cousin quits top job as graft probe moves forward
* Philippines maritime council condemns Chinese water cannon attack on BFAR vessel
* Philippines: Palace vows to work with new House Speaker Faustino Dy III
Vietnam:
* Hanoi seeks to eliminate unauthorised, makeshift markets
* UN official says conflicts, disasters and funding cuts a 'perfect storm' causing acute hunger
* Vietnam calls on US to rethink seafood ban as trade talks grind on
Myanmar:
* Four Myanmar nationals nabbed for suspected murder of countryman
* Bukit Aman working with Myanmar cops after raid on drug network with Malaysian links
* 'We're very open about it', Myanmar invites local and international observers to monitor the upcoming general election
* UN chief urges world leaders to focus on solutions amid global crises
Cambodia:
* Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen denies Thaksin asset claims amid Thai political fallout
* Cambodia raises monthly minimum wage for garment industry to US$210 for 2026
* World's oldest known mummies discovered in South-East Asia and some dating back 12,000 years, says study
Laos:
* Chinese vice president meets Asean leaders attending 22nd China-Asean Expo
* Asean nations move forward with plan to combat biological threats
Brunei:
* Three foreigners - a Filipina, Bangladeshi and Indonesian - jailed, caned for overstaying in Brunei
* Brunei enters new FIT trade partnership with New Zealand, Singapore, UAE and Switzerland
AseanPlus:
* Johor vows to crack down on tiger poaching
* Malaysian comedian Nigel Ng, aka Uncle Roger, got married in Portugal
* Japan trans woman proud of baseball player to hostess transition, embraces true identity
* Hong Kong passes basketball betting bill; Jockey Club expected to be operator
* Gas and minerals galore: digging into China’s five-year push for critical resources
* China’s Xi calls for building unified market to ‘secure an edge’ in global race
* China’s satellite spies on US spycraft in a ‘tit-for-tat’ orbital stand-off
* Japan's hot anime movie ‘Demon Slayer’ tops all-time box-office rankings
* Koizumi and Hayashi join race for leadership of ruling party in Japan
* Military kills 31 militants amid increasing TTP presence in Pakistan
* Software owned by Australian banks being tested for social media ban
* Mosquitoes prefer drunk people who just had sex: study
* Mother declined post-mortem for Zara Qairina, inquest hears
* Lower US tariffs on Japan autos taking effect
* Trump grants TikTok another reprieve in US
* Israel says 'Gaza is burning' as it launches ground assault
* Hong Kong leader focuses on boosting economy, livelihoods
* Japan Airlines to impose pay cuts on 37 executives after pilot drinking episode
* Hong Kong’s first traditional Chinese medicine hospital set to open in December
* China says US TikTok deal a 'win-win', will review app's technology and IP transfers
*China's Chery Automobile launches up to US$1.2bill Hong Kong IPO, city's largest in 2025
* Chinese actor Yu Menglong’s mother says he died due to accidental fall from building after drinking
* Enduring rift on sex slavery -- Japan's government has defended its stance on wartime sexual slavery
* Park Chan-wook's murder comedy to open Asia's biggest film festival; Taiwan's megastar Shu Qi's directorial debut "Girl" also featured
* Oldest mummies unearthed in Asia - Scientists discovered what is to be the oldest known mummies in the world in southeastern Asia
* The soaring stars: New Zealand's Kerr wins world men's high jump gold as South Korean star Woo Sanghyeok bags silver
* Athletics-Discus inferno: Australia's Denny eyes Tokyo throwdown with world record holder Alekna
* Badminton: Tang Jie-Ee Wei make winning start after Paris high/ Jun Hao beats Anthony to reach China Masters second round
* Injury forces Zii Jia to retire at first round of China Masters
* Cricket - Bracewell to lead injury-hit New Zealand in Australia T20Is
* Cricket - Australia's Konstas reignites Ashes hopes with ton in India
* Is it a crime to insult virtual idols? South Korean court says yes
* China-Asean personnel exchanges surge, exceeding 25 million in first eight months
* The voice of a generation: Jonathan Lee Returns to the concert stage - Live at Axiata Arena on Nov 22
* Poaching of endangered Malayan Tiger a national tragedy, says WWF-Malaysia
* Malaysian top alternative rock group Midnight Fusic sways the fans at the ‘Forevermore 2025’ concert at Zepp KL
* Sri Lanka resumes key highway project with US$500 million new Chinese funding
* TikTok, rare earths, Taiwan: Trump-Xi call to run the gamut
* Modi fends off succession talk in India despite setbacks
* Ringgit ends near one-year high vs US$ on Fed cut hopes
* World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand headlines the cast of champions for Maybank Championship 2025
* Fuel prices Sept 18-24: Diesel, RON97 up 3sen, RON95 unchanged
* After mass Nepal jailbreak, some prisoners surrender
* Aaron-Wooi Yik survive scare to reach China Masters second round
* Pearly-Thinaah dig deep to clear first hurdle at China Masters
* Malaysian media focusing on China’s tech rise, impact on job creation
* South Korean Chief Justice denies collusion claims over President Lee Jae Myung's guilty verdict
* After mass Nepal jailbreak, some prisoners surrender
