People watch as strong waves batter Basco, Batanes province, northern Philippines, as Typhoon Ragasa affects the area on Monday, Sept 22, 2025. -- AP Photo/Justine Mark Pillie Fajardo
Malaysia:
* M'sians to get up to 300l of RM1.99 RON95 a month from Sept 30, says PM
* Targeted RON95 subsidies a landmark to narrow fiscal deficit, strengthen debt - economist
* Raja Muda of Selangor to marry Afzaa Fadini on Oct 2
* AGC probing Shafie's remarks on Zara Qairina inquest / Shafie issued show cause notice over remarks on Zara Qairina inquest
* Zara Quairina inquest: Cops probing child witness info leak, several statements already recorded
* Zara Qairina inquest: First child witness begins giving testimony
* Prosecution files appeal against Syed Saddiq's acquittal in RM1.2mil graft case
* Returns from targeted subsidies will be enjoyed by the people, says Anwar
* Man, 63, fined RM2,500 for pinching woman's cheek in Parit grocery store
* Rafidah Ibrahim given seven days to pay RM280,000 damages owed to entrepreneur
* No more contract nurses by year end, says Health Minister
* Mother fined RM2,000 for accidentally smothering baby to death
* Two cops get jail, fine for accepting RM800 bribe
* New Puspal dress code only for artistes, not concertgoers, ministry clarifies
* Fahmi slams Meta over persistent illegal online content issue
* RM56mil allocation to transform Johor under Smart City 2026 agenda
* Calculate how much you'll save on RON95 from Sept 30 with The Star's online tool
People watch a light projection during the Shanghai International Light Festival at a shopping mall complex in Shanghai on Monday, September 22, 2025. -- Photo by Jade GAO / AFP
Singapore:
* Locals, PRs who vape Kpods overseas will be dealt with as though the offence was committed in Singapore
* Singapore will reconsider position on Palestine if situation deteriorates; to impose targeted sanctions, says minister
* Singapore is to hang a Malaysian man this week as activists press for a halt to the death penalty
* ‘Enough is enough’: Singapore MP vows refresh of Tanjong Pagar Plaza amid concerns over vice activities
* At least 13 Malaysians arrested in one month for allegedly scamming victims in Singapore
* Strides Premier to offer bookings for cross-border taxi rides between Singapore and Johor Baur
* SingTel falls after Optus network failure linked to emergency call disruptions, deaths
* Singapore's recent train breakdowns: New rail reliability task force takes page out of familiar playbook
* Singaporean actress Eleanor Lee buys RM24,000 in membership cards to boost viewership for her Chinese drama
* Singapore top side Tampines Rovers FC eye victory in cross-causeway clash with Selangor FC as Asean Club Cup moves into round two
Indonesia:
* Anwar to visit Timor-Leste, strengthen support for Asean membership aspiration
* Indonesia urged to halt US$10bil free school meals plan after mass food poisoning
* Indonesia eyes Chinese fighter jets amid strategic, cost concerns
* Indonesia, Singapore investigate cross-border baby trafficking ring
* Calls grow to suspend Indonesia's free meal programme after mass poisoning
* Indonesian government puts out full page newspaper ad on military's expanded role
* Five things to know about Indonesia-EU trade agreement
* Surprise rate cut puts rupiah in crosshairs - Bank Indonesia's (BI) rate cut last week stunned markets for all the wrong reasons
Olivia Lauren of Cuba (centre) reacts as she prepares backstage during the final round of Miss International Queen 2025 transgender beauty pageant in Pattaya city, Thailand. Photo: REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
Thailand:
* New Thai government sets up team to tackle strong baht, targets debt burden
* Thailand bans animal-feed corn from burned fields in major shift
* Thai military to decide on Cambodia border crossings, says Anutin
* Dutchman arrested for allegedly stealing ATM machine in north-eastern Thailand
* Thailand risks credit downgrade as low growth erodes confidence
* Thai Army rebuts Cambodian protest over law enforcement in disputed border zone
* Oil gains as tension flares in Europe, Middle East
Philippines:
* Super Typhoon Ragasa pounds Philippines with strong winds and heavy rain; more than 10,000 already evacuated
* Over 28,000 families affected by monsoon and cyclones in the Philippines as of Monday (Sept 22)
* Typhoon Ragasa forces the Philippines and Taiwan to suspend schools, while Hong Kong is considering halting flights
* Arrest tally grows after Philippine anti-corruption protest clashes
* One dead in stabbing after Manila anti-corruption riot
* Evacuees in Philippines, Taiwan take shelter as super typhoon nears
People walk with a dog in a stroller along a street in Hanoi on Monday, September 22, 2025. -- Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam prepares highest-level response to Typhoon Ragasa as it lashes the Philippines on Monday (Sept 22)
* Vietjet takes delivery of first Boeing 737 jet as part of US$32bil deal
* Hardest-hit Vietnam risks losing US$25bil from US tariffs, UN estimates
* Food for thought as Hanoi backs school meals
* Duc Phuc wins Intervision song contest after US singer drops out
* China-backed Asian trade bloc looks to expand, upgrade deal
Myanmar:
* Big economic push as Myanmar plans to cultivate up to 100,000 acres of coffee crops
* From Zhejiang to Yangon, Wu Opera celebrates 75 years of China-Myanmar diplomatic ties
* World summit to meet on two-state solution as support grows for Palestinian state
* Myanmar scam centres set RM210k goal -- scam centres in Myanmar are pushing their "employees" to the brink by forcing them to achieve daily targets of up to US$50,000
People ride buffaloes during the second day of the Pchum Ben festival, a traditional celebration honouring ancestors, at Sithor village in Kandal province, Cambodia, on Monday, September 22, 2025. -- Photo: REUTERS/Roun Ry
Cambodia:
* Despite border tensions, Buddhists flock to Wat Chouk Chey for the Pchum Ben festival in Cambodia
* Four Chinese nationals arrested for kidnapping and human trafficking activities in Cambodia
* Spirit of Phchum Ben endures in Cambodia border province despite challenges
* UN chief warns 1.5 Celsius warming goal at risk of 'collapsing' - 2024 was the hottest year ever recorded
Laos:
* Laos, China power up ties in energy sector
* Lao authorities crack down on Illegal gold mining
* Laos: Xiengkhouang authorities crack down on Illegal gold mining in move to curb unlawful activities
Brunei:
* New Brunei banknotes in 2026 will standardise the use of “Brunei Dollars”, replacing the term “Ringgit”
* Foreign workers found performing unauthorised roles at Brunei food stall
* Brunei’s consumer price index down 0.4 per cent in August; decline attributed to lower food prices
People rush to buy groceries at a supermarket as the Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches in Shenzhen, in southern China's Guangdong province, on Monday, September 22, 2025. The Chinese city of Shenzhen began preparing to evacuate 400,000 people while residents of the northern Philippines sought shelter from gale-force winds on Monday as Super Typhoon Ragasa continued on a collision course with southern China. -- Photo by Adek BERRY / AFP
AseanPlus:
* Malaysia says RCEP bloc to consider adding new members, improve trade deal
* Malaysia rejects malicious attempts to misinterpret support for Palestine
* Malaysia to elevate defence ties with South Korea to strategic level, says Mohamed Khaled
* Metro Sarong proudly showcases Malaysian heritage in France
* US lawmakers hold talks with Chinese defence minister during visit
* India plans bodyguard satellites after risky orbital near-miss
* China's Fujian launches first arctic shipping route to Europe
* Australian researchers film rare leopard sharks mating in the wild
* US lawmakers hold talks with Chinese defence minister during visit
* Nepal panel to probe violence during anti-graft protests that killed 74
* Available for free: China releases global data for prime fishing grounds
* Japan’s LDP leadership race kicks off with five contenders
* Indian IT stocks slide on US visa crackdown
* South Korean prosecutors seek the death penalty for teacher who killed eight-year-old pupil
* Modi urges Indians to get rid of foreign products amid strained US ties
* India's top court seeks response from federal government, aviation watchdog over Air India plane crash
* North Korea's Kim open to US talks, has 'fond memories' of Trump
* Hong Kong airport may shut for 36 hours as super typhoon nears
* Japan's Nikkei jumps as concerns over BOJ's ETF sales recede
* China’s policies, high-tech development boost investor sentiment
* Hong Kong airport to halt most flights as Super Typhoon Ragasa nears
* Japan city Nagoya passes an ordinance to cap smartphone use at two hours per day
* Beijing police detain three women for making false allegations about actor Yu Menglong’s death
* In Japan, embalming becomes more common as relatives desire final opportunity to see loved ones
* China says combating 'malicious' content in two-month social media crackdown
* South Korea's President Lee says US investment demands would spark financial crisis
* Watch first, then wipe: China’s restrooms put toilet paper behind paywall
* US H-1B visa clarification eases uncertainty, India's IT industry body says
* Unification Church leader faces possible arrest in South Korea's ex-first lady probe
* HK actor Simon Yam responds graciously to flight attendant who failed to recognise him
* Australia will overhaul telecommunications after Optus emergency call failure linked to four deaths
* Japan's breakaway anime hit 'Demon Slayer' leads North American box office for second consecutive weekend
* Two southern Chinese cities to suspend school, production in response to approaching typhoon; hundreds of thousands affected
* Cricket - Pakistan can't be considered rivals anymore, says India captain Suryakumar
* And the drama in cricket goes on - Still no handshakes as India thrash Pakistan by six wickets at Asia Cup
* Badminton: World champs Chen-Toh pull out from Korean Open after injury blow
* Busy week ahead for Asean economic ministers: top officials to attend several government-to-government and private sector meetings
