Malaysia
* Madani govt allocates RM11bil for Budi95 fuel subsidy - MOF
* PM: RON95 at RM1.99 for rakyat a sign of appreciation
* No plans to limit RON95 purchase to once a day, says Finance Ministry
* QR code system rolls out
* First child testifies in Zara’s inquest
* CIMB in payment tie-up with PingPong
* RON 95: RM1.99 for all Malaysians
* Man fined for pinching woman’s cheek
* Prosecution appeals against Syed Saddiq’s acquittal
* Azalina dismisses changes to stance on statutory rape
* ‘Charging underage rape victims is a step backward’
* Ahmad Zahid: Early preparations crucial to face north-east monsoon
* Japan donates aerial drones, rescue boats
* Govt issues stern warning to KLIA touts after viral price gouging incident
* M’sia: RCEP bloc to consider adding new members
* AirAsia shows interest in China passenger jet
* Enough MyKad stocks to meet projected replacement requests for Budi95, says Saifuddin
* Sabah to officially recognise UEC, says Hajiji
* Sabah polls: Hajiji to appoint Chinese deputy CM if GRS gets renewed mandate
* Govt detects 100 cases of Sara aid abuse using lost MyKad
* Taxpayers urged to prepare early for e-invoicing - Amir Hamzah
* Ex-trainee teacher claims trial to sexually assaulting student
* AGC appeals High Court decision in Na’imah’s asset declaration case
* Reduce trade barriers to help MSMEs innovate, Zafrul tells Asean counterparts
* State govt has absolute power to decide who can enter Sabah, says Hajiji
* Two tourists arrested over bomb threat in Tawau
* Budi95: Malaysians can check eligibility online from Sept 25
* Foreign-registered vehicles only allowed to purchase RON97 as per existing regulations, says Amir Hamzah
* MMEA detains tanker for illegal anchoring in Pontian
* Limited use of Padu data in Budi95 initiative, says Amir Hamzah
* Foreign-registered vehicles only allowed to purchase RON97 as per existing regulations, says Amir Hamzah
* Kelantan top cop's suggestion on statutory rape is his own view, says Home Minister
* Transport Ministry to allow commercial licensing of recreational vehicles from Jan 1
* Syariah lawyer acquitted of CBT involving RM7,000 in client fees
* RM1bil Auto City to rise in Negeri Sembilan
* Crocodile caught after Batu Ferringhi beach drama
Singapore
* ‘Lightning ball’ in Pasir Ris, Tampines and Yishun part of marketing stunt
* Singaporean made fake threats about bomb on cruise ship after claiming to lose S$2,000 at its casino
* Singaporean man who molested his granddaughter, 13, handed 36-month jail sentence
* Malaysian man arrested at Singapore's Tuas Checkpoint after 3.8kg of drugs, including heroin, were found in car
* Jail for Singaporean man who jumped bail after insulting woman’s modesty in 1998
* Jail for Singaporean man who injured cop by driving forward while victim’s arm was in the car
* Over 7,200 Singaporeans apply for Jobseeker Support scheme, but more than half rejected over eligibility rules
* Three new cases of fake bulk orders from individuals impersonating Mindef, SAF personnel in Singapore
Indonesia
* Govt puts out full-page ad on military’s expanded role
* Cross-border baby trafficking ring under close watch
* Wake-up call for free meal plan
* American woman deported for organising sexual wellness retreat in Bali
* Indonesian parliament passes Prabowo's US$231bil budget for 2026
* Indonesia, EU sign long-awaited trade deal
* Prabowo gives future capital Nusantara certainty with new regulation
Thailand
* Severe floods hit Thailand's northern region as Mae Chaem River bursts its banks
* Thailand's Bhumjaithai party accelerates growth with three-pillar + one power strategy
* Thai Tourism Authority uses star power to attract Chinese visitors
* New Thai govt plans stimulus, baht action ahead of polls
* Baby elephant rescued after mother abandons it in Thai forest
* Four dead in Thailand monsoon floods
* Thai tourism hit by strong baht, losing revenue as trips get costlier than Japan and Vietnam
* Thai Navy chief issues direct challenge to Cambodia over border casino
* Thai Meteorological Department issues Typhoon Ragasa Warning No 5, heavy rainfall expected in Thailand
* Thailand's Lom Sak hit hard! Pa Sak River floods for the fourth time this year
* Thai Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation reports flooding in 16 provinces, impacting 200,000+ with 4 fatalities
Philippines
* Bracing for wrath of super typhoon
* Philippines’ Duterte faces three counts of murder before ICC
* AirAsia to boost the Philippines' connectivity with KL-Cebu direct flights
* Philippines’ corruption probe expands to more infrastructure
* One dead, seven injured in landslide in Philippines due to super typhoon Ragasa
Vietnam
* UOB lifts Vietnam’s 2025 GDP growth forecast to 7.5%
* Vietnam market likely to continue in accumulation mode
* Australian tourist refunded after being overcharged on Hanoi cyclo ride
* Vietnam PM calls for more housing to cool real estate prices
* Vietnam to cut visa exemption processing time by half
Myanmar
* Suspect arrested after four-year-old girl found raped in Yangon car park
* Two light quakes hit Myanmar, Indonesia
Cambodia
* Demining in Chouk Chey and Prey Chan villages began in 1992, explains Cambodia
* Cambodia reaffirms commitment to peace ahead of 80th UNGA session
* Hun Sen: ‘Cambodia will not beg Thailand, even if border stays closed for 100 years’
* Border shots the result of ‘accident’, says Cambodian defence ministry
* Three South Korean scam ringleaders charged in Phnom Penh
Laos
* Laos pledges equitable immunisation to safeguard children
* Laos, Australia reaffirm commitment to improving primary education
* Laos ramps up tourism push to attract more visitors amid 2025 growth trend
Brunei
* Typhoon Ragasa to indirectly affect Brunei weather
* Partnership highlights joint efforts to develop fintech talent in Brunei
Aseanplus
* Malaysia-Timor-Leste relations built on friendship, shared struggles, says Anwar
* Anwar arrives in Timor-Leste to strengthen ties, support Asean bid
* Anwar accorded ceremonial welcome at Presidential Palace upon arrival in Timor-Leste
* Anwar's visit a testament to enduring friendship between Malaysia, Timor-Leste, says Ramos-Horta
* Super League: KL stretch unbeaten run to five games with 4-0 win against Brunei
* Leader of South Korea's unification church jailed after court issues warrant
* Aussie economy in good place, though risks loom
* SGX launches two new indexes to boost demand and interest
* Cathay Pacific to axe over 500 flights as typhoon nears
* M’sian students in China urged to adopt hardworking spirit
* Modi urges Indians to get rid of foreign products
* CIMB in payment tie-up with PingPong
* Kelington unit bags RM108mil S’pore contract
* Bear repellent rental business booming in Hokkaido
* Ruling party leadership race kicks off
* Dengue cases on the rise
* HK star Eric Tsang addresses claims of TVB losing profit since he became general manager
* Oil prices dip as Iraq increases exports amid demand concerns
* FBM KLCI extends gains after another record US closing
* Ringgit extends gains on RON95 subsidy reform
* North Korea's Kim says he will strengthen ties with China more vigorously, state media reports
* How Seoul is strategically turning Hyundai raid fallout to its advantage
* Hong Kong faces most damaging typhoon since Mangkhut in 2018
* Rubio calls India ‘critical’ to US as H-1B visas add to tensions
* Air raid kills 23 in Pakistan border region: police, security sources
* South Korean actress Gianna Jun’s K-drama 'Tempest' stirs backlash in China
* Mother in New Zealand 'suitcase murders' found guilty
* Gold hits record high as traders bet on US rate cuts, eye Powell's signal
* China orders schools, businesses shut in 10 cities as Super Typhoon Ragasa nears
* New Zealand loosens path to residency for some migrants
* Japan's most sacred Shinto shrine has been rebuilt every 20 years for more than a millennium
* Top diplomats from US, South Korea, Japan voice concern on Taiwan Strait
* Sonsy partners with Tuned Global to launch Mongolia’s first world-class music app
* Malaysia registers 1.3% inflation in August
* Bursa Malaysia edges higher on heavyweight buying
* Burial bricks show evidence of barbecue parties in ancient China
* Competition framework reflects Asean’s commitment to fairness and transparency, says Zafrul
* AFAC sends powerful signal to global community on Asean's integrity - Tengku Zafrul
* ‘Kimchi Dosa’ sparks K-pop fever in India
* HK superstar Aaron Kwok's wife says she spends just RM52 on two makeup setting sprays: 'Buy what's right, not what's expensive'
* Japan could see a shorter autumn season in 2025
* State recognition of Palestine is a matter of 'when': Japan
* Australia probes how man’s body was sent home from Bali with heart missing
* Sri Lanka jails immigration chief for two years
* Analysis-Nepal's caretaker PM navigates fragile peace amid youth revolt, party pushback
* Asean exploring new engagement, including with CPTPP member countries, says Zafrul
* Asean to work closely with Asean-Bac to drive regional progress
* Batik Air to operate new Ipoh-Singapore route from Dec 1
* K-stars Park Jin-young and Seungmin donate RM300K to children’s charities on their birthdays
* India bids tearful farewell to maverick musician
* Former HK star Don Li struggles to care for ailing parents amid financial strain
* China penalises ByteDance and Alibaba platforms in content crackdown
* ASEAN-BAC pushes for simpler sustainability reporting to support SMEs, MSMEs
* Chinese-Pakistani influencer, famous for unique looks and strong Henan accent, marries fan
* Actor Remy Ishak refuses to be 'enslaved' by social media: 'It will only lower my value'
* China detains student for Tibet activism, rights group says
* Afghan boy reaches Delhi by hiding in flight's landing gear, sent back
* Global Sumud Flotilla convoy nearing Greek waters
* Super typhoon scraps flights across Asia, highest storm alerts issued
* Golf Asia: The stars of China are coming to town for the highly anticipated Macao Open 2025 from Oct 16
* Pakistan floods batter fields, factories and fiscal plans
* Ringgit ends lower against greenback on profit-taking
* Liek Hou glad he stood up to fight for para athletes' rights
* Actress Joe Chen says having kids over 40 is hard, may have chosen differently years ago
* US politicians call for more dialogue during rare visit to China
* Taiwan says two dead, 30 missing in east of island after Super Typhoon Ragasa
