Waves crash into the Heng Fa Chuen residential district as Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches near Hong Kong on September 23, 2025. Hong Kong and parts of southern China ground to a halt on the evening of September 23 as Super Typhoon Ragasa approached with high winds and lashing rain, forcing Chinese authorities to shut down schools and businesses in at least 10 cities. - Photo: AFP
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
