Residents walking past toppled electric posts at a village in Masbate city after Severe Tropical Storm Bualoi hit the province. -- Photo by AFP
Malaysia:
* Kajang toll crash: Lorry driver says he jumped out of vehicle before collision
* Brake failure cause of fatal lorry crash at Bukit Kajang Toll Plaza, say cops
* Cops hunting suspects behind EV break-in, RM100k in cash stolen
* Unite to protect the dignity of Harimau Malaya, says Johor exco following FIFA sanctions
* Restructuring needed at popular Cameron Highlands tourist spot to solve traffic woes
* Anwar Ibrahim: ‘Pick leaders who serve you, not those who serve themselves’
* Anwar: Strong maritime security only possible with clean governance
* Budi95: RM3.7mil of RON95 purchased since Sept 27, says Amir Hamzah
* Heritage of football players a technical issue, not under MACC jurisdiction
* Don't rush Urban Renewal Bill through Parliament in Oct, urge MPs
* China's SEANWFZ protocol signing preparations on track, Tok Mat says
* US tariffs likely to drive volatility on Bursa Malaysia from Monday (Sept 28) onwards
* Global Sumud Flotilla entering yellow zone, faces high risk of interception, says Fahmi
* Ringgit likely to trade between 4.21-4.23 against the US dollar this week; supported by demand for the local note
* Saifuddin defends naturalisation amid severe FIFA sanction / FAM waiting for FIFA's written judgement before filing appeal
Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan addresses the United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City. -- Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP
Singapore:
* Woman dies after falling from Toa Payoh block in Singapore, believed to have been maid cleaning window
* Fire breaks out at Singapore's Woodlands Evangelical Free Church
* Singaporean arrested for verbally abusing cops at Second Link Highway roadblock
* Weakening of UN would be dire for small states like Singapore, says Vivian Balakrishnan
* Singapore re-elected to UN aviation agency International Civil Aviation Organisation council
* Last of Singapore’s first MRT trains retires after over 35 years of service
* POSB staff in Singapore foil daughter’s demands to access dad’s funds after seeing senior’s unease
* Singapore industry watchdog issues warning after children were given ordinary glasses for myopia treatment
Indonesia:
* Indonesia's tobacco excise tax to stay unchanged in 2026; country has one of world's highest smoking prevalence rates
* Indonesia's economy set to hit growth target with fiscal and monetary boosts, say economists
* Indonesia's Golden Visa investment hits Rp 48 trillion, gov't says
* Indonesian gymnast dies after training accident in Russia
* Major fossil collection returns home to Indonesia
* Indonesia: ‘Lack of oversight led to recent food poisoning cases’
* 'Global South' countries vow selling goods on Russian marketplaces, says economy minister
Thailand's Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow addresses the United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City. -- Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP
Thailand:
* Thailand to raise passenger service charge at 6 regional airports from Oct 1 (Wednesday)
* Malaysia and Thailand strengthen OSH cooperation for workers' well-being
* Bangkok Governor assures measures in place to deal with rains at Vajira sinkhole
* Thai Airports Department to raise passenger service charge at six regional airports from Oct 1
* Sujinda, ‘Jeh Kiew’, owner of Thailand’s largest interprovincial bus fleet, passes away
* Death toll from monsoon floods hits seven in Thailand
* Thailand and South Korea race to seal major free trade deal amid global uncertainty
Philippines:
* Monsoon intensified by three cyclones kills 26 people and affects millions across the Philippines
* South China Sea tensions downplayed as Manila warmly farewells Beijing envoy
* Click to abort: Hidden ordeal of Filipinas forced to seek abortion online
* How BINI landed Coachella to make history as festival’s first P-pop act
* Bualoi leaves behind death and destruction
People drive through the rain in Hanoi, Vietnam, Sunday, Sept 28, 2025, as Typhoon Bualoi brings strong winds, storm surges, and heavy rains. -- AP Photo/Hau Dinh
Vietnam:
* Storm Bualoi lashes central Vietnam as govt evacuates thousands and shuts airports
* Typhoon Bualoi hits Vietnam: Seven fishermen rescued, three missing after boat sinks near Ho Chi Minh City
* Four airports in central region to close on Sunday (Sept 28) as typhoon Bualoi barrels towards Vietnam
* Vietnam to evacuate 250,000 from coast ahead of Typhoon Bualoi
* Vietnam evacuates thousands, shuts airports as Typhoon Bualoi nears
Myanmar:
* World Rivers Day: The role of rivers in Myanmar's communities
* Bangladesh calls for urgent action to prevent ‘catastrophic’ Myanmar Rohingya aid crisis
* Myanmar Investment Commission approves 19 projects, to create over 4,000 jobs
* Myanmar marks World Tourism Day in Naypyidaw
Team Italy celebrates with the trophy after defeating Bulgaria in their final match at the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship at the Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay city, Philippines on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. -- AP Photo/Aaron Favila
Cambodia:
* Thailand plans referendum on border pacts with Cambodia
* Mortars, shots heard at border as Cambodia, Thailand trade accusations
* Hun Sen suggests Malaysia lead investigation into ceasefire violation
* Asean observers investigating scene of Saturday’s gunfire, mortar attacks in Cambodia's Preah Vihear province
Laos:
* Laos targets over 43 Million tourists by 2030
* Better times ahead as inflation in Laos falls further in September
* Pfizer’s Metsera acquisition to spur Chinese search for new weight drugs
Brunei:
* Brunei-China bilateral trade hits US$1.636bil in seven months
* Brunei calls for UN reform and justice for Palestine at 80th General Assembly
* Art, visual culture festival celebrates Brunei-China friendship, cultural exchange
Indonesia's Jonatan Christie celebrates winning his men's singles final match against Denmark's Anders Antonsen at the Korea Open badminton tournament in Suwon on Sunday, September 28, 2025. -- Photo by ANTHONY WALLACE / AFP
AseanPlus:
* Fan Bingbing inspired by Siti Nurhaliza, hopes to collaborate on Malay songs
* Malaysia: Over 120 people nabbed in Immigration ops on undocumented migrants
* Malaysia urges UN sanctions on Israel, UN must reform to stay relevant, says Tok Mat
* Kinabatangan gains Unesco biosphere reserve recognition
* Malaysian embassy in Iran has resumed operations, says Tok Mat
* Karur stampede: Tamil Nadu Police book Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Karur district secretary
* India police file case against actor-politician Vijay's party after stampede kills 39
* An Explainer - Screaming at the moon during Mid-Autumn Festival – a tale of yearning and connection
* Two climbers fall off mountain in Japan; one rescued while search continues for the other
* A grieving father’s quest to expose negligence behind Nepal’s deadliest air crashes
* Germany plans Kabul visit for direct deportation talks with Taliban
* Japan gov't panel revises chance of megaquake in Nankai Trough
* US agrees South Korea not a currency manipulator, Seoul says
* World's highest bridge opens to traffic in China
* Trump signs order saying TikTok sale meets US requirements
* Seoul to halt water bus services, switch to trial runs before reopening
* Hong Kong: Lawmakers pass Bill to ban city’s substandard tiny apartments
* New Zealand says it will not recognise Palestinian state at this time
* Australia PM says he did not raise republic question in meeting with King Charles
* China wants its companies to use local AI chips. Tech firms signal that they hear the call
* China's former agriculture minister Tang Renjian sentenced to death with reprieve for bribery
* China woman falls into old well, circled by snakes, clings to wall for 54 hours before rescue
* Delhi Police arrest Swami Chaitanyanand from Agra in sexual harassment case
* Trump’s G20 no-show: US blasts group at UN meeting for ‘drifting’ away
* Bear bursts through shed window, attacks man milling rice in Japan's Iwate Prefecture
* Chinese tourist dies after hiking group gets stranded in extreme weather in Tasmanian national park
* From mail to parking tickets to airport kiosks in South Korea: Data center fire's ripple effects felt nationwide
* Japan man, 33, falls for classmate’s mum, 54, buys her a home to impress her parents
* Japan major bank to make one-month paternity leave mandatory Japan major bank to make one-month paternity leave mandatory
* Eighth monk dies after Sri Lanka cable car crash
* Hong Kong’s economic losses from Ragasa may hit billions, experts say
* Paracetamol in pregnancy not linked to autism, Hong Kong says after Trump’s claims
* Pakistan-Saudi defence pact oozes with unknowns / * Pakistani parents rebuff HPV vaccine over infertility fears
* UN: Struggling at 80 -- The United Nation's Palestinian failure looms large / Trump’s trashing of the UN is tragic and hypocritical
* Motorcycling - From setbacks to supremacy: Marquez wins seventh MotoGP crown
* Football: Hamidin to leave to Zurich to appeal suspensions with Fifa
* Le Tour de Langkawi: Malucelli sprints to victory during opening stage
