Mercedes' British driver George Russell stands on his car as he celebrates getting pole position in the qualifying session for the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix night race at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore on Saturday, October 4, 2025. -- Photo by MOHD RASFAN / AFP
Malaysia:
* Anwar speaks with nine Malaysians on third Gaza flotilla mission
* Anwar: 23 Malaysians on GSF detained by Israel taken to Istanbul today
* Malaysia welcomes Hamas’ conditional acceptance of Trump’s ceasefire plan, says Tok Mat
* Adalah reps have met 20 Malaysians detained after flotilla interception, says SNCC
* Efforts to free Malaysians detained in Israel ongoing, says Foreign Minister
* All Malaysians detained in Israel safe and well, says Tok Mat
* Health Ministry offers health checks, psych support to GSF volunteers
* Global Sumud Flotilla: Detained volunteers subjected to degrading treatment, claim lawyers
* Police arrest foreign labourer, seize homemade firearm in Mukah raid
* FFC humanitarian mission set to reach Gaza's yellow zone soon
* Gutter politics stuns Bersatu leaders
* Shipping sector facing critical shortage of local workforce, says Transport Minister
* MACC blocks Obaid from selling 2.5 million shares linked to 1MDB
* Budget 2026 to take centre stage as Dewan Rakyat convenes Oct 6
* SNCC DG: GSF activists made to kneel with hands tied for five hours
* Police step up security as Sabah heads for state polls
The remains of a student killed in a building collapse at the Al Khoziny Islamic boarding school is brought in a body bag to the Bhayangkara hospital in Surabaya, East Java province, on Saturday, October 4, 2025. The death toll in an Indonesian school collapse rose to 17 on October 4, officials said, as rescuers deployed heavy machinery to recover dozens more victims believed still buried under the rubble. -- Photo by Juni KRISWANTO / AFP
Singapore:
* Motor racing-Russell puts Mercedes on pole at Singapore Grand Prix
* Maybe it's just not for all anymore - World Cup for the fans? 'Nobody can guarantee that, ' says legend Klinsmann
* Malaysian arrested after over 400 packs of duty-unpaid cigarettes found at Woodlands Checkpoint
* Malaysian Pannir Selvam to be executed in Singapore Oct 8
* 88-year-old pedestrian dies after accident with e-bike in Singapore's Hougang
* Singapore: Three people, including 17-year-old girl, charged for alleged trafficking of etomidate vape pods
* Oil posts 8% weekly loss on potential OPEC+ supply additions
* Motor racing - Resurgent Verstappen quickest in Singapore, Lawson crashes again
Indonesia:
* History in the making - Three years after stadium disaster, Indonesia is two wins away from qualifying for the World Cup
* US FDA slaps new requirements for Indonesia's shrimp and spices after radioactive contamination
* No proper answer from TikTok as Indonesia freezes operator's licence after data refusal
* TikTok says it’s engaging with Indonesia after licence suspended
* Death toll rises to 14 in Indonesian school collapse, 49 students still listed as missing
* Indonesia school building collapse: Fatalities rise as rescuers continue search
* Motorcycling - Bezzecchi overcomes early setback to win thrilling Indonesian sprint / Aprilia's Bezzecchi breaks lap record to clinch pole at Indonesian MotoGP
A fallen tree sits atop a house following heavy rain and strong winds in Bangkok, Thailand. -- Photo: REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa
Thailand:
* Thai PM Anutin highlights sustainable development as national imperative amid global uncertainties
* Thailand to promote tourism in secondary cities
* Thai PM Anutin orders demolition of Samsen Police Station after sinkhole damages foundation piles
* Foreign tourist arrivals to Thailand in first 9 months of 2025 drop 7.5%; Malaysians top number of visitors
Philippines:
* The Philippines is optimistic about record-high rice output as govt determined to bring food prices down
* Death toll in Philippine earthquakes rises to 70, with 559 people injured
* Cebu quake survivors beg for food, sleep in open fields as government aid stalls
* Typhoon adds to misery - A typhoon blew into the northern Philippines, complicating the country's disaster response
Religious statues made of resin are displayed at a flooded shop, intensified by rain caused by Severe Tropical Storm Matmo, in San Roque, Macabebe, Pampanga, Philippines, on Saturday, October 4, 2025. -- Photo: REUTERS/Noel Celis
Vietnam:
* World Bank commits strong support for Vietnam’s major development projects
* It's all about going green but Ho Chi Minh City struggles to build bike-only lanes downtown
* Soccer - Hanoi FC name Australian Kewell as head coach
* Vietnam leading Asean consular role for detained Malaysians, says Tok Mat
Myanmar:
* The first supermoon of the year is approaching. Here's what to know
* Gen Z anger at ruling elites is erupting across the world
* Indonesia calls for stronger global action on the Myanmar Rohingya crisis
* Junta attack: Military takes back key town from militia
Primary school students listen to an introduction about street lanterns in Hanoi's Old Quarter. -- Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFP
Cambodia:
* Cambodia and Vietnam team up to supercharge economic ties
* Dynamic young women brewing Cambodia's coffee business boom
* Cambodian ex-MP’s killer jailed for life
* Cambodian among two nabbed for ECRL cable theft in Malaysia
Laos:
* Laos warns of more heavy rain as tropical storm Matmo approaches it shores
* Rising number of Lao tourists choose Malaysia as their favourite leisure spot as travel ties strengthen between two countries
Brunei:
* Borneo Fashion Week returns with heritage and sustainability; designers from Brunei, Singapore and Vietnam also included
* UN rights chief hails chance to stop Gaza carnage 'once and for all'
Cambodians look at an information board as they visit the French Embassy which opened its doors to the public for its annual French Embassy Heritage Day in Phnom Penh on Saturday, October 4, 2025. -- Photo by TANG CHHIN Sothy / AFP
AseanPlus:
* Asean Summit invite extended to all dialogue partners, not just Trump, says Tok Mat
* Chinese national nabbed in KLIA2 for attempting to use forged document
* Sarawak Delta Geopark in final stages of securing Unesco recognition, says Abang Johari
* Siti Nurhaliza to mark 30 years in music with mega concert
* Pakistan PM to visit Malaysia to further strengthen bilateral relations between both countries
* Japan’s ruling party elects Sanae Takaichi as new leader, likely to become first female PM
* Hong Kong to begin nomination period for legislative election on October 24
* Tourists warned of rise in South Korean ‘far-right’ anti-Chinese protests
* 100 Hong Kong wartime aerial photos on display reveal WWII details in Kowloon
* Climate change made damage from Super Typhoon Ragasa significantly worse: study
* Hong Kong property deals surge anew in September on rate cut, buoyant stocks
* Hamas ready for lasting peace, Israel must immediately stop bombing Gaza, says Trump
* Korean actress Jeon Hye-bin’s credit card stolen in Bali, thief ‘swipes’ RM45K in 10 minutes
* China's 'freedom ambassador' transforms from builder to travel blogger, has 25 million followers
* China issues severe alert for Typhoon Matmo, the 21st major storm to hit the country this year
* Lee asks North to consider resuming family reunions
* First female PM for Japan? / Japan's Takaichi vows Nordic levels of women in cabinet. Can she deliver?
* India, China resume direct flights after five-year ban
* Japan sees record number of deaths from bear attacks in FY25
* Celebrated South Korean TV creators return with 'The Murky Stream'
* US Treasury chief sees ‘big breakthrough’ ahead in China trade talks
* Living longer than ever: Japan's centenarians set a new record
* New bite-resistant wetsuits can reduce shark bite injuries, scientists find
* Concerns grow over cough syrup consumption in India after deaths of children
* Waterbomb Hong Kong music festival postponed this weekend due to typhoon forecast
* HK singer Sammi Cheng shares video of herself in wheelchair after injuring back
* Pope Leo to release first document, on world's poor, on Oct 9
* In Japan, teamLab is set to unveil its biggest museum yet in Kyoto
* Race to the bottom? China thwarted as US moves on deep-sea mining
* Hong Kong shelves HK$700 million infrastructure gallery proposal after backlash
* 5% rise in mainland Chinese visitors to Hong Kong on first day of ‘golden week’
* Chinese rookie Wang Hao claims two golds at World Weightlifting Championships
* Motor racing - Williams boss Vowles proposes two-day race weekends
* Cycling: Aiman’s daring solo ride seals second place in LTdL Stage Seven
* Cricket - India name Gill ODI captain, Rohit, Kohli in squad for Australia tour
* Cricket - India declare first innings at 448-5 against struggling West Indies / India beat West Indies by innings and 140 runs in opening test
