Malaysia:
* PM Anwar to attend national Deepavali Madani open house on Oct 18
* Nine Malaysians released by Israeli regime arrive home safely
* Nine Malaysians freed by Israelis get new phones, courtesy of PM
* Four cops nabbed after testing positive for drugs at Kuantan entertainment outlet
* Joniston brushes off talk of PBS leaving GRS
* Sabah polls: Barisan to field MCA, PBRS candidates, says Zahid
* MCMC urges media to report Melaka sexual assault case ethically
* Salesman loses over RM1mil to online game investment scam
* Budget 2026: PTPTN loans to be converted to scholarships based on e-Kasih data
* Four students involved in alleged sexual assault case allowed to sit for SPM, says Fadhlina
* MCMC to swiftly carry out PM directive to strengthen country's data security, says Fahmi
* Melaka school rape case a wake-up call for stronger moral education, says Lam Thye
* Humanitarian missions to Gaza: NGOs must coordinate with Wisma Putra, says Tok Mat
* Cautious trading expected on Bursa Malaysia this week; likely to consolidate within the 1,620-1,640 range
* Ringgit likely to trade in a stable range against dollar this week as Budget 2026 boosts fiscal outlook
Singapore:
* Italian swimmers suspended over shoplifting incident in Singapore
* One Malaysian killed, five Singaporeans injured after express bus crashes into signpost in Selangor
* Singapore young golf star Shannon bags Hero Women Indian Open title for third crown in Ladies European Tour
* ‘I need him to apologise,’ says Singaporean mum whose son attacked her while high on Kpods
* New bus services in Singapore by end-2025 to serve areas like Bukit Panjang, Punggol, Tengah
* 3,300 BTO flats with shorter waits in Singapore to be launched in October
* Police appeal for information on missing 18-year-old last seen in Singapore's Serangoon
Indonesia:
* Indonesian govt seeks local benefits in tourism development, says minister
* Indonesia to form special building inspection team after fatal school collapse in Sidoarjo
* Indonesia sees fewer disasters in September 2025 but more deaths
* Soccer-World Cup elimination 'really tough' to handle for Indonesia boss Kluivert
* Israel gymnastics group appeals Indonesia's bar on its athletes
* Indonesia can support two-state solution without recognising Israel
Thailand:
* Thailand's World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul becomes LPGA Tour’s first repeat winner of 2025 with dramatic playoff victory at Buick LPGA Shanghai
* Bangkok zoo to reopen predator zone a month after fatal lion attack
* Kelantan cops issue stern warning on counter setting at Malaysia-Thai border
* Bangkok named Asia’s best holiday destination for 2025, while two other Thai cities ranked in the top 10
* Thai Meteorological Dept predicts heavy rains next week before winter arrives
* Peace talks best approach for ending southern Thailand conflict: PM Anutin
Philippines:
* Philippines and China trade accusations over South China Sea vessel clash
* Another standoff in South China Sea - China's Coast Guard accuses Philippine ship of collision in disputed waters
* Philippines says Chinese vessel 'deliberately rammed' government ship
* Is the Philippines hurtling toward a revolution?
* Over 66,000 families in Philippines affected by two powerful earthquakes / Over 125,000 families affected by ‘doublet earthquake’ in Davao
Vietnam:
* Woman caught after robbing 11-year-old boy of 135 lottery tickets in Vietnam
* Vietnam, Singapore step up cooperation on energy, trade, technology
* A journey of oyster cultivation and pearl harvest in Vietnam's 'Pearl Island
* 'Durian freedom' in China's new Silk Road
* One Piece, many stories - A pop culture symbol accelerated by social media can transcend barriers of language
Myanmar:
* Suhakam calls for global cooperation to safeguard minors in conflict-affected Myanmar
* Myanmar marks World Post Day in Naypyidaw
* A Myanmar town lies in shambles as both sides in civil war vie for control
* One in five disaster victims experiences mental health issues, says WHO
* Gen Z of the world unite - Gen Z-led protests are spreading rapidly across the globe
Cambodia:
* South Korea pledges to protect citizens in Cambodia amid rise in kidnapping, forced labour cases
* South Korean ‘money mule’ recruiters nabbed for luring student to Cambodia, who was later found dead
* Cambodian meat smuggler loses Oknha title
* Chinese power plant source of technology, skill transfer to Cambodian talents
* Warships on a ‘friendship mission’ -- Two Chinese warships have arrived in Cambodia
Laos:
* Lao President’s state visit to North Korea signals strenthened ties
* Lao wind power project boosts livelihoods of local communities
* Cross-border wind power project in Laos to begin supplying Vietnam by end of 2025
Brunei:
* 'Careful what you read' - Brunei public cautioned against false report published online
* Malaysian charged with contraband possession in Brunei
* Night sky dazzles for Sultan of Brunei’s birthday, with performance by Anuar Zain
AseanPlus:
* Malaysia to take part in UNTCC chiefs' conclave in New Delhi
* Asean’s top varsity -- Sunway University has surged ahead in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026
* Search for two missing Chinese tourists called off with no fresh leads
* Malaysian Immigration nabs 11 foreigners linked to online gambling ring in KL
* JPJ uncovers illegal tourist transport network, seizes 10 vehicles
* Immigration nabs over 60 foreigners working illegally at JB eateries
* Friends in need: Former schoolmates open cafe to help out friend in financial straits
* Akmal, Rayer slam display of Israeli flag at pro-Palestine rally in Kelantan
* Kelantan cops open probe over Israeli flag on display at pro-Palestine rally
* Beijing blames the US for raising trade tensions, defends rare earth curbs
* China enhances ability to monitor, forecast extreme weather
* China's express delivery volume tops 150 billion parcels
* Trump's India envoy Gor 'optimistic' after meeting PM Modi
* Hong Kong ‘could restart discussions on organ donation opt-out policy’
* Israel ready to receive hostages released by Hamas, Netanyahu says
* Repeated deadly cough syrup scandals pose hard questions for India’s drug regulators
* China woman cancels wedding, demands US$4,200 ‘hugging fee’, claiming emotional distress
* Osaka Expo draws over 25 million visitors ahead of closing after six-month run
* Indian pilots' body demands grounding of Air India's Boeing 787 fleet for electrical checks
* Anthropic CEO meets PM Modi, announces plans to expand operations in India
* Hong Ra-hee, RM make list of most influential figures in Korean art market
* Teacher in Bangladesh who accused BNP leader of rape held in a gold smuggling case
* Afghanistan claims 58 Pakistani soldiers killed in clashes; border closed
* 'Heavy clashes' at Afghanistan-Pakistan border: Taliban forces
* Tens of thousands attend pro-Palestinian rally in Sydney
* Mount Fuji sees drop in stranded climbers after tougher rules set
* Trump is not the enemy... for South Korea
* Self-driving buses set to roll through more Seoul neighbourhoods
* Japan diaper firms step up recycling as waste set to grow in ageing society
* Ceasefire holds in Gaza ahead of hostage release, Trump's visit to Israel
* #KoreaGlowUp: How beauty, anti-ageing industry is powering South Korea’s medical tourism
* Qantas confirms customer data released following cyber attack; more than five million customers affected
* Australian airline Qantas says millions of customers' data leaked online
* Bounty issued on Taiwan’s military unit for spreading ‘separatist’ ideas
* US actress Diane Keaton, star of 'Annie Hall,' dies at 79
* Soccer - Iraq coach Arnold turns sights on Saudis after Indonesia win
* Tennis - Gauff gets the better of Pegula to win Wuhan title
* Golf - 'A superstar in pain' - Tiger Woods undergoes back surgery again to address collapsed disc in spine
* Hockey - Azimuddin on target as Malaysia hold Australia in Sultan of Johor Cup
* Badminton: Pearly-Thinaah serve up a sizzling show to lift first Arctic Open title / Aaron-Wooi Yik go down fighting to finish second in Arctic Open
* Cricket - Campbell leads West Indies fightback against Kuldeep-inspired India in second Test / India bowl out West Indies for 248 and enforce follow-on
