Members of the religious group Iglesia ni Cristo (Church of Christ) attend the first of a three-day anti-corruption protest at the Quirino Grandstand, Manila, Philippines, on Sunday, November 16, 2025. -- Photo: REUTERS/Noel Celis
Malaysia:
* Pakatan-led federal govt never regarded Sabah as an adversary, says Loke
* Senior citizens expected to make up 14% of Malaysians by 2048
* PM, Trump and Asean pledge to uphold KL Peace Accord amid fresh border tensions
* Anwar calls Pakatan, GRS and Barisan clashes in Sabah ‘friendly fight’
* Govt's appeal only against grounds of judgment, not Sabah’s 40% entitlement, says PM
* Wet weather will persist until Nov 22, says MetMalaysia
* Selangor MB office rejects malicious WhatsApp allegations
* Sabah polls: Do not use children for political content, warns Nancy Shukri
* MIC AGM approves resolution to leave Barisan and join Perikatan
* MIC pledges to continue backing Anwar should the party leave BN
* Govt confirms new mpox cluster involving four relatives
* Police intensifying efforts against cartels using Malaysia as transit hub, says IGP
* Hajiji: Sabah, Sarawak Parliament seat increase in line with MA63
* Bursa Malaysia to trade sideways this week amid fresh global policies and data signals
* Ringgit likely to stay within the 4.10-4.15 range this week, supported by Malaysia’s resilient macroeconomic fundamentals
Participants take part in a pigeon racing competition in Surabaya, East Java province, on Sunday, November 16, 2025. -- Photo by Juni KRISWANTO / AFP
Singapore:
* Two Singaporeans arrested for suspected links to Cambodia-based scam ring following deportation
* Singapore’s year-end rains to coincide with two rain-bearing systems, but wetter weather unlikely
* Offshore nuclear plant in S’pore can increase distance from communities, but poses drawbacks: Expert
* Under the red light: The hidden lives of Singapore’s sex workers
* Rare skin condition gives 9-year-old Singaporean girl skin like KPop Demon Hunters character
* RM2bil allocated to enhance connectivity in Sabah, says PM
* New NG999 emergency call system goes live today
Indonesia:
* Bank Indonesia names Belakang Padang Island as the frontier for digital economy icon
* Indonesia tries to free 10 fishermen arrested in Malaysia
* Gambling ads target Indonesian Meta users despite ban
* Five Chinese nationals killed in Bali minibus crash near Denpasar
* Soeharto's dark shadow lingers, even for the young in Indonesia
* Meet two of Indonesia's rising super talents and currently scorching the screen with 'Rangga dan Cinta'
A member of the religious group Iglesia ni Cristo (Church of Christ) shouts slogans during the first of a three-day anti-corruption protest at the Quirino Grandstand, Manila, Philippines, on Sunday, November 16, 2025.Photo: REUTERS/Noel Celis
Thailand:
* Bangkok braces for plunge in temperatures as winter approaches as temperature may drop to 2 to 4 degrees Celsius
* Thailand says US trade talks to proceed despite Cambodia dispute
* Cold front arrives in Thailand, temperatures drop to 18°C, Bangkok cool in the morning
* King and Queen of Thailand visit Tiananmen Square and Lingguang Temple in Beijing
* Meth and monkey business interrupted -- Thai Rangers have arrested two men suspected of being part of an international wildlife smuggling network,
Philippines:
* As nations push for more ambition at climate talks, chairman says they may get it
* Hundreds of thousands rally in Manila against flood-control corruption scandal
* No destabilisation efforts in three-day Philippine rallies: organisers
* Measles-rubella cases up 37% in Philippines in 2025
* Democracy doesn’t need heroes -- Progress does not come from the benevolence of a single messiah but from the collective operation
US-Vietnamese actor Ke Huy Quan (right) and Echo Quan attend the world premiere of Walt Disney Animation Studios' Zootopia 2 in Los Angeles, California. -- Photo by Apu GOMES / AFP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam's processed seafood industry, famous in the global market, aims for stronger presence in domestic market
* Vietnam to make English a compulsory second language in all schools by 2035, to be more competitive
* Ho Chi Minh City string puppetry lessons teach children Vietnamese culture, art
* Vietnam affirms global standing in organ transplantation
* COP11: All eyes on Asean and Asia Pacific to protect children from increasing nicotine addiction
Myanmar:
* China and Asian climate advisers warn that trade barriers hinder emission goals
* Myanmar, Russia warships reportedly hold joint maritime security exercises
* Cops working with Interpol to track down syndicate linked to Langkawi boat tragedy
* Myanmar electronic voting machines receive National Standards Certification for 2025 Election
A farmer arranges a harvested paddy field on the outskirts of Guwahati, India, on Sunday, Nov 16, 2025. -- AP Photo/Anupam Nath
Cambodia:
* Malaysian man builds 'Smile Cambodia'- bringing healing touch to kids with facial birth defects
* Cambodia clears 40,000 mines, unexploded ordnance from more than 10,000 hectares in 10 months
* Man dies of H5N1 bird flu in Cambodia
* Anwar urges calm, welcomes Thai-Cambodia peace talks
Laos:
* Lao State Fuel Company set to transform into public–private joint venture
* Lao President urges young people to study hard, embrace new technology
* Laos and Vietnam strengthen bilateral toes and agree to forge ahead with new transport projects
Brunei:
* Australia–Brunei business forum highlights strengthening agrifood partnership
* Brunei film wins Best Borneo Feature Documentary
* Brunei, Singapore advance ties on agri-tech food zone
Demonstrators take part in a protest against anti-immigrant policies, in Tokyo, Sunday, Nov 16, 2025. -- AP Photo/Louise Delmotte
AseanPlus:
* Authorities seize 570 turtle shells and scales in Semporna raid
* Malaysian Health Ministry bans sale and ads of gummies containing glutathione
* PM Anwar voices concern over low pay for journalists
* China’s chief space contractor readies plans for tourism programme
* China Coast Guard ship formation sails through Japan-administered Senkaku Islands
* Car ploughs into crowd at Australia race, nine injured
* 'They are not us': Bangladeshis rally against minority sect
* Ashfall warning in Japan as volcano erupts
* Ex-abbot of China's Shaolin Temple arrested for embezzlement
* China readies Shenzhou mission ahead of schedule after spacecraft damage
* Hongkongers find big pay cheques and cultural challenges in booming Saudi Arabia
* One dead and another 15 people trapped in stone mine collapse in northern India
* Seoul’s running boom sparks rising frustration over near-weekly marathon disruptions
* Kam Lung Motor Group (KLM), Hong Kong's top luxury car distributor, is making its foray into Malaysia
* K-pop star and actress Nana subdues home intruder, currently recovering in hospital after suffering injuries
* After warning tourists off visiting Japan, China now issues alert on overseas study in the neighbour's country
* Gens Y and Z now dominate - A dynamic shift in wealth strategies adopted by Malaysia's newest and largest demographic cohorts
* China tells citizens to avoid Japan travel amid Taiwan row
* US outlines agreement with China to curb fentanyl chemicals as tariffs ease
* 'Not wanted here', Bear gets shot dead by cops for entering famous shopping mall in Akita, Japan
* Woman singer stabbed by man in central Tokyo's Akasaka, attacker on the run and flees with knife
* Faith in the age of Gen Z: South Korea’s religions turn to avatars, acoustics and pop culture
* Samsung Electronics to add chip production line as demand rises
* Trump tariff rollback offers relief for Indian farmers
* India arrests Kashmir resident over deadly Delhi car blast
* Japan's Sakurajima volcano erupts, ashfall cancels dozens of flights
* Mexico finds Chinese rubber dumping, moves to impose permanent duty
* Hong Kong award on hold for ex-logistics chief until water scandal probe ends
* Swiss didn't make a deal with the devil on US tariffs, minister says
* Australia welcomes Trump's removal of beef tariffs, seeks more relief
* Cricket - S Africa beat India by 30 runs in opening test
* Soccer - FIFA says it has stepped up efforts against online abuse
* Football -- FAM still waiting for FIFA’s written decision for upholding players ban
* Badminton -- Pearly-Thinaah lift Japan Masters women's doubles crown
* Badminton -- Japan's Kodai Naraoka bags first title in two years after victory at the Japan Masters final
