People inspect the damage caused by the eruption of Mount Semeru in Lumajang, East Java, Indonesia, Thursday, Nov 20, 2025. - Photo: AP
Malaysia
* Man shot dead at Sendayan restaurant near Seremban
* GRS confident of securing simple majority in Sabah polls, says Hajiji
* Sabahans will decide next state govt and CM, not outsiders, says Shafie
* Health Ministry issues RM120mil in fines over unregistered medicines
* Monorail malfunction leaves 373 passengers stranded in KL
* Customs seizes RM312.4mil smuggled goods as of Oct 2025
* Ex-secretary to former tourism minister gets six years' jail, RM8.8mil fine for graft
* Congestion at Johor checkpoints due to enhanced SOPs at motorcycle lanes, says exco man
* Three men, woman jailed 10 years each over Kuching gang robbery
* Elderly woman swindled of RM706,000 by phone scam syndicate
* High Court proposes mediation to settle Murad Zaidi's suit against Capric
* RM2.71mil worth of undeclared beer seized at Port Klang
* Inmate nearing completion of sentence escapes from prison
* Ahmad Terrirudin's appointment to JAC raises 'concerns', says NGO
* Immigration Dept nabs over 400 foreigners in Cameron Highlands
* Ex-military pathologist sentenced to death for Kevin Morais murder files for review
* Legal constraints prevent immediate termination of FAM officials, says Hannah
Singapore
* Artefacts from one of Singapore’s largest archaeological sites on display at Bras Basah MRT station
* Some birds in Singapore's Mandai Wildlife Reserve to be vaccinated against deadly bird flu in pilot
* Singaporean pre-school teacher allegedly force-fed a baby till she vomited, stuffed a bib into another’s mouth
* Man, 67, arrested for allegedly setting fire to cat dwellings at Singapore's Bukit Batok void deck
* Man caught in Singapore vape op allegedly lied while trying to get new passport two days after arrest
* US insider trading probe: Singapore firm used to launder illegal proceeds
* Amos Yee’s 10 years of trouble
* Singaporean child sex offender released from US prison; sex offender faces deportation
Indonesia
* Indonesia evacuates stranded climbers after Semeru volcano erupts
* Moderate earthquake hits North Halmahera, Indonesia
Thailand
* Singaporean scam ringleader with Interpol Red Notice nabbed in Thai province
* Southern Thailand battered by severe monsoon rains; airport urges two-hour buffer
* Paetongtarn steps back from politics, says Thaksin is under stress in prison
* 97 passengers rescued after ferry en route to Koh Kood, Thailand suffers hull breach
* Miss Universe Jamaica safe after falling off stage during preliminary evening gown round in Bangkok
* Thailand: Government bans all official links in texts and emails to fight scams
Philippines
* Ex-Philippine mayor Alice Guo gets life sentence for human trafficking over role in scam centre
* Philippines auctions off Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Benz cars linked to graft scandal
* Viral TikTok clip saves ‘senior citizen’ water buffalo from slaughter in rural Philippines
* Dog swept away by flood in central Philippine finds way home two weeks later
Vietnam
* Volunteer police officer’s English lessons inspire and connect with community in remote area in Vietnam
* Flooding worsens in central Vietnam, death toll rises to 16
* Historic floods swamp Khanh Hoa as torrential rain batters central Vietnam
Myanmar
* Myanmar and India discuss expanding education cooperation under ITEC programme
Cambodia
* Cambodia releases rare captive-bred storks in conservation breakthrough
* Multiple fatalities as double-decker bus plunges into Cambodia's Kampong Thom river
* Owners of sleeper bus involved in Cambodia's fatal crash donate US$250 per funeral; further compensation promised
Laos
* Princess Aiko's visit highlights 70 years of Laos-Japan friendship
Brunei
* Brunei Sultan leaves Hungary after state visit
* Charter flights link Brunei to Hainan
Aseanplus
* Singaporean politician Lee Bee Wah and actor Collin Chee attend actor Benz Hui’s funeral in Hong Kong
* Malaysia, Ethiopia ink MoU to boost cooperation in air services, health and tourism
* FBM KLCI pulls higher following Nvidia's blowout earnings, rosy forecast
* Ringgit opens marginally higher against greenback
* Meta to remove under-16 Australians from Facebook, Instagram on Dec 4
* International community must consider sanctions on Israel, says Tok Mat
* Stricken ferry in South Korea towed to port as authorities launch probe
* M'sia to step up South China Sea patrols, vows no compromise on sovereignty
* World first: AI tells humans how to build a high-speed rail tunnel in China
* Anwar’s visit marks new chapter in Malaysia-Ethiopia partnership, says Abiy Ahmed
* Bangladesh police hope new uniform will help repair broken image
* High Court rejects exhumation request for UiTM cadet
* Crew arrested over phone use before South Korea ferry ran aground
* Fans crown Michelle Yeoh ‘Labubu Queen’ after she reveals she has over 100 Labubu dolls
* Malaysia’s parliamentary leadership strengthening Asean direction, says Speaker
* Japan 'concerned' by yen wobbles ahead of stimulus
* South Korea pushes for larger warning messages on alcohol packaging
* Pakistan army kills 23 militants in border region
* Gold dips as dollar gains, traders dial back US rate-cut bets
* Tang Jie-Ee Wei continue run in Australian Open
* Explosion in DMZ injures South Korean soldier: Seoul
* China says trade cooperation with Japan taken 'great' hit
* Three workers faint from gas inhalation at steel mill in North Gyeongsang, South Korea
* PM: African Free Trade Area, Asean cooperation set to bolster regional growth
* 84 foreign workers fined for using fake MyKad
* Nepal PM calls for calm after latest clashes
* Malaysian legendary band Exist's 'Premium Live' concert is all set for Dec 20 at Jio Space in Petaling Jaya
* Over 70,000 sign petition to cancel K-pop group's performance in Japan over Chinese member
* Japanese restaurant owners in China lament flare-up in diplomatic tensions
* Local deejay Vivienne Oon welcomes first child: 'Favourite girl in the world'
* Anwar leaves Ethiopia for South Africa to attend G20 leaders' summit
* Cockroach-ino anyone? China museum serves roach-infused coffee at 45 yuan a cup
* US President’s son Donald Trump Jr visits Taj Mahal with wife Vanessa
* Beijing warns Tokyo of ‘further action’ if Takaichi doesn’t budge on Taiwan stand
* Namewee slammed by Taiwanese model for seeking jobs amid Iris Hsieh murder probe
* Hong Kong charges four over election boycott posts
* Four more arrested in India over deadly Delhi blast
* South Korean PM orders swift evacuations amid wildfire
