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TOPSHOT - Protesters carrying an effigy of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos march towards Malacanang Palace during an anti-corruption rally in Manila on Sunday, November 30, 2025. Thousands marched in the Philippine capital on November 30, demanding jail time for scores of officials, lawmakers, and construction firm owners accused of pocketing billions of taxpayer dollars in a sweeping corruption scandal. -- Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP

Malaysia

* Madani govt respects Sabah voters' choice, says PM Anwar

* Wipeout in Sabah shows DAP losing core Chinese support, says former MP

* Sabah polls: GRS victory a win for the people of Sabah, says Hajiji

* 'Men only' spa raid: 171 get off scot-free after court rejects remand bid in 'victimless' case

* MACC rejects LFL claim over notice to lawyer in Albert Tei probe

* Full BN support for formation of next Sabah govt, says Umno sec gen

* ETS, KTM Komuter services disrupted due to overhead line break

* 13 caught for unnatural sex, prostitution in Penang

* Sabah STAR ready to support Hajiji's govt, Jeffrey Kitingan

* Policeman swept away by strong currents found drowned

* Floods: Evacuee numbers climb in three states as six others see improvement

* Lawyers for Liberty questions MACC's notice to summon Albert Tei's lawyer for interrogation

* Malaysia studies US nuclear agreement, no decision yet on plant location

* Police bust burglary syndicate targeting luxury homes in Putrajaya

* Bargain-hunting is likely to lift Bursa Malaysia from Monday (Dec 1) onwards

* Traders and investors remain cautious ahead of the US Fed meeting as ringgit is expected to trade within RM4.12-RM4.14 this week

A drone view shows an area hit by deadly flash floods following heavy rains in Padang, West Sumatra province, Indonesia, Sunday, November 30, 2025. -- Photo: REUTERS/Aidil Ichlas
A drone view shows an area hit by deadly flash floods following heavy rains in Padang, West Sumatra province, Indonesia, Sunday, November 30, 2025. -- Photo: REUTERS/Aidil Ichlas

Singapore

* No smartphone use in secondary schools in Singapore from 2026, including during recess and CCAs

* The causeway is built to last, infrastructure expansion still possible, says Singapore Foreign Minister

* Malaysian woman, 73, arrested for suspected role in scheme where scammers posed as Singapore officials

* Learn about Lt Adnan's story at Singapore's Reflections at Bukit Chandu

* Young and on the streets: Number of under-35s rough sleeping on the rise in Singapore

* Tropical Cyclone Senyar: A stormy warning - Cyclone havoc signals heightened climate crisis in Malay archipelago, especially Indonesia. 

Indonesia

* Indonesian residents hunt for food and water after deadly floods; some also resort to stealing to survive

* Malaysian missing after landslide in West Sumatra, says Wisma Putra

* Tropical storm deaths cross 500 in South-East Asia, over 4 million affected

* Indonesia's Muaro Jambi Temple Compound seeks stronger protection, global attention

* Measly pay rises drive young Indonesians into second jobs

* Blaze spotlights enduring role of domestic helpers in Hong Kong

People move a car damaged by floods in Songkhla Province, southern Thailand, Sunday, Nov 30, 2025. -- AP Photo/Sarot Meksophawannakul
People move a car damaged by floods in Songkhla Province, southern Thailand, Sunday, Nov 30, 2025. -- AP Photo/Sarot Meksophawannakul

Thailand

* Thai Army fires warning rounds after Myanmar shells cross border

* Thailand and Indonesia race to find the missing as flooding toll rises to 480 in South-East Asia

* Floods in southern Thailand ease with 1,812 tourists safely assisted

* Thailand warned of Tropical Storm Koto and continued cold weather

* Vehicles damaged in Hat Yai floods to undergo inspection upon return to Malaysia

Philippines

* Philippines scores back-to-back victories in Face of Beauty International 2025 in Taiwan

* Female Filipino confirmed dead in tragic Hong Kong fire that has seen almost 150 fatalities

* Thousands in Philippines protest corruption and demand return of stolen funds from flood projects

* Almost 90 Philippine dioceses back Nov 30 rally vs corruption

* What the Rafflesia research controversy reveals about Western bias

A general view shows buildings amid heavy air pollution in Hanoi, -- Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFP
A general view shows buildings amid heavy air pollution in Hanoi, -- Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFP

Vietnam

* Travel chaos fears ease after Airbus intervenes on software fix

* Vietnam govt raises US$229mil in government bond auction

* Tropical storm Koto kills at least three in Vietnam

* One dead, three missing in Vietnam under Typhoon Koto's impact

* A320 glitch grounds flights across Asia - Asian airlines scrambled to fix a software glitch on their Airbus A320 jets

Myanmar

* UN warns on voter surveillance ahead of Myanmar election

* Military-run Myanmar plays host to goodwill visit by Belarusian leader

* Over 2,000 foreign nationals arrested in Myanmar amid ongoing demolition of illegal structures in KK Park and Shwe Kokko

* Over one tonne of methamphetamine seized in eastern Myanmar

Protesters take part in an anti-corruption rally along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, or EDSA, in Quezon City, Metro Manila, on November 30, 2025. Thousands massed in the Philippine capital on Sunday, November 30, demanding accountability over a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure scandal that has seen scores of officials, lawmakers, and construction firm owners accused of corruption. -- Photo by Jam STA ROSA / AFP
Protesters take part in an anti-corruption rally along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, or EDSA, in Quezon City, Metro Manila, on November 30, 2025. Thousands massed in the Philippine capital on Sunday, November 30, demanding accountability over a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure scandal that has seen scores of officials, lawmakers, and construction firm owners accused of corruption. -- Photo by Jam STA ROSA / AFP

Cambodia

* ASEANAPOL, Interpol warns of gruesome crimes linked to growing transnational scam operations

* Cambodia and New Zealand agree to promote bilateral ties, cooperation

* Veteran Cambodian ranger calls for young patrol-leaders to ‘toughen up’, study the terrain

* People in western Cambodia experience traditional Chinese medicine treatment

Laos

* Laos busy with preparation for 50th founding anniversary celebration

* Buddhist monks in Laos pray in region littered with unexploded bombs

* China hands over national seismic monitoring network project to Laos, boosting earthquake preparedness 

Brunei

* Tropical Storm Koto expected to bring unsettled weather to Brunei

* Brunei State Mufti receives courtesy call from Malaysian delegation

* Routine checks to temporarily close several fuel stations in Brunei in December

People offer flowers for the victims outside the Wang Fuk Court in the aftermath of the deadly November 26 fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po district on November 30, 2025. Crowds of mourners gathered on November 30 across Hong Kong, including thousands near the apartment blocks that were engulfed in flames earlier this week, killing at least 146 people in the city's deadliest fire in decades. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP)
People offer flowers for the victims outside the Wang Fuk Court in the aftermath of the deadly November 26 fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po district on November 30, 2025. Crowds of mourners gathered on November 30 across Hong Kong, including thousands near the apartment blocks that were engulfed in flames earlier this week, killing at least 146 people in the city's deadliest fire in decades. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP)

Aseanplus

* Pacific West Dragon Boat Club dominates Penang International Regatta with dual victories

* RM31.2bil recovered from 1MDB, SRC since 2018, says Finance Ministry 

* Sabah polls: Nurul Izzah congratulates candidates, accepts results

* Death toll in Hong Kong blaze rises to 146 after more bodies found in apartment complex

* Anger simmers over Hong Kong deadly blaze as Beijing warns against "disruption"

* Beijing freezes Japan youth exchange programmes over Takaichi Taiwan row

* UK education, income rules likely to hit Hong Kong BN(O) migrants hard: survey

* After Hong Kong's huge fire shocker, can new tech protect China’s high-rises from tragedy?

* Hong Kong govt pledges free housing for Tai Po victims until homes are rebuilt

* China’s private defence companies see opportunities amid growing conflicts

* Amid global fusion energy race, Europe’s top nuclear minds are betting on China

* EU’s von der Leyen won’t go to China with French President Macron

* Taiwan’s William Lai accused of stoking fear with 2027 countdown confusion

* Japan insurer offers product to cover lost profits due to bear intrusions

* China launches nationwide fire safety inspection following Hong Kong fire

* China guides banks, insurers to fully provide financial services after Hong Kong fire

* South Korea: Bora Chung gives readers another fright with new ghostly collection

* Short bursts of oxygen deprivation could help treat depression: Chinese study

* Ultrafine dust estimated to have claimed nearly 3,000 extra lives in Seoul in five years: study

* From shipyards to steel mills, South Korean manufacturers get meme makeovers to woo Gen Z

* Bangladesh opposition leader Khaleda in critical condition, exiled son says his return not in his hands

* Japan PM Takaichi’s personal touch on social media draws bouquets, brickbats

* Operations at Australia coal port to resume on Monday after climate protest disruption

* South Korean e-commerce firm Coupang says 33.7 million customer accounts breached

* North Korea's Kim stresses Air Force's nuclear war deterrence on its 80th anniversary

* China leader Xi vows to ‘resolutely crack down’ on online misconduct

* Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific broadens reach as regional tensions grow

* Cricket-India's Abhishek runs riot with 52-ball 148 in domestic T20 clash

* Cricket - Head prepared to open again for Australia after heroics in first Ashes test

* Badminton: Aaron-Khai Xing clinch first senior title at Syed Modi International

* Sports - Karate: Shahmalarani punch her way into World Championships karate final

* Hockey - Malaysia secures fourth place in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup after defeat to New Zealand

* Lessons of Hong Kong fire tragedy must be learned -  urgent need for comprehensive review of safety protocols in high-density urban environment

* Death toll from Sri Lanka's cyclone Ditwah rises to 159, hundreds still missing / Sri Lanka declares emergency as toll from floods, mudslides hits 153

 

 

 

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