In this photo released by Agence Kampuchea Press (AKP), a Cambodian family sits on a tractor as they flee from their home in Preah Vihear province, Cambodia, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. -- Photo: AKP via AP
Malaysia:
* Online scams cost Malaysians over RM2.7bil as of November
* Stop glorifying those who give bribes, says Anwar
* Take firmer action against tardy contractors, says PM Anwar
* It's official - FAM file appeal to CAS over mixed-heritage players issue
* Microlight plane crashes in Taiping, two hurt
* Padang Serai MP claims trial to abetment charge
* Woman faces contempt bid for discussing ongoing court case online
* Data centre demand will not cause domestic water tariff hike, says Akmal Nasrullah
* Malaysia students over regional average in SEA-PLN, says Education DG
* Malaysia urges de-escalation amid rising tensions on Thailand-Cambodia border
* Stranded Malaysian scam victims to be brought back on Dec 9, says envoy
* Family of businessman who died in police lockup awarded RM1.1mil
* Prosecution's appeal hearing against Isa Samad's acquittal set for Feb 5
* No evidence of PKR election candidate involvement in bribery, says source
* AKPS seizes vegetables, seafood not complying with import requirements
Singapore:
* Singaporean teen first Kpod abuser admitted to DRC; foreigner has long-term pass revoked for possession
* Climate change threatens Asia’s water and power systems, reports warn
* Passengers guided off train at Singapore's Tanjong Pagar MRT station after power bank emits smoke
* Singapore Customs seizes over 17,000 cartons of contraband cigarettes, biggest haul in 2025
* Meet the Malaysian chef with a two Michelin-starred restaurant in Singapore
* Singaporean actor Collin Chee apologises for leaking details of Benz Hui’s funeral
* Oil hovers near 2-week highs on expected US interest rate cut, geopolitical risk
Indonesia:
* Indonesia to send home two Dutch convicts, one on death row, after repatriation deal
* Indonesia welcomes the birth of a giant panda cub at Taman Safari Indonesia in Bogor
* MoU signed for Indonesia's national car but questions remain on ‘ambitious’ project
* Indonesia says more than $3 billion in recovery funds required after Sumatra floods
* South Aceh regent criticised for making ‘umrah’ pilgrimage amid flood disaster in Sumatra
* Robinhood to enter Indonesia with brokerage, crypto trader acquisition
* Indonesia stocks hit record high, currencies muted ahead of Fed decision
Thailand:
* Residents seen fleeing from their homes as Thailand hits Cambodia border area with airstrikes again
* M'sia will back any effort to restore peace between Thailand and Cambodia, says Anwar
* Thailand launches air strikes on Cambodia as border tensions reignite; two people reported death
* SEA Games to open in Thailand after chaotic build-up
* Thai Air Force clarifies air operations only against military targets in Cambodia
* Another Thai soldier feared dead, raising possible death toll in Cambodia border clashes to two
* Family’s long wait for Gaza hostage to end
Philippines:
* More than 47,000 families were hit by Cyclone Wilma in the Philippines
* Global leaders pledge US$1.9bil to end polio, protect children worldwide
* The Philippines' agriculture department urges caution as sheep and goat plague detected in South-East Asia
* ICU patient killed, 17 others rescued in Philippine hospital fire
* PhilHealth fund restored via Philippines' draft 2026 budget
Vietnam:
* The sun releases strong solar flare, produce strong plasma ejection toward Earth
* Vietnam and Malaysia team up to save sailors in distress off Malaysian waters
* Japan pulls out of Vietnam nuclear project, complicating Hanoi's power plans
* Vietnamese naval delegation starts Japan visit at Kure base
* Vietnam, China to pilot two-way cargo transport through Lang Son
Myanmar:
* Thailand urges Myanmar junta to allow transition after vote
* Reining them in - China brings back 1,178 telecom fraud suspects from Myanmar
* World Bank says Myanmar economy set for growth rebound
* Myanmar junta regime airstrike kills 18 at teashop
* Suspected TikTok and drunken driving crashes highlight dangers of impaired and distracted driving
Cambodia:
* 377 schools in Cambodia closed due to the border conflict with Thailand
* Thailand says military action against Cambodia to continue until sovereignty is secured
* Hun Sen: Red line drawn; Thai military used F-16 jets to attack Cambodia
* Thailand's Second Army Area says Cambodia is training weapons on airport, hospital
* Factbox-How do Cambodia and Thailand's militaries compare?
Laos:
* Vietnamese investment in Laos surges to US$2.5 billion in 2025, rising 59.6 per cent
* Work on Laos-Vietnam railway to begin in 2026, says developer
* Over 300 humanitarian workers killed in 2025, marking second deadliest year, says OCHA
Brunei:
* Powering Brunei’s AI future
* Two sentenced for immigration, criminal offences in Brunei
* MISC wins contract to supply floating production unit for Brunei gas project
AseanPlus:
* MH370: Beijing court orders Malaysia Airlines to pay families over RM1.68mil in compensation per case
* Deadly hide-and-seek: Keningau teen accidentally killed by shotgun blast
* Malaysian, foreigner nabbed for allegedly using fake passport, overstaying
* Foreign investors return with RM11.8mil net buying after two-week selloff
* Ringgit steady against greenback ahead of Fed meeting tomorrow
* Second-lowest voter turnout ever for Hong Kong legislative election
* Actor Jet Li rebuts rumours of heart transplant or blood transfusion to maintain youth
* From IndiGo to IndiGone? India’s largest carrier faces government and passenger wrath
* S. Korea uses AI to show what missing children might look like years on
* Hong Kong leader says next legislature will 'drive reform'
* Property firm ISS insists it has ‘admin role’, but Hong Kong watchdog disagrees
* Chinese actress Jin Qiaoqiao, 50, regrets getting fillers: 'Natural look is the best'
* Concerns mount in Japan over business effects of prolonged Japan-China friction
* China's exports top expectations on strong sales to non-US markets
* South Korea to move presidential office to roll back Yoon legacy
* India and Pakistan blind women show spirit of cricket with handshakes
* Chinese carrier conducting intense air operations near Japan, says Tokyo
* 'Not black or white': Teens worldwide react to Australia social media ban
* Factory of factories: China’s manufacturers join wave of overseas expansions
* Wrecked James Bond car bought for RM5k now worth RM5.5mil after 3-year restoration
* ‘Not enough pay’ keeps recruits away at South Korean military
* Kolkata's iconic New Market to be made earthquake-resistant
* Global leaders commit $1.9 billion to eradicate polio amid funding cuts
* South Korean actor Cho Jin-woong quits acting after criticism over past juvenile crimes
* Japan's Q3 GDP contraction worsens on weak capex; unlikely to sway BOJ on rate hike
* 'Found happiness again' - Car tycoon Wolfgang Porsche, 82, marries for the fourth time
* India warns IndiGo of regulatory action - Authorities move quickly to cap any airfare surge
* Japan recalls much-loved Pocky, other Glico chocolate products over smell; six million units of 20 chocolate products
* Malaysia’s rock queen Ella to contribute her upcoming concert income to three charity establishments, all for good causes
* South Korean jailed 4 years for extorting MLS star Son claiming pregnancy, Yonhap says
* India's Tata signs up Intel as first major customer for $14 billion chip foray
* Motor racing-Norris answers his critics with first F1 title
* Cricket-India captain Suryakumar declares Gill and Pandya fit for T20 series opener v South Africa
* SEA Games - Justin leads Malaysia into SEA Games men's team final
* Motor racing-What if? F1 season was also a comedy of errors and early Christmas presents
