Malaysia's team members hold flags during the opening ceremony of the 33rd South-East Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. -- AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim
Malaysia:
* Malaysia strengthens green mobility, supports sustainable growth, says Anwar
* Health Ministry targets RM3bil in medical tourism revenue for 2025
* No information yet on possible Cabinet reshuffle, says Ramanan
* Police must not deny right to lodge reports based on attire, says Gobind
* Sabah Assembly notifies EC of Lamag seat vacancy after Bung Moktar’s passing
* Eight vehicles ferrying illegals seized during Immigration raid in Kelantan
* Works Ministry sets up special committee to act on 'sick' projects
* No rush to inform EC on Lamag vacancy, says Sabah Speaker
* Works Ministry sets up special committee to act on 'sick' projects
* Government to maintain SST, improve implementation, says Lim
* Tourism Ministry revokes support letter, blacklists company over programme breach
* Barisan, Pakatan and Perikatan politicians face scrutiny in Malaysia’s justice system
* Albert Tei's mineral licence graft trial set for April 2026
* Appeals court overturns roti canai maker's conviction for female auxiliary cop's murder
* The Ilham Foundation, five other companies allowed to be interveners in MACC's bid to freeze assets in UK
* Fitch's affirmation of Malaysia's ratings bolstered by sterling performance across key ESG indicators
Singapore:
* ‘Like a roller coaster ride’: Singaporeans in Japan recount experience during 7.5-magnitude quake
* Singapore Commissioner of Charities bars man behind donation scam from raising funds for charitable purposes
* Flight diversions at Changi due to weather see sharp rise in 2025; Authorities to improve forecasting
* Man who rushed at Ariana Grande at Wicked premiere kicked out of Lady Gaga concert in Australia
* Singapore consulate-general in JB to relocate to Mid Valley Southkey tomorrow
* Singapore Airshow returns in 2026 with first-ever Space Summit; tickets on sale from Dec 10
* Oil edges down with Ukraine peace talks, US rate decision in spotlight
* Australia social media ban takes effect in world first
* Stocks dip as nervy markets wait for Fed verdict, rates outlook / Asian stocks slip as nervy markets wait for Fed
Indonesia:
* Death toll of Jakarta office building fire rises to 22
* Fire breaks out at seven-storey building in Indonesia's Jakarta, 20 dead
* 'He's a cutey,' The first giant panda cub born in Indonesia is playful - also squeals and squirms in park video
* Calls grow for Indonesia to accept foreign disaster aid
* Two Indonesian runners die while on Mount Lawu extreme trail run
* Orangutans at risk as Indonesia floods devastate habitat
* Hardships mount as flood tolls rise in Indonesia
* Indonesian hot star Tenxi creates record; tickets for his show in KL sold out in 30 minutes; now there is show No. 2
Members of Thailand's delegation wave their country's national flag as they take part in the athletes' parade during the opening ceremony of the 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) at Rajamangala National Stadium. -- Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP
Thailand:
* Thailand makes a splash with stunning SEA Games opener
* Exclusive-Thailand says tariffs must not be used to force peace with Cambodia
* Border Control nabs duo, foils bid to smuggle subsidised diesel
* Fighting spreads along Thai-Cambodian border as civilian toll rises
* 15 South Koreans, two Chinese arrested over alleged call-centre scam in Thailand
* Mexico freezes Miss Universe co-owner’s bank accounts during organised crime investigation
* Asian Cultural Council warns of serious threats to heritage sites amid Thai-Cambodia border clashes
Philippines:
* Mercedes joins robotaxi market with driverless S-Class cars
* Philippines freezes two lawmakers’ assets as graft probe widens
* The Philippines bans pork imports from Spain amid African Swine Fever outbreak
* Transport group Manibela goes on three-day strike, says Metro Manila paralysed
* Meghan Markle emailed dad after leg amputation in the Philippines: reports
* AI's impact could worsen gaps between world's rich and poor, a UN report says
Southeast Asian Games - Opening Ceremony - Rajamangala National Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand - December 9, 2025Vietnam's contingent, lead by flagbearers Va Mithona, Kong Mona Jassicaa and placard bearer Vanessa Wenk, during the parade of nations at the opening ceremony REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa
Vietnam:
* Vietnam to launch nationwide crackdown on trade fraud, counterfeit goods
* Vietnam's Vingroup to develop $3 billion ecosystem in Telangana, strengthens India push
* Bus crash on Vietnam expressway leaves three dead, 10 injured
* Hung Yen province emerges as major investment magnet in northern Vietnam
* Vietnam foreign investment hits five-year high
* Grief strikes Malaysian footballer Haqimi ahead of Vietnam clash
Myanmar:
* 2025 on track to be among three hottest years recorded
* UN says world must jointly tackle issues of climate change, pollution, biodiversity and land loss
* World Bank sees Myanmar’s economy shrinking on conflict and quake
* Reporters without borders: 67 journalists killed over the past 12 months
* Myanmar sends 9.2 tonnes of medical and relief aid to flood-hit Sri Lanka
Laos' contingent during the parade of nations at the SEA Games opening ceremony. -- Photo: REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa
Cambodia:
* Over 50,000 Cambodian residents flee homes as border conflict with Thailand continues; 500 schools closed
* Cambodia 'retaliated' in border clashes with Thailand: Hun Sen
* Thai army reports continued border clashes with Cambodia
* Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia spreads along contested border
* Thai sports body to probe why jackets of Cambodian athletes bore Nagaworld casino logo
Laos:
* Laos reports 21 UXO victims amid ongoing clearance efforts
* Environmental law forum strengthens Laos’ climate, environmental justice efforts
* Tourist arrivals in Laos top 3.7 million in first 10 months of 2025
Brunei:
* Brunei MSMEs need to embrace AI as workforce challenges persist: Minister
* Laos highlights strong ties with Brunei at reception
* MISC marks strategic entry into Brunei with maiden floating production unit project
Spectators watch a drone light show during the opening ceremony of the 33rd South-East Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. -- AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim
AseanPlus:
* Anwar extends best wishes to SEA Games contingent
* Sarawak welcomes new direct flight from Shenzen
* There are no reports of Malaysians affected by the earthquake in Japan, says Wisma Putra
* Jeffrey Cheah honoured in Forbes Asia's 2025 Heroes of Philantrophy
* M'sia extends collaboration with S. Korea in smart transportation tech
* Malaysian YouTuber quits online pursuit, goes back to regular work: 'I failed'
* China desalination tech makes fresh water cheaper than tap water – plus hydrogen
* Mid-air military stand-off triggers duelling protests in China-Japan row latest
* Major Japan earthquake injures 30, damages roads, knocks out power
* Magnitude 7.5 quake in northern Japan injures 23, triggers two-foot tsunami
* 'It's over for now' - Japan lifts tsunami warning after 7.5-magnitude earthquake, which injured 30 people and evacuated more than 90,000
* Japan threatening us militarily, China foreign minister tells German counterpart
* China's Li says tariff consequences increasingly evident
* China trials unmanned trucks on world’s highest mine, 5,600m from sea level
* China executes former senior banker for taking US$156mil bribes
* China woman marries rescuer who plucked her from under quake rubble when she was 11
* Indian Mollywood star acquitted in high-profile rape, abduction case
* Japanese police release US playwright Jeremy O. Harris after drug arrest
* South Korea scrambles fighter jets as Chinese, Russian warplanes enter air defence zone
* Cyclone Ditwah to delay Sri Lanka's fragile recovery, worsen poverty
* Asterix in Germany: France's irrepressible Gaul to conquer neighbour
* China to prioritise innovation, AI in 2026 economic agenda
* Owners fled after Indian nightclub blaze killed 25, confirms police
* Hong Kong fire death toll climbs to 160; six people still listed missing
* Australian PM makes last pitch on eve of teen social media ban
* Fitch Ratings expects Apac sovereigns to remain resilient in 2026
* Indian AI royalty proposal targets data practices of OpenAI, Google
* Six Pakistani soldiers killed in militant attack, police and security sources say
* Global airlines expected to hit record combined net profit of US$41bil in 2026
* Reliance-Disney's JioHotstar to invest $444 million in south Indian content, executive says
* 'Small numbers' - Hong Kong Legco election’s 31.9% turnout surpasses record low of 2021
* Exhumation begins for mass grave from 2024 uprising - police say area may contain around 114 unidentified victims
* Golden Globe snubs and surprises: ‘Wicked,’ Julia Roberts, 'KPop Demon Hunters' and more
* Motor racing - Like a movie in the mind: Norris paints a picture of title-winning moment
* Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani is the AP's Male Athlete of the Year for record-tying fourth time
