Malaysia
* Malaysian tourism sector's success due to harmony among races, says PM Anwar
* No reports of Malaysians affected in Caracas, says Wisma Putra
* Reform must be carried out while in power, says Anwar
* Majority of members reject Umno-DAP cooperation, researcher says
* Taxation among proposed MSME-related policies to be brought to Cabinet meeting, says Sim
* MMC apologises over delayed practising certs, says no action to be taken against affected doctors
* Explosions in Nilai: Cops secure seven-day remand extension
* Nilai blast: Suspect harboured resentment after ex-girlfriend jilted him five years ago, say cops
* Families of Durian Tunggal shooting victims demand transparent probe
* Govt remaining vigilant against deviant teachings, says Zulkifli
* Continuous rain warning issued for K'tan, T'ganu, Pahang from Jan 5-8
* Penang cops nab three men, foreign woman, seize drugs worth RM2mil
* Umno Youth to propose leaving Madani govt, partnering PAS
* Ringgit poised to extend gains next week on solid fundamentals
* SPIA Malaysia nets 75 tonnes of ikan bandaraya in last two years
* MMA urges MMC to boost capacity after delays in issuing doctors’ practising certificates
Singapore
* Malaysia-Singapore: Ministry probing claims of foreign-registered vehicle filling up with RON95 petrol
* Residents evacuated after fire linked to power-assisted bicycle breaks out in Telok Blangah HDB flat in Singapore
* Scoot crew member pocketed nearly S$40,000 in earnings from sale of food, drinks on flights
* PM Wong, Trump reaffirm Singapore-US partnership in phone call in 60th year of diplomatic ties
* SIA is 4th most punctual airline in Asia-Pacific; Philippine Airlines tops regional ranking
* Workers' Party in Singapore to form disciplinary panel to determine if Pritam Singh breached party constitution
* S$8 million New Year Toto prize split among 3 winning tickets in Singapore
* Job fair another lifeline for kidney patients in SIngapore
* Concerted global action against scams sees five masterminds exposed over last four years
Indonesia
* Indonesia's Bali to enhance measures to promote quality tourism
* Authoritarian fears loom as new criminal code takes effect in Indonesia
* Indonesia's new penal codes introduce community service and mediation
* Dwindling fortunes - Oil prices settle lower after biggest annual loss since 2020
* World reacts to US strikes on Venezuela
* Australian police boost security for Sydney Ashes test after Bondi Beach attack
Thailand
* Thai First Army Region issues warning over social media posts threatening national security
* Early-vote registrations near 1 million in 13 days, says Thai Election Commission
* Last call for Thailand’s “sakura” at Phu Lom Lo
* China condemns secessionism, external interference in the name of cross-Strait peace
Philippines
* US envoy backs ‘free, open’ Indo-Pacific at Quad meeting in Beijing amid PLA Taiwan drills
* Grenade blast injures 22 during New Year celebration in troubled southern Philippines
* Families flee homes as rocks cascade down Mayon in Albay, Philippines
* Alleged rocket debris with Chinese flag found off Sulu – Philippine Coast Guard
Vietnam
* Hanoi to require household waste sorting and allow collectors to refuse unsorted rubbish
* Vietnam arrests prominent vigilante figure over alleged extortion, illegal border crossings
* Not getting affordable - solar panels and heat pumps to be more expensive in 2026
* Illegal fireworks trafficking ring dismantled in Nghe An, Vietnam
Myanmar
* 'Everything is fair and data-based,' says the military-backed party as it leads in early election results in Myanmar
* Market festival held in Yangon to mark Myanmar's 78th Independence Day
* Military-backed party in Myanmar takes lead in first phase of polls
* Myanmar's first flower festival drawing crowds at Maw Myay Oo Park, Kalaw
Cambodia
* More border issues as Cambodia accuses Thailand of 'annexing' border village
* Cambodia demands Thailand withdraw troops, week into border truce
* Containers, flags and barbed wire do not create borders in Cambodia: law does
* Dreamy School to bring high standard education to Cambodian students
Laos
* China builds a record-breaking hypergravity machine to compress space and time
* Lao travellers hop on China-Laos Railway for refreshing New Year journeys
* Laos to require online businesses to register under new e-commerce rules, starting February
Brunei
* Brunei's financial sector grows 5.5 per cent in Q3, says its central bank
* National digital identity system introduced in Brunei
* PosBru marks new phase in Brunei with soft launch
Aseanplus
* Experience Malaysia's diversity, warmth during Visit Malaysia 2026, says Michelle Yeoh
* Deadliest border conflict
* When love hurts, where can victims turn to?
* Emperor and his family greet well-wishers
* Flash floods in Afghanistan kill at least 17
* Taxes on condoms and the pill to spur birth rate
* Ju-ae likely to succeed her father
* Xi to host South Korea’s Lee
* Air India to probe pilot reporting for duty drunk
* Sparklers blamed for deadly Swiss bar fire
* India unveils Buddha gems after century abroad
* Wrong crown jewels: Streaker bares all for Japan emperor
* Trump says Venezuela's Maduro deposed, captured after US strikes
* Chinese and Asian suppliers in limbo over fashion chain Claire’s bankruptcy
* US urges Beijing to end military pressure against Taiwan, ‘engage in meaningful dialogue’
* Hong Kong girl, 13, arrested over fight with teen at ‘Lan Kwai Fong of Gen Z’
* Yuen Cheung-yan, veteran Hong Kong actor and action choreographer, dies at 69
* In the new world order, market power trumps military might. Can China compete?
* Risk of heavy snow, thunderstrikes, tornadoes across Honshu, Meteorological Agency calls for caution
* China reports 20% rise in inter-regional trips on first day of New Year holiday
* Snow traps vehicles in a 23km traffic jam on highway in western Japan
* Chinese ‘frog prince’ glassblower has unusually protruding cheeks after 30 years of work
* ‘Love you both very much’: Priyanka Gandhi shares son Raihan’s photo with ‘life partner’ Aviva Baig
* Video of Chinese uncle joining dancers on walkway with funny pose gains 10 million views
* Japan says Trump has invited its leader to the US; it comes as ties with China are strained
* Taxi driver in Seoul placed under arrest over deadly crash, tests positive for morphine
* ‘Ragging-to-death’ case: Professor, three students booked in Himachal, India
* Is Jeju Island's centuries-old haenyeo culture dying?
* Saving ancient landmarks in China with technology
* Pentagon says no decision made on fate of Korea-based Army squadron reported to have been deactivated
* When the spirit of sports is put aside - India's Cricket Board tells IPL team to drop Bangladesh player due to political issues
* Hong Kong records the lowest temperature this winter / Hong Kong wakes up to coldest morning so far this winter at 12.9 degrees
* When the spirit of sports is put aside - India's Cricket Board tells IPL team to drop Bangladesh player due to political issues
* Cricket - Gill back as India's captain in ODI series with New Zealand
* Badminton -- Seu Bock set to return as men's singles coach
* Tennis - Swiatek rejects 'Battle of the Sexes' and backs mixed team events
* Football -- Arif among world’s top dribblers, only Asian on Sofascore list
