Malaysia
* The King's strong message to new Army Chief on integrity, accountability
* SMEs among main pillars to boost the people's economy, says King
* Global power and order will be tested in 2026, says PM Anwar
* Muhyiddin's resignation as Perikatan chief not finalised, says Sanusi
* Viral photo points to Ahmad Samsuri as next Perikatan chairman
* Anwar tells emerging economies to forge new alliances and not be dictated by big powers
* MACC arrests five, including ex-army chief and his two wives
* Retired bank officer loses over RM260,000 to fake foreign exchange investment scheme
* 45 reports lodged over alleged document forgery in heritage player issue, says Bukit Aman
* Homestays in Sabah must get permits within three months or risk closure, says state Tourism Ministry
* Penang listed as one of the best places to visit by CNN Travel
* Bersatu’s Saifuddin says he will appeal dismissal from party
* Cops issue fresh appeal for whereabouts of Muhammad Riduan
* Shahidan offers words of encouragement to Dr Akmal
* No tsunami threat from moderate quake in the Philippines, says MetMalaysia
* Mobile Labour Court to roll out by August, says Ramanan
* Prasarana achieves 56% drop in rail disruptions in 2025
* MACC recovers RM2.4mil cash linked to army tenders investigation
* Johor Immigration rescues three Indonesians believed victims of human trafficking
* Apex Court denies Halim Saad's final bid to reinstate lawsuit against govt
* Kemaman Port expansion set for completion by 2028
* Former army chief arrives at MACC HQ
* Budi95 quota will not be dependent on income, says Treasury sec-gen
* Lahad Datu man gets 25 years' jail, 10 lashes for raping niece
* Boy, 13, dies in hospital after being found unconscious at home
Singapore
* Ex-lovers fight over mega loan after 30-year affair ends
* Singapore birdwatchers abuzz over Himalayan vultures spotted in Clementi
* World’s tallest indoor vertical farm, costing S$80mil, opens in Singapore
* Singapore rejects request to release funds from firms linked to alleged Cambodian scam kingpin Chen Zhi
* China studying better benefits for gig workers, with inspiration from Singapore
* Jail for woman in Singapore who drove without licence, had more than 90 Kpods in car
* Uncertainty, cautious optimism for Venezuelans in Singapore after capture of Maduro
Indonesia
* Tourism safety in spotlight in Indonesia after Saudi tourist killed in jet ski accident
* Indonesia's Pertamina discovers new oil well in Sumatra
* Indonesia allocates 60 trillion rupiah for disaster emergency response
* Indonesia may seize another 5 million hectares of palm oil plantations in 2026
Thailand
* Cold surge from China to cool upper Thailand as rough seas and heavy rain hit lower South
* Bangkok tops global travel rankings for 2026, with Phuket in the top 10
* More than 20 speedboats destroyed in Phuket marina fire
Philippines
* Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes near Baculin, Philippines
* Growing unease in Asia-Pacific as US strike on Venezuela challenges rules-based order
* Philippines' health department tells devotees with flu symptoms to skip Nazareno 2026 activities
Vietnam
* Hanoi proposes halting passenger trains through the famous ‘railway cafe street’
* Vietnamese caught in Japan's illegal worker crackdown
* Full health insurance coverage reaches all poor, elderly citizens in Vietnam from 2026
* Vietnam arrests 35 in US$350 million fraud sweep
Myanmar
* 64 killed, 341 injured in Myanmar's Yangon-Mandalay highway accidents in 2025
Cambodia
* Cambodia approves four tyre manufacturing investment projects in 2025
* Hun Sen marks Victory Day in Cambodia with calls for unity, peaceful development
* Drugs remain a concern, as 18kg of MDMA seized in Phnom Penh
* Alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi arrested on Tuesday (Jan 6), deported to China: Cambodian govt
Laos
* Lao Communist Party congress opens, sets roadmap
* New Year’s ‘five dangerous days’ claim 23 lives across Laos
Brunei
* Massive fire destroys two vehicles in Seria
* Brunei sees growth in cruise tourism
Aseanplus
* Anwar, Erdogan to discuss trade, security collaborations
* Anwar receives courtesy call from secretary of Turkish Defence Industries
* Anwar lauds formal cooperation between Isis Malaysia and Turkiye's Seta
* Cops seize evidence linked to Yoon case
* Oil falls as investors weigh supply outlook, Venezuela uncertainties
* Soccer-Neymar extends Santos deal through 2026, eyeing World Cup return
* Zii Jia in race against time to regain best form ahead of Thomas Cup
* Jet Li’s youngest daughter demands ‘fair treatment’ after dad gifts eldest daughter RM176k wedding car
* FBM KLCI drifts lower as traders await catalysts
* Ringgit opens lower vs greenback, higher against major currencies ahead of key US jobs data
* The robot cars have come for the kids
* FWD Takaful and HSBC Amanah unveil a new solution to support Malaysians to retire with confidence
* Xi-Lee summit signals thaw in relations, sends strategic message to Japan, US: Analysis
* South Korean President Lee Jae-myung lands in Beijing with 200-strong delegation
* China’s DRAM giant CXMT plans US$4.2 billion IPO on Shanghai’s Star Market
* Shevon overcomes food poisoning to reach Malaysian Open second round with hubby
* Crude oil slumps, Asian shares edge lower as global tensions climb
* Duffer Brothers rule out ‘Stranger Things’ sequel as ‘gross cash grab’
* US adds more nations, including Venezuela, to costly visa bond policy
* Japan says China's dual-use export ban 'unacceptable', rare earths in crosshairs
* China’s Wang Yi accuses US of playing ‘international policeman’ in Venezuela
* China fossil unveils cross-equator migration corridor in supercontinent Pangaea
* Police to deepen Asean ties as Hong Kong set to host first top Interpol meeting
* It’s HAL out there: Tencent AI chatbot tells user to ‘get lost’ in rare angry outburst
* Morning trading finishes flat as investors retrace earlier losses
* CGS International upbeat on Malaysia's economy, sets KLCI end-2026 target at 1,810
* Nostalgia and new fans as Tamagotchi turns 30
* Petition seeks to reopen rape, death case of former South Korean actress
* China to expand institutional opening-up of forex market in 2026
* Wang Fuk Court owners’ group mounts defence against ‘smear campaign’ in Hong Kong
* Home Ministry still collecting information on alleged South Korean cult, says Saifuddin
* Stocks slip from AI-driven record highs, currencies on the defensive
* Fired-up Jun Hao beats China's Wang to keep hopes alive
* Ramyeon, ajumma enter Oxford English Dictionary
* Intense heatwave grips Australia's southern states, fans bushfires
* South Korea's Lee says urged Xi to help curb North's nukes
* Shi Yuqi: 15-point system tougher, favours younger players
* Japan ex-governor sent over 1,000 inappropriate texts, probe finds
* Cricket-Bangladesh board says ICC considering request to move their World Cup games from India
* Trump seen as top global risk in 2026 as US slips further behind China: Eurasia Group
* Late buying lifts FBM KLCI to intraday high
* ‘Shocked’ China demands US release Maduro after ‘trampling’ Venezuela’s sovereignty
* Japan Railway names third cat stationmaster during special ceremony
* China launches anti-dumping probe into Japan chipmaking chemical
* Children learn numbers better when they count with their fingers
* Japan urges China to drop 'unacceptable' new export controls
* Fire-displaced Hongkongers staying in hostels appeal for more time to find homes
* China bans two Taiwanese ministers for alleged 'independence activities'
* Ringgit eases against greenback ahead of us economic data releases
* HK actor Benjamin Yuen shares experience filming a M'sian movie with 80% Malay dialogue
* Fuel prices Jan 8-14: RON95, unsubsidised RON97 petrol down two and five sen respectively
* China detains six underground church members in latest crackdown, church tells members
* Malaysian actor Shuib fined RM10,000 for promoting vape
