A general view shows buildings amid air pollution in Hanoi on Jan 16, 2026. - Photo: AFP
Malaysia
* Govt supports Selangor Sultan's decree against LGBT activities
* Defence, police procurement linked to graft shelved for now, says PM
* Action taken against corruption should not define entire ministries, security forces, says PM
* Education must build character, not just grades, says Anwar
* AGC withdraws bid to review Apex Court decision on Peaceful Assembly Act
* High Court dismisses GISB's move to challenge Perlis Fatwa Committee decision
* Implementing MA63 remains top agenda for Madani govt, says AG
* Defence Ministry seeking clarification on PM's freeze directive
* Bukit Aman to follow PM's freeze directive, says IGP
* Possible negligence part of police probe into Help University blast
* RM4bil drug seizures last year set new benchmark for NCID, says director
* Bung Moktar acquitted of RM2.8mil graft case
* Malaysiakini editor meets Umno leaders on AGM sidelines, apologises for social media blunder
* School admin assistant claims trial to 24 counts of CBT
* Couple found dead in Sri Aman died of a total of 13 stab wounds, say cops
* Umno AGM: High party membership doesn’t translate into votes, says Asyraf citing Sabah polls results
* His lucky star: Daughter's picks win dad RM12.7mil Toto jackpot
* Solid infrastructure, better roads key to Sarawak’s competitiveness, says Abang Jo
* Once a scrap metal labourer, now this Malaysian is a neurosurgeon
* We're a family, let's hug it out, Zahid says in urging reconciliation among BN components
* Umno AGM: Door wide open to ex-leaders 'born and raised' in party, says Zahid
* Doc charged in JB with murdering wife and son
* Padang Merbok reopens to the public
* Fifteen-year-old accused in school stabbing declared fit to stand trial
* Claims that PN will lose over 30 seats if T’ganu MB appointed chairman ‘unrealistic’, says Tuan Ibrahim
* Umno AGM: Party still with unity govt but patience has its limits, says Zahid
* Lt Jen Johnny Lim retires after over four decades of exemplary service
* Campus explosion: One victim still in coma with fractured skull, bleeding in brain, say cops
* Primary school teacher in Negri charged with sexually assaulting four pupils
* Umno AGM: Welcoming former leaders back will help Umno create a unified Malay voice, says Azalina
* Three victims stable following ammonia gas leak at Seremban toll plaza
* Appeals court sets June 15 to hear prosecution's appeal against Yusoff Rawther's acquittal
* FMT journalist Rex Tan resigns
* Umno AGM: Those playing up 'UMDAP' sentiment bankrupt of ideas, says Selangor delegate
* AKPS seizes over 1.2 tonnes frozen meat at KLIA over import permit violations
* Umno AGM: Delegate likens Zahid to Hang Jebat
* Duo crushed to death by 10-tonne lorry while attempting brake repair
* Teen drowns while saving friend at Langkawi waterfall
* MCMC-X meeting scheduled for Jan 21, says Fahmi
* Umno likely to hold polls after GE16, says Zahid
Singapore
* Singapore's December exports rise 6.1% y-o-y, weaker than expected
* Man convicted of raping younger cousin at his home when he was a teen
* Woman in Singapore jailed for transferring S$52,000 from retiree’s account, leaving him with S$200
* South Korea’s ‘Thor’ Speaker to visit Singapore, hopes to further solidify partnership
* 60 pupils from Singapore's River Valley Primary School come down with suspected food poisoning
* Woman ordered to pay S$975,000 in costs to two Singapore hospitals after losing suit over amputation of mum’s leg
* 16 weeks’ jail for man who smuggled five Pomeranian puppies from Malaysia into Singapore in car boot
Indonesia
* Forces rescue 18 Freeport workers from rebel siege
* Indonesia plans hundreds of subsidised high-rise homes in 2026
* Sumatra floods: Over 64,000 evacuees return home as conditions improve
* Indonesia sues firms over environmental harm in flood zone
Thailand
* Thailand unveils fast-track investment plan to revive sluggish growth
* Thailand orders construction halt for firm Italian-Thai after fatal accidents
* Two probable causes behind Thailand's Rama II crane collapse: carelessness likely
Philippines
* Manila-Tokyo defence pacts inked
* Kanlaon Volcano records more ash emissions, earthquakes
* China protests over Philippine coast guard's Xi images
* Tropical Storm Nokaen raises lahar risk near Philippines' Mayon Volcano
Vietnam
* Vietnam fast-tracks key national railway projects
* Defending champions Vietnam are in tough Group A together with Indonesia and Singapore for the Asean Hyundai Cup 2026
* Vietnam to proactively reduce rice exports from 2026
* Defending champions Vietnam begin its Asean Hyundai Cup campaign against the qualifier on July 24
Myanmar
* Junta seizes giant jungle meth labs
* Myanmar athletes speed up preparation for 13th Asean Para Games
* Myanmar tells ICJ Rohingya genocide claims 'unsubstantiated'
Cambodia
* ‘I saw even the mountains shake’: Fear lingers in Cambodian town after Thai strikes on alleged scam sites
* Fraudsters flee Cambodia's 'scam city' after accused boss taken down
* Desperate Cambodian workers flee crisis, sneak into Thailand
Laos
* Laos emphasises anti-corruption efforts to boost growth
Brunei
* Strong Islamic finance positions Brunei for growth
* 48 locals, three foreigners busted in bank account rental syndicate in Brunei
Aseanplus
* The world’s most powerful passports 2026: Malaysia in ninth place
* Nusantara music at its very best: Indonesian rising stars and Malaysian hotshots Anuar Zain, Ella, and Dayang Nurfaizah team up for Healing Night 2026
* Pearly-Thinaah reach Indian Open semis
* Historical portrait of Kapitan Li Wei King to return to Melaka
* Beijing hails Carney’s visit
* Oldest political force splits ahead of post-protest polls
* More US arms sales in the pipeline, says official
* Pilot still missing as F-16 jet black box is found
* Child workers remain the norm
* Ringgit slightly higher against US$ ahead of 4Q GDP estimates
* HK actress Teresa Cheung says she regrets marrying Kenny Bee too early in life
* Power outage halts Tokyo commuter train lines, disrupting thousands
* Bursa Malaysia buoyed by improved investor appetite
* South Korea's ex-leader Yoon faces first court verdict over martial law chaos
* Asia shares near record high on AI optimism, dollar up on receding Fed cut bets
* Oil flat as chances of US strike on Iran recedes
* Major blaze extinguished in deprived area of South Korea's Gangnam district
* Jailed Chinese AI chatbot developers appeal in landmark pornography case
* Advance estimate puts Malaysia's 4Q GDP at 5.7%
* Aloka, the stray dog in India who walked 100 days for peace
* FBM KLCI dips after five-day rally, poised to end on a weekly gain
* An app’s blunt life check adds another layer to the loneliness crisis in China
* Canada's Carney hails 'strategic partnership' in talks with Xi
* South Korea to set up AI-assisted fire response system
* Tennis-Keys ready to soak up 'pinch-me moments' as defending Australian Open champion
* Asia's best young talents are coming for the PKNS Selangor Masters in Feb, the Asian Development Tour season-opener
* Hong Kong Cantopop star Raymond Lam cancels two concerts in Japan amid China friction
* OpenAI expects another ‘seismic shock’ from China amid speculation of new DeepSeek release
* South Korea court sentences ex-President Yoon to five years in prison for obstruction
* US halts visas for 75 countries indefinitely; China not on the list
* Bus runs over pedestrians as it crashes into Seoul building, 13 injured
* South Korea's ex-president Yoon given 5-year jail term in first ruling over martial law
* TikTok to tighten age checks in Europe as regulators ramp up pressure
* Bus crashes into building in South Korea, leaving 13 injured, Yonhap says
* An excellent mix of crime thrillers, fantasy adventures, historical mystery and urban romance is in story in iQIYI's bag of goodies for January
* Tokyo's Yamanote loop train services fully restored after power outage
* Gold slips as upbeat US data boosts dollar, dims rate-cut bets
* Bird poo fails to take shine off Singapore badminton star Loh Kean Yew’s win at India Open
* Japan probing Musk's Grok AI service over inappropriate images
* Anime therapy trial for youth launched in Japan
* Fury over Grok sexualised images despite new restrictions
* Australia warns of floods, fires after cars washed away
* BWF act after players raise health concerns at Indian Open
* Oil prices inch up as market evaluates supply risks
* Two men behind South Korea's worst-ever wildfires get suspended prison terms
* ‘His works and ideals inspire innumerable people’: Indian PM Modi pays tribute to Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar
* South Korean court upholds teacher's life sentence for murdering first grade student
* Man armed with bow and arrow shot dead by police northwest of Sydney
* Five Iranians detained over 'black magic' thefts
* Ringgit ends marginally lower as greenback gets lift from positive US economic data
* As Tamil film star Vijay’s legal troubles mount, some see a political conspiracy at play
* China midwife accidentally severs baby’s middle finger, results in reattachment surgery
* HK actress Carina Lau says husband Tony Leung often apologises to her with handwritten cards
* Local actress Nadia Kesuma reported missing after arriving in Jeddah
* UK teenager who praised Southport murderer jailed for possessing al Qaeda manual
* China, Canada reach 'landmark' deal on tariffs, visas
* North China farmers pay heavy price this winter for Beijing’s clean air success
