Women react as the wind blows during the rainy season in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Friday, January 23, 2026. -- Photo: REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan
Malaysia
* Former armed forces chief vows to clear his name after corruption charges
* Court upholds jail, whipping sentence on celebrity preacher for rape
* Umno welcomes URA withdrawal, suggests further refinements before re-tabled
* FBM KLCI hits seven-year high, ringgit breaches RM4 mark
* Ten deviant sects active in Malaysia, says Jakim DG
* Govt withdraws Urban Renewal Bill to make further refinements
* Too early to support Trump's Gaza peace board proposal, says Anwar
* Teacher gets 12 years' jail, rotan for sexually assaulting teen student
* Najib has not abandoned Saudi donation belief, Shafee clarifies
* Put S'gor pig farm project on hold or find a more suitable site, says PM
* Nine more reports lodged over video of alleged child abuse at care centre
* Immigration DG links entry-point breaches to staff shortage, high workload
* Ex-armed forces chief claims trial to RM3.75mil corruption charges
* Ex-army chief Hafizuddeain Jantan charged over RM145,000 in illegal proceeds
* No foreign DNA, no forced entry in Sri Aman couple murder probe
* Zara Qairina inquest: Witness describes night of July 15 as 'tense and scary' at SMKA dormitory
Singapore's Kean Yew Loh plays against Taiwan Chou Tien Chen during their men's singles quarter-final match at the Indonesia Masters badminton tournament in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. -- AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim
Singapore
* Singapore investigating the sinking of Singapore-flagged ship in South China Sea that left two dead
* Jail terms upheld for two Singaporean lawyers who tried to obstruct justice with message to cigarette syndicate
* S$2,000 fine for Singapore temple chief master who organised unlawful public procession
* TV host Patty Hou, 48, stuns netizens with ageless looks
* 52 people linked to fraudulent SIM card registration under probe
* Ask The Expert: Makeup 101 by this Malaysian pro who works with celebrities
* Singapore core inflation at 1.2% y-o-y in December
* Singapore launches framework to safeguard against rogue AI agents
* Singapore's upcoming consulate in KK a boost for bilateral ties, says Hajiji
* Customers allowed to register only 10 postpaid SIM cards across all telcos in Singapore from Feb 28
Indonesia
* Letshanaa storms into Indonesian Masters semis
* Indonesian government pushes police civilian posts rule despite court ruling
* Reports claiming M'sia gave more than 5,000ha of land to Indonesia inacurrate, says Kurup
* Indonesian President sees 'Board of Peace' charter as step towards lasting Palestinian peace
* Former Indonesian first lady Dewi Sukarno allegedly assaulted ex-manager, referred to prosecutors
* Indonesian govt pledges to protect world’s oldest rock art site in Sulawesi
* Prabowo invites world leaders to ocean impact summit in Bali in June
* Nine killed after train collides with car in North Sumatra
* Indonesia finds bodies of 10 passengers on crashed surveillance plane
* In a fractured world, Prabowo pitches Indonesia as a calm investment bet at WEF
Pheu Thai Party prime ministerial candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat (centre) walks with fellow party members while campaigning ahead of the general election, at Siam Square in Bangkok on Friday, January 23, 2026. -- Photo by Chanakarn Laosarakham / AFP
Thailand
* How you like that: Thai tourism campaign featuring Blackpink’s Lisa draws memes, criticism
* Pita returns to rally Thai voters as People’s Party eyes over 150 seats in final push
* Thai woman dates twin brothers at once, gains family support, sparks mixed reactions online
* Now until April is the perfect time for stargazing in Krabi
* Strong baht sparks alarm among Thailand’s top economic officials
* Thai amy and police dismantle scam ring at Chong Chom–O Smach border
* Temperature drop and strong winds to hit Thailand this weekend, caution advised for sea travel
Philippines
* Ukraine bids for Asean sectoral dialogue status under Philippines chairmanship
* Asean Summit 2026 in Philippines: What it is and why it is important for Cebu
* Chinese coast guard rescues Philippine sailors in disputed waters, two found dead (update)
* China, Philippines launch rescue missions for distressed cargo ship near Scarborough Shoal
* Marcos allays health concerns, says he’s recovering
* Oil prices rebound after Trump comments on 'armada' moving to Iran spur supply worries
Chinese Coast Guard conduct rescue operations after receiving reports of a distressed cargo ship which was carrying Philippine crew members, in a location given as the South China Sea, in this still image released on Friday, January 23, 2026. -- Photo: CHINA COAST GUARD/Handout via REUTERS
Vietnam
* To Lam pledges more reforms as he wins new term as Vietnam's leader
* China's Xi lauds 'shared future' with Vietnam after To Lam's re-election
* Vietnam Communist Party confirms To Lam as leader for next five years
* How a five-yearly Communist Party congress picks Vietnam's next leaders: Explainer
* China unveils 18-point plan to boost global non-ferrous metals pricing power
* Greenland meltdown: What does Trump’s quest mean for the global order and China?
Myanmar
* Almost 300 Chinese nationals repatriated as part of anti-scam operations in south-eastern Myanmar
* Asean faces a tougher world but its diversity and resilience offer an edge: WEF panel
* Century-old cooperation: Irrawaddy dolphins help Myanmar communities harvest fish, boost tourism
* Asean revives push on peace plan - current chair of bloc wants peace in Myanmar
* Gold, silver and platinum extend record‑setting rally
Vietnam's General Secretary of the Communist Party To Lam waves as he attends a press conference after being re-elected to the post in Hanoi, Vietnam, on Friday, Jan 23, 2026. -- AP Photo/Hau Dinh)
Cambodia
* Cambodia steps up regional fight against cyber scams, deports more than 200
* Cambodia targets Muslim tourism market through Indonesian partnership
* Archaeologists restoring Hindu temple's tower in Cambodia's famed Angkor complex
* Cambodia protests Thai installation of Buddha statue in Preah Vihear
* Cambodia: 73 scam suspects to face probe back in Seoul
Laos
* Vat Phou Festival in Laos to commemorate 25 years as Unesco World Heritage Site
* Lao govt moves to stamp out workplace discrimination
* Lao foreign trade tops US$19 billion in 2025
Brunei
* Brunei students encouraged to embrace Asean values
* Pop-up market brightens nights in Brunei
* Brunei marks Israk Mikraj with reflection, prayer
Mone Chiba of Japan competes in the Women's Free Skating of the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Beijing, China, on Friday, Jan 23, 2026. - AP Photo/Vincent Thian
Aseanplus
* Unlucky draw: Sibu housewife loses RM243K in effort to claim 'winnings'
* Malaysia sovereign fund chief sees ringgit strengthening further
* MCMC restores Grok access to users in Malaysia effective today (Jan 23)
* Two foreigners first to be charged with littering under new law
* Ex-Goldman banker Leissner seeks pardon in 1MDB fraud case from Trump
* Economic confidence lifts ringgit versus US dollar, major currencies at the close today
* Bursa Malaysia launches affordable Mini FTSE KLCI Futures on Jan 26
* Japan PM Takaichi dissolves parliament for snap election
* AFF unveils official ball for Asean Hyundai Cup 2026 which features The hallmark 'Triangle' with Adidas' innovative technology
* Two Hong Kong labs linked to suspected cross-border smuggling of blood samples
* Archaeologists restoring Hindu temple's tower in Cambodia's famed Angkor complex
* As cold spell grips Hong Kong, homeless shun shelters that ‘feel like prison’
* Li Ka-shing mulls new ownership structure to complete ports deal
* Dog weddings: How a new industry in China laps up puppy love
* Indian security forces kill 16 Maoist rebels
* South Korean law to regulate AI takes effect
* China likely to set 4.5%-5% growth target in 2026
* Korean Air, sister airlines to ban in-flight use of power banks
* China facing the: Challenges of a declining population
* Seoul's Gwanghwamun will host major concert in March (it's BTS)
* Chinese actress Zhao Lusi seen working at a night market in Hainan
* China rejects UN experts' concerns for alleged forced labour in Xinjiang
* HK filmmaker Tiffany Chen excludes sons from inheritance: 'They get nothing'
* Dubai chewy cookie giveaways boost blood donations in South Korea
* Australian police intensify hunt for gunman who killed three in rural town
* Fire breaks out at Royal Palace Museum in Seoul, threatening artefacts
* New Zealand warns landslide rescue effort could take days; six missing
* China signs record US$213 billion of new ‘belt and road’ deals in 2025: report
* Trump sues JPMorgan, CEO Jamie Dimon for US$5bil over alleged debanking
* ‘Lonely’ Chinese woman, 59, becomes oldest in her city to give birth after IVF treatment
* South Korea imposes travel bans on three civilians over alleged drone flights into North Korea
* South Korea’s 'Culinary Class Wars 2' celebrity chef faces heat as drink-driving record resurfaces
* Senior US defence official Colby to visit South Korea and Japan next week, Yonhap says
* China found something strange on far side of moon no one ever saw occur naturally before
* Greenland meltdown: What does Trump’s quest mean for the global order and China?
* Football -- FIFA lifts player transfer ban on Kelantan Red Warrior FC
* Cricket-Azam, Afridi back in Pakistan squad for Australia series before T20 World Cup
