Malaysia
* King departs for special visit to Russia
* Thaipusam at Batu Caves to draw over 2.5 million visitors amid long holiday
* RM300mil scam probe: Tan Sri and Datuk released on bail
* MetMalaysia forecasts hot, dry spell for peninsula until Jan 31
* Introduce TVET in schools to nurture an industry-ready generation, urge experts
* Newly elected Kinabatangan MP Kurniawan pledges to deliver on his promises
* Cops launch special ops in Seberang Perai after remand inmate flees hospital
* BN victories in Kinabatangan, Lamag reflect people’s trust, says Zahid
* Six luxury cars worth RM1.5mil seized by JPJ in highways ops
* Johor DOSH orders probe into death of tower crane operator
* No need for new ‘pet-friendly mall’ guideline, says Selangor assemblyman
* Kemas preschool curriculum to be revamped in line with National Education Blueprint, says Zahid
* Age may be catching up, admits Liek Hou after double silver at Asean Para Games
* Scammers using Caller ID spoofing to impersonate telcos, govt agencies, says Bukit Aman
* Ringgit likely to trade higher from Monday (Jan 26), now aiming to breach the 4.00 once again
* Bursa Malaysia poised to rise further this week and remain in the above 1,700-level zone
Singapore
* MSF alerted by adoption agent in 2024 about suspicious baby ‘supply’ from Indonesia to Singapore
* Slow down, chickens crossing: Motorists give way to hen and chicks, guide them to safety at Singapore road
* Singapore to invest RM3.3bil over five years to boost AI public research
* China to ‘quietly track’ Greenland developments amid Arctic ambitions for now: analysts
* Revealed: global funds, from BlackRock to Temasek, back China’s largest biotech firms
* Major foreign carmakers set to stage a comeback in China this year, say analysts
Indonesia
* Death toll rises to 25 in Indonesia landslide as dozens are still missing; 14 bodies found on Sunday (Jan 25)
* SAR team continues search for 80 people missing after west Bandung landslide
* Anwar clarifies Indonesia border deal status
* Sabah Law Society demands transparency over Malaysia-Indonesia border negotiations
* Indonesia resumes search for 80 after landslide kills 10 in West Java
* Tang Jie-Ee Wei fight back to win Indonesian Masters / Pearly-Thinaah win Indonesian Masters without even lifting racquets / Triple joy as Sze Fei-Izzuddin make it a perfect day for Malaysia
Thailand
* Social media floods with ‘Lisa’ Red Lotus Sea memes; Thai govt says image is real, not AI
* Extremely popular politician Pita banks on first-time, undecided and “silent” voters for People’s Party victory in Thailand
* Across the globe, views vary about Trump's world vision
* Asia trade: 'Violent' price spike rocks gas traders who made bad winter bets
Philippines
* Four young children killed and three others hurt after truck-tricycle collision in northern Philippines
* China hands over 17 rescued Filipino sailors from shipwreck to Philippines
* Three gunmen killed and two security guards injured in ambush on southern Philippine mayo
* China could widen curbs on Japan’s imports, rare earths if tensions worsen: Morgan Stanley
Vietnam
* Lee Hae-chan's unexpected and shocking death in Vietnam, Korea pays tribute to a democracy and liberal heavyweight
* EU set to elevate ties with Vietnam amid trade disruptions, source says
* It's confirmed: South Korea's ex-Prime Minister Lee Hae-Chan dies in Vietnam, collapsed during an official trip
* Ho Chi Minh City to allow electric motorbike battery-swopping on pavements
Myanmar
* 'We did not cheat' - Myanmar's junta leader dismisses critics as military allies head for landslide election win
* Much criticism but Myanmar's last election round surely certain to see the army keep control over government
* Myanmar holds final phase of the elections on Sunday amid Asean's non-recognition
* Final phase of Myanmar's election underway, military-backed party set to win
Cambodia
* Buddha statue built in place of Hindu one on disputed Thai-Cambodia border
* Better ties: US warship docks at Ream naval base
* Rising business: Cambodia's agricultural products exports up 7.3 per cent in 2025
Laos
* Laos prepares to welcome holiday enthusiasts as tourism powers growth
* Laos focuses on modernising its labour force and safeguarding workers
Brunei
* Brunei gears up for heavy rain and thunderstorms from Sunday (Jan 25) onwards
* WHO boss says reasons given by US for withdrawal are 'untrue'
Aseanplus
* BN retains both Kinabatangan, Lamag seats, EC confirms
* Sabah tourism operators upskilling to meet Asean CoBT standards
* Asean ‘highly investable’ but policy coordination required to sustain FDI, says AMN chair
* China’s coal-fired export ban was cheered by the West. Then came the massive blackouts
* University of Hong Kong ranks seventh globally for education as East Asia ‘makes strides’
* Beijing-Ottawa deal reinforces China’s dominance in EV industry at expense of US: analysts
* International Bar Association ‘will speak out’ if US sanctions Hong Kong judges
* Scam crime suspects to be repatriated from Cambodia back to South Korea
* Trump’s decision to sell AI chips to China under pressure as House bill against deal advances
* Japan: Opposition parties slam lower house dissolution
* Dating shows push boundaries to keep viewers hooked in South Korea
* Top military official under investigation in China
* Hong Kong motor trade sees red over tightened vehicle inspection rules
* Hong Kong official fired, faces criminal probe following online ‘perks’ posts
* Recovery of New Zealand landslide victims halted on safety concerns
* Fans flock to the zoo for final public viewing of last two pandas in Japan
* Netflix wants to show you more TikTok-style vertical clips in its app
* In Iran, the US-Israeli addiction to hybrid warfare is on full display
* Cold snap grips South Korea as power outages leave hundreds without heating
* HK has another hit movie. Can such flicks save the industry from terminal decline?
* Online ‘date auctions’ in South Korea spark controversy over possible prostitution
* Hong Kong justice minister slams sanctions threat, accusations against judges
* China is building world-first triad reactor system to power world-class chemical plant
* New details of China’s H-6J maritime strike bomber: more vision, more range, more roles
* Australian defence department chief to replace Kevin Rudd as US ambassador
* Can Hong Kong find quick fixes for corruption in building maintenance sector?
* A real beauty now: China diving queen Quan Hongchan delights fans with new hairdo, shows she has ‘really grown up’
* Badminton: Legend Misbun to help India's top pro club in his first overseas stint as coach
* Badminton: Zafrul to Chen-Toh - your triumph is the best response to cyberbullies
* US judge blocks Trump administration's push to end legal status of 8,400 migrants
* Badminton: Stop threats, abuse directed at shuttlers, Zafrul warns irresponsible netizens
* Cricket - Bangladesh absence from T20 World Cup a sad moment for the game: players body
* Tennis - Sabalenka holds off next-gen talent Mboko to reach quarter-finals
