Passengers walk in the thermal scanner area at Soekarno Hatta International Airport, following the implementation of health screening for arriving passengers, after India confirmed two cases of the deadly Nipah virus in Tangerang near Jakarta, Indonesia, Jan 30, 2026. - Photo: Reuters
Malaysia
* Another senior military officer charged with RM5mil CBT
* Senior govt official must not be spared from graft probes, says Anwar
* PM directs Cabinet to focus on integrity following recent graft cases
* Malaysians must reject division to succeed, says Anwar
* Education Ministry to recruit 20,000 contract teachers nationwide
* Zara's classmates were told not to make unproven claims of theft, teacher tells inquest
* Another senior military officer charged with RM5mil CBT
* Court rejects bid by Albert Tei's lawyer to challenge MACC orders
* Personal views shouldn't distract us from ongoing MA63 talks, says Hajiji
* Classroom capacity a vital factor in preparing for expanded Year One intake
* DOE DG, deputy brought to court for remand application in e-waste probe
* Malaysia's digital creative industry driving economic growth, says Gobind
* E-hailing licence fees more flexible starting today, says Transport Ministry
* Expert: Hot, dry weather typical during north-east monsoon
* MACC denies allegations in TikTok post, says content misleading, defamatory
* No compromise on abuse of power, corruption, regardless of rank, says Chief Secretary
* Music to cease at 11pm on Thaipusam for safety reasons but celebration goes on, says Rayer
* Warisan questions 15% electricity tariff hike approved by Sabah govt
* MAHB bolsters aviation security with 201 new personnel
* I want to bankrupt criminals who raid public coffers, says MACC chief
* Unemployed man nabbed for molesting, assaulting nine-year-old
* Woman critically injured as gas tank explodes in Ipoh house
* Batu Caves escalator issue to be settled by July, says temple chairman
Singapore
* Rosmah gets temporary release of passport to visit daughter in Singapore
* Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone blueprint in final stages for March launch
* Singapore probes 217 people over involvement in scams with losses over S$7mil
* Jail for man who sought sexual favours from nurse, exposed himself to her in hospital toilet
* Singapore Toto prize of S$13.5mil split among six tickets
* Several hot spots detected on Bintan but haze from Indonesian island unlikely to hit Singapore: NEA
* At the table or on the menu? Europe wakes up to a world without order
* Oil falls as Trump signals dialogue with Iran over nuclear programme
* Two directors of embattled firm Autobahn Rent A Car charged in Singapore court over forgery claims
* Singapore rolls out 7 strategies to secure growth, good jobs amid tariff and AI threats
* Foreign worker charity ordered by High Court in Singapore to pay contractor over S$1mil in renovation costs
* ‘Yishun spirit’: Residents in Singapore rally together to rescue kitten trapped in drain pipe
Indonesia
* M'sia did not give more than 5,00ha of land to Indonesia, says PM in urging Opposition to raise points responsibly
* Five nabbed in Batam anti-drug blitz by Indonesian, Singaporean enforcement authorities
* Bali airport tightens screening to prevent Nipah virus entry
* Mt Semeru erupts three times, ash column reaches one kilometre
* Indonesia vows market reform after US$80bil rout; bourse chief quits
* Asian currencies ease as dollar gains on Fed chair speculation
Thailand
* One dead, three injured in central Thailand fireworks factory blast
* Another setback for Zii Jia as he retires against Alwi in Thailand
* Why Thailand will vote to decide a new constitution: Explainer
* Thailand's reformist Natthaphong is frontrunner ahead of February vote, polls show
* China coast guard patrolled Japan-held islands almost daily in 2025 as tensions flare
* Malaysia's ZUS Coffee expands into Thailand, eyes 50 outlets by 2026
* Lisa opens up about her role as Amazing Thailand Ambassador
Philippines
* Asean does not recognise Myanmar's elections, which the military-backed party claims to have won, says the Philippines
* Why expats love and loathe life in the Philippines
* Kanlaon Volcano emits superheated gas, may signal explosive eruption
* Manila sets agenda as Asean tackles regional crises in meeting in Cebu
* China, Philippines hold talks on maritime issues: Chinese state media
* Philippine President Marcos rejects calls to declare Chinese envoy persona non grata, says palace
Vietnam
* Vietnam launches green transition business alliance
* Vietnam police seize tonnes of fake coffee products made from soybeans
* Vietnam and Australia step up naval cooperation
* Vietnam and EU vow stronger ties - strengthen economic and security cooperation
* Vietnam's Nam Dinh on a high as club secures superb win for a semifinals spot for the Asean Club Championship Shopee Cup
Myanmar
* China executes 11 criminals linked to Myanmar-based gangs
* Myanmar election delivers victory for military-backed party amid civil war
* Myanmar monk accused of fuelling genocide backs junta-led vote
* Minister hopes Myanmar polls ‘start of transition’ to peace
Cambodia
* S. Korean president warns crime networks in Cambodia as crackdown intensifies
* Hazardous chemicals found in one-quarter of plastics, warns Cambodian ministry
* Royal Khmer cuisine revisited as Phnom Penh landmark introduces modern interpretation
* Sihasak: Thailand-Cambodia RBC talks are not a failure, but a positive sign
* Cambodia is hell, not a safe haven: Hun Sen warns scammers
Laos
* International scale Lao Food festival showcases flavours and traditions of Laos
* Laos' inflation declines to 5.1% in January
* Lao govt sets 2026 as decisive year for digital transformation
Brunei
* Mysterious object spotted over Brunei
* Water disruptions continue in Brunei-Muara district as Batang Mitus pipe repairs hit 40 per cent
* UBS raises gold price target to US$6,200/oz
Aseanplus
* Malaysian PM calls for crackdown on foreigners misusing visit passes for work
* Eco Business Park 8 First Look signals new industrial opportunities in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone
* Bank Negara rejects using ringgit to help exports
* Porn site fraudsters caught with pants down in Cheras raid
* Former Miss HK Monica Chan responds gracefully to comment about not having kids at 59
* CAS fix Feb 26 hearing date for FAM, seven players in FIFA appeal
* Strong 2025 passenger demand masks ongoing capacity constraints - IATA
* Once on death row, this Malaysian man now grows vanilla for a living
* Boy, 11, takes the wheel after dad faints while driving car in Hong Kong
* Chinese AI goes next level in geometry at a top US maths Olympiad
* New Zealand declines invite to join Board of Peace
* South Korea passes law to combat scalping, piracy
* China’s ‘gold fever’ sparks US$1 billion scandal as trading platform collapses
* Rise in Republicans wary of China as bipartisan agreement lessens, new survey says
* China public donate US$2.3 million within days to hospital for cleft lip kids after urgent appeal
* Street robbers steal US$2.mil in cash in rare Tokyo heist
* Islamabad tightens controls for deadly Nipah virus
* China to deepen capital account opening
* MRT Jakarta subsidy to grow in revised budget
* Bangladesh: Self-exiled Hasina decries exclusion from polls
* Singapore holds policy steady but raises inflation outlook
* US Treasury chief Bessent warns Canada on trade fights, slams EU-India deal
* Severe cold to ease after temperatures plunge to minus 17 deg C in South Korea
* Tesla reports first ever annual revenue decline as China’s EV giants zoom ahead
* Trump raises tariffs on South Korea to 25% as country ‘is not living up’ to trade deal
* China second only to US in global AI finance index, with Hong Kong third as a city hub
* China and Britain aim for long-term partnership as Xi Jinping and Keir Starmer meet in Beijing
* Brazen robbery: Tokyo police hunt robbers who fled with suitcases containing RM10.5mil in cash
* Malaysian rock queen is back with The Boys for her historic mega concert at Bukit Jalil on Feb 14
* Badminton: No more silos as Chong Wei urges unity among BAM senior-junior coaches
* Banking gains lift FBM KLCI after two-day slide
* ‘Overpriced’ sanitary pads spark dialogue in S. Korea; groups call for manufacturing overhaul
* Dutch regulator to probe Roblox over risks to minors
* Sarawak looking to work with FC Barcelona on sports development, says state sports minister
* Ras Al Khaimah turns to Hong Kong for UAE’s first casino resort
* China ‘drama queen’ lamb goes viral for pretending to be dead when potential buyers approach
* In landmark decision, India's Supreme Court rules menstrual health is a fundamental right, directs schools to ensure free sanitary pads for girls
* How a Vietnamese fashion designer made it to Paris Haute Couture Week
* Ringgit closes lower amid US Fed leadership speculations
* Former South Korean chief justice gets suspended prison term for illegal trial intervention
* Pakistan says imprisoned ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan is in good health after an eye procedure
* China bans 73 people from football for life in latest anti-corruption controversy
* WHO says Nipah virus risk low in India with no sign of spread
* Malaysia sending 14 election observers to Bangladesh, led by EC chairman
* Chow Yun Fat gets mistaken for fellow actor Lo Hoi Pang, praised for witty response
* Four dead after suspected murder-suicide incident in Western Australia
* Herry ramps up training as Aaron-Wooi Yik eye All-England showdown
* Malaysia sending 14 election observers to Bangladesh, led by EC chairman
