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
