Malaysia
* Selangor Sultan disappointed over flares incident, calls for firm action
* No need for controversy over study on KL mayor elections, says Loke
* Study on mayoral elections for KL initiated by previous FT Minister, conducted by IIUM, says Yeoh
* Zahid seeks to be freed of all 47 charges linked to Yayasan Akalbudi
* UiTM creates history as UiTMSAT-2 enters orbit
* Revenue Board uncovers RM1.4bil in unreported income via e-invoice checks
* JPJ: MyDigital ID as sole log-in for app now postponed to March 1
* Three Perlis reps must reapply as new PAS members, says Takiyuddin
* Influencer charged with raping, sexually assaulting two teenage girls
* Zakat Fund issue: Penang DCM I ready to assist MACC probe
* Penang committed to reinstating local govt elections, says CM
* Local man believed to be agent for 'flying passport' syndicate nabbed in Johor
* Skeletal remains of six including three children found in burnt-down house in Johor
* Shafie’s Zara contempt case to be on Feb 11
* Jen Malek Razak officially appointed 24th new Armed Forces chief
* Sarawak ethnic groups yet to decide on minimum age for marriage, says SWWS
* Malaysia poised to emerge as global physical gold trading hub
* Transport Ministry cancels PSV licence of e-hailing driver who sexually harassed passenger
* High Court sets May 21 for ruling on Indira Gandhi's legal action
* Malaysian court acquits French man on drug charges
* Teacher shortage in Chinese schools needs urgent action, says Sabah minister
* Zara Qairina inquest: Religious teacher recounts last meeting with deceased
* Appeals Court orders retrial for two convicted of drug trafficking
* AKPS to lead govt's tougher stance against e-waste smuggling, says Home Minister
Singapore
* Rare Malayan tapir spotted in Singapore
* Singapore to fully switch to new ERP system on Jan 1, 2027; new Bill to make on-board unit compulsory
* Malaysian taxis in Singapore must install on-board unit ahead of 2027 rollout
* Malaysian man on trial for raping domestic worker near Singapore's Little India MRT station after he posed as cop
* Pritam Singh moved to new seat in Singapore Parliament after removal as Leader of the Opposition
Indonesia
* Indonesia, faced with Prabowo policies, 'stock frying,' left behind in rush to emerging markets
* Indonesia's elephant ride ban raises concerns at conservation sites
* Indonesia’s car exports hit record high as domestic sales decline
Thailand
* Cambodian scam compound yields trove of fraud evidence, Thai military says
* Cambodian health workers hailed as ‘frontline heroes’ during border clashes
* Winning not enough for Thailand's most popular party
* Drunk passenger strips on AirAsia flight from Vietnam to Bangkok, barges past others after landing
* Thailand’s coffee giants to halve default sugar levels in major health drive
* Thailand confirms first parrot fever case and urges caution among bird owners
Philippines
* Philippine lawmakers weigh impeachment for President Marcos
* Philippine Senate leaders back Marcos call to pay good contractors immediately
* Philippines approves Malaysian MRO facility for ATR aircraft
* Philippines vows transparency in fund utilisation for Asean hosting
Vietnam
* Pushing for trade, preparing for war: Vietnam's dual approach toward the US
Myanmar
* Myanmar ends power rationing as supply rises; household tariffs unchanged
* Artillery shell explodes inside school compound in northern Myanmar, two 10-year-old students injured
Cambodia
* Cambodia's border road project ‘over 70% complete’, millions of square metres cleared of landmines
* Thailand rejects Hun Manet’s encroachment claim, cites defence of sovereignty
* Displaced Cambodian families call on United Nations to help them return to their homes
Laos
* Vat Phou Festival awakens Laos' spirit amid ancient ruins
* Laos imposes dust control, speed restrictions on trucks
Brunei
* Public urged to stay alert amid rise in ATM skimming cases in Brunei
* Brunei steps up preparations for Unesco World Heritage nomination
Aseanplus
* Teen swims four hours to save family lost at sea off Australia
* Popular open-source coding application targeted in Chinese-linked supply-chain attack
* Global stock index edges down, silver and oil extend losses
* Fann Wong and Christopher Lee’s son was a semi-finalist at Singapore's National Youth Orator Championships
* Ringgit opens lower against greenback, higher vs major currencies
* FBM KLCI climbs as rebound picks up post holiday weekend
* Chinese tech giants trade cash for AI buzz
* Japan Finance Minister defends PM’s comments on benefits of weak yen
* Chinese families ache for sons stolen in one-child era
* Travellers, here's where you can go ‘colour hunting’ in Malaysia
* Hindu gym instructor becomes a hero after standing up for bullied Muslim shopkeeper in India
* Selangor condemns supporters’ actions at Kuala Terengganu drawbridge
* Why Bhutan’s plastic ban isn’t working
* Diana Danielle asks for prayers as son recovers from facial paralysis
* Foreign funds log fourth straight week of net inflow
* Why South Korea's Coupang probe is rattling foreign businesses
* Blue chips pare gains after hitting intramorning highs
* Asian stocks up; Aussie rallies after rate hike
* Australia raises rates for first time in two years, markets bet on second hike in May
* Voters using AI to choose candidates in Japan’s upcoming general election
* High geostrategic stakes as South Korea pursues mega submarine deal with Canada
* China narrows semiconductor equipment gap
* Water bird numbers fall sharply across Nepal
* Rural India powers global AI models
* Nintendo posts quarterly profit rise, sees no major hit from chip price spike
* A tiny Australian town is up for sale but locals fear it could die out
* Billionaire Quek said to weigh taking GuocoLand Malaysia private
* India to ramp up purchases of US oil, arms, aircraft; open some farm access
* Prominent Malaysian businessman Koon Yew Yin passes away at 93
* Gold set for biggest daily gain since 2008 after two-session rout
* FBM KLCI closes higher amid cautious regional optimism
* South Korea’s Cabinet passes law revision against abuse targeting Itaewon victims, families
* 'Pentas Barbarik Volume 2' vows a full-house crowd with a super-energetic rock show
* Taiwanese singer-songwriter Yuan Wei-jen dies at 57
* Trump's tariff cut sparks relief in India despite scant details
* Japan Supreme Court upholds US soldier's sentence
* Ringgit ends higher vs US dollar, regional currencies on continued optimism on Malaysia's growth
* South Korea confirms sixth African swine fever case as virus spreads nationwide
* HK actress Jessica Hsuan on why she left TVB: 'The system then made me uncomfortable'
* China to ban 'hidden' car door handles to address safety fears
* India's top court questions WhatsApp policy of sharing user data with Meta entities
* Bangladeshi arrested for possessing fake gun
* Hong Kong taxi driver fined HK$1,000 for rude behaviour towards passenger
* Power grid delays challenge Amazon's data center expansion in Europe
* Ruckus in Kerala Assembly; shouting matches, physical jostling over Sabarimala gold smuggling case
* More seat belt confusion: does the new law cover all public buses in Hong Kong?
* India's Modi praised for US trade deal as opposition questions impact on agriculture
* Late actress Barbie Hsu’s statue unveiled on her first death anniversary
* Rights group decries detention of China investigative journalist
