Malaysia
* Do not hold public gatherings during Indian PM's official visit, Home Ministry urges
* RM3.9bil in tax refunds paid out, govt vows to clear 2023 cases by March
* MACC detains IJM Corp chairman in graft probe
* Takiyuddin: PAS has candidate ready to lead PN
* Authorities busted 'Ninja Turtle' syndicate that breeds, sells exotic turtles
* Public sector graft not victimless but weakens governments and nations, says Lam Thye
* Pahang Sultan gives consent for UnIPSAS to be renamed as Universiti Al-Quran
* Federal Court restores ‘offensive’ and ‘annoy’ in CMA, says not unconstitutional
* HRD Corp suspends three top executives over PAC, MACC findings
* Kedah MACC rearrests duo in separate RM1.3mil graft probe
* Cattle trader charged over teacher's murder
* Cops seize illegal ciggies, alcohol worth RM1mil in Subang Jaya raid
* Next PN chairman not guaranteed to be GE16 'poster boy', says Tuan Ibrahim
* Federal Court rejects Paul Yong’s bid to review rape conviction
* Travel agency head claims trial to swindling man of nearly RM42,000
* Special committee to conduct comprehensive, holistic study on e-waste related issues, says AKPS
* Penang airport queues caused by increased arrivals, flights landing too close together, says AKPS
* Cement truck plunges into Penang Hospital construction site, killing one
Singapore
* WHO seeks nearly US$1bil to tackle 36 global health emergencies in 2026
* Singapore to raise entry permit fees for foreign-registered vehicles from 2027
* Another Singaporean added to US govt ‘worst of worst’ site for criminals
* Singapore imposes mandatory isolation of measles cases, conducts contact tracing after infections rise
* Jail, driving ban for unlicensed driving instructor who admitted to teaching over 100 students in Singapore
* S$4.7mil damages cut to S$3.5mil for Singaporean victim of chain collision who needs lifelong nursing care
* Former Singaporean actor Edmund Chen’s jail sentence stayed pending appeal outcome, bail increased to S$15,000
* Singapore says heavy traffic expected at land checkpoints during Lunar New Year season
* 12 fresh charges for woman who harassed nurse during pandemic, created ruckus at lion dance event in Singapore
* ‘Profoundly encouraging’ for conservation efforts: Rare sambar deer seen with fawn at Singapore's Mandai
Indonesia
* 'Several tonnes’ of rubbish cleared from Bali’s beaches after criticism from leader Prabowo
* Indonesia and Australia sign a treaty to boost cooperation and security ties
* Indonesia's Mount Marapi erupts, spews ash 600m into air
* Indonesia signs security treaty with Australia, Prabowo says
* Indonesian markets face more pressure after Moody's cuts outlook
* Indonesia’s moment of truth sets scene for India-style market rally
* Korea and Japan take charge with one round to go at the Selangor International Junior Golf Championship; Thais lead Asean challenge
Thailand
* Thailand's favourite girl and Blackpink superstar Lisa to star in new Netflix original film
* A hot Sunday it is - Thailand votes again after three prime ministers in two years
* Thai GE: ‘Money being thrown around to buy votes’, but voters now want more than just handouts
* Murder suspect on run for 37 years escorted back to Hong Kong from Thailand
* Thai PM Anutin's gamble on nationalism to be tested in close election
* Thailand votes in high-stakes election amid reform push, uncertain outcome
* Oil edges up as US, Iran start talks but remains set for weekly decline
Philippines
* Asean chair Philippines says no change to stance on Myanmar, even as questions persist
* Philippines-US pact to push for local processing of critical minerals
* President Marcos' attempt to win Filipino voters by fighting corruption is backfiring
* Tropical storm leaves four dead, thousands displaced in Philippines after flooding and a landslide
* Philippine House justice committee's dismissal of impeachment raps against President Marcos seen affecting VP Sara’s case
* Philippines aims to wrap up talks on South China Sea code this year
Vietnam
* Vietnamese beauty pageant runner-up arrested; accused of operating escort network in Hanoi
* Vietnam's trade surplus with the US surges in January as imports from China hit new high
* Vietnam to increase flight frequency at major airports during Lunar New Year holiday
* Infant, two others die from coal heat-related carbon monoxide poisoning in Ha Tinh, Vietnam
* Asia Stock Market - Stocks tumble as AI rout deepens, cryptos rebound
* Bitcoin rebounds after brushing US$60,000 level
Myanmar
* Myanmar junta’s proxy party named the winner of globally criticised election
* UN human rights chief warns of impunity for perpetrators as he seeks extra funds; Myanmar among the worst offenders
* Myanmar stresses community role in wetlands conservation
* Gold, silver set for weekly losses on tech selloff and stronger dollar
Cambodia
* Cambodian King is very ill, unable to perform his royal duties: Royal Palace; Hun Sen takes over duties
* Cambodian PM to ‘cut out rotten flesh’, remove criminal officials, expel ‘evil’ from nation
* Thai encroachment at O’Smach in Cambodia raises security fears, deepens humanitarian impact
* Exclusive - Scammers' abandoned Cambodia compound exposes brutality and banality of fraud
Laos
* Laos–China 500 kV power line fully connected, operations to begin in April
* Lao National Assembly President welcomes Vietnamese Party chief
* Lao election candidates get lessons in effective campaigning
Brunei
* Brunei activates emergency response as landslides disrupt water supply
* ‘Remain steadfast, committed in fulfilling duties, responsibilities’, Bruneians urged
* Deputy Commander of Royal Brunei Armed Forces receives US Legion of Merit Award
Aseanplus
* Malaysian Finance Ministry setting up task force to curb misuse of social visit passes
* Firm measures taken to protect visiting dignitaries. says Malaysia
* Immigration arrests foreigners for violating entry laws, regardless of nationality, says deputy DG
* Malaysia: Arrest warrants issued after two Immigration officers fail to show up in court
* India PM Modi's visit will strengthen ties, boost cooperation, says Wisma Putra
* Don't force Sabahans to pay more for unstable power supply, says Shafie
* Authorities bust 'Ninja Turtle' syndicate that bred, sold exotic turtles
* PETRONAS subsidiaries allowed to seek judicial review of RM120mil in financial penalties from S'wak
* The future of globalisation? Less economic dependency on China, Canada’s Freeland hopes
* Hundreds evacuated after power bank fires in Hong Kong Metro; incident near famous wholesale food market
* The AI race: US and China defence sectors emerge as key battlegrounds
* Mandopop EDM Queen Jeannie Hsieh announces her first-ever solo concert in Malaysia on May 9 at the Arena of Stars
* 155,000 migrants join repatriation programme, over 138,000 already sent home
* Immigration arrests foreigners for violating entry laws, regardless of nationality, says deputy DG
* 152 foreign nationals nabbed in immigration raid in KL
* Direct hiring of foreign workers needs strong framework, says Malay Chamber of Commerce
* HK star Nancy Wu leaves TVB after over 20 years: 'Looking forward to new experiences'
* Australia drug kingpin walks free after police informant scandal
* Senior civil servants to face scrutiny in Hong Kong blaze inquiry
* China slams EU probe into wind turbine maker Goldwind as ‘discriminatory’
* Senate bills remind Trump that Taiwan remains a priority before key Xi meeting in April
* US’ Rubio says China profited from Venezuela’s collapse through cut-price oil
* India's Meghalaya coal mine explosion: Death toll rises to 18, rescue ops underway, CM orders inquiry into illegal mining
* Korean actor Kim Seon-ho now faces tax avoidance allegations, issues an apology
* Hong Kong to sentence media mogul Jimmy Lai on Monday (Feb 9)
* New Zealand deputy PM defends claims colonisation good for Maori
* Shock over Western Australia family's murder-suicide
* Japan to restart world's biggest nuclear plant
* HK actor Ruco Chan reveals first proposal to wife Phoebe Sin was a failure
* Death toll in Pakistan's Islamabad mosque suicide bombing rises to 31
* Soaring food bills pose risk to Japan PM Takaichi’s election prospects
* As US toughens stance, how exposed is China to Iranian and Venezuelan oil?
* In Hasina’s hometown in Bangladesh, voters face an unfamiliar ballot
* Thai action star Tony Jaa recovering from gallbladder cancer: reports
* With Puma stake, China's Anta seeks to enter the arena with Nike and Adidas
* World -- Grieving parents protest at Swiss handling of autopsies for bar fire victims
* Cricket - Captains tip 300-run barrier at T20 World Cup to fall
* Cricket - India's Suryavanshi smashes record with blistering 175 in U-19 World Cup final
* Badminton: Can Malaysia led by Justin topple Japan in Asia team quarters? / Swift exit as Letshanaa and Co succumb 0-3 to South Korea
