In this photo released by the Royal Palace Cabinet, Cambodian People's Party's President Hun Sen, center right, walks out from the Royal Palace together with Vietnam's Communist Party General Secretary To Lam, center left, after a meeting in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. -- Photo: Royal Palace Cabinet via AP
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
A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16C fighter jet, manufactured by Boeing Co., left, and a Boeing AH-64D Apache helicopter perform a flying display during the Singapore Airshow in Singapore. The show runs through Sunday (Feb 8. 2026). -- Photo: SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg
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
Pheu Thai Party's prime ministerial candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat attends an election campaign rally in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. -- AP Photo/Kittinun Rodsupan
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
This handout provided by the Philippine Coast Guard shows rescuers wading along flooded streets as they relocate residents to higher ground after Tropical Storm Penha hit Surigao city, at the province of Surigao del Sur, southeastern Philippines on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. -- Photo: Philippine Coast Guard via AP
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
In this photo released by Agence Kampuchea Press (AKP), Cambodian People's Party's President Hun Sen (centre) attends a meeting with Vietnam's Communist Party General Secretary To Lam, and Laotian Communist Party General Secretary Thongloun Sisoulith in the Cambodian People's Party headquarters, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. --AKP via AP Photo
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
Tourists photograph a woman wearing traditional Chinese attire near the Forbidden City in Beijing, China, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. -- AP Photo/Vincent Thian
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
