Malaysia:
* Freedom of expression exists but not to the point it hurts others, says Home Minister
* Defend Malaysia from fascism and racism, says PM
* SRC lawsuit: Jho Low didn’t want Najib’s cheques to bounce, court hears
* Federal Court sends Muhyiddin sedition case back to High Court
* PLUS expects 2.2 million vehicles on highways during CNY, Ramadan
* KL cops bust syndicate hiding drugs in ‘helium’ gas canisters
* Govt bars unapproved houses of worship, says Anwar
* Anwar: We’re not against pig farming, but keep it away from homes
* Putrajaya shelves automated Rapid Transit plan over RM212mil price tag
* Shift into delivery gear as nation enters 13MP implementation phase, says Economy Minister
* Travel bans only on PTPTN loan defaulters with successful careers, Dewan Rakyat told
* Malaysian Health Ministry bans cosmetic product for containing mercury
* Armed Forces vets must be fit, able to perform duties to be absorbed into AKPS, says DG
* Man caught masturbating in public at uni seminar for school kids
* Nga: Many places of worship without land titles were built pre-independence
* Preacher, another suspect questioned in MACC probe
* Govt actively preparing for introduction of Bahasa Melayu and History subjects across all education streams
* Fresh produce still excluded from Sara aid despite earlier pledge / Govt enhances ‘Sara for All’ aid, adds more retail partners
Singapore:
* Singapore national serviceman arrested for allegedly making fake bomb threat against Paya Lebar Air Base
* Man admits to torturing woman, 19, to death in Singapore; her brother and their MLM coach facing murder charge
* Median household income in Singapore in 2025 crosses RM37,100 mark for the first time
* Singapore to create 15,700 jobs over five years, with two-thirds paying above S$5,000: EDB
* Singapore mounts largest cybersecurity op against UNC3886, more than 100 cyberdefenders activated
* Promising longevity molecule may help defend against Alzheimer’s disease: Singapore study
* Singapore bank DBS Q4 net profit misses forecasts, flags rate headwinds in 2026
* Singapore says cyber espionage group targeted telco infrastructure
* Singtel-owned Optus mobile service outage affects about 120,000 users in Australia: Local media
* Singapore reports higher investment commitment of S$14.2bil in 2025 - EDB
Indonesia:
* Arab and Islamic countries condemn Israel's recent measures to deepen control in West Bank
* Girl, 6, who died in Chinatown accident in Singapore ‘truly like a fairy’, says aunt
* Indonesia to hold follow-up meeting with MSCI this week after market rout
* Prabowo’s approval rating rises in survey before market turmoil in Indonesia
* 'Want to go home': Indonesian crew abandoned off Africa demand wages
* In the Arctic, the major climate threat of black carbon is overshadowed by geopolitical tensions
Thailand:
* Thai PM Anutin's poll win calms turmoil, but a hard economic test awaits
* Thai youth question future as reformist party loses ground
* Thailand's Anutin readies for coalition talks after election win
* Thailand, branded the “sick man of Asia”: how much hope can a new government deliver?
* Artificial intelligence takes sex toy industry by storm
* Oil drops more than 1% as US-Iran talks ease supply worries
Philippines:
* Manila ‘will consider’ joining Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’: Philippine envoy to US
* Climate risk threatens credit ratings for dozens of countries; Philippines faces among the highest physical risk pressure on credit
* Renewable energy contracts for sale fuel the Philippines' crackdown
* Third impeachment case filed against Philippine VP Duterte
* Marcos establishes new economic affairs body under Ralph Recto
Vietnam:
* Indian PM Modi reaffirms India's commitment to Asean centrality, Indo-Pacific stability
* Vietnam's Con Dao Island, dubbed as the country's paradise, is among top honeymoon destinations for 2026
* UAE firm G42, Vietnamese firms in deal to develop AI infrastructure in Vietnam
* Vietnam police bust football betting ring worth US$34.6mil
* Emerging Market - EM stocks climb after tech-led selloff, Thailand rallies on election result
Myanmar:
* Myanmar kicks off union-level MSME product exhibition in Naypyidaw
* Gold, silver extend gains on softer dollar; investors eye US economic data
* 'Flood' of disinformation ahead of Bangladesh election
* Bangladesh PM front-runner rejects unity government offer, says his party set to win and will allow Rohingya to stay until safe to go home
Cambodia:
* Choking cities: Overpopulation strains South-East Asia's urban environment
* EXPLAINER - Will Thailand's election deliver a stable government - Finally make real peace with Cambodia?
* Cambodia, China hold first public-private sector dialogue to address business challenges
* Nearly 400 items seized, three detained over forestry crimes in Cambodia's Pursat province
Laos:
* Trilateral summit reinforces Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam cooperation
* Laos, Vietnam PMs back rail, expressway projects
* Laos-China electricity link on track to become operational in April
Brunei:
* Smart living comes to Gadong
* Brunei opens applications for overseas scholarships
* Hibiscus Petroleum begins construction on 12MWp solar PV farm in Brunei
AseanPlus:
* Anwar congratulates Japan’s new PM Takaichi on decisive election win
* Visit Malaysia 2026: MaTiC serves as one-stop centre for arts and culture
* Signing of 11 MoU with India testament to PM Anwar’s role in regional, global partnership
* Manufacturing sales value hits RM1.97 trillion, grows 4.2% in 2025 - DOSM
* Woman nabbed in Saratok for abuse of adopted daughter
* Malaysian Bomba receives fleet of 30 new fire engines from China
* Malaysian firms urged to tap opportunities in rapidly expanding Indian market
* Two killed, four hurt after car crashes into tree before ending up in drain near KK's Signal Hill Park
* Ernest Zacharevic sues AirAsia over alleged unauthorised use of 'Kids on Bicycle' artwork
* China wants better weather forecasts for drones, flying taxis
* Dalai Lama's office says the spiritual leader has never met Epstein
* Japan restarts world's biggest nuclear plant once again after hiccup
* South Korean military helicopter crashes during training, killing two
* Japan study: Bears enter towns despite being well-fed
* UK expands Hong Kong visa scheme after Jimmy Lai jailed for 20 years
* Sony to exit Blu-ray disc recorder market amid rise of streaming services
* The Sui family factor behind designer Anna Sui’s enduring fashion label
* China vows 'resolute response' to any reckless acts after Japan election
* China overturns Canadian's death sentence after Carney visit, lawyer says
* Top Chinese semiconductor engineer Xu Zhenpeng says he left US to find freedom
* S. Korean province sorry after mayor says 'import young women' to lift birth rate
* Yuan hits fresh 33-month high after report of regulators warning on US Treasury risk
* Landslide election win clears path for Japan's Takaichi to deliver tax cuts
* New Zealand mosque shooter tells court mental health forced him to plead guilty
* HK actress Irene Wang, a billionaire’s daughter-in-law, lives low-key lifestyle
* Smashing victory - Japan's ruling LDP wins over two-thirds lower house majority under its first female PM Takaichi
* Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai given 20 years’ jail in national security case
* UN deplores Hong Kong mogul Jimmy Lai's jailing, demands release
* 'This is so cruel': Hong Kong mogul Jimmy Lai's jailing sparks outcry after media mogul given 20-year sentence
* How can China react to Panama Canal ruling that boosts US push to counter its influence?
* South Korean police to deploy special forces for 260,000 fans at BTS concert in Seoul
* Power polls in Japan and Thailand -- It was a big day for politics in Asia, with elections in both Japan and Thailand.
* American football: Yes, there was a real wedding during Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show
* Golf: Strong international field of young talents set to converge at Seri Selangor for PKNS Selangor Masters
* Badminton: BWF go big and bold with smashing changes to badminton
* Badminton: Tanaka shines as Japan end China's reign in Asia Team final
