Malaysia
* Bersatu expels 17 members including Hamzah, four MPs and two assemblymen
* Hamzah, others visit Hadi in Terengganu amid Bersatu expulsions
* PKR at its strongest but must keep forging ahead, says Anwar
* I’ve nothing to hide: Azam Baki says ready to face independent probe over share ownership
* Azam probe should not derail MACC's work, says PM
* King donates RM2,000 each to 41 families hit by Kampung Teluk Jawa fire
* Jealousy motive behind murder of woman found dismembered in Sabah, say cops
* Five begin community service under new anti-littering law
* Skipping tradition: Malaysian family chooses an outstation getaway for Chinese New Year
* NFA cases can be reopened, says head of MACC review panel
* Selangor couple wins RM23.53mil jackpot with family MyKad numbers
* Cops probing murder of teenager in Lundu
* Former e-hailing driver claims trial to outraging passenger's modesty
* Father and son remanded for a week in probe of gruesome Sabah murder
* Sabah achieves medical milestone with first 'awake' brain aneurysm surgery
* Why younger Malaysians are swapping house visits for holidays this Chinese New Year
* 'Someone else' cannot lead Bersatu or PN, says Azmin
* MACC sets its sights on 'main enablers' of graft
* Special committee to probe Azam Baki, says Fahmi
* TB situation under control, says Johor govt
* Honouring excellence and innovation in Malaysia’s tourism industry - Malaysian Tourism Awards 2026 returns to the fore
* Scammers using fake 'recovery' websites to target victims twice, warns Michael Chong
* Bersatu infighting intensifies as division leaders rally behind Hamzah
* PKR backbenchers call for Azam Baki’s suspension over Bloomberg allegations
* Court of Appeal allows Najib to attend civil appeals hearings
* Almost 100kg of meth worth RM4.9mil seized at Padang Besar
* Melaka position as regional healthcare hub strengthened by two new hospitals, says MB
* Sabah welcomes Japanese investors, particularly in Blue Economy sector, says Hajiji
* Modi's visit to bring positive spillover to tourism, economy, says Fahmi
* Hamzah sacked from Bersatu with immediate effect
* Blogger 'Sang Kelembai' charged with making false social media post
* Disciplinary board a sham, president's tool, says Kiandee hitting out at Muhyiddin
* PAS shocked by Hamzah's sacking, hopes PN partner Bersatu sorts out internal rift soon
* Melaka cops nab 18-year-old teen, believed to be mother of newborn found in toilet
* Three tonnes of drugs seized in Sabah's biggest bust ever
* Post-mortem reveals 89 injuries on woman killed by husband in Kepong
* Pregnant woman found dead in pool of blood, husband detained
Singapore
* Ex-cop charged with molesting woman in Singapore hotel
* Over 200 people in Singapore under probe for involvement in scams, with losses of over S$6mil
* Jail for woman who started fires at front gates of two neighbours at HDB block and at lift lobby
* Two new measles cases detected in Singapore, bringing total to 13 for 2026 so far
* 24 weeks’ jail for Malaysian man who tried to smuggle vapes into Singapore, drove without licence
* Repeat offender back behind bars in Singapore after he continued harassing girls
* Malaysia's High Commission in Singapore rolls out new appointment system
Indonesia
* Prabowo to join first meeting of ‘Board of Peace’
* Indonesian woman gets five years' jail for migrant smuggling
* Public spat between two Indonesian ministers raises questions about weak coordination
* Brazilian national gets 18 years jail for bringing cocaine into Bali
* Indonesia 2026 GDP target is 5.4% with potential upside to 5.6%, senior minister says
* Indonesian national team coach Herman is savouring the Asean Hyundai Cup challenge
Thailand
* Thai PM Anutin registers marriage ahead of Valentine’s Day
* Principal dies after school shooting
* Bangkok court issues an arrest warrant for Thai co-owner of Miss Universe pageant
* Thailand trembles: Surat Thani and two active fault lines still at risk
* Thaksin-backed party says invited to Thai coalition talks
* Thailand's Pheu Thai Party to join Bhumjaithai Party-led coalition, PM Anutin says
* Feb 13: Love Hornbill Day – A symbol of true love and commitment
Philippines
* Philippines' Mayon Volcano emits ash
* The Philippines wants to seal South China Sea code of conduct. Can it deliver?
* Three accounts hacked every minute: Philippines confronts relentless tide of data breaches
* Deadly catch: Filipino vlogger dies after eating ‘devil crab’ on camera
* The US Army’s new presence in the Philippines and the push to contain China
Vietnam
* Seafood exports in Vietnam under pressure from tightened US rules, duties
* Philippine firms seek partnerships at Vietnam's Glorious Spring Fair 2026
* The Year of the Horse is in the air across Vietnam
Myanmar
* 3.4 magnitude earthquake hits Myanmar, 17km from Mae Sai, Chiang Rai
Cambodia
* Rare fish species returns to the Mekong
* Boycott reshaping Cambodian-Thai trade; industrial imports outweigh consumer goods
* Camera traps reveal rare wildlife species in one of Cambodia's largest nature reserves
* Displaced Cambodians in limbo as nationalist victory in Thailand adds to pressure
Laos
* China's flying hospital has impact in Laos
Brunei
* Brunei ranks among world’s fastest for mobile internet
* Brunei orphan fund records higher donations in 2025
Aseanplus
* Michelle Yeoh receives Berlinale's lifetime achievement award; first Asian woman to receive the honour
* Malaysian detainee in Japan already charged, MHO raises consular notification issue
* Factory manager, engineers among 94 foreign workers arrested in Shah Alam raid
* Another Yoon ally jailed over martial law bid
* More seniors addicted to Internet
* WHO: Low risk of Nipah spread despite recent cases
* Flocking abroad for CNY
* Flock of murals spreads its wings
* Beijing, Mexico talk amid trade tensions over tariffs
* Farmers protest US deal
* Yakuza alternative groups scam record US$920mil
* Oil prices fall on supply forecast, easing risk
* FBM KLCI seen consolidating ahead of GDP release, CNY holiday
* Ringgit opens firmer on weaker US$, 4Q GDP optimism
* Redefining automotive painting in the region: Samurai Paint completed Asia's biggest aerosol spraying challenge
* Bangladesh's BNP wins big in historic parliamentary election (update)
* Japan seizes Chinese fishing vessel, arrests captain
* BWF to decide on 3x15 scoring system on April 25
* BNP sweeps Bangladesh election, Tarique Rahman set to become PM
* 'Punk wellness': China's stressed youth mix traditional medicine and cocktails
* GE Aerospace turns to robots and 'Lean' methods to tackle jet engine repair crunch
* China confirms it is talking to US about Trump visit as trade truce stays on the cards
* North Korea's Kim to tout power and military gains at party congress
* Bank Negara: Ringgit up 3.9% against greenback in 4Q25
* Broad selling drags KLCI lower at midday
* Oil set for second straight weekly drop as Iran risks recede
* Asian shares step back from record as tech jitters return, bonds rally
* China delivery firm offers kneeling service to send Lunar New Year greetings for customers
* M'sian TVBI star Rax Teh reflects on past medical condition that stalled his career
* Hong Kong sees 25% increase in family offices
* A 'boil' that is just not a boil... expert says treating HS, a chronic skin disease, early is the best medicine
* Social workers struggle with stress, ‘indefinite’ duties two months after deadly Hong Kong fire
* In Karachi, sober raves offer Gen Z a new kind of nightlife
* BNP leader Tarique Rahman set to become Bangladesh PM as party wins big in polls
* World-leading computational biology pioneer Bao Zhirong returns to China from US
* Hong Kong’s ‘Queen of Votes’ ran one of the cheapest Legco races, at HK$20 a vote
* Why you can’t use Google Maps in S. Korea: It’s not a ban, it’s a price tag, says ex-govt official
* Korean actor Kim Dong-wook welcomes his first child, a girl
* BAM keep cards close to chest ahead of 15x3 vote
* New Zealand net migration sinks to its lowest level in more than a decade
* Lunar New Year bowing service in China stokes controversy
* Ogawa chosen as Japan’s main opposition leader after election defeat
* Oil set for second straight weekly drop as Iran risks recede
* Huge pit visible in Shanghai after viral sinkhole video
* FBM KLCI retreats on broad selling, shrugs off strong GDP print
* Top young Malaysian stars Jeneath, Charlayne and Zu Yi advance into the weekend at the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific championship
* North Korea warns of 'terrible response' if South sends more drones
* MTR Corp under pressure to explain if human error behind Island line shutdown
* Seri Selangor signs on Japanese teen talent Daichi Hayashi and Malaysian professional Allycia Gan as ambassadors
* Monarchists rally in support of ex-king as Nepal limps toward election
* Ringgit ends lower vs US dollar on profit-taking after recent gains
* Philippine teenage star Rianne Malixi stays in title hunt with a 66 at the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific championship
* Suspected illegal cleaning services targeting Hongkongers still listed online
* Will Taiwan meet submarine delivery deadline, unlock defence budget with Hai Kun tests?
* Indian PM Modi says he looks forward to working with new Bangladesh leader; Delhi hopes ties will improve
* PKNS Selangor Masters all set for thrilling finish with four-way tie for the lead after third round
* EU says Chinese levies on dairy products are 'unjustified'
* China turns old oil pipeline into new carbon highway in green cost-cutting gambit
* Thailand's young golfing star Prim makes bold move with a superb 66 at Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific second round
* How Sanae Takaichi’s big win in Japan may complicate Beijing’s Taiwan policy
* South Korean woman arrested for killings via drug-laced drinks, denies murder intent
* Bursa Malaysia, UNDP to develop Malaysia’s first inclusive employment playbook
* After Gen Z uprising, Bangladesh vote shows limits of youth power
* Rubio holds talks with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi
* BTS to stream new world tour shows in cinemas worldwide
