Malaysia
* I am a free man, happy to be out of Bersatu, declares Hamzah / You are no Dr M, Kiandee tells Muhyiddin
* Queen urges serious attention to online safety of children and teens
* AG to head special probe into MACC chief's share ownership
* I acted in good faith when axing Hamzah, says Muhyiddin
* PM Anwar announces further RM20mil allocation for Chinese secondary schools
* Special committee has begun probe into Azam's shareholding issue, says AG
* TNB advises public to use electricity wisely amidst hot weather and festive season
* Victim paid RM7,000 to end engagement before murder
* More resignations to rock Bersatu as associate wing chief and Rais Yatim leave party
* Two burnt to death in Kuantan car crash involving a luxury vehicle
* Bersatu files reports over official Facebook page hijacking
* MM2H programme generated RM3.87bil for national economy in 2025
* National pig farming blueprint in the works, says deputy minister
* Closure of pig farms in Selangor will not significantly affect pork supply
* Govt phasing out contract system for medical officers, says Dzulkefly
* Nuture children with love, education, says PM Anwar
* AKPS seizes RM1mil worth of smuggled food products in Port Klang
* PAS open to accepting former Bersatu members, says Takiyuddin
* Sufficient supply of basic food items ahead of CNY, Ramadan, says Food Security Ministry
Singapore
* Ramadan bazaar kicks off in Singapore's Geylang Serai with Hari Raya light-up
* Singapore’s Nicklaus Chiam wins PKNS Selangor Masters after dramatic playoff with Malaysia’s Khavish and Thailand’s Runchanapong
* Bangladeshi man to be charged over alleged staging of his own kidnapping in Singapore
* Singapore commuters will soon see real-time MRT disruption delays on Google Maps
* City-state moves to curb blind box gambling
* Oil prices settle slightly higher at the weekend as optimism around US inflation data outweighs OPEC supply concerns
Indonesia
* Air force turns toll roads into airstrips
* Mount Semeru in East Java erupts five times, pyroclastic flows travel up to 3km
* Indonesia slashes unproductive spending, saves US$18 billion - Prabowo
* Migrant smuggling syndicates switch MO due to tightened checks on Sg Golok, says GOF
Thailand
* Thai new govt takes shape - Anutin clearly in charge
* Thailand reports first rabies death of 2026 after man ignores puppy bite
* Thailand marks Chinese New Year with tourism campaign and nationwide events; forecasting 241,000 Chinese visitors
* Thai Corrections Department identifies new inmate suspected of monkeypox
* Thai Government deploys aircraft to battle Sakaerat Fire in Nakhon Ratchasima, with 10 water-bombing missions
Philippines
* Bully vs sovereignty: How Manila and Beijing are sharpening their South China Sea messaging
* Young Filipino star Rianne Malixi overcomes tough start to stay in title race at the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship
* International Criminal Court rules Rodrigo Duterte fit to stand trial; 500 victims cleared to participate
* Philippines senators named 'co-perpetrators' in Duterte ICC case
Vietnam
* SpaceX's Starlink gets nod for satellite internet in Vietnam
* Vietnam, mainland China among top Lunar New Year destinations for Hongkongers
* Vietnam police find frozen tiger bodies, arrest two men
* Vietnam's top leader to travel to US for 'Board of Peace' meeting
* 5,000 Vietnamese workers return to their hometowns for Tet with free bus tickets
* Hanoi to relocate over 860,000 residents out of core area for restructuring plan
Myanmar
* Non-elected political parties must continue engaging in national politics: Myanmar's Union Election Commission chairman
* Opinion - How Asean can resolve its Myanmar dilemma post-election
Cambodia
* Asean dialogue in Siem Reap elevates children’s voices as climate crisis deepens social risks
* Cambodian PM Hun Manet to attend ‘Board of Peace’ meeting in US, visit Europe
* Reskilling in the robot era -- The traditional sources of science fiction have been books and movies
Laos
* Vientiane renews urgent call to clear deadly unexploded bombs
* Special envoy to probe poisoning deaths
* China's centuries-old fireworks heartland faces fizzling Lunar New Year sales
Brunei
* Brunei's National Day celebrations begin with giant flag-raising ceremony
* Man fined BND42,600 for possessing illicit cigarettes, vape pods in Brunei
* Climate crisis threatens to wipe out a third of fashion profits, says report
Aseanplus
* Reforms key to Malaysia's improved CPI rankings, says Chief Secretary
* Malaysia: Six foreign nationals posing as 'doctors' among 18 detained in raid
* Sea Combat course strengthens police maritime readiness along Sabah’s east coast
* 7 unique Chinese dishes that were invented in Malaysia
* Ringgit set to trade higher next week on strong growth momentum
* Raw oysters from France linked to food poisoning cases in Hong Kong
* Bid to reduce wildlife accidents on rail tracks
* Hello Kitty designer bows out after 40 years in charge
* Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) says it will form Government by Sunday (Feb 15)
* Hong Kong university expels student who called for fire accountability
* Japan, US fail to make final decision on US$550bil investment plan project
* Indian man pleads guilty in New York assassination plot against Khalistani terrorist
* Japan releases arrested Chinese fishing boat captain: media
* China to scrap tariffs for most of Africa from May: President Xi
* Top diplomat Wang Yi warns against ‘knee-jerk’ calls for US-China decoupling
* Chinese mother prepares ‘thunder breakfast’ for son, goes viral with 900 million views
* Liberal lawmaker reprimanded over gifts from officials at daughter's wedding
* South Korean liberal lawmaker reprimanded over gifts from officials at daughter's wedding
* New Zealand readies for further storm damage after floods kill one person
* China top court says drivers responsible despite autonomous technology
* Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman poised to be PM as Islamists concede
* China’s marriage rebound: will more 2025 knots bring more baby bumps in 2026?
* Chinese man loses US$130,000 on lottery tickets, sues shop, authorities for ‘illegal process’
* China ‘genius’ girl, 10, began buying gold three years ago to avoid parents spending her lucky money
* Macron, Lula da Silva among 20 world leaders to attend upcoming India-AI Impact Summit in New Delhi
* Nvidia CEO Huang won't attend India AI summit next week, company saus
* Hong Kong police arrest two over HK$300,000 watch theft on inbound flight
* Top veteran star Rosyam Nor join hands with workshop equipment Spana, an outfit with a heart to help bikers of below 250
* Malaysia -- More relief and a new tax this year: Family, disability, and lifestyle benefits expanded; 2% tax on dividends over RM100k
* Bowling -- Malaysian girls’ team led by Qurratu’Ain strike gold in Doha
* Cricket - Boycott averted, India and Pakistan set for World Cup blockbuster
* Olympics - Figure Skating-Japan take silver and bronze in bittersweet night for Kagiyama
* Badminton - Legend Chong Wei's message and massage of love on Valentines Day!
* Golf: Malaysia's Jeneath Wong enjoys third round 70 as Korea's Yang poised to strike at Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship
