Malaysia
* Queen breaks fast with Cabinet ministers, foreign dignitaries
* Perlis records 21 TB cases in 2026, says state health director
* Border agency to intensify security after Bukit Kayu Hitam shooting
* We need guns, more guns, says AKPS DG after shooting incident
* ‘Nod only for data centres that benefit us’
* Selangor records highest number of rape cases
* Digital ecosystem makes China travels a breeze for Malaysians
* Altantuya’s family now looks to the Federal Court
* No AGC objection to Zahid’s bid for full acquittal
* Five of six 12MP goals missed, reveals AG report
* PM: Let us assess US tariff issue
* Anwar mulls releasing Armed Forces procurement funds
* Woman nabbed for allegedly insulting Islam on TikTok
* Army foils cattle smuggling bid at Kelantan border
* Varsity student probed over 3R social media content
* Solar hybrid case: Rosmah fails in bid to recuse apex court judges
* Kulai warehouse still ablaze after over 19 hours
* Malaysia’s Musang King protected by GI registration, says Mat Sabu
* Rawang temple idols moved without incident before demolition, says Selangor top cop
* Comms Ministry orders probe of Threads post insulting Islam
* Festive seasons spark travel boom as Malaysians plan earlier for reunions, getaways
* DAP pushes for RCI over ‘corporate mafia’ allegations against MACC
* Tawau Hospital performs first awake brain surgery in Sabah east coast
* Home Minister vows firm action on suspects who shot at AKPS commander
* Appeals Court upholds five-year jail term on ex-security guard for sexual assault
* Consider RM300 monthly pass when RTS launches end of 2026, says Dr Wee
* KL Immigration Dept busts visa-forging syndicate
* Three arrested in RM5mil food aid graft probe
* A day in jail for single mum who stole skincare products in Melaka
* PAS merely 'inheriting damage' with PN chairman's post, say Amanah leaders
* Kelantan Islamic Affairs Department detains man after mermaid-costume promo
* Significant shortage of dietitians at clinics nationwide, says Health PSSC chief
* Sabah civil servant held over RM3,000 bribes in SMJ housing deal
* 'Importing' Radzi to helm Melaka Bersatu shows lack of credible local leaders, says Bemban rep
* Female x-ray technician's body found floating in river
* Machete-wielding attackers slash man outside commercial building in Penang
* TM and U Mobile enter into 5G wholesale arrangement
* PM Anwar hails youths for rescuing mother, children from lake
* Man lodges police report against own son over 3R social media post
* Construction worker crushed to death by excavator in Tumpat
Singapore
* Almost 24,700 couples in Singapore said ‘I do’ in 2025, lowest since 2020
* Singaporeans in Mexico urged to exercise ‘high degree of caution’, avoid travel to high-risk states
* Singaporean actor Elvin Ng undergoes emergency retinal surgery after noting ‘dark circular shadow’ in eye
* Ikea Singapore’s orang utan plushie out of stock after baby monkey Punch goes viral
* Jail for man who came to Singapore and tried to deposit fake s$10k note in bank account
* Singapore scam losses fall to S$913mil in 2025; new trend of victims handing over gold bars to syndicates
* Babies travelling to countries with high measles incidence need to get MMR vaccine early: Singapore Health Ministry
Indonesia
* Indonesia deports US man convicted in Bali 'suitcase murder'
* Months after floods, Indonesian survivors frustrated by slow response
* Indonesia police probe death of 12-year-old boy allegedly abused by stepmother
* Indonesia committed to supporting Palestinian rights, Sugiono says in Geneva
* Indonesian police bust online baby-selling racket masquerading as adoption, 12 detained
Thailand
* Bukit Kayu Hitam AKPS commander unhurt after gunmen shoot at his car near Thai border
* Bhumjaithai locks in 15 ministries for Anutin's second cabinet, targets stable government structure
* Finance Ministry and Bank of Thailand signal recovery as Deputy PM sets four-year investment roadmap
* Russian man and Thai woman arrested in Chon Buri for alleged involvement in foreign call-centre fraud
* Thai election panel certifies first 396 constituency MPs, certificates available from Feb 26
* Thai poll body certifies most election results, say source and media reports
* Thailand election body confirms win by PM's party
Philippines
* Duterte in ‘good spirits’ as ICC hearing gets underway, says lawyer
* President Marcos pushes intra-Asean trade to restore global economic role
* Prayer march marks start of 40th People Power anniversary events in the Philippines
* US military plane hits road barrier during Philippine training, injuring five personnel
* Filipinos protest against corruption on anniversary of Marcos Sr’s ouster
Vietnam
* Vietnam military seizes UAV illegally operating in Danang's restricted airspace zone
* Vietnam makes scientific strides in decoding ancient human genomes
Myanmar
* Flights suspended at Myanmar's Myitkyina Airport after drone attack on passenger plane
* Myanmar exports over 370,000 tonnes of fishery products in 10 months
* Retired Myanmar general set for powerful role in new parliament: Sources
* Myanmar junta air strike kills at least 17: Local groups
Cambodia
* Govt refutes claim its forces fired on Thai border patrol
* US leads scam crackdown
* Held abroad, Kenyans fight back
* Cambodian court gives harsh sentences to two British men for cannabis trafficking
* New gecko species discovered in Cambodia's nature reserve
* Man wanted for alleged role in Cambodia-based human trafficking and scam ring arrested in Bali
* Pardoned Cambodian opposition figure released from jail
Laos
* Laos eyes more foreign tourists amid improved regional connectivity
* Lao govt sets agenda for self-reliant economy, sustained development
Brunei
* Brunei’s trade surplus hits BND5.06bil in 2025; Malaysia largest source of imports
* Brunei's February welfare payments to be effected on Feb 26
* Brunei rolls out new grant scheme for newborns
Aseanplus
* Baht breaks below 31 per dollar as capital inflows gather pace
* Child deaths spur sweeping cough syrup inspections
* Japanese firms hit with export restrictions over military ties
* At least 13 civilians killed in strikes on Afghanistan
* Ringgit ends lower against greenback
* Ex-president appeals life sentence
* Meet Trump – made in Chongqing
* Kim’s sister rises in rank
* Oil eases as Iran signals possible deal with US
* Ringgit opens firmer against US$, major currencies
* Australia's core inflation hits 16-month high, raises bets for May rate hike
* Japan demands swift release of national detained in Iran
* Oil prices hover near seven-month highs ahead of US-Iran talks
* How to spend a day exploring Tokyo without going to the 'viral' spots
* South Korea's top TV networks sue OpenAI for training ChatGPT with their news
* Fish fraud: Diners getting caught up in a net of mislabelled seafood
* 12 sent to hospital after preschool bus, car collide in southwestern Japan
* South Korean health officials deny use of contaminated Covid-19 vaccines
* Powerful Nvidia AI chip not yet sold in China: US official
* After China, India is next on Canada’s foreign policy reset agenda
* Japan PM Takaichi under pressure over gifts to MPs
* Albanese tells Australia to 'turn the heat down' after bomb threat
* US forces regret giving Seoul late notice on drills tied to China standoff
* South Korea and the US to conduct Freedom Shield military drills in March
* Australian police arrest two over alleged kidnapping, murder of grandfather
* South Korea's birthrate, the world's lowest, rises again amid signs of easing demographic crisis
* Japan's top court grants retrial for ex-life sentenced man after death
* China boss offers US$26mil bonus; staff can take as many bills as possible within set time
* India's Modi visits Israel as US-Iran tensions mount
* AI robot monk in Japan helps answer humans’ sensitive questions
* Sri Lanka arrests ex-spy chief over 2019 Easter bombings
* Gold climbs 1% as US tariff uncertainty lifts safe-haven demand
* Tokyo Skytree observation deck closed after elevator malfunction trapped 20
* Seoul’s water bus service to resume full operation on March 1 after being plagued by safety issues
* Google disrupts Chinese-linked hackers that attacked 53 groups globally
* Ringgit closes little changed against US dollar
* Fuel prices Feb 26-March 4: Unsubsidised RON95, RON97, diesel in peninsula up 5 sen
* China’s Spring Festival travel and spending hit record highs, but it’s not all rosy
* HK actress Charmaine Sheh expresses excitement at first selfie with Chow Yun Fat
* Former TVB star Yau Piu dies of brain haemorrhage at 57
