Malaysia
* Anwar, govt apply to strike out MPs' suit over US tariff deal
* Foreigner arrested after female college student found dead in PJS 8 condo
* No evidence of abuse found at Shah Alam childcare centre, says cops
* Three-judge panel dismisses striking out appeal by former Penang chief minister
* No extradition request for Bestinet founder so far, Dewan Rakyat told
* Govt's culture of secrecy must be dismantled under freedom of information law, say civil society groups
* A second term would deepen ongoing reforms by Madani govt, says Nga
* Relationship and financial issues linked to college student's murder, say cops
* Health, Higher Education joint panel to align healthcare workforce supply and demand
* Police continue investigation into RM10,000 wallet theft despite bail granted to suspect
* Police crack down on drug trafficking: 171kg of marijuana seized in major operations
* Bersatu clarifies support for Pejuang joining Perikatan Nasional, objects to PCM
* Drastic increase in money lost to online scams nationwide, says Home Ministry
* Up to 697,000 jobs at risk from artificial intelligence and new economy, says Ramanan
* Teen motorist who caused three deaths sent to Henry Gurney School for three years
* Zara inquest: Expert explains why handwriting is hard to copy
* Dr Wee: Data proves Johor’s economic growth is widespread, not just centred in JB
* (Live) Barisan announces candidates for Johor polls
* Burning pile of paper sparked blaze that consumed 27 houses in Kg Gok Kapur, says Bomba
* Manhunt underway for drug suspect who hurt two cops in knife attack
* Court fines e-hailing driver RM101,750 over import of zam-zam water
* Anwar applauds civil servants for Malaysia's leap in World Competitiveness Ranking
* Man admits to posting insulting, threatening posts against Terengganu royal family
* Zara inquest: Blood on document does not prove writing was by victim, says expert
* Those used to gaining from graft keep fighting govt efforts to stamp it out, says PM
* Newly passed Road Transport Bill aims to prevent accidents, deaths, says Loke
* 'Not a parachute candidate': Pasir Gudang Amanah defends Sharon Teo's nomination for Permas seat
* Man fined RM10,000 for spreading false news on Covid-19 vaccine
* Johor BN rules out coalition government if it retains power, says Onn Hafiz
* Security guard gets eight months jail, RM50,000 fine for offensive comment against King
* South-East Asia on red alert for severe trans-boundary haze risk in 2026
* Fadhlina files police report over alleged malicious, defamatory video
* Court restrains Papagomo from publishing defamatory statements against MCMC
* FAMA moves to stabilise durian prices amid supply glut
* Man arrested for raping teen daughter over five years
* Johor polls: Adham Baba returns to contest Pasir Raja, Onn Hafiz to defend Machap
* MMEA busts RM65.7mil cigarette smuggling operation off Semporna
* Fuel prices June 25 - July 1: Diesel, unsubsidised RON97, RON95 prices down
Singapore
* Seven rescued, five taken to hospital after fire breaks out in Singapore home
* Singapore probing two men linked to Prince Group after US sanctions; US$465mil in assets seized so far
* Jail for Singapore woman who scratched, slapped and punched helper, causing multiple injuries
* Two Singaporeans, including student, 19, issued ISA orders over radicalisation triggered by Gaza war
Indonesia
* GoTo, Grab to cut driver commissions to 8% in Indonesia
* Gibran’s outreach to student protesters puts focus on his role in government
* Bali’s rabies crisis in spotlight following Jembrana dog attack
* Indonesia can achieve energy self-sufficiency within three to four years - Prabowo
Thailand
* Malaysia, Korea and China lead Thailand travel searches
* Thailand's 'Michael Jackson' jailed over fatal drink-driving crash
* Bending the bamboo: Thailand turns neutrality into a diplomatic advantage
* Thai Transport Ministry partners with Minor Group to launch luxury tourist trains under new Rail Act
Philippines
* Teens plotted shooting, say cops
* Quake turns seabed into shore
* ‘Asean’s gift to the world’: Hormuz crisis sharpens Philippines push for South China Sea code
* Murder charges filed against 15 year-old Philippine school shooter
* Philippines temporarily blocks gaming app used by suspect in deadly school shooting
* Philippines' Ateneo basketball star Baterbonia laid to rest in Agusan hometown
Vietnam
* Free annual health checks approved for Vietnam's elderly citizens from 2026
* Hanoi residents mount silent protest over home demolitions
* Vietnam heatwave to intensify as temperatures top 40 deg Celsius
* Wartime bomb found in primary school in central Vietnam, safely disposed
Myanmar
* 1.51 tons of ICE, over 6 million stimulant tablets seized in southern Myanmar
Cambodia
* ADB backs Cambodia’s first large-scale energy storage project
* Eyes on the prize: Hun Sen’s China trip tipped to boost investment
* Military action not the answer to Cambodia-Thailand border dispute, says scholar
Laos
* Japan pledges US$3.2mil for human resource development in Laos
Brunei
* Brunei records highest per-capita carbon emissions in Asean: Report
Aseanplus
* Anwar's oil and gas breakthroughs in Russia and Turkmenistan
* Russia assures Malaysia of long-term oil, gas, diesel supplies, says Anwar
* Malaysia reassured of long-term oil and gas supplies from Russia, says PM Anwar
* Erdogan says bilateral talks with Trump likely at NATO summit in Turkey
* North Korea should build two warships a year in next five years, Kim says
* Kim: No slowdown on defence
* Ex-minister held over money laundering
* Delayed monsoon brings relief from heatwave
* Lee orders election watchdog probe to go beyond ballot shortages
* At least 14 killed in blaze
* Military steps in as dengue cases near 50,000
* Ringgit opens easier as strong US data support US$
* Actress Isabella Leong celebrates birthday in bathrobe, confirms romance with Chinese actor Marc Ma
* FBM KLCI makes cautious rebound after global tech sell-off
* South Korea's government discussing major new chip investments with Samsung, SK Hynix
* Ringgit remains in comfortable position, hears Parliament
* Ringgit eases slightly on expectations of higher US rates
* Malaysia FDI jumps 41.2% to RM65.9bil in 2025 - DOSM
* Bursa Malaysia suspends short-selling of XL Holdings
* FBM KLCI picks up at midday after tech rout
* Man in China jailed after flat’s high electricity usage exposes breeding of 300 snakes
* Asian stocks under pressure, oil near four-month low as volatility risks highlighted
* Low-altitude economy set to soar to a RM30bil industry by 2030, says CAAM
* Bondi Beach attack hero denies assaulting father
* China detains two Japanese nationals over alleged smuggling
* China premier urges AI governance to avoid 'losing control'
* 'Teach You A Lesson': Korean teachers are split over controversial K-drama's message
* Gold slips to two-week low as Fed rate-hike bets buoy dollar
* Female succession still off the table as Japan plans overhaul of Imperial Law
* Fahmi: Social media platforms risk up to RM10 million penalty over age verification
* Govt has no plans to expand fuel subsidy programme
* Four Indonesian hitmakers unite for 'Konsert Muzik D.R.A.S.' at Unifi Arena on Aug 22
* FBM KLCI edges higher, ends two-day slide amid mixed regional markets
* US-Iran technical talks to resume next week, Pakistan says
* International super group Limp Bizkit announces first-ever show in Malaysia on Dec 9
* Indian tech hub Hyderabad names road after Donald Trump, drawing criticism from Modi’s party
* Pakistani rights activist Mahrang Baloch sentenced to life in prison
* Schools in Tokyo suburb to get bear sprays
* Malaysian rock stars Spider are back with a mega concert 'Spideraya' at the National Hockey Stadium on Sept 26
* Ee Wei heads to Australia for specialist help
* Survivors fear scrutiny gaps as Hong Kong fire probe declines statutory powers
* Air India Delhi-Amritsar flight briefly enters Pakistani airspace after navigation system snag
* ‘You left me on my birthday…I loved you so much’: Pune girl’s Instagram story after allegedly killing fiancé
* More stranded oil tankers exit Hormuz, adding to global supply
* Motor racing-F1 braced for next twist after Hamilton's Ferrari breakthrough
* Forced labour allegations in Xinjiang denied
* South Korea's Dongguk University professor dismissed over sexual harassment allegations
