Malaysia
* Don't fixate on race, urges Melaka Governor on his birthday
* Court dismisses prosecution's bid to forfeit RM21mil of Aman Palestin funds
* Filmmakers must be given room to express themselves, says Anwar
* Appeals court dismisses Indira Gandhi's nonfeasance appeal
* Tahfiz teacher pleads not guilty to sexually assaulting two pupils
* Nation: 10 hurt in roller coaster mishap at theme park
* Malaysia - Tourist arrivals up 2.5% despite Middle East unrest
* Melaka polls: Hadi confirms Perikatan-Barisan talks have begun
* Filmmakers must be given room to express themselves, says Anwar
* Health Ministry revokes notification of cosmetic product containing hydroquinone
* Nation: E-hailing driver charged with attempted murder for setting woman on fire
* Organisers promise 'more wow' in this year's National Day human graphics segment
* Chemical analysis shows 15 loose pages came from Zara Qairina's 'Love and Peace' journal
* Hockey: Skipper Marhan and Co mourn Sarjit - a giant who gave his all to hockey
* Nation - Haze: 12 areas nationwide record unhealthy API readings as of 2pm / Haze: Number of areas with unhealthy air quality surge to 21
* Selangor declares Sept 1 public holiday for state over Sukma success
Singapore
* More rape, molestation cases in first half of 2026 in Singapore, even as total number of physical crimes drops
* Govt closely monitoring air quality as PSI nears unhealthy range in central Singapore
* Jail for helper who got drunk and assaulted elderly Singapore woman under her care
* Singapore closely monitors air quality amid hotspot activity in Indonesia
* Singapore vows to strengthen Asean unity and deepen regional integration
* A breakthrough - Researchers have developed purple fabric to beat the heat
* Singapore studying plans to link Pulau Tekong to mainland via undersea tunnels
* Dollar trading near multi-month lows, restrained by debt nerves
* 'Unknown projectile' hits vessel and causes fire near Saudi port city of Yanbu in Red Sea as MIddle East crisis reages on
Indonesia
* Indonesia says death toll from August 15 earthquake reaches 100
* Prabowo surveys Indonesia wildfires causing world’s worst air
* Asian FX, stocks retreat as investors await Iran sanction details
* Borderless pollution chokes Greater Jakarta as policy gaps persist
* Indonesia: Govt sends more troops to fight Borneo fires
* Indonesia: Quake survivors call for more aid
* Indonesia will build trustworthy commodity exchange, chief supervisor candidate says
Thailand
* Tharina Botes wins Miss Universe Thailand 2026 crown
* Thai police arrest two after Chinese woman escapes alleged abduction
* Thai foreign minister admits intelligence gaps before Deep South attacks
* Cops tighten border security, urge public to avoid South Thailand conflict zones
* Avoid southern Thailand amid deteriorating security situation, urges IGP
* Thailand: Arson wave strikes restive south
* A political amnesty law takes effect in Thailand but excludes lese majeste
Philippines
* Philippine regulator targets stock brokers in next reform push
* Philippine town sends students home after mass shooting threat
* Philippines resumes review of proposed US$116.6bil budget for 2027
* Canlaon City suspends classes due to unrest of Kanlaon Volcano
* 'Unknown projectile' hits vessel and causes fire near Saudi port city of Yanbu in Red Sea as MIddle East crisis reages on
Vietnam
* Typhoon Narra wreaks havoc in Vietnam and China as torrential rains lead to floods
* Vietnam's economy expected to grow 11% in 2027
* Typhoon Narra stalls offshore as floods batter northern Vietnam
* Oil falls as US prepares to unveil new Iran sanctions
* Resilient Vietnam forward Dinh Bac overcomes rejection and leads his team at the Asean Hyundai Cup tournament
Myanmar
* Myanmar president returns to Naypyidaw after official visits to Russia and Belarus
* Iran threatens 45 tankers with fines, confiscation in Hormuz escalation
* Major victory for govt as over six million stimulant tablets seized in Myanmar's Sagaing region
* Iran mocks US threat of ‘economic D-day’, says it’s an admission of defeat
* Meet CJ Wang, home appliance billionaire who quit teaching job to invent world’s first automatic soy milk maker
Cambodia
* Matrade chairman Reezal Merican urges Malaysian companies to use Cambodia as gateway to the Mekong region
* Philippine town sends students home after mass shooting threat
* Rise of dengue cases in Cambodia prompts additional training for Koh Kong, Pursat medical staff
* 'Looking good means money' for Chinese superstar Zhang Ziyi as she reportedly earns US45mil from skincare investment
Laos
* Major Lao govt meeting focuses on flood relief, fuel and commodity prices
* Laos, UAE eye stronger trade, investment, energy, cooperation
* Southeast Asia's budget airlines eye recovery but fuel scars linger
Brunei
* Brunei launches programme to strengthen hybrid rice breeding
* Brunei Sultan calls for immediate zakat management reforms
* Gold hits over 3-month high ahead of US inflation data, Fed chair speech
Aseanplus
* Malaysia's leading index rises 1.3% in June
* Bursa Malaysia: Foreign investors extend Bursa selling streak, pull out RM549mil
* Malaysia Airlines to retime selected flights amid airspace closures for National Day
* Ringgit ends lower against greenback amid economic D-Day uncertainty
* 57 nabbed in Immigration raids on vice dens in Seremban
* China media hails Canada’s ‘Chinese-style’ tariff retaliation
* Japan defence budget risks ‘turmoil’, says Pyongyang
* China: Robot beats Usain Bolt’s 100m world record in test run
* Japan: Moderate quake jolts Tokyo region, injuring more than 30
* LRT passenger molested by foreign man at Setiawangsa station
* Japan PM Takaichi defends habit of staying at official residence
* Factories shut, homes go dark as gas crisis deepens in Bangladesh
* India says economic cooperation with Russia has grown very significantly
* Matcha, with a twist of Assam: India enters the global matcha production line
* China's netizens rage against professor who said gig work was a type of 'welfare'
* Netflix sued by Christian metal band Demon Hunter over 'KPop Demon Hunters'
* China's netizens rage against professor who said gig work was a type of 'welfare'
* China evacuates tens of thousands as rain from Typhoon Narra lashes southwest
* South Korean police officer arrested over premature closure of missing person cases
* Three newborn babies killed in hospital fire in the western Indian state of Maharashtra
* 'An incredible find': Rare inscribed stone artefact unearthed at Turkiye's historic Ani site
* Entertainment: Cecilia Cheung treats fans to free HK Disneyland tickets, praised for humility
* North Korea preparing further Russia troop deployments, no sign move imminent, Seoul says
* China PhD student famous for Christopher Nolan interview accused of widespread plagiarism
* Japanese lawmakers visit Beijing seeking to mend ties after fallout from Takaichi's Taiwan remark
* Entertainment: Aliff Aziz’s first drama after Bella Astillah divorce sees him play a cheating husband
* Cricket legends appeal for 'proper medical care' for Imran Khan, a former leader and among the greatest of cricketers
* Taiwan indicts nine, including employees of Nvidia and Super Micro, over alleged illegal export of AI servers to foreign countries
* Global: How to eat and drink to minimise jet lag while on vacation
* Entertainment: Stephen Chow and Carina Lau reunite in 'Kung Fu Soccer'
* Entertainment: HK actor Mat Yeung's restaurant temporarily closed by MBPJ, 10 days after grand opening
* Entertainment: Malaysian films outperform Hollywood, record 7.55 million audience admissions until July 2026 says Finas
* Motor racing - Norris showing more self-confidence, says Stella after Dutch win
* Football: Goldenboot winner Lim You wants more after leading M'sia to bronze in Kudus
* Badminton - South Korean women dominate as Lanier crushes Naraoka to become first Frenchman to win singles world title
* Cricket - India seize control of Colombo test after Dhruv Jurel's brilliant century on Day Two
