Malaysia
* Civil servants barred from using Waze, according to Prime Minister's Department circular
* Waze ban for civil servants to prevent data misuse by Israeli regime, says PMO
* Court grants stay in Malaysian Bar's challenge over Ahmad Zahid’s DNAA
* ECRL set to debut with a deal
* Fight against corporate crime hinges on political will, says PM
* Anwar: KWAP losses a result of trend-chasing
* AG to lead corporate probe
* M’sians in France on alert
* PAS the big player now in Melaka election
* PN to challenge deregistration
* Abuse of power led to deregistration, says Bersatu
* No MyKad, so man uses MyKid to apply for work
* Data centres to bear costs
* Kula: No passing quota for CLP examination
* Zii Jia and family settle dispute
* Roadside container transfers a danger to drivers
* Underwear thief sentenced to jail
* Sixteen MA63 matters resolved, 13 still under discussion, says PM
* Haze eases as unhealthy areas fall to 22, Bukit Rambai highest at 174
* Thunderstorms and heavy rain forecast for three states, Labuan until 10am
* AKPS chief Shuhaily pleads not guilty to assault
* AKPS chief thanks public for support after court appearance over KLIA incident
* Coral reef health at six islands worsening due to rising sea temperatures, Parliament told
* Melaka polls: BN shifts candidate reveal date as pact talks continue
* Govt open to RCI on KWAP and EPF if need arises, says Azalina
* Transboundary haze law possible but enforcement a challenge, Parliament told
* Perlis MB suspended from Bersatu
* Putrajaya hands Rascom land back to S'wak
* Team of nine lawyers representing AKPS chief Shuhaily
* Man jailed, fined for trespass at university residential college
* Former Temerloh OCPD gets eight months' jail for each of 46 graft charges
* Air quality improves slightly as 16 of 20 unhealthy areas see lower API readings
* Steps being taken to reduce human-elephant conflict near Chemor, says Perhilitan
* PN deregistration pre-empts court process, curbs democratic rights, says Hadi
* If Waze poses security risk, ban it for everyone, not just civil servants, says MP
* Jan 28 set for decision in former judges' pension suit
* Sabah mechanic claims trial to sedition charge
* National Geographic names Penang among world’s best places to visit
* Labourer gets seven years' jail, two strokes of cane for hurting policeman
* K9 units to be deployed at KLIA from Oct 26
* Haze: Selangor and KL schools to remain open on Oct 22
* Lease of VVIP jet above board, Sarawak assembly told
* MACC arrests civil servant in RM30mil graft case involving assessment taxes
* MCMC records statement of individual over FB content allegedly insulting to Negri royal institution
* Akmal to sell motorbike, farmed fish to help settle Teresa Kok lawsuit
* 'Visible hand' interfering in Negri's affairs, Hadi alleges in Dewan Rakyat
* Will Malaysian doctors finally find a cure?
* Three civil servants among 27 arrested in raid on ketum processing plant
* Woman injured after part of glass wall at KKIA falls off
* Kuching school attack: Videos, images surface on social media claiming to be that of perpetrator
* Citizenship policies must be fair, consistent with no preferential treatment, says G25
* Perikatan MPs' status to be decided after coalition explains deregistration, says Dewan Rakyat Speaker
* Post-mortem confirms dead baby had blunt force trauma to head, say police
Singapore
* Bukit Aman and Singapore police arrest 30 suspects in cross-border crackdown
* Teen assisting in investigations after attempt to smuggle controlled weapons, ammunition into Singapore
* Two Malaysian men to be charged over $23,500 scam involving fake Harvey Norman and MAS staff
* Singapore parents jailed for fatal abuse of eight-month-old son
* At least S$249,000 lost in 1½ months to impersonation scams in Singapore involving compromised WhatsApp accounts
* Repeat offender jailed for drug offences, attempted housebreaking and theft in Singapore
Indonesia
* Indonesian durian farmers stand to benefit from minister’s visit to China
* Probe underway into rocket debris
* A 5.0-magnitude quake hits south-west of Sumatra
* Indonesia haze threatens beetles vital to palm oil production
* Prabowo braces for a 2029 showdown with Jokowi: Comment
* Indonesian woman suspected of being illegal immigration agent nabbed in Shah Alam raid
* Prabowo vows Indonesia will not be ‘frightened’ by MSCI amid proposed market downgrade
Thailand
* Rivals agree to ease maritime dispute
* Thailand approves extra funds for flood victims
* Flooding affects 1.22 million people in 19 Thai provinces and Bangkok
* Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi finds no airport role in passenger’s opened-baggage complaint
Philippines
* Record Manila IPO lifts fintech GCash owner
* Four rebel fighters surrender, yield guns in Philippines' Maguindanao del Sur
* Super Typhoon Rosal prompts wind warning in Batanes as it tracks towards northern Philippines
* Parent company of Philippines' leading e-wallet provider makes stock debut
Vietnam
* Student in Hanoi charged with intentionally causing injury after punching teacher in class
* Sweet scent, sour debate
* Vietnam eyes remote work, online classes as air quality worsens
* Vietnam proposes allowing private investment in small modular nuclear reactors
Myanmar
* Authorities release rare images of Aung San Suu Kyi
* Rohingya crisis requires Myanmar to address root causes, says Tok Mat
* Conflict and environmental threats jeopardise conservation in Myanmar's Kachin State as migratory birds return
* Japan envoy Sasakawa meets Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing, state media says
* Yangon opens over 600 heat shelters to counter "Super El Niño" threat
Cambodia
* Cambodia, Croatia sign deals on diplomatic visa exemptions, foreign service training
* Exiled opposition lawmaker will send delegation to Cambodia for border discussions
* Two men arrested for separate ‘revenge’ killings in Cambodia; one victim a monk
Laos
* Laos announces results of 2025 population and housing census
* Laos joins CICA as full member, pledges support for regional solidarity
Brunei
* Brunei hosts Asean meetings to strengthen MSME development
* Brunei’s air quality remains good after rainfall
* Public warned of fake SMS messages claiming traffic violations in Brunei
Aseanplus
* PM expresses concern over prolonged Middle East crisis, condemns Houthi attacks
* Tokyo’s 20-year bond sale attracts record demand
* Bursa Malaysia edges higher on bargain hunting
* AirAsia shares drop as PM says it hasn’t agreed on aid
* No AirAsia financial aid deal yet, says ministry
* NZ’s inflation surge points to more rate hikes
* NAB to cut 2,500 jobs in cost overhaul
* Rubio kicks off trip with trade deal
* Dhaka seeks answers over two nationals executed in Mecca
* Govt decries lack of access to journalist detained in Russia
* Embassy staff in Ukraine called home over prisoner row
* Seoul warns Pyongyang against provocations
* Brent slips amid Iran mediation talks
* Dow leads Wall St gains on healthcare boost
* Japan's September exports rise 16.7%, helped by chip demand
* Ringgit opens higher on strong domestic data
* M'sian TVB star Jacquelin Ch'ng opens up about divorce, says ex-husband failed to keep promises
* FBM KLCI idles near 1,600 in wait for positive catalysts
* Australian AI data centre operator NextDC shares shed 44% on revenue delay
* China defends DeepSeek after US ban of its AI from government systems
* Closer cooperation with Japan to boost nation's maritime defence
* Sport-Australia warns against early specialisation for young athletes
* State Bank of India reports cyberattack involving nearly 3,900 customer records
* Busan to make third attempt to guide shark back to sea
* Hong Kong fire report to put government accountability in focus
* FBM KLCI pauses at 1,600 as traders practise caution
* Bella presents new song to Syed Saddiq at wedding reception
* Micron, Taiwan union sign deal, withdraw from mediation
* Abby Choi murder trial in Hong Kong: Former father-in-law allegedly bought meat mincer weeks before her death
* China plans new policies to accelerate smart manufacturing
* Japan demands release of journalist arrested in Russian Far East
* Australia lawmaker loses both legs after 'targeted' attack
* Bangladesh yet to receive Saudi response on execution of two nationals
* Bird strike damages Turkish Airlines aircraft in Nepal, disrupting flights
* Live snake found under plane carpet in Japan, forcing flight cancellation
* Asian stocks climb as strong earnings buoy Wall Street
* 17 MOUs, R&D deals signed at Transport Expo Asia
* Kyrgyz boy mauled by dogs returns home after reconstructive surgery in South Korea
* Australian lawmaker knew family of suspected attacker
* Super typhoon Champi on path to impact China, Taiwan within days
* TSMC says four construction workers killed at Taiwan site, halting work
* Gold dips for fourth session as oil rally fans inflation concerns
* Mongolian capital's hotline receives 5000 complaints in two months
* Taiwan regulator blocks Grab's purchase of Foodpanda delivery business in Taiwan
* Pope Leo takes to popemobile for first time since cancer surgery
* Digital economy must ensure fair competition, protect MSMEs
* Actor Tiger Shroff firing case: Secret Amritsar arms drop, two women couriers and a Rs 80,000 deal unravelled
* Tokyo, Osaka record latest-ever day above 30 deg C
* Bus in Bangladesh's Natore crash that killed 12 lacked fitness clearance for five months
* Chinese AI idol’s ‘pregnancy’ stunt sparks backlash, debate over digital boundaries
* Korean man accused of killing mother-in-law, abducting wife sent to prosecutors
* Ringgit up against US dollar at close, mostly higher against major currencies
* Turkey, Qatar, Pakistan, Indonesia sign defence cooperation accord, Ankara says
* Abby Choi’s ex-father-in-law pocketed HK$7 million rebate on flat purchase: court
* China ‘robot trainers’ fold clothes, wash dishes 200 times a day for up to US$900 a month
* Para swimmer Nur Syaiful smashes Asian Para Games record twice as he delivers Malaysia's fifth gold
* Huang Qifan, China’s political tumbler, falls after a decade of close corruption calls
* South Korea guides crowd-pulling shark out of canal
* Japan's Martian moon mission probe operating normally after launch: JAXA
* South Korea: Appeals Court slashes ex-justice minister's sentence over martial law role
* Boat capsizes during Durga idol immersion in India's Kota; two bodies recovered, search on for two cousins
* HK actress Elaine Kong says she was 'ignored' when she first joined TVB
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