Malaysia
* Ministry seizes 5,801 squishy toys nationwide over safety compliance mark
* IGP orders immediate CIP probe into Noorizwan's death
* Haze: Johor to allow only exam takers back to school on Oct 26 & 27
* Haze: Unhealthy areas dip to eight but Sibu joins Sarawak's growing list
* Datuk Tengku Rozan, Aunt of Sultan Muhammad V, passes away
* Anwar congratulates Sultan of Selangor on Silver Jubilee
* Stop-work order issued after fatal Paya Terubong landslide kills man, 73
* Zahid: BN Melaka candidate line-up can still be changed
* Paya Terubong landslide leaves one dead, two unhurt
* Selangor Sultan hopes to leave a legacy of unity
* Keep race, religion out of politics, says Sultan Sharafuddin
* Convene state assemblymen meeting to prove majority, Perlis MB told
* Emergency PN meeting to resolve differences, prep for Melaka polls, says Annuar
* Melaka police probe murder after delivery rider succumbs to Injuries from unpermitted gig
* Bursa Malaysia likely to stage a recovery from Monday (Oct 26) on bargain hunting
* Ringgit expected to trade in narrow range of RM4.07 to RM4.08 vs the greenback ahead of Fed meeting this week
* Police seek dashcam footage of accident involving two journalists / Two journalists injured in accident to receive financial aid
Singapore
* Singapore expects all parties to honour commitments, says PM Wong after Indonesia cuts gas exports
* Singapore expands haze investigation to 10 locally based firms
* Singapore may pursue remedies if contract breached following Indonesia’s export cuts: Minister
* Singapore Armed Forces' first woman sniper hones stealth, marksmanship skills at Exercise Wallaby
* South-East Asia's digital economy to reach a whopping US$368bil in 2026, surpass US$1 trillion by 2035, says report
* Interpretation gaps in South Korea police leave foreigners lost in translation
Indonesia
* 'Another miracle despite the carnage' Ensnared female orangutan and her baby rescued in Indonesia's wildfire
* Two suspected armed group members killed in shootout in Indonesia's Papua
* Hambali, South-East Asia’s last Guantanamo detainee: Comment
* Indonesia: Orange skies, toxic air spark student protests
* Zahid: Indonesia struggles with haze relief due to cloudless skies, low visibility
Thailand
* Thai Queen Suthida flies royal aircraft back to Bangkok after Japan visit
* Thailand assesses trade risks amid protests in six European countries
* Thai immigration confirms missing Dutch TV host has left Thailand
* Thai officials urge calm as Cambodian film on 1979 refugee crisis sparks controversy
* Tennis - Osaka says not far from best form despite retirement thoughts
Philippines
* Philippines investigates laptop found at Thomas Markle's former home
* Five killed in Philippine market fire
* Iran's army shoots down a US Lucas drone over Bandar Abbas
* Even as Beijing boosts oversight, Chinese investors continue pivot to offshore assets
* UK police say 'claims' over Meghan Markle's dad not sent to other law enforcement
Vietnam
* Malaysian rescued after falling into a 10-metre-deep hole in Dalat, Vietnam
* American tourist saves drowning woman at Dalat lake in Vietnam
* Vietnamese diners develop growing appetite for Chinese cuisine
* 'No more shine' - Gold set for steep weekly loss as rising oil prices bolster Fed rate hike bets
* McKinsey says Asia needs US$1 trillion investment annually for the next 15 years to boost energy security
Myanmar
* Myanmar, Thailand and Laos join hands to tackle transboundary haze pollution
* Six killed, 12 injured in express bus crash in Myanmar's Mandalay region
* Myanmar celebrities launch protest campaign over Thai TV series depicting Myanmar’s Htamathein costume as Thai traditional attire
* China is moving past a GDP-first mindset. Can local officials get with the programme?
* Top Entertainment stories of the week: Sally Yeh nearly falls off stage; Ming Xi returns to Victoria's Secret show; Catherine Zeta-Jones recalls visit to Malaysia
Cambodia
* Cambodia: Celebrating 20 years of UN peacekeeping efforts
* Cambodia showcases rich natural heritage
* Cambodia resets economic growth with small industries, smart agriculture
* US-China ties need more working-level dialogues, not just summits: business chamber
Laos
* Singapore to advance Asean power grid, subsea cable framework during 2027 chairmanship
* Laos moves to develop carbon credit market
* APEC economies call for shattering trade barriers at finance ministers' meeting: HKSAR financial chief
Brunei
* Prince Mateen of Brunei and wife Anisha wear matching blue outfits during their visit to Singapore
* Brunei liver transplant programme reaches milestone
* Brunei royal graces flag handover ceremony
Aseanplus
* Haze: Clearer skies over Kuala Lumpur spark relief, excitement
* Iran warns of Gulf undersea cable attacks if war resumes
* MetMalaysia issues continuous rain warning for four states until Monday
* Veteran journalist, Makkal Osai senior editor Dr Rajan Bhoopalam dies at 68
* Chinese state media takes aim at Japanese firm KDDI over Mongolia wildfire
* Hong Kong orders urgent checks as critical flaws put websites at risk of hacking
* Chinese motorcycle entrepreneur sets world record for riding on water
* Hong Kong ranks 24th in global rule of law index as overall score falls
* Japan: Telecom firm sorry for huge wildfire in Mongolia
* Sydney's brand-new airport begins passenger flights
* Sri Lankan turbine project fuels anger as fish hauls plunge
* Hong Kong working to boost global banks’ use of yuan trading tools
* North Korea's Kim returns home after visit to Chinese border city
* Protesters clash with police over India dam project bordering China
* Japan: Disputed rule reinforcing male-only succession takes effect
* Magnitude-7.0 earthquake strike waters near Japan's Ogasawara Islands
* China urges US to halt proposed expansion of outbound investment curbs
* EU mulls sanctions reprieve for Chinese fabric-maker accused of aiding Russia
* China urges opening Bab al-Mandeb in first joint statement with regional nation
* EU’s idea that China is caving to pressure is ‘serious misjudgment’: ex-diplomat
* US Marine indicted over robbery, murder of woman in Okinawa, reports local media
* India is a ‘refining superpower’, says Rubio, as the world faces a potential energy crisis
* Wall Street piles into Hong Kong’s dim sum bonds despite fading yuan funding edge: BofA
* Hong Kong semi-private schools admit 20 more non-local students under expansion scheme
* 'It's East Asia's latest trend' - What is the ‘cadaver skin jab’ beauty trend and does it really work?
* China cancer patient who inspired hit film hopes to stop treatment after 35,000 pills over two decades
* Tropical Storm Champi nears China after battering Taiwan and Japan; thousands of households affected in both countries
* Entertainment: Final screen tests for next James Bond reportedly underway in London
* Arts: K-pop superstar RM takes on art curator role in major US exhibition
* Golf - Asian Tour: John Catlin claims Hong Kong Open title on historic day for golf in city
* Tennis - Rybakina brushes aside Fernandez to retain Ningbo crown in China
* Badminton - Sindhu challenges but can't stop Se-young's winning streak
* Badminton: French heartbreak but Pearly-Thinaah can hold their heads high
