Malaysia:
* PM: Conflicts worldwide should serve as lesson for Malaysians to appreciate peace, unity
* Anwar to attend emergency Arab-Islamic Summit to discuss Israeli attack on Doha
* Anwar condemns Israeli attacks on six countries
* Zara Qairina’s mother urges halt to #JusticeForZara gatherings
* Anwar: Malaysia’s growth must be rooted in morality, compassion
* Anwar: True national development must be rooted in humanitarian values
* Nancy: Reproductive health knowledge among adolescents still low
* RON95 petrol price will go down by end September, says Anwar
* Toxic politics’ come from the peninsula, claims SAPP leader
* Man arrested for allegedly stabbing father to death in Cheras
* Couple in Immigration Dept nabbed for accepting bribes, opening jewelry story
* About 135,000 drug addicts nationwide as of June 2025, Kelantan tops list
* MACC nabs Immigration Dept couple who used ill-gotten funds to set up jewellery store
* Perikatan has no credible leader for PM post, says Dr Dzul
* Stop excessive pressure over university admissions issue, urges Zambry
* Paralympics gold medallist Liek Hou to get RM60,000 cash incentive as promised, says Hannah
Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto greets residents during a visit to a flood-affected area in Denpasar on Indonesia’s resort island of Bali. The death toll from the flooding that struck two Indonesian islands, including tourist hotspot Bali, rose to 23 on September 12, officials said, with five other people still missing. — Photo by Dicky Bisinglasi / AFP
Singapore:
* Singapore to deepen global cooperation against extremism, says PM Wong
* First man in Singapore charged over Kpod possession under Misuse of Drugs Act taken back to scene of arrest
* Charlie Kirk shooting highlights need for law and order in democratic discourse, says Singapore minister
* The much-loved Charlie And The Chocolate Factory musical, is coming to Singapore in May 2026
* More than half of children aged 2 to 6 exceed recommended daily screen time, says survey
* Oil gains weighed down by US demand worries; prices supported by Chinese buying and war risks
* ‘Provocation’: China condemns sailing of US, British warships through Taiwan Strait
Indonesia:
* Indonesia and the UAE call for Middle East unity amid geopolitical tensions
* 24 killed after floods hit Indonesia, relief and rescue efforts underway
* Indonesian President Prabowo calls for solidarity after Israel’s strike on Qatar
* Indonesia: Flood death toll rises, search underway
* The rupiah pendulum — The Indonesian rupiah looks set for gradual appreciation into 2026
Thailand:
* Japan top tech company Panasonic plans new plant in Thailand to meet AI server demand
* Thailand seeks to use Hong Kong’s financial status to secure smart city funding
* Prison plans to assign Thaksin as teacher
* Thailand Zoo halts ‘predator zone’ visits after fatal lion attack
* Thai tourism, banks back in focus
Singapore’s Defense Minister Chan Chun Sing, left, speaks during a meeting with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon in Washington. — AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin
Philippines:
* Kansai Airport runways fully reopen after a Philippine-bound United Airlines flight’s emergency landing
* Philippine defence and military chiefs reject call to defect from Marcos over flood control uproar
* Philippines commission to probe widening flood project scandal
* US stands with the Philippines against China‘s plan in South China Sea atoll, Rubio says
* Why Beijing’s new plan to bolster its South China Sea claims has Manila worried
Vietnam:
* Vietnam accelerates IPOs, enables higher foreign stock ownership
* Vietnam investigates cyberattack on creditors’ data; impact of the breach being assessed
* Creditor data at stake after breach in Vietnam
* Volatility boosts Asia’s investment appeal
* PLA warship the Fujian heads to South China Sea. Is it about to enter service?
Myanmar:
* Myanmar authorities bust network behind smuggling of drugs into Malaysia
* Myanmar’s famed Shwedagon Pagoda continues to attract millions despite political instability
* Military airstrike on schools in western Myanmar kills at least 18 people, most of them students
* Large haul of narcotics seized in Myanmar’s Yangon
Cambodia:
* Etihad Airways to extend wings from UAE to Cambodia next month
* Cambodia’s PKR Svay Rieng confident of having a spendid run in Asean Clubs Championships following classy performances
* Surging Thai gold exports to Cambodia spark demand for probe
* UN: Scam operations emerging in Oecusse free trade zone
Laos:
* Laos calls for increased Asean investment in nature-based solutions
* New incentives for nature-based tourism investment in Lao forests
Brunei:
* Online scams: Swift action crucial to minimise financial losses, says Brunei police
* Brunei makes a say at the Asean summit on women, peace, and security
Hindu devotees chant devotional songs as they walk at the Durbar Square in Kathmandu on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Nepal’s capital, on Saturday, took a step back towards normality after deadly anti-corruption protests, as daily life returned with a curfew eased and an interim prime minister sworn into office. — Photo by Arun SANKAR / AFP
AseanPlus:
* AirAsia eyes deal for C919 passenger jet, in bid to tap China-Asean market
* Energy, technology and policy reshaping Asean mobility
* South-East Asia Trail Alliance puts region on global trail map
* Style Watch: Malaysian Eva Lian brings stage-worthy flair to her everyday style
* China weighs risks as social unrest rocks strategic partner Nepal
* China woman reunites with first love after 16 years at his diner; couple quickly get engaged
* Chinese man honours late grandma by creating video game based on their life together
* EU wins Trump‘s focus on China, but can it deliver on ‘impossible’ demand?
* China’s bull run tests Beijing as it aims to guide US$12 trillion stock market
* India, EU trade talks enter crucial phase, aiming to seal deal by year end
* From Nepal’s first female chief justice to interim head, the rise of Sushila Karki
* China builds record-smashing mega bridge with technology never seen before
* Mainland Chinese students hit worse by scams than Hong Kong peers
* Twelve Pakistan soldiers killed in militants’ ambush, officials say
* Chinese tourists visit this Bulgarian mountain village for … yoghurt
* India’s Modi calls for peace in Manipur, launches development projects
* Eight people dead and many injured after lorry rams religious procession at busy highway in South India
* Northeastern Chinese want fresher durians. A port operator is making it happen
* Hong Kong aiming to become top art trading hub to rival New York: source
* Japan’s emperor and his family mourn Nagasaki atomic bomb victims, marking 80 years since tragedy
* G7 finance ministers discuss possible sanctions, tariffs on supporters of Russia’s war
* Israel ramps up strikes on Gaza City and hospital says at least 32 are dead
* Fantasy-period drama “The Journey of Legend” premieres on iQIYI with the elegant Cheng Yi leading an anti‑formula martial‑arts epic
* Olympics-Coventry wants consensus among sports on protecting women’s category
* Cricket-Emotions run high as India and Pakistan face off after May clashes
* Athletics – Walkers Dunfee and Perez enjoy golden start to world championships
* Badminton – Pearly-Thinaah’s title defence ends in Hong Kong Open semi-finals
* Badminton – Pearly-Thinaah rue costly mistakes after semis loss to Chinese bogey pair
* Motorcycling – Aprilia’s home favourite Bezzecchi takes pole at San Marino GP / Motorcycling-Bezzecchi wins San Marino GP sprint after Marc Marquez crashes out of lead
