Malaysia:
* Anwar calls for global unity to defend dignity, end violence / Anwar leaves for Doha to attend emergency Arab-Islamic summit
* All invited to join Malaysia Day celebrations at Padang Merdeka in Sabah
* MCMC to monitor defamatory, sub judice statements on Zara Qairina inquest, says Fahmi
* Growing list of MPs say they’ve been targeted with AI lewd videos / Bukit Aman confirms report from four politicians over AI lewd video blackmail
* AGC confirms receiving full investigation report in probe into ex-PM
* Cops get MCMC’s help to probe fake lewd videos of Rafizi, Wong Chen
* More lawmakers targeted by lewd AI vids, Fahmi says also received same email
* Comms Ministry to seek Google’s help over lewd AI video threats to lawmakers
* MACC nabs six including immigration officers for counter-setting, seizes RM2mil in jewellery, gold
* Video of girl tied in cloth sparks outrage online
* Chloe Lim crowned Miss Universe Malaysia 2025
* Malaysia to embark on bold healthcare reforms, says Dzulkefly
* Ringgit to hover between RM4.19 and RM4.21 and trade in a tight range this week
* Bursa Malaysia set to see quiet trade during holiday-shortened period week, with FOMC meeting in focus
* Jealousy fuels brutal double homicide in Guar Chempedak / Driver dies after being thrown out of 4WD in Nilai crash
* Pondok school headmaster arrested for physical sexual assault on student
* No need to abolish matriculation system, says Fadhlina / * Kinarut student suspended for bullying, confirms state education department
Singapore:
* Cat groomer from Singapore places third in elite grooming competition in China
* ‘I have friends who have gone astray’: Singapore PM stresses need to help those who turn to extremism
* Firms not allowed to engage foreign freelancers to provide creative services in Singapore
* Singapore defence ministry warns of alleged bulk order scams; bakery latest to be hit by S$2,000 SAF impersonation
* China‘s prosecutors promote global justice at Singapore conference
* Pregnant woman among three hurt in Liat Towers ceiling collapse
* MRT service in Singapore resumes between Newton and Ang Mo Kio after nearly 40-minute disruption: SMRT
Indonesia:
* Indonesia reopens nickel mine in dive hotspot despite outcry
* West Java family tragedy exposes silent toll of mental health crisis
* Indonesia leader in damage control, installs loyalists after protests
* Politics drive investment divide in South-East Asia’s top markets
* Waters recede in Bali after floods kill 18 / Greater flood risk expected this wet season, says agency
* ‘Kenangan Terindah’ returns: Indonesian pop-rock super group Samsons are set to strut at Idea Live Arena on Nov 9
* Tesla continues its skid in China as August sales and market share fall
Thailand:
* Thousands of Malaysians cross into Thailand during long weekend
* Thailand’s Digital Economy and Society Ministry explains money trail suspension, not account seizure
* Thailand issues new passenger rights rules for domestic and international flights
* Thai cyber police to revise account freezing criteria following social outcry
* Thailand’s ex-PM Thaksin looks forward to relatives’ visit on Monday: Corrections Dept
* A Quarter of LGBTQI+ students in Bangkok have considered suicide
* Thailand’s Pink Line suspends services at five stations due to power issue
Philippines:
* The Philippines, Japan, and the US hold naval exercises in South China Sea
* Philippines welcomes the world: spectacular opening of the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship 2025
* China’s military warns Philippines against provocations in South China Sea
* Newborn twins found lifeless in alley of Cotabato town, Philippines
Customers relax at a cafe in Hanoi. — Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam and Cambodia are committed to advancing ties across all areas
* Young farmer returns home to build sustainable community farm in Vietnam
* Beijing condemns Mexican import tariff plan it claims is aimed at China
* EU to tighten sanctions as von der Leyen warns on China, defends US ties
Myanmar:
* Myanmar armed forces regain control of military bases and neighbourhoods in the north from insurgents
* Myanmar cracks down on human trafficking via fake marriages
* Chinese electric vehicles shine at Myanmar’s auto expo
Cambodia:
* Indonesian trade expo attracting close attention from Cambodia’s entrepreneurs
* Cambodia’s e-commerce revenue estimated at US$1.1bil in 2025: commerce minister
* Cambodia, US, China, Malaysia back ceasefire with Angkor Kun Khmer event
Laos:
* Laos seeks to enhance MSMEs competitiveness, digital skills
* Laos plans ring road for Luang Prabang to ease traffic congestion
Brunei:
* Taiwan maintains top ranking as Asian leisure destination and popular choice among Bruneians
* Brunei explores future of drones
TOPSHOT – US athlete Tara Davis-Woodhall celebrates with her gold medal after winning the women’s long jump final during the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sunday, September 14, 2025. — Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP
AseanPlus:
* Keretapi Sarong event turns 11 train stations into cultural pride
* About 230,000 users hit by power outage in east coast of Sabah
* Fattah Amin and Amira Othman’s wedding to be streamed live on Sept 14 at 8pm
* Exclusive-Young activists who toppled Nepal’s government now picking new leaders
* Floods in Pakistan’s Punjab kill at least 101, affect 4.6 million people
* Death toll in Nepal’s anti-graft protests jumps to 72
* New Nepal PM vows to follow protesters’ demands to ‘end corruption’
* Nepal sets March elections after naming interim prime minister
* Bear attacks man in his 60s in Japan’s Miyagi Prefecture
* Taliban claim an agreement is reached with US envoys on a prisoner swap as they seek better ties
* Bangladesh “Queen of Lalon Songs” Farida Parveen to be laid to rest after Dhaka tributes
* Dying Chinese man leaves savings to ex, expressing love in letter despite their break-up
* US secretary of state Rubio speaks to Pakistan’s foreign minister
* ‘Just hiccups’: Trump‘s India nominee pledges to pull New Delhi away from Beijing
* Seventeen apologises after fireworks injure two at Incheon concert
* Experience a zen winter holiday in Japan’s often-overlooked Fukui
* China starts probes targeting US semiconductor sector
* North Korea warns of ‘bad results’ in US-Japan-S. Korea drills
* US church sues top Hong Kong school ‘for only serving rich’, threatens eviction
* Tens of thousands join pro-Palestinian march in New Zealand’s biggest city
* Durian fever in the USA — Feasting on a very smelly fruit has become a popular attraction i
* Australia says US will have access to Western Australia nuclear submarine shipyard
* India expands railway network along China border to boost connectivity and security
* Hong Kong to boost non-local student quota at universities to a maximum of 50%
* Japan’s share of population aged 65 or older hits record high of 29.4 per cent
* Famed ‘Slam Dunk’ sightseeing spot in Japan caught up in incident involving student; city acts to ease crowding
* Trump calls on all NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil and impose 50% to 100% tariffs on China
* Amap, Alibaba’s answer to Google Maps, sees millions test new ranking service
* Alibaba releases record-setting next-generation Qwen3 model to cut costs by 90%
* US diplomat expresses regret over immigration raid on Korean workers, South Korea says
* Bollywood at a (multi)cultural crossroads — Mumbai’s film industry has long thrived on the promise of uniting a diverse nation
* Soccer – Champions Al-Ahli in confident mood ahead of Asian title defence
* Tennis – Belgium beat Australia to reach Davis Cup Final 8 despite De Minaur fightback
* Motorcycling – Marc Marquez wins San Marino Grand Prix to edge closer to MotoGP title
* Athletics – No Semi-Final Spot for Umar Osman in Tokyo / Hudson-Smith hobbles through to 400m semis in Tokyo
* Athletics -Jepchirchir sprints to marathon gold, Ingebrigtsen out of 1,500m
* Athletics – American Jefferson-Wooden wins women’s 100 metres world title
