Freeport Indonesia on Saturday has recovered two bodies from a mudslide that struck its Grasberg Block Cave mine in Tembagapura, Mimika regency on Sept 8, as rescue teams continue searching for the remaining trapped workers.

2. INDONESIA TO EVALUATE FREE MEAL PROGRAMME OVER FOOD POISONING -- ANTARA

Indonesia's Presidential Staff Office has called for a comprehensive evaluation of the Free Nutritious Meals programme after a series of student food poisoning incidents across several regions.

MYANMAR 

1. EYEING GLOBAL RECOGNITION FOR CHINLONE -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

Myanmar's traditional Chinlone or cane ball sport will be submitted to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation next year. Data are being compiled to show Chinlone’s history dates back to the fifth and seventh centuries. 

2. JOINT EFFORTS TO ADDRESS SECURITY ISSUES -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Myanmar emphasised the importance of international cooperation in addressing security issues at the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum, held in Beijing. Joint efforts are vital to combat traditional and non-traditional security challenges, facilitate information exchange and promote peaceful dispute resolution.

PHILIPPINES

1. 'NANDO’ CONTINUES RAPID INTENSIFICATION, MAY BECOME SUPER TYPHOON -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

Typhoon Nando continues to undergo rapid intensification as it is forecast to become a super typhoon on Sunday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said.

SINGAPORE

1. ONE OF SINGAPORE’S LAST KELONGS ON ITS LAST LEGS -- THE STRAITS TIMES

One of Singapore’s last kelongs is on its last legs, after an unsuccessful attempt to breathe new life into it by using it for education and research.

2. WHY ARE SO MANY EATERIES IN SINGAPORE CLOSING? OWNERS CITE RENT, MANPOWER, COMPETITION -- CNA

An era is ending on Greenwood Avenue. Ka-Soh, the 86-year-old Cantonese “zi char” stalwart that once drew the likes of Hong Kong’s Four Heavenly Kings, will serve its last bowl of fish soup on Sep 28.

VIETNAM

1. RED DELTA EARMARKED TO PROPEL ECONOMY -- VIETNAM NEWS 

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính aims for the Red River Delta to propel Vietnam's socio-economic development. He emphasised that the region should focus on sustainable growth to enhance living standards and transition towards a green and digital economy.

2 . BAMBOO PART OF GREEN DEVELOPMENT -- VIETNAMPLUS

Vietnam launched the “Community Bamboo Garden” project on World Bamboo Day to showcase the plant’s importance. The project will highlight the cultural, environmental and nutritional values of bamboo, while promoting a green development model. 

-- BERNAMA