2. TAX WAIVER FOR COMPANIES -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE 

The Commerce Ministry will waive the penalty for companies failing to file an annual declaration and limit the penalty to the last year. Companies that fail to comply with the condition will be considered dormant. 

INDONESIA 

1. GOV'T TO PROVIDE HOUSING COMPENSATION FOR DISASTER VICTIMS IN SUMATRA -- ANTARA

The government, through the Sumatra Post-Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Task Force, has prepared a housing compensation scheme for victims of flash floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra.

2. GOVT TEMPORARILY BLOCKS ACCESS TO GROK OVER SEXUALIZED IMAGES -- THE JAKARTA POST

The government suspended Elon Musk's Grok chatbot on Saturday due to the risk of AI-generated pornographic content, becoming the first country to deny access to the AI tool.

MYANMAR

1. OVER 80 BOAT TRAGEDY VICTIMS SAVED -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

Myanmar’s navy and coast guards rescued 86 people from a boat that capsized about 156 nautical miles south of Yangon yesterday morning. Medical treatment was given to the victims and verification procedures are being carried out. 

2. FARMERS URGED TO GROW PAWSAN RICE -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

Farmers in Kangyidaunt Township in the Ayeyarwady Division have been encouraged to improve the cultivation and production of Pawsan Hmwe rice for exports. The fertile area’s economy is known for agriculture and livestock.

PHILIPPINES

1. RAINS, CLOUDY SKIES IN MOST PARTS OF PH DUE TO 3 WEATHER SYSTEMS -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

Three prevailing weather systems will continue to bring rains and thunderstorms over parts of the country, the weather bureau said Sunday.

2. EALA LOSES IN ASB CLASSIC SEMIFINALS -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

Seventh seed Chinese Wang Xinyu survived match point and dashed Filipino Alexandra Eala's finals hope with a 5-7, 7-5, 6-4 win in the ASB Classic semifinals in Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday.

SINGAPORE

 1. AIRFARES FROM SINGAPORE TO MALAYSIA SOAR UP TO 6 TIMES DURING CNY PERIOD; TRAIN TICKETS SOLD OUT -- THE STRAITS TIMES

Airfares to Malaysia during Chinese New Year have surged, with some routes rising by up to six times. A flight to Ipoh, for example, could cost $822 to $1,222.

2. 'IT WAS A TICKING BOMB': HOW A DEVASTATING BREAK-UP JUST BEFORE HER WEDDING LED THIS MILLENNIAL DOWN A DATING RABBIT HOLE- CNA

Mira Sumanti is a top Google executive by day but for many nights, she poured her heart into a tell-all book about navigating heartache, depression and many Tinder rebounds.

THAILAND 

1. THAI EXPORTS FACE DOUBLE-THREAT IN 2026 AS US TIGHTENS GRIP ON 'CIRCUMVENTION' AND STRATEGIC GOODS -- THE NATION

Economic analysts warn that a 40% 'circumvention' tax and new strategic levies on machinery could derail Thailand’s recent export growth to the United States.

2. PM HOPES FOR NATION OF 'BILINGUAL KIDS' -- BANGKOK POST

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said he hoped Thai youth would grow up bilingual with global outlooks, as he presided over National Children's Day celebrations at Government House.

VIETNAM

1. SOLDIERS REBUILD FLOOD-HIT COMMUNITIES -- VIETNAMPLUS

The military has completed construction of 100 new houses for families affected by recent storms and floods in the central province’s Tuy Phuoc Dong. The Gia Lai Military Command deployed about 8,000 soldiers for the reconstruction. 

2. PORT CITY HAI PHONG WOOING INVESTMENTS -- VIETNAMPLUS

The northern port city of Hai Phong aims to attract RM16 billion (US$4 billion) in foreign direct investment into its economic zones and industrial parks this year. Hai Phong boasts the Southern Coastal Economic Zone.

-- BERNAMA