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India

Second international airport in capital opens

The country has open­ed a second international airport in the capital New Delhi, as part of a rapid push to expand its air industry.

Singapore

Over 830kg of Asian pangolin scales seized

Over 830kg of Asian pangolin scales hidden in a shipment bound for Cambodia have been seized here, authorities said, calling it the largest haul of its kind disco­vered in the city-state.

Nation

Water levels drop at three Melaka dams

MELAKA: The recent dry spell has caused water levels at three main dams in Melaka to drop between 10% and 30%, says Datuk Hameed Mytheen Kunju Basheer.

Thailand

Safe passage for Thai ships

THE South-East Asian nation has reached a deal with Iran to allow Thai oil vessels safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, its prime minister said.

Pakistan

Islamabad to host talks on Mideast conflict

Foreign ministers from Pakis­tan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt will meet in Islamabad for talks on the conflict in the Middle East, the government said.

Nation

Four nabbed over death of young girl in Taiping

IPOH: Four individuals have been arrested in connection with the death of an eight-year-old girl in Taiping.

Sabah & Sarawak

Govt mulls phased diesel subsidy in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan

KOTA KINABALU: The Finance Ministry is reviewing a proposed framework for implementing targeted diesel subsidies in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan, says Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Armizan Mohd Ali (pic).

Nation

Traveller Scheme to roll out soon

KUALA LUMPUR: A proposed Traveller Scheme to protect more than 400,000 Malaysians commuting daily to work in Singapore is among the key initiatives to be rolled out soon, says Datuk Seri R. Ramanan (pic).

Indonesia

Social media ban for kids kicks off

The nation has started implementing a new government regulation approved earlier this month that bans children younger than 16 from access to digital platforms that could expose them to pornography, cyberbullying, online scams and addiction.

Nation

M’sian tankers cleared for passage

REMBAU: The seven Malaysian tankers currently stranded in the Strait of Hormuz would be able to sail soon, says Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

Nation

Public urged to limit time spent outdoors

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry has advised the public to limit time spent outdoors and reduce physical activity as key measures to mitigate health risks during the current heatwave.

Nation

From law to ‘Lord Barnaby’

PETALING JAYA: From a law lecture hall to Barbie and later the glitzy ballroom of Bridgerton, Malaysian-born actor Yong Zheng Xi (pic) is quietly carving out a place for himself on the international stage.

Cycling

Para cyclist Suraiya retains her sprint gold as elite riders fall short at Asian C’ships

PETALING JAYA: Para cyclist Nur Suraiya Mohd Zamri rode her way to a second gold medal at the Asian Cycling Championships in Tagaytay, the Philippines, yesterday.

Sabah & Sarawak

API levels rise in Sarawak, 17 areas register moderate air quality

KUCHING: Ambient air quality in Sarawak has shown a rising trend in the Air Pollutant Index (API), with 17 areas recording moderate levels and one area remaining in the good category.

World

Foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Egypt and Pakistan to meet in Islamabad discuss Middle East war

NEW DELHI: The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt will travel to Islamabad to discuss how to de-escalate tensions due to the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran.

AseanPlus News

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Saturday (March 28, 2026)

Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Saturday (March 28, 2026).

Bangladesh

Five people crushed to death by a train in Bangladesh

Five people were crushed to death under the wheels of a train in Bangladesh's Tangail district, some 97 km away from the capital Dhaka, on Friday night, according to local police on Saturday.

Cricket

Cricket-Ashwin becomes first India international to join US Major League

March 28 (Reuters) - Spinner ⁠Ravichandran Ashwin is set to become ⁠the first India international to appear ‌in U.S.-based Major League Cricket (MLC), after San Francisco Unicorns announced his signing on Saturday for the Twenty20 competition's ​2026 season.

India

Seven killed as avalanche hits mountain pass near Indian-controlled Kashmir

At least seven people died and five were injured when an avalanche hit the Zojila Pass, a high mountain pass close to the Indian-controlled Kashmir, a local official confirmed Saturday.

AseanPlus News

UN climate experts hold tense Bangkok meet; event marked by disagreements between countries over timetable

UN climate experts wrapped up a tense meeting on Friday, with the session in Bangkok marked by disagreements between countries over the timetable for the group's next major report.