Brunei

Brunei targets over two million air passengers by 2030

Brunei is aiming to increase passenger traffic at Brunei International Airport to more than two million passengers and handle 38,000 tonnes of air cargo by 2030.

Nation

Man driving while intoxicated kills motorcyclist in Klang crash

KLANG: A motorcyclist has been killed after a car driven by a man allegedly high on drugs and alcohol rammed into at high speed here.

Football

Soccer-Romania coach Lucescu hospitalised after falling sick before training

March 29 (Reuters) - ⁠Romania coach Mircea Lucescu has been ⁠hospitalised after falling sick during ‌a meeting before a training session, effectively ruling him out of their trip to ​Slovakia for a friendly, the ⁠Romanian Football Federation (FRF) ⁠said on Sunday.

Laos

Laos issues heat warning as temperatures are expected to reach 40 degrees Celcius

Lao authorities have issued a nationwide warning for hot to extremely hot weather, urging the public to take precautions as temperatures are expected to reach as high as 40 degrees Celsius.

Singapore

42 travellers found with vapes, over 240 vaping devices seized at Singapore checkpoints within four days

Singapore Immigration authorities detected 42 travellers with e-vaporisers and seized more than 240 e-vaporisers and related components at Singapore's checkpoints over four days this week.

Fashion

From farm to fashion: Inside the world of South Africa’s mohair trade

Once under scrutiny, South African mohair is regaining favour among the world's luxury fashion brands seeking traceable, premium fibres.

Cambodia

Cambodia reduces import duties for EVs, electric stoves and solar devices

Cambodia has decided to reduce import duties on electric vehicles (EVs), electric stoves and solar-powered devices in an effort to mitigate the impact of rising global fuel prices caused by the Middle East conflict.

AseanPlus News

Jerusalem heads into a subdued Passover and Easter under the shadow of the Iran war

Jerusalem's major holy sites are shuttered and families are dejected and exhausted ahead of Passover and Easter as the Iran war enters its fifth week.

AseanPlus News

Countries extend deadline for completing pandemic deal

The World Health Organization said Saturday that talks towards completing the missing piece of a pandemic agreement designed to avoid the panic and chaos of Covid-19 had been extended.

AseanPlus News

Worries about global economic pain deepen as the war in Iran drags on

US and Israeli attacks on Iran have driven up prices, darkened the outlook for the world economy, sent global stock markets reeling and forced developing countries to ration fuel and subsidize energy costs to protect their poorest.

Nation

Kerian padi farmers concerned as planting season delayed due to deferred irrigation

IPOH: Padi farmers in Kerian are expressing concern about the current hot weather, which is causing critical levels at the Bukit Merah Dam.

Motorsport

Motor racing-'Beyond frustrated' Verstappen weighing F1 future - BBC

SUZUKA, Japan, March 29 (Reuters) - Four-times world ⁠champion Max Verstappen, who had declared himself "beyond frustrated" after qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix, said ⁠he was considering his future in the sport after finishing eighth in Sunday's race at ‌Suzuka.

Singapore

Nine people report gastroenteritis symptoms on Disney Cruise; Singapore authorities investigating

Nine people reported gastroenteritis symptoms after travelling on board the Disney Adventure cruise from March 16 to 19.

Other Sports

Juniors shine with three golds at world wushu meet

PETALING JAYA: It was a day of triple joy for Malaysia at the World Junior Wushu Championships in Tianjin, China.

AseanPlus News

Indonesia: Bali Immigration thwarts escape attempt of British Interpol fugitive

Indonesian immigration officers arrested a British fugitive listed on Interpol's Red Notice shortly after he arrived at Bali's main international airport, authorities said on Saturday.

Nation

Thunderstorm, heavy rain warning issued for several states until 9pm (March 29)

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in several areas in the Peninsula, Sarawak and Sabah until 9pm on Monday (March 30).

Living

Fuel prices: Three ways to cut costs by changing how you drive

Fuel prices have hit record highs in many countries around the world as the global fallout of the US and Israel's war with Iran continues to drive up oil prices and make its mark on filling station prices.

Wellness

From the Vault: It's best to take frequent water breaks in this heat

Plain water is good enough but you might need to add in some electrolytes.

AseanPlus News

'Sweet-tooth thieves' - Nestlé says 413,793 KitKat candy bars stolen en route from Italy to Poland

Swiss food giant Nestlé says about 12 tons, or 413,793 candy bars, of its KitKat chocolate brand were stolen after leaving its production site in Italy earlier this week for Poland.

Sabah & Sarawak

Bushfires in central Sarawak under control, says Bomba

KUCHING: Firefighting operations at three bushfire sites in central Sarawak are showing positive progress, following coordinated efforts by air and ground teams, says the state Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba).