The world stands shocked as well-known Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi’s headless body was found in a village house at Tai Po, a suburb in the city. Parts of the 28-year-old’s dismembered body were cooked, with some kept in the refrigerator, according to local media reports. - Photo from XXABBYC/INSTAGRAM
Malaysia:
* Budget 2023 supports Malaysia's interests on world stage, says Wisma Putra
* In-depth probe done into misappropriation of diesel worth RM10bil, says Minister
* Waiver of settlers' loans impacted Felda's cash flow, says Idris
* Budget 2023 empowers Local Govt Ministry, says minister
* Malaysia strongly condemns Israeli occupation forces attack in Nablus
* No longer the ‘forgotten ones,’ M40 can put a little savings aside
* Malaysia needs to find ways to boost latex production, says Ahmad Zahid
* Ahmad Zahid: Lower personal income tax will put more money in people's pockets
* Bill linked to contract governance to be tabled in Parliament, says Zahid
* UK Queen Consort visits Jimmy Choo's fashion school in London
* Budget 2023: Internet coverage the main focus of Comms Ministry, says Deputy Minister
* Budget 2023: Tighter laws needed to curb increasing accident rates, says road safety activist
The Rail Corridor in Singapore - A former railway line running through the heart of Singapore has turned into one of its biggest conservation success stories, marking a departure from the more manicured approach to nature that the city-state is known for. - Bloomberg
Singapore:
* Ex-Goldman banker Roger Ng seeks leniency in 1MDB scandal
* Singapore's Temasek, other institutions sued for allegedly aiding and abetting FTX fraud
* Singapore fertility rate falls to lowest on record at 1.05
* Singapore Air Force to add eight more F-35B jets to its arsenal; jet considered the world's most modern fighter jet
* Rich investors’ reluctance to trade a blow to Singapore banks
* Oil flat on week as US inventories rise but Russia cuts supply
Indonesia:
* FTX debacle spurs Indonesia to revamp crypto sector by setting up National Digital-Asset Exchange
* G20 tussles over Ukraine war as West steps up sanctions
* Made-in-Indonesia video games based on local culture earn high scores
* 10 killed in riots in Indonesia’s restive Papua province
* Powerful quake jolts North Maluku
Riders compete during the omnium competition at UCI Track Nations Cup track cycling championship at Jakarta International Velodrome in Jakarta, Indonesia, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. - AP
Thailand:
* Thai Airways' profit surges in Q4 amid tourism boom
* Thai-American suspect in Michigan hit-and-run returned to US
* Thai economy to grow 3.8% this year, inflation to ebb, says minister
* Malaysian Govt reopens access from KTM station to Padang Besar Immigration complex, says Saifuddin
* Heading to the polls with cannabis issue in limbo
Philippines:
* EU: Freeing ex-senator can help Manila keep trade incentives
* Philippines' live birth rate continues to fall, says govt data
* Marcos seeks unity as Philippines marks 'people power' anniversary
* Philippine protesters celebrate 'People Power' ousting of Marcos Sr; son now new president of the country
* Philippines central bank chief expects one more rate hike this year, possibly in March
Filipino activists gather during a protest commemorating the 37th anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution that overthrew the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, near the EDSA People Power monument, in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, Saturday, February 25, 2023. - Reuters
Vietnam:
* Vietnam property debt crisis deepens as major developer delays bond payment
* Netflix making preparations to open Vietnam office, say sources
* Vietnam's capital city Hanoi moves to improve air quality
* Trafficker gets sentence lowered over UK refugee deaths
Myanmar:
* Malaysian Home Ministry approves 380,000 foreign workers under relaxation of hiring plan, says Saifuddin
* Myanmar declares martial law in three more towns in Sagaing region
* Outcry over Samson’s arrest in Myanmar
A crossing attendant holds up a stop flag to halt traffic and allow people to cross a road in Bangkok. - AFP
Cambodia:
* Experts say bird flu threat small despite Cambodian fatality; WHO says that recent global trend worrying
* FATF removes Cambodia from international money-laundering grey list
* Cambodia: Father of girl who died from bird flu tests positive for virus
Laos:
* Luang Prabang Mekong hydropower plant in Laos to be completed in 2030
* Dengue fever infections in Laos rise to 430; govt tells people to be more vigilant
Brunei:
* Brunei capital Bandar Seri Begawan in top 10 least expensive in world for home buyers
* Brunei celebrates national day with parade and performances
Vietnamese-Australian singer and member of the girl group NewJeans, Hanni attends the presentation of Gucci's Fall-Winter 2023-2024 Women's collection during the Fashion Week in Milan. - AFP
AseanPlus:
* HK police searching for ex-husband of famous socialite and model Abby Choi after her headless body was found in grissly murder case
* Fashion icon, influencer: Who is HK socialite Abby Choi?
* Hong Kong model Abby Choi was butchered over money dispute, three arrested
* Shocking revelation in HK socialite Abby Choi’s murder: Police say former father-in-law is mastermind of plot; ex-husband arrested
* HK socialite Abby Choi’s headless body found: Six other gruesome murders that shocked the city
* The tragedy of war and disinformation
* China sets out its stance on Ukraine crisis and delivers 12-steps peace plan for Ukraine and Russia
* Coronavirus in China: some PE tests scrapped for high school entrance exams
* China’s Yellow River flooded 10 times more often in past millennium. New study finds out why
* More than a million people using preview of ChatGPT-powered Bing
* Hong Kong boy, 3, injured after falling out of window while alone at home in second child accident in 3 days
* He Jiankui visa saga: Criminal record declaration not needed for Hong Kong talent scheme, labour minister says
* China values South China Sea code and Asean’s role, Beijing tells Singapore
* Beijing repeats calls for ceasefire in Ukraine
* China-Russia relations ‘rock solid’ as Ukraine war hits anniversary
* Dr Seuss' classic 'How the Grinch stole Christmas!' book gets a sequel
* Nepal’s local crops raise hopes for food security
* How fashion is courting K-pop and its fans at runway shows in Milan
* Turkey's last Armenian village fears for its future after quake
* Analysis-Incoming World Bank chief faces tests before he gets to climate
