Asean News Headlines at 9pm on Sunday (Mar 5, 2023)

Ko Jin-young of South Korea poses with the trophy after winning the HSBC Women's World Championship at the Sentosa Golf course, in Singapore, Sunday, March 5, 2023. - AP

Malaysia:

* Police monitoring social media for Islamic State propaganda, says IGP

* Floods: Situation still under control, no need to declare emergency, says Anwar

* Assess Anwar's first 100 days objectively, PM's senior political secretary urges

* EPF's 2022 dividend exceeds inflation rate, higher than 10-year MGS yields, says economic experts

* Floods: Nearly 50,000 victims displaced in Johor, majority from Batu Pahat

* Dr Wee slams 'unacceptable' quality of food given to flood victims

* Govt to continue efforts to increase internet speeds nationwide, says Comms Minister

* Education Ministry reschedules SPM exams from March 16 for candidates affected by floods

* Drug traffickers ram police car, arrested after high-speed chase in Melaka

* Umno to publish ROS approval letter on no-contest decision, says Zahid

* Another volatile session expected for ringgit this week

* Overnight Policy Rate to influence Bursa Malaysia's performance this week

Spectators walk in the rain as a thunderstorm delayed the tournament at the HSBC Women's World Championship at the Sentosa Golf course, in Singapore Sunday, March 5, 2023. - AP

Singapore:

* Fake Straits Times, Zaobao and CNA news sites that promote gambling detected and blocked in Singapore

* Singapore: New Bill to be tabled in 2023 to enable, safeguard patient data sharing across healthcare providers

* United Nations states agree 'historic' deal to protect high seas

* Golf - Classy Ko retains World Championship title after vintage round at Sentosa

* Increase in conjunctivitis cases comes as Covid-19 restrictions are lifted in Singapore

* Singapore PM’s brother says govt persecuting his family

Indonesia:

* Indonesian regional leaders in Singapore for Rising Fellowship meeting from Monday (March 6) to Friday (March 10)

* Indonesia's inflation to stay above 5% in first half of 2023, says central bank chief

* Death toll in Indonesia fuel depot fire in Jakarta rises to 19, three people still missing and more than 1,000 displaced

* Indonesia to relocate residents or move fuel facility after deadly fire

* Fuel depot fire kills at least 17 in Jakarta

An armed member of the police Special Action Force (SAF) stands guard in front of the municipal hall in Pamplona town in Negros Oriental on on Sunday, March 5, 2023, a day after provincial governor Roel Degamo and eight others were killed in a mass shooting. - AFP

Thailand:

* In Thailand, Shinawatra legacy endures in family-linked party as election looms

* Thailand army issues stricter safety order in South after deadly attack

* Sorrowful day as friends and family remember Thai soccer boy rescued from cave

* Thailand spent US$13 billion in three Years to fight Covid-19 pandemic

* Leatherback turtles get helping hand on the beach in Thailand

Philippines:

* Philippines central bank gov sees 50 bps rate hike if inflation tops 9%

* Two ex-soldiers among three held over shooting of Philippine governor and Marcos ally

* Philippines and Vietnam agree to work together and keep their sea safe from outsiders

* One suspect killed, three more arrested in killing of Philippine governor

China's Mei Han in action during the Women's 1500m at the Speed Skating event during the ISU World Speed Skating Championships in Thialf, Heerenveen, Netherlands, on Sunday, March 5, 2023. - Reuters

Vietnam:

* Ladies in Vietnam celebrate Women's Day with traditional dress parade in the capital

* Vietnam among best locations for family holidays in Asia, states New Zealand Herald

* Vietnam's manufacturing PMI recovers to above 50 in February on brighter demand

* Two arrested for trafficking over 18kg drugs to Vietnam

Myanmar:

* 'Major' fire at Cox's Bazar refugee camp in Bangladesh under control

* Quad foreign ministers call for end to violence in Myanmar

* Myanmar's poultry business suffers after broken rice price hike

* UN: Junta at war with citizens

The sun sets above a motor cart near Boeing Tamoak at the outskirt of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Sunday, March 5, 2023, - AP

Cambodia:

* Cambodia launches second phase of zero-snaring campaign in protected areas

* Cambodia welcomes first Chinese flight, tourists to historic city and resort town Siem Reap

* Western nations accused of political interference

Laos:

* Laos govt and NGOs to fight illegal wildlife trade with new online campaign

* World Bank launches group partnership framework in Laos

Brunei:

* Brunei man caught in ‘Sai-Gone’ raid charged with drug trafficking

* Brunei must reduce dependence on foreign goods, says top official

Hindu devotees with offerings make their way to reach a car carrying an idol of deity Krishna during Holi festival in Kolkata, India, Sunday, March 5, 2023. - AP

AseanPlus:

* China increases military spending in face of 'escalating' threats

* China sets modest growth target of about 5% as parliament opens on Sunday (March 5)

* Economists see China ‘conservative’ GDP goal a cautious sign

* South Korea, Japan near landmark deal on wartime labour dispute - media

* Taiwan says China should respect Taiwan people's commitment to democracy

* Man in China forced to eat faeces after he allegedly abused cats to death

* Nations secure UN global high seas biodiversity pact

* Head to these beautiful Malaysian islands for some vitamin sea

* North Korea says UN should demand end to S.Korea-US military drills

* Paris Olympics tickets viewed as too pricey, poll finds

* Gender equality in North Korea

* Gandhi, Ninoy, and the disinformation crisis

* US campaign to smear China knows no limits

* Chinese live-streaming operator Kuaishou applies to offer shares in yuan via Hong Kong’s new dual-currency counter

* Hong Kong police question villagers in hunt for evidence as search for Abby Choi’s missing body parts draws blank

* Breaking with EU, Hungary’s leader backs China’s peace proposal for Ukraine war

* US bid to cut China dependence by bringing jobs home and shifting supply chains ineffective: analysts

* ‘Economic Nato’ alliance, other ideas to counter China are proposed by US lawmakers

* Cricket-Test Championship driving trend towards shorter matches

* Motor racing-F1 drivers see no need for qualifying change