Filipino Catholics raise their palm fronds for blessing during a Palm Sunday mass at the Antipolo Cathedral in Antipolo City, Rizal province, Philippines, on Sunday, April 2, 2023. - Reuters
Malaysia:
* Sufficient supply of eggs for Ramadan, Aidilfitri, says Fama
* Pakatan reps should be given significant portfolios in new Melaka exco line-up, says Idris
* ‘Black Monday’ on April 3, says Mogok Doktor Malaysia
* Action will be taken against govt servants who take part in illegal assemblies, warns Health Ministry
* Penang police chief Mohd Shuhaily to be appointed new KL top cop
* PM’s visit a start to more investments from nation, say groups
* Ringgit likely to trade on bullish bias within the 4.39-4.41 range this week
* Bursa Malaysia's main index set to trade within 1,420-1440 level from Monday (Apr 3) onwards
* Govt continues commitment to safeguarding welfare of Armed Forces veterans
* Vape industry players given until April 30 to register with Customs, says Finance Ministry
* Tabung Haji suspends licence of haj pilgrimage operator
* Open data is a thing in Malaysia now – but are you getting into all that easily available government info?
People gather by a waterway as Muslims wait to break their fast outdoors during the holy month of Ramadan as others ride leisure boats in Denpasar, Indonesia's resort island of Bali, on Sunday, April 2, 2023.- AFP
Singapore:
* Designated zones soon for Johor motorcyclists to park before heading to S'pore for work
* Wegovy is now approved for use to treat weight issues in Singapore; health authority removes unauthorised online sale listings
* Singapore and China substantively conclude free trade agreement negotiations
* Singapore's world top-rated Changi airport sees immigration system restored
* Divided world needs new ground rules so that global trade can continue apace, says Singapore PM Lee
* Singapore: ‘Paw-rents’ splurge on enrichment classes, spa days
* Xi: Ties with S’pore set benchmark for region
* Should TikTok CEO’s Singaporean nationality matter?
Indonesia:
* USAID has injected US$65mil to Indonesia’s pandemic response, says top official
* 5.8-magnitude offshore earthquake occurs near Indonesia's West Nusa Tenggara
* Indonesia to carry out inspections on human trafficking 'hot spots' from Wednesday (April 12) onwards
* Indonesia: Five Injured after explosion at Pertamina’s Dumai refinery
* Agri-tech start-ups reinventing farms to boost Indonesia’s agriculture sector
* Green mining goals on hold in Indonesia
* Sports and politics don’t mix - Indonesia's international credibility is at stake after World Youth Cup controversy
Jasmine Suwannapura of Thailand walks up the 16th fairway during the third round of the DIO Implant LA Open at Palos Verdes Golf Club in Palos Verdes Estates, California. - AFP
Thailand:
* Deputy PM Prawit, aiming for top job, declines invite to join public debates ahead of election
* Thailand continues to fight forest fires in Nakhon Nayok; more than 170 hectares of land ravaged already
* Suspects in gruesome murder of Chinese student have already returned to China, says Thai Police
* Thailand to go big on Songkran festival in mid-April to boost tourism; major event returns after three-year hiatus due to Covid-19
* Thai speed king Albon runs with the 'big dogs' in Australia F1 race in Melbourne
* Sudden death of Thai patriarch rocks powerful political clan
Philippines:
* Manila to ‘Do Everything’ to boost maritime sector, says President Marcos
* Filipino Catholics mark Palm Sunday praying for Pope Francis' health
* Philippine leader cheers EC move as job losses for 50,000 seafarers averted
* Philippines to support workers affected by massive oil spill
* Philippines president backs merger of two state lenders to create country's biggest bank
* Death scene moves rescuers to tears in the Philippines
Williams driver Alexander Albon of Thailand races though a corner during the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne,on Sunday, April 2, 2023. - AP
Vietnam:
* Sembcorp JV explores building sustainable industrial parks in nine Vietnam provinces
* Work starts on Vietnam’s first green hydrogen plant
* Automotive giant VinFast to lead the push for electric taxis in Vietnam
* Vietnam's central bank to cut refinance rate, lower cap on deposit rates
* Vietnam's GDP growth slows down as global demand weighs on exports
Myanmar:
* Myanmar to impose three-month fishing ban for conservation
* Myanmar to send over 400 athletes to 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia
* Two projects of LMC Special Fund completed in Myanmar
Christian devotees gather to take part in a Palm Sunday procession, in Chennai on Sunday, April 2, 2023. - AFP
Cambodia:
* UNICEF congratulates Cambodia’s progress on children’s rights
* Cambodian and Chinese central banks discuss local currency settlement for cross-border trade
* Malaysian veterinarian injured by elephant in Cambodia
Laos:
* Laos PM seeks more investment from China and boosttrade between both countries
* Laos and Vietnam step up cooperation to fight crime
Brunei:
* Brunei enters inter-monsoon season as country gears up for frequent thunderstorms
* Brunei: Katana-wielding local man behind bars for three years over aggression charge
People stroll under a shower of cherry blossoms in full bloom at a park in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, April 2, 2023. - AP
AseanPlus:
* China ready to speed up talks with Asean over South China Sea
* Japan's foreign minister calls for early release of detained national during talks in China
* Anwar: Maiden visit to China greatly beneficial to Malaysia
* India extends export curbs on gasoline, diesel, government confirms move
* Chinese President Xi Jinping pledges to back further efforts to mend relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran
* Small areas reopen near Fukushima nuclear plant, few return
* Hong Kong rejects US report criticising crackdown on freedoms
* Hong Kong police search city for suspect in fatal knife attack on elderly man
* Three suspected triad members in Hong Kong arrested over bungled abduction of man
* Hong Kong restaurateurs vow to hire security guards to prevent mainland Chinese budget tourists overcrowding Kowloon streets
* Colder winter produced stomach-churning cherry tomatoes in South Korea
* How AI like ChatGPT could change the future of work, education and our minds
* One dead as sectarian clashes rock parts of India
* Japan capital Tokyo to face tight power supply this summer
* Kim’s rare display of nuclear warheads sends chilling message
* High activity spotted at North Korea nuclear complex after Kim's bomb-fuel order-report
* Cricket-Wood makes English record on IPL return as Lucknow triumph
* Heavy rain brings flash flooding to Sydney, prompts rescues
* Forest fire in central Seoul forces evacuation of 120 homes
* Motor racing-Verstappen wins chaotic Australian Grand Prix after red flag drama
* Motor racing-Australian GP organisers summoned by stewards after fan invasion
