Hooded Filipino penitents pray as part of Maundy Thursday rituals to atone for sins or fulfill vows for an answered prayer on April 6, 2023 at Mandaluyong city, Philippines. Covid restrictions the past years have prevented crowds and devotees in participating in bizarre lenten rituals, a practice which have been opposed by the church in this predominantly Roman Catholic country. - AP
Malaysia
* More amendments to laws related to sexual offences against children, says Azalina
* Asst minister’s widow looking for closure in ‘Double Six’ crash
* Dewan Negara passes Sexual Offences Against Children (Amendment) Bill
* Harris Salleh hopes 46 years of slander over 'Double Six' tragedy will end
* No, Syed Saddiq isn't getting hitched – it's an invite to a charity event
* Over three million to receive special Raya financial aid on April 17
* More domestic flights in conjunction with Aidilfitiri
Singapore
* ‘Failed to practise responsible journalism’: TOC’s Terry Xu fined S$18k for contempt of court
* Singapore a member of UN drug policymaking body, aims to focus on rehab for drug offenders
* Police report made over Singapore Zoo ticket scam, fraudulent site down
* Reformative training for sex offender who targeted four girls including aunt and cousin
* Youth who raped drunk teen gets nearly 10 years’ jail, caning
* Solar panels to be installed at 1,075 HDB blocks in largest tender
* Teen accused of killing boy at River Valley High School to plead guilty to culpable homicide
Thailand
* Shivering fox cubs rescued from forest fire in Lampang
* PM2.5 in Mae Hong Son tourist town at hazardous levels
* Prominent Thai physician suspected of helping Chinese surrogacy gang
* Srettha declares war on inequality as he launches push to become Thai PM
* Bangkok hottest in Thailand on April 6 as temperature soars past 50 degrees Celsius
* Thailand's promised cannabis bonanza disappoints as politicians trade blame
Indonesia
* Asean nations in IPEF pushing for all members to join trade pact: Indonesia’s chief negotiator
* Papua rebels holding Susi Air pilot prepared to drop key demand
* Indonesian minister says govt officials, private parties involved in human trafficking
* Massive sperm whale that beached itself in Bali dies (update)
* ‘Money-multiplying shaman’ allegedly kills 12 in Central Java
Philippines
* Marcos vows sustained drive to boost economy, Filipinos’ quality of life
* Filipino Catholics mark Jesus' crucifixion with self-flagellation
* Philippine toy maker creates life-like pet plushies for grieving owners
* Rice prices in Philippines expected to rise
Vietnam
* Four confirmed dead in Vietnam helicopter crash
* Vietnam reaffirms willingness to peacefully settle South China Sea disputes
* 'Unbearable': Vietnam airport construction dust blankets homes, school
* Vietnam to probe TikTok over "toxic" content
* Chinese envoy pays tribute to martyrs in Vietnam War
Cambodia
* Govt plans to conduct census of Cambodian migrants in Thailand
* Cambodia, China wrap up ‘Golden Dragon’ drill
* ChatGPT linked to Khmer-speaking robot greeter
Laos
* Laos' inflation falls for first time in 18 months
* Laos, Cuba boost ties in human resource development
Myanmar
* Thousands flee into Thailand after fighting between Myanmar military, rebels
* Myanmar to send over 400 athletes to 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia
* Myanmar exports over 600,000 tonnes of black gram
Brunei
* Three short films from Brunei varsity selected for online screening
* Brunei Qari earns top 10 spot in Dubai’s memorisation contest
Aseanplus
* Macron says 'counting' on Xi to 'bring Russia to its senses'
* 'Japanese military helicopter missing with 10 on board (update)
* Founder of TikTok parent company lost US$17bil in 2022: ranking
* Macron meets China's Li as EU leaders begin Beijing talks
* Taiwan watching Chinese movements after Beijing denounces US Speaker meeting
* HK actor Carlos Chan spends RM1.68mil on wedding with singer Shiga Lin
* India’s still long way off from reducing dependence on China for drug ingredients: Experts
* Asian stocks slide, bond yields depressed as recession worries weigh
* Parents protest outside kindergarten in China after teacher has affair with fathers of several pupils
* ‘He’s a devil’: 17 broken bones and 200 stitches later, Chinese woman walks four years after husband pushed her off Thai cliff, killing baby inside her
* N. Korea says US-South Korea drills push tension to 'brink of nuclear war'
* BTS' Suga to release documentary on making first solo album
* Former K-pop boy band member charged with sexual assault of fellow member
* Asian markets drop as recession talk builds
