Buddhist monks receive offerings from people during an alms-giving ceremony to commemorate Makha Bucha Day in Bangkok on Feb 24, 2024. - Reuters
Malaysia
* All ears on King's inaugural royal address at parliament opening this Monday
* Don't use ringgit's depreciation as political tool, says PM
* Currency depreciation has minimal impact on getting medicines, says Health Minister
* MetMalaysia: 12 localities in four states to experience heatwave up to 37 degrees celcius
* Selangor Sultan grants audience to Nga
* Cops detain man at pro-Palestine protest at US embassy
* Used car dealers can now transfer ownership of vehicles online, says Loke
* Ammar now Tourism Malaysia deputy DG due to under-performance, says Tiong
* Maximum RM599 fare set for Aidilfitri flights to Sabah, Sarawak, Labuan
* 'Credit where credit is due', says Hassan Karim in defending Anwar over weak ringgit
* Ex-cleaner from Perak becomes millionaire from lucky draw
* Speed up maintenance projects at country's entry points, says PM
* Passenger traffic at airports throughout Malaysia registers double-digit growth, says Loke
* HR Ministry to focus on providing technical, skills training to workers, says Sim
* Four arrested in Ampang for posing as cops, robbing foreigners
* Warisan will restore Article 6(7) in Sabah Constitution if it comes to power, says Shafie
* Bumiputra congress chance to improve education, says Deputy Higher Education Minister
* Over 85% of approved manufacturing projects implemented, says Tengku Zafrul
* Man nabbed for stabbing woman to death in Sibu
* Man found dead in Port Klang after being run over by train
Singapore
* Taylor Swift wooed by Singapore before other international dates were lined up: KASM chief
* Bumiputra congress chance to improve education, says Deputy Higher Education Minister
* One person dies in fire at Canberra Crescent; 30 people evacuated
* Foreign debuts, but few defence deals at Singapore air show
* Man arrested for selling counterfeit goods; items worth over S$2mil seized
* The next plane seats are made from cactus skin and fishing nets
* Landlord draws flak for putting up ‘morgue-like’ utility room for rent
Thailand
* Moroccan man confesses to murder of Austrian deejay on Koh Phangan: Police
* Thai man held for alleged role in transnational surrogacy ring
* Politics on the agenda during Paetongtarn’s visit to Cambodia in March: Pheu Thai
* 148 Thais among 689 people held over online gambling, scams in Myanmar border town
* Thai ex-PM Thaksin weak, 'happy' after detention release -PM Srettha
* Bangkok temple's assistant abbot arrested for embezzlement
Indonesia
* West Java whirlwinds raise alarm over climate crisis
* Indonesia's new senior minister embarks on post-election reconciliation trail
* About 60.9% of Indonesian voters in Singapore voted for presidential front runner Prabowo
Philippines
* Diving tourism contributes US$1.3bil to Philippine economy in 2023
* Public warned against illnesses from El Nino
* ‘Sari-sari’ stores, e-commerce to drive Philippine retail market to US$286bil
Vietnam
* Vietnam aims to produce 100,000-500,000 tonnes of hydrogen a year by 2030
* Offline cyberthreats decreasing steadily in Vietnam
* Vietnam police seek prosecution of 51 people as FLC probe ends
* Seven fishermen in distress saved off Quang Nam’s coast
Cambodia
* New ruling in place for exports of all minerals
* Political parties in Cambodia wrap up campaign for senate election
* Aviation in Cambodia soars past Covid challenges in 2023
Myanmar
* Many in Myanmar consider fleeing to Thailand to escape conscription into an army they despise
* Myanmar navy seizes 1.5 tonnes of narcotics destined for Malaysia
Laos
* Dengue fever cases hit 1,075 in Laos since January
* Laos to host meeting on Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam development triangle
Brunei
* Weekend festivities mark Brunei National Day
* Postal Services Dept releases new Brunei stamps
Aseanplus
* At least 15 killed in fire in east China's Nanjing
* Why some Taiwanese want to boycott the viral ‘Ke Mu San’ TikTok dance
* S. Korean firms seek to tackle low birth rate with hefty incentives
* China unveils names of manned lunar lander and new spaceship crew
* Tokyo's Hello Kitty theme park closed for 'terrorist' security alert
* Everything is illuminated: Tainan lights up for Taiwan Lantern Festival 2024
* Sumo great Hakuho demoted over protege's bullying
* Hackers for sale: what we've learned from China's massive cyber leak
* One dead, one injured in blast in India's Manipur state
* Australian authorities urge hundreds to flee uncontained bushfire
* Dior postpones Hong Kong fashion show
* Viral fake compilation video of S. Korean President Yoon to be removed from social media
* Icy Harbin warmed hearts to become a tourist hotspot. Can other Chinese cities do the same?
* K-pop hitmaker Shinsadong Tiger dies at 41
* Le Sserafim talks about their fear and doubts in 3rd EP ‘Easy’
* Twice’s new EP celebrates youth, love and friendship
