Motorists drive through a muddy road following flash flooding in Pesisir Selatan Regency, West Sumatra on Saturday, March 9, 2024, after days of heavy rain across the province. At least 10 people were killed and 10 others were missing after flash floods and a landslide on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, a local official said on Saturday. - AFP
Malaysia:
* PM Anwar to visit Germany from March 10-15
* We need to do more to improve public's trust in cops, says Bukit Aman CID director
* Malaysian halal products have potential in non-Muslim markets as well, says Mat Sabu
* Sufficient chicken, meat supply for Ramadan, Aidilfitri, says Mohamad Sabu
* Muhyiddin dares govt to vacate seats of seven Bersatu 'turncoats'
* Melaka may move capital to MWEZ once completed, says rep
* Mindef to look at all factors in abuse of power probes, says Deputy Minister
* M'sia rejects 'frivolous' claim on Sabah by United Tausug Citizens, says Azalina
* Some rescued scam 'victims' may actually be syndicate agents, says CID chief
* Egypt acknowledges, supports Malaysia's humanitarian efforts for Gaza
* MACC has no right to dictate when to lodge a report, says Hamzah
* Former IGP Acryl Sani conferred Singapore's distinguished service order
Tourists walk on the Supertree skywalk at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore. - AFP
Singapore:
* Singaporeans prefer to have just one child, instead of being childless, says study
* 'Unpaid therapist': What Taylor Swift means to her fans
* Amoy Street restaurant apologises after Italy’s ambassador to Singapore criticises mafia-themed night
* Attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels sees explosions ahead of Singapore-flagged ship in the Gulf of Aden
* Oil dips 1%, posts weekly loss as markets weigh Chinese demand
* Singapore expands Jurong Island Terminal to meet growing demand; it can handle 300,000 twenty-foot equivalent units of containers annually
Indonesia:
* At least 10 dead and 10 missing as landslide and flash floods hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island
* Indonesian Transport Ministry gives Batik Air a stern warning after pilots caught sleeping in mid-flight
* Indonesia and India sign pact to trade in local currencies
* Indonesians in Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur to recast their votes for the presidential elections on March 10
* Garuda Indonesia sees 30% rise in passengers flying to Singapore due to Taylor Swift concerts
Williams driver Alexander Albon of Thailand steers his car during the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2024. - AP
Thailand:
* Legendary Buakaw-Pacquiao clash in Impact Arena at Muang Thong Thani still on for this year, promise organisers
* Thailand seizes over 10,000 illegal vapes after raid at famous market near university in Bangkok
* Carmaker Stellantis interested in investing in Thailand, PM says
* Thailand on course to receiving a whopping 36 million foreign tourists this year, says top research agency
* Thai government says top tyre maker Michelin plans to invest RM1.55bil in Thailand
Philippines:
* Philippines adopts new defence strategy amid South China Sea row
* El Nino mayhem costs Philippine agriculture up to nearly RM90mil in losses
* Two Philippine crew among dead in Huthi missile attack on March 7, govt confirms
* Philippines' jobless rate increases to 4.5 per cent in January
A man runs with his dog at a park in Hanoi on Saturday, March 9, 2024. - AFP
Vietnam:
* Vietnamese Prime Minister begins official visit to New Zealand on Saturday
* Vietnam's central bank asked to keep interest rates low and easier access for business
* Vietnam deeply concerned about recent tension in East Sea, says top official
* Critical minerals key element in Australia and Vietnam’s elevated ties
Myanmar:
* 'No place here' - India acts tough after sending home Myanmar people including soldiers who fled fighting
* India begins deporting first group of Myanmar refugees who fled 2021 coup
* Student defies Myanmar's junta from jail
A traffic jam is seen as motorists drive through a muddy road following flash flooding in Pesisir Selatan Regency, West Sumatra on Saturday, March 9, 2024, after days of heavy rain across the province. At least 10 people were killed and 10 others were missing after flash floods and a landslide on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, a local official said on March 9. - AFP
Cambodia:
* Cambodia and Laos enhance military cooperation with aims to promote peace in South-East Asia region
* Cambodia sets Guinness World Record for most pairs performing bridal carries simultaneously
* Chinese tourism in Angkor up significantly in first two months of 2024
Laos:
* Laos-Australia partnership launched with major investment in dengue research
* Electricity exports propel Laos to trade surplus, marking record growth
Brunei:
* Asean countries refuse to take sides in power competition, recently concluded summit in Melbourne reveals
* Easing the peoples burden - Brunei govt sets ceiling price set on essential items for Ramadhan
Women hold the national flags as they walk on a street in Pyongyang, North Korea celebrating the occasion of International Women's Day. - AP
AseanPlus:
* UN chief unveils global empowerment plan for women and girls
* Almost 31,000 Palestinians killed in Israeli military offensive, Gaza health ministry says
* Mishap in Gaza as airdropped aid packages kills five children; plans to get aid to area by sea gain pace
* South Korea saw historically wet winter in 2023, says its Weather agency
* China warns overall pressure on employment yet to ease
* China’s ‘two sessions’ 2024: Focus on work-life balance urged to stop workers being trapped by ‘invisible overtime’
* ‘America is rising’: Biden uses State of the Union address to push competition with China but not conflict
* Six missing including Indonesian crewmen after South Korean fishing boat capsizes in southern coast
* Hong Kong's new national security bill includes stiff penalties and more power to suppress dissent
* ‘A brand-new discovery’: Chinese scientists uncover genetic secret behind brown pandas
* Can China pull itself out of the ‘middle technology trap’ and challenge US at the top?
* China ‘plays to unifying theme among Global South’: it’s not America
* 10 years on, parents of Chinese passengers on MH370 are still asking
* US panel urges State Department to raise travel advisory for Xinjiang to highest level
* Cricket - Bowlers on fire as India crush England by an innings to seal Test series 4-1
* Cricket-India's bench strength pleases Rohit, Stokes defends 'risky' batting
* Time to ‘cut off’ US outbound investment in China biotech firms like BGI Group and Wuxi AppTec: House panel
* When rape culture is too prevalent - Gang rape of tourist highlights India’s struggle to curb sexual violence against women
* International Women’s Day: Financial anxiety a burden, as traditional Hong Kong gender roles blamed for less savings
* China girl, 11, suffers from shrapnel in body after being shot by neighbour, family seeks fresh probe eight years later
* China newlyweds take big ‘Double Happiness’ sign on European honeymoon, get blessings from countless strangers
* For China to leave S Korean shipbuilding rivals in its wake, leaders told to be stern in shipbuilding efforts and seas the day
