A man raises his dog to be blessed during a Palm Sunday mass at the Antipolo Cathedral in Antipolo City, Rizal province, Philippines, on Sunday, March 24, 2024. - Reuters
Malaysia:
* Social media content involving minors must have parents' approval, teachers reminded
* BN central leadership will decide if Sabah BN teams up with anyone in state poll, says Mohamad Hasan
* Citizenship amendments to be tabled in Parliament on March 25
* Five nabbed for allegedly beating cop to death in Balakong
* Sabah govt shocked by student's murder, urges discipline and tolerance
* PM wants Economy Ministry to expedite priority projects in Pahang
* Govt must take the lead swiftly in matters like socks issue, says G25
* Heatwave: Armed Forces ready to help carry out cloud seeding, says deputy minister
* PDRM embracing change to face high-tech threats, IGP says ahead of 217th Police Day
* Engagement sessions with states over syariah court amendments concluded, says Na'im
* Ringgit likely to trade in narrow range of 4.73 to 4.74 versus the US dollar this week
* Bursa Malaysia likely to be in consolidation mode this week but stay at the 1,530-1,560 level
Singapore:
* Complaints made in US, Singapore against local firm that promised quick returns on crypto investments
* Singapore may be hotter in 2024 than 2023 due to lingering effects of El Nino, say weather dept
* In rare move, motor insurer AIG in Singapore stops insuring McLarens driven to Malaysia
* Singapore-Malaysia's water row - Tensions between Singapore and Malaysia over its water agreement
* Tourism board reassures China embassy amid gambling worries
Indonesia:
* Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits off Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara, agency says
* China-Indonesia joint scientific expedition sets Indonesia's highest diving record
* Indonesia needs a more defence-oriented foreign policy
* Indonesia recovers two bodies after Rohingya boat capsizes off Aceh
Thailand:
* IQAir ranks Thailand 36th and Bangkok 37th in the world for air pollution in 2023
* Thai Opposition figure Pita Limjaroenrat widens lead over Prime Minister in national poll
* Malaysia: Muay Thai association president charged with intimidation, assault in Kota Baru
* One dead in wave of arson in Southern Thailand
Philippines:
* Philippines says three soldiers hurt by China water cannon
* Beyond ‘Earth Hour’ - There has been criticism aplenty since Earth Hour’s inception in 2007
* Measures taken against Philippine vessels, says China
* Manila to develop new port near Taiwan, minus US help
Vietnam:
* Sustainable bond market posts strong growth in Asean+3 economies, says Asian Development Bank
* Vietnam names acting president after legislature votes to remove Thuong
* Vietnam tackles obstacles to stock market upgrade as its aim elevate its status from "frontier" to "emerging"
Myanmar:
* Two women and a boy among dead Rohingya refugees as Indonesia ends rescue for capsized boat
* LMC promotes common development of Mekong River basin countries, say top officials
* Myanmar conflict displaces 2.7 million people, with 18.6 milliom will be needing assistance by 2024
Cambodia:
* Cambodian man drowns during fishing trip in Kuantan
* Cambodia sees significant drop in TB deaths and new cases in last two decades, says PM
* Five newborn rare dolphins recorded so far this year, two deaths
Laos:
* Sixteen bear cubs rescued from home in Laos; most rescued were 'moon bears' classfied as vulnerable
* Laos and Vietnam's Huaphan and Son La provinces stage festival to promote local culture, tourism
Brunei:
* Forest and bush fires lead to slight haze conditions in Brunei
* Brunei narcotics officer denies charges of misconduct; faces seven years in jail if found guilty
AseanPlus:
* MMEA detains fishing boats with foreign crew off Penang
* Tang Jie-Ee Wei set up all-Malaysian Swiss Open final with Soon Huat-Shevon
* China blocks use of Intel and AMD chips in government computers, FT reports
* Taiwanese man arrested for smuggling meth into Australia in wine bottles and tea
* China vows to safeguard its territorial integrity after South China Sea incident
* China's Sergio Ramos' quits national football side after Singapore 'disgrace'
* Protests in remote Ladakh enter thir week.; locals demand protection of fragile ecology, land autonomy
* Chinese-owned tanker hit by Huthi missile in Red Sea: CENTCOM
* Hong Kong logs hottest March day on record as temperatures hit 30.3 degrees Celsius
* Palestinians in Gaza remain stuck in non-stop nightmare, says UN chief
* China to allocate more resources to ensure employment, finance minister says
* United Nations women welcomes adoption of robust blueprint to end women's poverty
* WHO chief calls for end to siege on Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital
* World leaders condemn Russian concert hall attack
* Israel needs to stop weaponising hunger / ‘We are occupying, deporting and settling’
* Australia's island state Tasmania headed for minority government after poll
* North Korea and China commit to bolster ties in high-level Beijing talks
* Analysis-Google, Apple breakups on the agenda as global regulators target tech
* K-pop legend BoA to return with new single, her first since 2022
* Spanish football legend Iniesta reportedly pays back extra tax owed in Japan
* Cricket - Delhi's Pant overcomes jitters to make comeback in IPL after car crash
* Motor racing - 'Life is crazy,' says Ferrari's Sainz after comeback win in Australia
* Motor racing - 'Like driving with handbrake on' - Verstappen on Melbourne exit