Policemen attempt to break off clashes between supporters of presidential candidate Anies Rasyid Baswedan and supporters of President-elect Prabowo Subianto as both groups hold counter rallies near the Constitutional Court in Jakarta on March 27 2024. - AFP
Malaysia
* No need to fuel anger on socks issue, says King
* Dr Akmal condemns attack on KK Mart outlet, says boycott to go on
* Take a step back from matters relating to 3R, advises Bukit Aman
* Controversial Ganesparan is once again police target
* Immigration Dept raids luxury condo, cripples scam syndicate
* Padu might be reopened after March 31 deadline, says Rafizi
* Rafizi should address distrust about Padu, says Dr Wee
* Pantai Hospital Ayer Keroh makes it to top 30 of world's best hospitals
* More consultation needed before resuming free trade pact with S. Korea, says Azmin
* Zaid lambasts Perkasa's proposal to boycott PETRONAS
* PM Anwar receives courtesy call from India's External Affairs Minister
* Labuan man faces seven charges of raping niece
* Four lucky individuals hit a combined total of RM22mil from Magnum 4D Jackpot within two months
* Immigration Dept to look for solutions to traffic snarls at JB checkpoints
Singapore
* South-East Asia human trafficking now a global crisis: Interpol
* Baltimore rescuers lose hope for more survivors from bridge collapse
* Baltimore bridge collapse: S’pore-flagged ship passed inspections in 2 foreign ports in 2023: Port Authority
* Titanic law helps ship owner limit bridge collapse liability
* What does it mean for a ship to be S’pore-flagged, and why is S’pore involved in Baltimore ship collapse probe?
* The bridge named after him collapsed – who was Francis Scott Key, whose poem became the US national anthem?
* Man forged mother’s signature to sell her Rolls-Royce to pay off debts from gifting garlands at clubs
* S$3bil money laundering accused gets 6 new charges for submitting forged statements to Swiss bank
* Jail for maid who promoted unlicensed moneylender’s services on her TikTok account
* Cordlife’s chief financial officer arrested and out on bail
Thailand
* Bangkok named best city in Asia-Pacific by regional travel mag
* Thaksin gets hero’s welcome upon arrival at Pheu Thai head office
* Bangkok launches Dutch barge to collect garbage from Chao Phraya
* Thailand moves closer to legalising same-sex unions as parliament passes landmark bill
* Planned temporary relocation of Lop Buri’s macaques on hold
Indonesia
* Four bodies found, six missing after Indonesia landslide
* Indonesia's losing candidates urge court to disqualify president-elect
* Jokowi approves plan to connect Sulawesi-Nusantara with ro-ro ships
* Indonesia's losing candidates urge court to disqualify president-elect
* Ganjar says he won't join Prabowo's government
* Indonesia rice surplus in first half of 2024 seen narrowing: Agriculture ministry
Philippines
* Ex-President Duterte, China had deal to keep West Philippine Sea status quo: Roque
* Foreign correspondents in Manila condemn China over claims of video manipulation
* Philippines turning into investment magnet: HSBC Global Research
* Marcos welcomes invitation of Indian PM Modi for a state visit
* Philippines says Iran frees 18 Filipino crew of seized oil tanker
Vietnam
* Vietnam FM says president's resignation has not affected policies
* Putin accepts invite to visit Vietnam: Hanoi
* Vietnam lists conditions to export fresh coconut, frozen durian to China
* EV maker VinFast signs partnership pacts with 15 dealers in Thailand
* No risk of contagion from first cyberattack to Vietnam market, regulator says
* Vietnam fire Troussier after angry fans turn on French coach
Cambodia
* Rising Cambodia-Laos trade spurs economy
* Cambodia eyes increased Chinese investment: Manet
* Cambodia celebrates sixth newborn rare dolphin in 2024
Myanmar
* India to spend $3.7 billion to fence Myanmar border, source says
* Myanmar army behind Facebook pages spewing hate speech: UN probe
* Myanmar military to hold annual armed forces day
Laos
* 16 black bear cubs rescued from captivity in Vientiane
* Laos to improve quality of healthcare services
Brunei
* Sultan bestows Raya Kurnia to over 18,000
* Local jailed after threatening woman feeding stray dogs with machete and umbrella
Aseanplus
* Two men die of suspected food poisoning in Taipei after eating char kway teow
* Two deaths, 100 hospitalisations in Japan cholesterol supplement scare
* Footballer Son Jun-ho 'grateful to be home' after China release
* Hong Kong police arrest 14-year-old boy for allegedly assaulting fellow pupil after video goes viral of victim being jump-kicked, thrown
* TikTok owner ByteDance accelerates generative AI efforts with increased talent acquisition, release of new tools
* Disgraced ex-justice minister seeks to shake up South Korea election
* Tokyo's Sézanne tops Asia's 50 Best Restaurants; Singapore has 9 on list
* Plunging births push Japanese diaper maker to switch to adult market
* iPhone shipments in China fell 33% in February, state data show
* Taiwan teacher in social media doghouse after dropping squealing cat onto floor in class experiment, promises feline best pet food as compensation
* Japan makes strongest intervention warning as yen hits 34-year low
* Netizens mock British media claims of China propaganda link to Kate Middleton rumours
* Japan warns of surge in potentially deadly strep throat cases
* Young Chinese professionals aren’t interested in making an effort on their work outfits, ‘sloppy’ OOTDs go viral
* Former K-pop idol Areum hospitalised after alleged suicide attempt
* Twice’s Jihyo and 'Physical: 100' star Yun Sung-bin said to be dating
* HK actress Charmaine Sheh, 47, wows netizens with makeup-free look
* China's industrial profits rise 10.2% in Jan-Feb
* Asian markets mixed as traders assess latest rally, eye data and earnings
