Asean news headlines as at 9pm on Wednesday (April 3)

Bbody-painted men participate in the Hindu ritual of Ngerebeg at Tegallalang village in Bali, Indonesia on April 3, 2024. In this ritual, participants paint their bodies with colorful paint and parade around their village to ward off evil spirits and bring happiness to the village. - AP

Malaysia

* King grants audience to KK Mart founder, does not want socks issue prolonged