Malaysia
* King goes on Bukit Bintang walkabout with PM Anwar
* Selangor Sultan graces opening of Kampung Klang Gate Baru Mosque
* Language, script are pillars of national identity, says Pahang Sultan
* School toilet fixed in two days after pupil complained to Anwar
* Syed Saddiq attends second day of appeal hearing to overturn prison sentence
* Three killed in five-vehicle crash on NSE
* Severe floods hit three districts in Johor, 753 evacuated
* Ismail Sabri to continue recording statement at MACC on Monday
* Melaka cops on the hunt for 'Man in Black' after jewellery store heist using toy gun
* Begging syndicate exploiting Thai nationals uncovered in Kota Baru
* PERKESO disbursed RM5.82bil in benefits last year, says Sim
* Melaka named official venue for Visit Malaysia Year 2026 launch
* Over 2.6 million bags of local white rice distributed in the peninsula since March 1, says Mat Sabu
* Over 5,000 evacuated as flooding impacts Johor
Singapore
* Two held, eight under probe in Singapore for alleged involvement in fraudulent registration of prepaid SIM cards
* Three injured in alleged knife attack at Singapore food stall, woman arrested
* Over 570,000 Singaporeans to get S$400 to $1,000 in Earn and Save bonus in March
* Heavy thundery showers across Singapore on March 20 morning amid monsoon surge
* Influencer turned prolific fraudster jailed for 32 months
* Briton fined S$5,000 over ruckus at Singapore's Changi Airport after misplacing mobile phone
* Singaporean actress Tay Ying engaged to celebrity chef boyfriend, Wu Sihan
* Singapore High Court dismisses tycoon Peter Kwee’s claim over properties in bankrupt daughter’s name
* Super Rich In Korea’s David Yong allegedly sought Grenada passport; remains a ‘serious flight risk’
Indonesia
* One dead after magnitude 5 "twin earthquakes" strike North Sumatra
* Bank Indonesia keeps rate on hold, banks on portfolio inflows to buoy rupiah
* Wave of layoffs, deflation herald bleak Eid for thousands of Indonesians
* Indonesia parliament passes contentious amendments to military law
* Activists slam plans to allow more military staff in govt
Thailand
* Thai Cabinet clash over contaminated durian exports leaves bitter taste
* Smog returns: Bangkok ranked world’s 8th polluted city in the world
* Pattaya police disrobe Cambodian monks for illegal entry, violating Buddhist conduct
* Thailand arrests Japanese scam network suspect
* Uyghur deportee assures Thai DPM Phumtham he is happy with his family now
* Internal Security Operations Command organises halal traditional cooking competition to strengthen community ties in southern Thailand
Philippines
* Philippines defends ex-President Duterte's transfer to ICC in Senate inquiry
* ICC confirms appointment of Nicholas Kaufman as Duterte's lead counsel
* Mattel turns Philippines’ mythic foetus-eating demon manananggal into cute Monster High doll
* Philippines eyes expansion of Squad group to India, South Korea
* Philippines an independent state, not a province of any foreign power - Palace
Vietnam
* Vietnam to triple annual visits by foreign warships under draft decree
* BRICS, planes and beef in spotlight as Brazil's Lula visits Vietnam: Sources
* Vietnam second happiest country in Southeast Asia: Report
Myanmar
* Over one million children in Myanmar lack vital vaccines: Unicef
* Rohingya in Bangladesh pray for release of arrested insurgent leader
Cambodia
* Cambodia and Nepal pledge to promote religious tourism potential
* Cambodia postpones border talks with Thailand
* Thousands under TB initiative laid off after USAID freeze
* Chinese-renovated naval base set to open
Laos
* Luang Prabang to sparkle with joyful Lao New Year celebrations
* New Swedish Honorary Consul to Laos pledges to deepen bilateral ties
Brunei
* Oral health problems can contribute to mental health issues: Brunei minister
* Brunei Legislative Council passes BND6.35 billion budget for 2025/2026
* Brunei minister highlights labour turnover challenges in private sector
Aseanplus
* Chinese dad offers US$1.4 million reward to find abducted son, reunites after 24 years
* China footballer dies on eve of 19th birthday after head injury in Spain
* Burglar fries chicken, takes beer in South Korea late-night restaurant break-in
* How China is solving the nightmare that killed Elon Musk’s Hyperloop
* China couple yearning for a son have nine girls, all named with character ‘di’, hoping for a boy
* Tech start-up in China eyes cheaper robots, new applications
* Foreign investors boost presence in domestic market, trading share surges 36.2% in 2024
* More cities in China offer ‘mother-friendly’ jobs to women with childcare obligations
* Oil prices rise on demand outlook strength, weaker US dollar
* Acclaimed saxophonist Kenny G to hold concert in Genting Highlands on July 13
* N. Korea warns Japan against deploying long-range missiles in Kyushu: KCNA
* India detains hundreds of farmers as police bulldoze protest sites
* Maybank, TikTok shop ink MoU to drive digitalisation of Asean SMEs
* Malaysia's trade performance registers 5.9% y-o-y growth to RM223.89bil - Miti
* FBM KLCI slips into the red as China weighs on region
* New Zealand Defence Force looks to cut some civilian roles
* Kim Sae-ron’s father condemns Kim Soo-hyun’s agency for persistent contact despite the family's grief
* Slide in Chinese shares hampers Asian markets despite Fed optimism
* Animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2 fuels openings for eager jobseekers in China with creative bent
* Gold climbs to record high as Fed signals two rate cuts in 2025
* Japan marks 30 years since Tokyo subway sarin attack
* Cautious buying on Bursa Malaysia as geopolitical concerns continue
* Ringgit opens higher after FOMC's dovish tone
* ChatGPT can now be your default assistant on Android
* Taiwan actress Ariel Lin, 42, expecting second child
* Soon Huat-Shevon off to flying start at Swiss Open
* Oil prices edge up on US fuel demand
* ‘Afghans at risk with deportation’
* Blacklist Sikh group, US told
* Bangladesh snubbed on medical visas, paving way for China
* Death for leaking secrets
* Security officials arrest commander of Rohingya armed group
* Mystery of extra body bags
* Motor racing-Former F1 team boss Eddie Jordan dies of cancer at 76
* Working to make a better future for coming generations: India PM Modi
* New policy to ensure food quality and safety in China
* Life returns to Torkham after border reopens for trade
* Female entrepreneurs in Japan suffering sexual harassment; victims petition government for legal protections
* Punjab becomes India’s first state to implement sign language in Assembly
* Mid-air overhead locker fire forces Hong Kong Airlines jet into emergency landing
* Cherry blossom, free visas and stronger rouble see Russians flock to Japan
* Taiwanese singer Bella Su announces marriage, 6 years after death of boyfriend Godfrey Gao
* Jimmy Lo, Hong Kong lyricist behind popular Cantopop classics, dies at 75
* 'It's a good move', says Freddie Fernandez as Karyawan weolcomes guideline for music royalty collection bodies
* Quirky Chinese customs in treating guests – enough means more, less tea, more wine
* Soccer-Japan first team to qualify for 2026 World Cup after Bahrain win
* Elon Musk sues India’s government over takedown orders on X
