Hindus devotees take part in Melasti prayer at Arafuru Beach in Surabaya on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Melasti is a purification festival which is held several days before "Nyepi", the day of silence, when Hindu devotees are not allowed to work, travel or take part in any indulgence. -- Photo by JUNI KRISWANTO / AFP
Malaysia:
* Federal Court to hear AGC’s leave application on Najib's additional document tomorrow
* Ismail Sabri denies withdrawing support from unity government
* PM Anwar extends congratulations on Sultan of Johor's official birthday
* Police announce transfers of 39 senior officers
* Suhakam urges Malaysia to strengthen anti-discrimination efforts
* MP calls for professional and ethical investigation into Ismail Sabri’s case
* Dr Wan Azizah: Women should fearlessly take on greater roles
* Teen's family want cops to conduct thorough investigation into death
* Efficient weather forecasting crucial to reducing disaster risk, says Ahmad Zahid
* RM2mil worth of contraband cigarettes seized in Sandakan raid
* Saravanan clears up confusion over legality of 130-year-old Hindu temple
* Temple relocation issue: Cops arrest man for alleged death threats against Firdaus Wong
* Over 6,500 displaced as relief efforts continue in Johor/ Flood victims in Johor rise to 6,992, situation worsens
* Bursa Malaysia likely to continue range bound trading this week
* Ringgit’s trajectory to be shaped by external factors, to trade within 4.42-4.45 range against greenback from Monday (March 23)
England's Richard Mansell (second left) celebrates after winning the DP World Tour Singapore Classic golf tournament at Laguna National Golf Resort Club in Singapore on Sunday, March 23, 2025. -- Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP
Singapore:
* Singapore Chinatown attack: Woman charged after she allegedly used chopper to assault victim
* Golf-Briton Mansell wins maiden DP World Tour title at Singapore Classic
* Auxiliary cop in vegetative state after drunk driver crashed into him was about to get married
* Mizoram’s Anthurium flowers make international debut in Singapore
* Singapore weather breaks 2024 temperature and rainfall records: MSS report
* Chinese Vice Premier meets with chairman of Temasek Holdings
* Honour Lee Kuan Yew’s legacy not just in remembrance, but in action: Singapore PM Lawrence Wong
Indonesia:
* Marine police foil drug smuggling attempt, nab five Indonesians
* Indonesia unveils largest state-owned special economic zone
* 16 international flights cancelled at Bali airport due to yet another Mt. Lewotobi eruption
* Indonesia and Australia to optimise comprehensive strategic partnership
* Journalist from top Indonesian magazine Tempo receives death threat, cops launch immediate probe
* Indonesia press freedom fears after magazine sent rats, pig's head
* Calls grow for meaningful public participation in Indonesia's lawmaking
Kittinupong Kedran (right) and Dechapol Puavaranukroh from Thailand reacts after their win during their men's doubles final match of the Badminton Swiss Open at the St. Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland, on Sunday, March 23, 2025. -- Urs Flueeler/Keystone via AP
Thailand:
* Man wanted for alleged embezzlement in China arrested in Thailand
* Majority of Thais concerned over entertainment complex policy
* Ratchaburi man arrested for digging soil near high-voltage poles
* Influencers, entrepreneurs buying untaxed Thai beauty products causing concern, says IGP
* Landmarks around the world go dark for Earth Hour
* Bangkok's air quality reaches 'orange' level across 50 districts
Philippines:
* World Bank approves US$67.34mil support package to upgrade Philippines' civil service
* Former Philippine National Police chief says Rodrigo Duterte's arrest warrant valid, but will still evade arrest
* Rodrigo Duterte case: International Criminal Court begins steps to let victims’ kin participate
* Last four of six hikers missing in the mountains rescued in the Philippines
Vietnamese performers dance during the Macau International Parade in Macau on Sunday, March 23, 2025. -- Photo by Eduardo Leal / AFP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam's Ho Chih Minh City approves massive land reclamation project
* Another big week ahead for Vietnam death row tycoon; aiming to overturn life prison sentence in separate case
* Maximum support for data industry to turn Vietnam into digital nation: Party chief
* Peaceful Miet Thu in Vietnam makes for a great trip
Myanmar:
* Over 1.5 million stimulant tablets worth more than US$1mil seized in central Myanmar
* Myanmar's 1,500-year-old Chinlone sport continues to inspire its people
* Vietnam ramps up efforts to repatriate rescued citizens from Myanmar
* Myanmar marks International Day of Forests in Naypyidaw
A Hindus devotee prepares offerings for prayers during the Melasti ritual ceremony at Arafuru Beach in Surabaya on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Melasti is a purification festival which is held several days before Nyepi, the day of silence, when Hindu devotees are not allowed to work, travel or take part in any indulgence. -- Photo by JUNI KRISWANTO / AFP
Cambodia:
* Cambodian PM Hun Manet calls for streamlined, efficient ministry reforms
* Young boy in Cambodia contracts H5N1 bird flu; three cases in country so far
* Cambodia Chamber of Commerce explores HCM City on networking tour
* Cambodian PM Hun Manet calls for streamlined, efficient ministry reforms
Laos:
* Asean takes step toward sustainable agriculture, bloc officially launched major project in Vientiane
* Lao National Assembly approves ministry mergers, amendments to constitution, laws, investment incentives
* China's CPC sends congratulatory message over 70th anniversary of Lao People's Revolutionary Party
Brunei:
* Jimny owners gather for ‘indoor camping’ iftar in Brunei
* Religious gathering marks World Meteorological Day in Brunei
Winner McLaren's Australian driver Oscar Piastri (top) celebrates with second-placed McLaren's British driver Lando Norris (lower L) and third-placed Mercedes' British driver George Russell (2nd R) on the podium after the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai on March 23, 2025. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP)
AseanPlus:
* Wisma Putra shares information on Asean halal logos through social media
* Two lorry drivers die while changing tyre on Pan Borneo Highway
* Indigenous peoples’ rights: The Asean paradox
* Pope Francis makes first public appearance in five weeks, ahead of leaving hospital
* Hong Kong-born giant panda cubs meet public under mother's patronage
* Young Chinese man embarks on 3,300-km trek to Lhasa, emerges looking like a 50-year-old
* China’s military in frugal mode as it seeks best bang for its yuan
* ‘Wife hunt’ of China professor with ‘slim, pretty’ criteria denied, leads to police probe
* ‘Murdered’ woman comes back alive in India's Madhya Pradesh
* Panel drafts emergency plan for Mount Fuji eruption
* China's evolving punk scene draws a new generation of fans
* Hong Kong A&E wards aim to cut wait times for urgent patients with fee change
* China Unicom boosts computing power investment in 2025 amid AI rush
* Hong Kong and Macau residents can apply for temporary mainland travel permits via app
* SAFE unit is hiring in Hong Kong to manage a third of China’s US$3.2 trillion reserves
* Rapist in South Korea caught via washing machine reflection sentenced to seven years in prison
* Four killed, six injured, some 1,500 evacuated as wildfires ravage South Korea's southeastern region
* Japanese police uniforms to be changed, with skirts out; polo shirts, mesh caps introduced to combat heat stroke
* Australia budget to dole out energy bill relief as general election looms
* China's pet industry is booming despite the country's ailing economy
* China to lift hukou-based marriage registration curbs nationwide
* US senator and Trump supporter Daines meets China's vice premier in Beijing
* Start-up to forecast risk of sinkholes due to damaged pipes as infrastructure ages across Japan
* South Korean rights watchdog to review cover-up behind 2014 bullying death of soldier
* Korean politics faces ‘super week’ of landmark rulings that to determine fate of Han Duck-soo, Yoon Suk Yeol, Lee Jae-myung
* Motor racing - Piastri wins Chinese Grand Prix from pole in McLaren one-two/ * Motor racing-Ferrari's Leclerc and Hamilton disqualified from Chinese Grand Prix
* Cricket - Hazlewood repays Bengaluru's faith with solid display in opening IPL win/ Bengaluru thump champions Kolkata for winning start to IPL campaign
