Catholic faithful hold candles during the Easter Vigil at the Church of the Birth of Our Lady, also known as Gereja Katolik Kelahiran Santa Perawan Maria in Surabaya on Saturday, April 19, 2025. -- Photo by Juni KRISWANTO / AFP
Malaysia:
* Govt must be prepared in climate of global economic uncertainty, says Anwar
* Maintain stability to ensure country’s resilience, competitiveness, says Anwar
* No changes to US visa rules for Malaysians, says foreign ministry
* PM offers support to former athlete G. Saravanan
* Ringgit likely to trade flat next week
* Put some respect on Malaysia's name, MP tells O'Reilly
* Malaysia Airlines unveils Manchester United livery with football legends
* Sin Chew Daily’s Jalur Gemilang blunder referred to AG’s chambers, says IGP
* MCMC, Microsoft launch AI teach programme at USM to empower B40 students
* Immigration Dept raids popular eateries, foreign workers arrested
* Doctors voice concern over Armizan’s 'populist' healthcare remarks
* PM Anwar attends special meeting and briefing on Sarawak's development
* Ministry urges UiTM to review teaching approach following KKK costume issue
* GRS-Pakatan coalition remains steady amid talks with Barisan on electoral pact
* Olympian Azizul returns to ride as a pro with his focus on 2026 Asian Games
Singapore:
* Malaysia steps up tourism promotion in Singapore ahead of VM2026
* Singaporean man nabbed at checkpoint for smuggling drugs including 4.7kg of heroin in Malaysian car
* Singapore Police Coast Guard arrest three Malaysian for illegal entry off Pulau Sarimbun; one officer hurt during chase
* Singaporean to be charged after allegedly slashing another and injuring cops while naked
* Three Malaysians arrested for entering Singapore waters illegally
* Naked man attacks three cops and slashes another man
* ‘Drink, then quarrel’: Woman on trial for boyfriend’s murder testifies about stormy relationship
* Boeing begins flying back planes destined for Chinese Airlines
Catholic faithful hold candles during the Easter Vigil at the Church of the Birth of Our Lady, also known as Gereja Katolik Kelahiran Santa Perawan Maria in Surabaya on Saturday, April 19, 2025. -- Photo by Juni KRISWANTO / AFP
Indonesia:
* ‘The floodwaters come in waves’: Indonesian woman turns to mangroves to fend off rising tides
* Indonesian delegation meets with US trade reps for tariff negotiation; concrete offer related on table to balance the US trade deficit
* Russian air force plan in Indonesia draws controversy
* A mushroom success story in central Java
* Oil posts weekly gain on trade deal hopes, new Iran sanctions
Thailand:
* Fierce fighting continues in Myanmar, 233 more refugees flee to Thailand
* Bangkok Governor quells drama, affirms full cooperation in collapsed building rescue effort
* Cooperation with China to boost Thailand space industry development
* Thailand must adapt to US tariff shifts, says former minister
* Malaysia secures RM1.07bil potential exports from Anwar’s working visit to Thailand
Philippines:
* Bloody Philippine passion play sees final performance of veteran 'Jesus'
* Money, power and violence - It's all in the mix in high-stakes Philippine elections
* Philippine devotees nailed to crosses to re-enact Christ’s Crucifixion during Holy Week
* Two Singaporean men arrested in Manila after police set up sting op to nab them selling guns
* Two dead, 9 injured after car rams into crowd in central Philippines
Vietnam:
* Vietnam, India enhance cooperation in physical training and sports
* Three Vietnamese players join Asean All-Stars team for match against Manchester United in KL
* China's homegrown jetliner C909 begins commercial service in Vietnam
* Vietnam takes action to prevent origin fraud in export
* Silver linings remain for Asean/ Strong signals for Asean telco boom
Myanmar:
* Myanmar post-earthquake recovery requires sustained support, says ICRC official
* Myanmar, investment focus of Thailand visit, says Anwar
* Malaysia's mediation role in Myanmar crisis 'highly significant' says expert
* Quakes of 4.2 and 4.4 magnitude and five smaller earthquakes rock Myanmar on Saturday morning
* M’sia secures extension of Myanmar ceasefire
Cambodia:
* Cambodian fisherman dies in Perak waters
* Japanese warships dock at Cambodia's Chinese-renovated naval base
* China and Cambodia agree on financing for a 94-mile canal linking the Mekong to the Gulf of Thailand
* Private sector believe Xi visit will boost Chinese arrivals in Cambodia
* Xi concludes South-East Asia tour and leaves Phnom Penh
Laos:
* Thai princess to visit Laos next week
* Laos develops centralised tax system to boost efficiency
* Economic Watch: China-Asean economic and trade cooperation booming in big way
Brunei:
* Brunei passport now ranked 18th globally, third most powerful after Singapore and Malaysia in Asean
* Brunei qari joins Quran recitation competition in Bangkok
TOPSHOT - Participants take part in an Easter parade in Seoul on Saturday, April 19, 2025. -- Photo by ANTHONY WALLACE / AFP
AseanPlus:
* CEMI Initiative: A strategic move to propel Malaysia's entertainment industry in the region, says Freddie
* Saudi Arabia to enforce Haj entry permits for Makkah-bound residents from April 23
* Saudi Arabia warns against performing Haj without permit
* Loke to visit Bangkok for Pan-Asian Railway cooperation
* Giant pandas Fu Wa, Feng Yi to return to China next month
* Norovirus outbreak sickens 140 at hotel in Japan's Hokkaido
* US tariffs force Hong Kong e-commerce operators to seek new markets
* New Zealand fossil find redefines crayfish history, prehistoric ecosystems
* Bangladesh and Pakistan resume talks after 15 years, seek to mend strained ties
* From NIMBY to YIMBY: In shrinking cities in South Korea, prisons bring hope
* China-Asean economic, trade cooperation in fast lane
* Tigers at dawn: The wild beauty of India's Ranthambore National Park
* China pits humanoid robots against humans in half-marathon
* Japan, US patrol Okinawa streets after sexual assaults
* China's carmaker BYD honored at 2025 New York auto show
* Pushing anti-‘bullying’ agenda amid tensions with US
* Four people dead after residential block collapses in India
* Boeing begins flying back planes destined for Chinese Airlines
* Israeli strikes hit dozens of targets in Gaza as ceasefire efforts stall
* Tariff wars spark panic buying of K-beauty products in the US
* Gunman fires at Sri Lanka church ahead of Easter bombings anniversary
* As tariffs cut US-China supply chains, how are firms picking up the pieces?
* Hong Kong airport authority plans 500-berth yacht bay to promote marina tourism
* Hello Kitty... Cat on the loose cuases a stir at White House, ends up in briefing room
* Chinese woman cosplaying as Lady Rocky from Ne Zha film attacked after mistaken for Japanese
* Musk says he will visit India after talk with Modi/ Musk revives plan to visit India after talking with Modi
* Hong Kong retail property fund suffers 30% capital loss on three deals amid market gloom
* Crowds pack Hong Kong land checkpoints as 250,000 leave city for Easter holiday
* BYD, Geely and EV peers face tariff dilemma as Beijing delays go-global plans
* Taliban minister expresses concern to Pakistan over Afghan repatriation drive
