Filipino Catholic devotees light candles as they attend Easter Sunday rites at the St. Peter Chapels in Quezon City, Philippines, Sunday, April 20, 2025. -- AP Photo/Basilio Sepe
Malaysia:
* Do not exploit others with fake haj packages, says Selangor Sultan
* TH works closely with MCMC, police to combat fraudulent haj packages
* Preserving national harmony key to Malaysia’s strength, says Dr Wan Azizah
* Tourism Malaysia targets 45 million visitor arrivals in 2025
* Ayer Kuning polls: Zahid hits out at campaign tactics touching on sensitive issues
* Ayer Kuning polls: Bawani declares assets, challenges rivals to follow suit
* Ayer Kuning polls: BN manifesto pledges boosting economic growth, livelihoods, infrastructure
* Jetama dives into Malaysia Book of Records for two-ton underwater clean-up
* Dungun UiTM fatal crash: Driver pleads not guilty to charges of attempted murder
* Refined sugar buffer stock for Sabah, Sarawak, Labuan from May 1
* More serious attention should be given to sex education, says Nancy Shukri
* Dungun UiTM fatal crash: Driver pleads not guilty to charges of attempted murder
* Admission system for MRSM, SBP to be streamlined from January next year
* Bursa Malaysia set to test 1,500-level this week on improved sentiment
* Ringgit likely to trade at RM4.41 to RM4.42 and stay flat this week
Singapore:
* 22-year-old who ran naked in Singapore's Hougang charged over slashing man, injuring three cops
* Flash floods in Singapore's Bukit Timah as govt issues islandwide alerts
* Glass pane falls from height at Singapore's Star Vista mall, injuring four
* Beware of online scams misrepresenting endorsements by Singapore politicians: Police
* Singapore polls: Renewal on top of mind of major party leaders
* #Kaburajadulu and the opportunities for a strategic talent policy
Indonesia:
* Zahid arrives in Indonesia for three-day official visit
* Mount Marapi in Indonesia blasts ash 1,000 metres into sky; people advised to stay at least 3km away from centre of activity
* Indonesia to add over 2,000 MW to electricity capacity by end 2025 to ensure faster economic growth
* 'Pandora's box': alarm bells in Indonesia over rising military role
* Indonesians bid farewell to Tupperware after 33 years of operations
* Indonesia -- Placing faith in her last line of defence
Filipino Catholic devotees light candles during Easter Sunday rites at the St. Peter Chapels in Quezon City, Philippines, Sunday, April 20, 2025. -- AP Photo/Basilio Sepe
Thailand:
* Sinkhole and fissure emerge in Thailand's Krabi following earthquake
* Anwar's Thailand visit enhances economic cooperation, regional stability, says don
* Thailand hosts festival in Bhutan to promote bilateral tourism
* Sinkhole and fissure emerge in Krabi following earthquake
* Thai investigators arrest China Railway exec over building collapse
Philippines:
* Magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits waters off Sultan Kudarat in the Philippines
* Alexie Brooks of the Philippines crowned Miss Eco International 2025
* Magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits Philippine waters off Sultan Kudarat province
* Fire razes 30 houses in Philippines' Cavite province
* Manila sting nabs two gun-dealing S’poreans
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 20: People gather outside Saint Patrick's cathedral before the Easter Bonnet Parade on Sunday, April 20, 2025 in New York City. Every year people gather on Fifth Avenue in creative and whimsical Easter finery to celebrate the holiday. -- Photo by KENA BETANCUR/ Getty Images via AFP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam’s EV charging infrastructure key to green transition, say experts
* Ho Chi Minh City unveils activities to mark 50th anniversary of liberation and reunification
* China planemaker COMAC starts commercial operation in Vietnam
* Vietnamese soldiers prepare for Red Square parade in Moscow
* Vietnam takes action to prevent origin fraud in export
Myanmar:
* Myanmar's post-earthquake recovery requires sustained support, says ICRC official
* Seventh batch of emergency humanitarian aid supplies by Chinese govt arrives in Myanmar
* Over 200 people flee Myanmar to Thailand: Thai officials
* Famed Sherpa guide will attempt to climb Mount Everest for a 31st time and break his own record
Participants attend the Easter parade in Seoul, South Korea. -- AP Photo/Lee Jin-man
Cambodia:
* China and Cambodia ink deal for massive canal project that has raised environmental concerns
* Paetongtarn to make official visit to Cambodia on Wednesday
* Cambodia's ambitious canal project gets financing greenlight
* For survivors – or against dissent?
Laos:
* It's a wrap, Lao New Year: Fun time with tradition, festivities and international engagement
* PM Sonexay reiterates Laos’ green growth commitment at P4G Summit
* Laos-China Railway celebrates two-year anniversary of cross-border service with 480,000 passengers
Brunei:
* Brunei warns against misuse of Community Development Department logo on social media
* Workshop empowers Brunei elderly with digital media literacy
Participants march in the rain during the Easter parade in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday. -- AP Photo/Lee Jin-man
AseanPlus:
* Malaysian durian sales surge in China amid growing demand for naturally ripened fruit
* Peranakan links: Melaka’s 'Best Nyonya' musical heads to George Town
* Job seekers turn to AI to gain a competitive edge but it can backfire
* Japanese singer flies four hours daily to university, gaining admiration for commitment
* South Korean Air Force grounds most aircraft after gun pods accidentally drop
* Six drowning deaths as huge waves hit Australian coast
* Social media helps fuel growing 'sex tourism' in Japan
* Analysts warn US could be handing chip market to China
* At least 11 killed in India building collapse
* A fracture in South Korea’s medical school
* ‘Severe strain’ on tech supply chains will cause more price rises
* Japan seeks 'fairness' in currency talks with US: PM Ishiba
* Robots stride into the future -- China expo proves that
* South Korea, US to hold trade talks this week: Seoul
* China vs America: Unyielding resolve
* Trump’s tariff war is ‘hurting all US assets’, investor warns
* How can Hong Kong reverse growing trend of teens skipping school?
* US and Ukraine will sign critical minerals deal next week: Donald Trump
* Some Hong Kong-based shipowners consider changing flags as US tariff war rages
* Hong Kong’s Sunbeam Theatre finds new home, set to reopen as soon as mid-June
* China ‘miracle’ girl survives 25th-floor fall, lands on platform, suffers only bone fractures
* EU draws lessons from China clashes as it faces off against US under Donald Trump
* China’s premier cites ‘profound changes’ in urging boost to domestic consumption
* ‘Severe strain’ on tech supply chains will cause more price rises
* First shockwaves of Trump’s tariffs are about to hit the world economy, as according to forecasts and surveys
* Spacecraft brings Russians, American back to earth, Russia's space agency says
* Soccer-Saudi Arabia open to 64-team World Cup in 2034
* Bowling -- Li Jane wins M'sian Open title again, 15-year-old Ethan surprises with his first
