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Dancers from a traditional Javanese performance arts group called the Jaranan Jagad Trenggono perform Jaranan (horse dance) for Muslims who gathered to watch the show at Bungkul Park as they wait before breaking their fast during the holy fasting month of Ramadan in Surabaya, Indonesia's East Java province, on Saturday, February 28, 2026. -- Photo by JUNI KRISWANTO / AFP

Malaysia

* EPF declares 6.15% dividend for conventional savings for 2025 / * Two factors led to lower EPF dividends this year, says CEO

* MAHB: Passengers travelling via Middle East advised to check latest flight status with airlines

* It wasn't sand, it was missiles: Malaysian housewife recounts airstrike in UAE

* PM Anwar calls for diplomacy as US-Iran conflict erupts

* Authorities urged to curb new wave of ‘upgraded’ beggars

* MACC: Ops Godfather ‘trace notice’ not a wanted list

* Selangor records 38% drop in poverty, on track to zero-poverty goal

* Put politics aside to grow tourism, says Tourism Malaysia deputy chairman

* Cops must probe alleged plot to topple govt thoroughly, says MACC chief

* Two more suspects nabbed over shooting of APKS senior officer's car

* EPF dividends must be credited into correct accounts by law, says CEO

* DPM Zahid pledges assistance for surviving siblings of Raub fire incident

* IGP calls for patience as Bukit Aman probes alleged plot to topple government

* PTPTN repayments crucial to sustain funding for future students, says chairman

* Politicians go after MACC chief / G25 calls for RCI into MACC leadership controversy

 * Anwar urges students to deepen knowledge, adapt to meet demands of tech-driven world

Singapore

* Israel-US attack on Iran will affect energy prices, impact countries far away like Singapore, says Senior Minister Lee

* Singapore to operationalise carbon credits deal with Thailand on March 31

* F1 monitoring the Middle East situation ahead of Bahrain, Saudi Arabia races

* S$12mil Toto Hong Bao Draw jackpot in Singapore shared among three winning tickets

* 85-year-old woman in Singapore who made illegal right turn against flow of traffic fined S$4,000

* Australians Green and Lee take charge and move into the lead after third round round of LPGA Singapore

* New vape laws mooted in Singapore to raise fines to S$10k for users,S $200k for sellers, S$300k for smugglers

Indonesia

* Indonesia offers to mediate between US and Iran, calls for retraint 

* Indonesia hits pause on Prabowo’s mega order of Indian trucks

* Asean eyes secure communications for members' defence agencies

* Son of ‘gasoline godfather’ jailed in US$17bil corruption case

* Indonesia tightens rules for Airbnb-style rentals

* Over 100 foreigners nabbed in late night immigration raid in Kepong

Thailand

* Thai Army warns of deep-strike retaliation if Cambodia fires PHL-03 at Thailand

* Motorcycling-Acosta wins Thailand GP sprint after stewards order Marquez to give up lead

* OPEC+ may consider larger oil output boost, sources say after Iran strike

* Soldier loses leg after stepping on landmine

* Oil spill from ship washes up on tourist islands

Philippines

* Duterte killed thousands, ICC prosecutors say

* Philippines pushes for stronger regional human rights cooperation in AICHR meet

* 'One Vision, One Ocean': The Philippines unveils Asean 2026 anthem

* Militaries conduct joint drills over Bashi Channel

* Philippines' Bohol implements ‘no approach, no interaction’ policy on whale shark watching

Vietnam

* Red Cross warns of 'dangerous chain reaction' in Middle East

* Vietnam's Vingroup approves plan to raise up to US$350mil selling bonds on foreign stock exchange

* Mother and child killed as boat capsizes at central Vietnam festival

* Vietnamese PM orders further red tape cuts to ease compliance cost burden

Myanmar

* United Nations urges all parties to 'see reason' as Iran-US conflict flares

* Chinese courts conclude trials of two criminal gangs from northern Myanmar, 16 sentenced to death

* Myanmar's first space-themed art contest inspires students to explore science, technology

* Airstrikes kill at least 26 civilians in Myanmar's Arakan, Sagaing regions

Cambodia

* Cambodia expects to receive at least eight million air passengers in 2026

* 'They're back home': Cambodia rejoice as it welcomes return from abroad of centuries-old artifacts looted by notorious smuggling ring

* Cambodian authorities detain 81 scam suspects in raid; claim over 220,000 foreigners have fled Kingdom

* Cambodia welcomes back dozens of artefacts looted by UK trafficker

Laos

* Thailand eases oil export controls to Laos but maintains restrictions on Cambodia shipments

* Laos advances efforts to promote disability rights

* Expo held in Laos to promote MSMEs development

Brunei

* Brunei MSME festival strengthens enterprise growth in the country

* Retired military personnel in Brunei bags BND8,888 cash prize, China trip

* Gold nears one-month high at the weekend, set for seventh straight monthly rise

Aseanplus

* Malaysians in Jordan, Bahrain urged to stay in safe locations

* US attacks Iran: Malaysian Embassy in Doha advises Malaysians to remain alert to latest developments

* Zionist regime attacks on Iran must cease immediately, says Tok Mat

* Global oil and gas supply could face disruption due to Middle East tensions, says Economy Minister

* Langkawi set to have nearly 2,000 more luxury hotel rooms within two years

* HK star in Penang to learn how to cook famous dishes

* Siti Nurhaliza stays cool over telekung issue

* US-Iran conflict: 60 children killed, 80 injured after rocket hits Iranian school

* North Korean leader presents new sniper rifles to party officials

* Blackpink returns as a full group after 3 years with 'Deadline' EP

* Former US Air Force fighter pilot accused of secretly training Chinese military

* Melania Trump to preside over UN Security Council meeting, White House says

* Man claiming to have AIDS arrested after hijacking Hong Kong bus, causing crash

* Panama raids CK Hutchison subsidiary office, days after taking over canal ports

* Malaysia Airlines flights to Doha, Jeddah return to KLIA following conflict-area advisory

* China shifts cadre-appraisal metrics away from pure GDP growth, resetting mindsets

* Budget reveal: Government turns matchmaker with stronger hand in shaping economy

* Hong Kong 2026-27 budget: ‘Symphony of Lights’ to go dark under tourism revamp

* Portable stuffed wolf robot designed in Japan to drive away bears while hiking, fishing

* Arrest of Western Australia man over alleged terror plot 'deeply shocking', PM Albanese says

* Cultural clash: K-pop superstar G-Dragon divides China fans with ‘Lunar New Year’ greetings

* Kerala government moves High Court against actor Dileep’s acquittal in 2017 actress assault case

* China zoo uses old videos of dead tiger cub to seek donations, prompting demands for apologies

* Actor Jack Lim alleges smear campaign against 'Ah Beng Vs Liang Po Po' by supporters of rival movie

* India and European Union lock in World Trade Organisation guardrails, digital trade rules in draft trade deal

* Pakistan bombs Kabul in 'open war' on Afghanistan's Taliban government / * ‘Open war’ declared on Taliban

* Top US general, Hegseth monitoring Iran strikes from Trump resort, person familiar says

* Iran strikes back, targets US military in Qatar, Kuwait, UAE, Bahrain

* Tehran hospitals declare emergency after US, Israel strikes / Cyberattacks hit Iranian news sites, including IRNA 

* Israel launches attack on Tehran with US help as tensions high over nuclear talks / Panic in Tehran as crowds flee city amid US-Israeli attacks

* Motorcycling-Aprilia's Bezzecchi claims pole at Thailand Grand Prix despite late crash

* Cricket - In-form Jacks savours England's 'Brook era' in white-ball cricket

* Football - TMJ slams pundits for ignoring structural crises in Malaysian football

* Badminton: Jin Wei storms into Singapore International Challenge final / * Ling Ching’s good run ends in German Open quarters

 

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