Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Tuesday (March 3, 2026)


The "Blood Moon" rises during a total lunar eclipse in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, March 3, 2026. - Photo: Reuters

Malaysia

* King grants royal assent to nine acts passed by Parliament

* Pahang Sultan expresses regret over acts that undermine national harmony

* UMPSA urged to investigate incident of student insulting Islam

* Hamzah confirms talks to lead Parti Keluarga Malaysia

* Major social media, messaging platforms now deemed licensed in Malaysia

* 23 left homeless after four houses razed in Tanjung Tokong fire

* PM term limit Bill reflects Anwar's commitment to reform, says Amirudin

* Penang DCM arrives for second day of questioning by MACC

* Govt keeps RCI option open on ‘corporate mafia’ as AG wraps up probe

* Rosmah fails in final bid to remove trial judge

* Dewan Rakyat proceedings suspended after Hamzah goes against Deputy Speaker's ruling

* 'Secret meeting' with Zahid, divisive moves part of Bersatu's reasons for sacking Hamzah, alleges Muhyiddin

* Plot to topple govt involves 'prominent Zionist group', Anwar tells Parliament

* In the soup: Semporna resort cook charged with illegal pangolin possession

* Hamzah still Opposition Leader, Speaker tells Dewan Rakyat

* TV actress and hubby sought in RM1.5mil land fraud probe

* PAS must pick new Opposition Leader quickly to preserve PN's image, says Muhyiddin

* Blood Moon tonight: Rare total lunar eclipse visible on 14th night of Ramadan, Chap Goh Meh

* Witness in undersea tunnel trial rebuked after complaining of ‘irritating’ questions

* Repairs to take three days following cable theft on MRT Putrajaya line, says Rapid Rail

* Student falls from third floor of school in Sg Petani

* Cops: Suspect had been following AKPS commander for a month

* Woman fined for concealing birth by secretly disposing baby's body

* Man charged with causing elder brother's death

* Sentul cops investigating rape, assault allegations after victim files report

* Couple fined RM11,000 for concealing birth by burying baby's remains

* Takiyuddin apologises for controversial remarks about MMEA exercise

* High Court dismisses bid by Lim Goh Tong's grandchildren to expunge parts of testimony from mother's lawyer

* Grandfather of 32, Jalaluddin Hassan says Ramadan feels even more meaningful now

* Eleven dogs found dead in Seremban, poisoning suspected

* Man killed, three injured in triple lorry pile-up on NSE

* 1,600 Malaysian umrah pilgrims stranded in Saudi after US-Iran conflict causes flight disruptions

* HK stars Charmaine Sheh & Joel Chan seen dining together in Kepong

* Failing to pass PM tenure Bill doesn't require govt to resign, says constitutional expert

 

 

Singapore

* Singapore woman faces multiple charges after allegedly having sex with at least one underage boy

* Huat was that? Horses seen galloping down road in Singapore's Pasir Ris

* Singaporeans to receive free premium AI subscriptions from second half of 2026

* Two of four EV fires in 2025 involved high-voltage batteries: Singapore Civil Defence Force

* Singapore to raise retirement age to 64 and re-employment age to 69 on July 1: Manpower Minister

* Man who called for then Singapore President Halimah’s death on the run after being charged with assault

 

 

Indonesia

* Half a million Indonesians in limbo as Middle East conflict escalates

* Quakes strike southwest Maluku, Banda Sea: No tsunami risk

* Strong quake hits off Indonesia's Sumatra island

* Jakarta reaches out to Tehran after mediation proposal

* Anwar to meet Prabowo soon to strengthen bilateral ties

 

 

Thailand

* Stranded tourists in Thailand granted visa amnesty as Middle East conflict paralyses flights

* Arrest warrant for Ben Smith rattles Thai elite amid 1bil baht fraud probe

* Thailand sees limited direct trade hit, but braces for shipping and energy shock

 

 

Philippines

* Lawmakers start impeachment hearings against veep

* Philippines has sufficient oil supply, says Marcos

* Two dead, three injured in Rizal chopper crash: Mayor

* Malaysian among two killed in helicopter crash in Philippines

 

 

Vietnam

* Vietnamese communities in the Gulf remain safe amid escalating Middle East tensions: Embassies

* Vietnamese-owned vessel rescues crew members from distressed ship in Middle East

 

 

Myanmar

* Over 7,300 receive amnesty

* Protecting nature, preserving life: Myanmar observes World Wildlife Day

 

 

Cambodia

* Cambodia raises Thai border operations, harm to civilians, at UN Human Rights Council

* Preservation of cultural heritage a top priority, says Cambodian govt

* New motorsport events, music festivals headed to Cambodia via Malaysia

 

 

Laos

* Luang Prabang ranked 30th in list of world’s 50 most beautiful cities

* Laos seeks to strengthen sustainable food systems

 

 

Brunei

* Restoration efforts at Brunei water treatment plants ongoing

* Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises Bruneians to postpone travel to Middle East

 

 

Aseanplus

* PM Anwar expresses intent to attend D8 summit in Jakarta in April

* Anwar vows to remain vigilant against foreign interference

* Paramount debt to hit $79 billion after Warner Bros deal, no plan to sell cable assets

* US Supreme Court declines to hear dispute over copyrights for AI-generated material

* National hockey team taste first defeat to Pakistan in WC qualifiers

* Shipping giant orders Gulf-bound ships to ‘safe waters’

* Mapping next phase of tech race

* Rivals’ final campaign push

* Blasts in Kabul as govt says it is responding to Pakistan’s strikes

* Lee holds summit with Wong on AI, tech cooperation

* Oil jumps, dollar rallies with gold as conflict grips Middle East

* Oil prices may climb towards US$90-100 on Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura disruption, analysts say

* Nepal's uprising took their loved ones. Now they hope for change

* Sean Solo, the Hongdae guy becomes Klang boy after bak kut teh experience

* Travel boom lifts Malaysia’s 2025 tourism revenue to RM49.2bil net inflow

* Stocks rebound after resilient Wall St performance

* Ringgit edges higher vs greenback as risk-off mood persists

* Malaysia's exposure to US-Iran conflict moderate, manageable - economist

* Asean manufacturing PMI hits records 53.8 in Feb on strong new orders, output - S&P Global

* China urges Iran to consider 'reasonable concerns' of neighbours

* Hormuz Strait risks could push up Malaysia’s energy costs, says Economy Minister

* Australia says Middle East military HQ hit by Iranian drone attack

* Revenge for hire services spread via Telegram in South Korea

* Global oil, gas shipping costs surge as Iran vows to close Strait of Hormuz

* China's overstretched healthcare looks to AI boom

* Airline stocks extend falls as fuel price uncertainty weighs

* Dhaka confirms two Bangladeshi nationals dead, seven injured in Middle East attacks

* ShopBack Pay will be discontinued in Malaysia on March 25

* FBM KLCI rebounds amid ongoing concerns over Middle East conflict

* US, China trade chiefs to meet mid-March before Trump-Xi summit

* Situation in Gulf states under control, no need for evacuation plan, says Foreign Minister

* At least 42 civilians killed in Afghanistan in conflict with Pakistan, UN agency says

* Man in China drives 900km for marriage proposal, hangs banner asking fellow drivers to make way

* Travel stocks tumble as US-Iran conflict sparks worst disruption since pandemic

* Takaichi: Japan has oil reserves for nearly nine months

* S.Korea leads Asia selloff as war on Iran sends oil surging

* Basmati rice cargo stuck at Indian ports as Iran crisis hits flows

* FBM KLCI snaps six-day losing streak, outperforms regional peers

* Heavy fog and dust alert issued across North and Northwest China

* Elderly lions in New Zealand saved after investors buy zoo

* Former Nomura Securities employee given 18-year prison sentence for arson, attempted murder-robbery in Hiroshima

* Ringgit ends lower as risk aversion boosts US dollar

* Malaysia Airlines to resume Jeddah, Madinah flights from March 4-8, Doha services still suspended

* Brazilian woman indicted for stalking BTS member Jungkook

* UK rapper Ghetts jailed for killing Nepali student in hit-and-run

 

 

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