Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Saturday (March 7, 2026)


Men cook traditional curry dishes called 'kuah beulangong' in cauldrons to be shared at iftar, to commemorate the revelation of the Quran during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, in Banda Aceh on Saturday, March 7, 2026. -- Photo by CHAIDEER MAHYUDDIN / AFP

Malaysia

* Has the bubble burst for PKR?

* Peace crucial towards Malaysia's development, said PM

* KJ hints at returning to Umno via Rumah Bangsa agenda

* Nurul Izzah wants MACC to be placed under Parliament's oversight

* PM: Spend prudently, be vigilant of global economic uncertainties

* Three civil servants nabbed for allegedly being part of robbery gang

* Bersatu’s Kiandee, Mas Ermieyati confirm receiving show-cause letters

* Barisan must contest at least 115 seats to lead Government, says Tok Mat

* Cops need more time to complete terrorism ideology probe, says Saifuddin

* BN should contest Melaka and Johor polls under its own banner, says Dr Wee

* Dialogue approach to improve management of non-Muslim houses of worship

* Remand for TV actress, husband extended a day to assist in RM1.5mil land fraud probe

* Govt bearing over RM500mil to maintain toll rates on 10 major highways this year, says Ahmad Maslan

* Isa Samad files review against Federal Court's decision restoring corruption conviction, fine and jail term

* MCMC studying various methods to verify minimum age for social media, says Deputy Comms Minister

Singapore

* Singapore passes new anti-vaping law with heavier penalties effective from May 1 

* Second Malaysian arrested in Singapore within two days over scams involving handover of cash, valuables

* Singapore widow invests S$800,000 to start hawker culture experience centre in honour of late husband

* Johor may require Singapore cross-border taxis to install tracking system

* Dopamine-producing treatment gets green light in world’s first

* South-East Asia: Middle East conflict risks widening fallout as proxies are drawn in 

Indonesia

* Indonesian businesses turn to ‘micro cinemas’ to boost screen numbers

* Indonesia says Pakistan, UAE back Prabowo as Iran mediator

* Fast fashion garments pile up in South Asia as Middle East conflict grounds planes

* Indonesia - Kidnapped Ukrainian’s body parts found on beach in Bali

* Indonesia - Docked and deserted, sailors wait for unpaid wages

Thailand

* All-England jinx continues for Kunlavut but double breakthrough for Taiwan

* Indonesia sentences two Thai nationals for smuggling nearly two tonnes of methamphetamine

* Thailand suspends fuel exports to prevent shortage amid Middle East tensions

* PN chief Samsuri denies involvement in ‘Bangkok Move’

* Middle East war may steer wealth to Thai luxury homes

Philippines

* ICC rejects Philippines former President Duterte appeal for interim release

* Philippines to ensure maritime security stays an Asean priority

* Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte stays detained as ICC rejects appeal

Vietnam

* Vietnam takes urgent measures to ensure energy security amid Middle East conflict

* Soccer-Taiwan hold off Vietnam 1-0 at Women's Asian Cup

* Hanoi accelerates digital transformation in election preparations

Myanmar

* Private vehicles in Myanmar to buy fuel on odd–even basis starting March 7

* Myanmar people view suspension of UK student visas as racial discrimination

Cambodia

* Women in Motion: A special day of French creative energy at the French Institute of Cambodia

* From shelling to Singapore: Cambodian youth footballers set for overseas tournament

Laos

* Ireland provides €500,000 for UXO clearance in Laos

* Laos advances efforts to strengthen forest management and improve its wood export

Brunei

* Brunei royalty grace national Nuzul Al-Quran celebration

* Brunei celebrates International Women’s Day with purple illumination

Aseanplus

* Malaysia Airlines resumes flights to Jeddah, Madinah, Doha route suspended till March 13

* Middle east conflict: Malaysia expresses sympathy, support for Qatar, Bahrain

* Anwar holds phone call with Iran's Foreign Minister, discusses regional developments

* Cabinet approves evacuation plan for Malaysians in Middle East

* Trump demands Iran forces surrender or die, wants say on next leader

* Nepal's rapper-turned-politician takes early lead in key polls

* Five rescued amid major flooding across northern Australia

* Robot factory ‘On’ in S. Korea

* Blasts, fire and flight from Teheran

* Nation begins evacuating citizens from Iran

* World's highest bridge elevates tourism in China

* Japan: Film director jailed eight years for sex abuse

* China rebuts Australia’s claim of ‘unsafe’ army chopper incident

* Japan asked US not to disadvantage Tokyo under new tariff rules

* Pakistani, Afghan border forces clash as UN says war displaces 100,000

* UAE seeks early delivery of South Korea’s Cheongung-II interceptor missiles

* New Zealand military plane leaves for Middle East to assist stranded citizens

* Men lure teen girls to remote location in South Korea, abandon them on mountain

* China’s new five-year plan targets tax reform as local governments face fiscal strain

* China’s five-year plan emphasises ‘orderly’ AI development amid global tech volatility

* China’s ‘two sessions’: Adviser urges end to forced marriages of mentally ill rural women

* US Senate rejects bid to curb Trump’s Iran war powers as Pentagon set to increase attacks

* Chinese man discovers gold particles in a duck’s stomach, weighing 10 grams, worth US$1,800

* Iran president promises no more attacks on Gulf neighbours unless strikes originate from there

* US pressing Sri Lanka not to repatriate Iranian crew and survivors from sunken ship, memo says

* Japan’s Takaichi avoids comment on legality of US-Israeli strikes on Iran ahead of Japan-US summit meeting

* New wave of explosions heard in Iran's capital, Tehran, airstrikes have killed more than  1,000 people according to reports

* Motor racing - Russell takes pole for Mercedes at Australian Grand Prix

* Hockey -- Speedy Tigers seal World Cup spot thanks to ranking boost

* Olympics -- Azizul shocks world No. 1 to win World Cup keirin title in Perth

* LA Dodgers superstar Ohtani homers again as Japan edge South Korea at World Baseball Classic

* Cricket - New Zealand ready to break hearts and silence India's crowd in T20 final, says Santner

 

 

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