Malaysia
* Ministry monitoring students to prevent extremist infiltration in schools, says Fadhlina
* Govt maintains 2026 economic growth projection at 4%-4.5%
* Study finds racial bias in Klang Valley room rentals
* Malaysia condemns Al-Aqsa Mosque closure during Ramadan
* Cannabis farm case: Ex-diplomat and son acquitted of drug charges
* Malaysian financial markets show resilience despite global uncertainty
* PLUS expects 2.3 million vehicles on highways during Hari Raya Aidilfitri
* Probe finds driver negligence in runaway train incident, says Ewon
* Cops, MCMC move to trace 'Dickie Borneo' account over Quran insult
* Couple pleads not guilty to misappropriating RM30,000 cultural grant
* Govt tightens RON95 subsidy enforcement under Budi95 to prevent leakages
* Enforcement must act fast on acts threatening religious harmony, says Gobind
* Mobile phone murder: Man remanded seven days over fatal stabbing in Melaka
* SSM deputy CEO pleads not guilty to receiving RM50,000 bribe from Hamzah's son
* JB to become zero-waste zone with 24-hour cleaning teams, upgraded infrastructure
* Death of four-month-old baby: Remanded caregiver duo did not have mandatory training
* Seri Kembangan forest fire fully extinguished, says Bomba / * Predawn Seri Kembangan hill fire reignites, firefighters dispatched
Singapore
* West Asia conflict: Singapore warns of rising electricity prices due to war in the very near future
* LNG supply crunch worsening for Singapore and Asia, as signalled by string of force majeure notices
* The US-Israeli war on Iran threatens global energy. How is Asia preparing?
* Singapore's HSA formalises the medical services device regulatory reliance programme with Malaysia
* F&B outlets in Singapore update collection processes, train staff ahead of drink container return scheme
* Singapore ERP rates to increase by S$1 at four locations from March 23; Land Transport Authority monitoring Orchard Road area traffic
* Doctor who mistakenly cut woman’s arteries during kidney surgery in Singapore charged with causing her death
* Three ex-coaches in Singapore charged over alleged falsified results linked to 2023 SEA Games fin swimming selection
* Oil surges; Brent back at US$100 as Iran steps up attacks on Gulf shipping
Indonesia
* Measles cases surge in Indonesia as anti-vaccine attitudes persist after Covid-19 pandemic
* Former Indonesian communications ministry officials jailed in data centre graft case
* Indonesia braces itself for wildfire, drought ahead of longer dry season
* Indonesia and Australia to expand security cooperation to include Japan, Papua New Guinea
* 22 evacuees return home to Indonesia from Iran
* Up to 3.2 million people displaced inside Iran by conflict, UN says
Thailand
* Police detect 540 illegal routes nationwide, says IGP
* Thailand seeks apology from Iran after vessel hit in Strait of Hormuz
* Thailand assists over 4,500 foreign tourists affected by West Asia unrest
* Summer storm lashes Bangkok as North, Northeast brace for hail
* Three crew members believed trapped aboard Thai ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz
* Dairy crisis: Thai government summons industry leaders over 200-tonne daily milk glut
Philippines
* Asean ministers to hold meetings to address the Middle East crisis
* Coach Carles Cuadrat of fast improving Philippines confident his team will have a grand run in the 2026 Asean Hyundai Cup
* Tax treaty with Cambodia seen to ease burden on Filipino workers, firms
* Economic growth: IMF sees Philippines outpacing Asean average
* Iran's new supreme leader says Strait of Hormuz closure should be used as leverage
Vietnam
* The govt sounds the alert as Vietnam encourages remote work to save fuel
* Foreign investors threaten legal action against Vietnam over renewables, document says
* Emerging Markets - Asia stocks slip as oil surge fuels risk aversion; currencies sag
* Trains roll again over Vietnam's Ghenh Bridge after barge crash disruption
* Gen Z embraces responsibility in Vietnam's upcoming general election
Myanmar
* Mideast war risks dramatically deepening Myanmar crisis, says UN expert
* Global crackdown targets South-East Asia's criminal scam networks
* Over 255,000 students sit for Myanmar's nationwide matriculation exam
* Myanmar's manufacturing sector attracts over US$204mil in 10 months
Cambodia
* Cambodia to investigate gas station closures, ensures supplies
* Cambodia and Singapore vow to enhance bilateral ties and cooperation
* Council for the Development of Cambodia, US discuss improving investment climate for American businesses
* 'This is me, very pretty': inside a Cambodian cyberscam site
Laos
* Laos' Attapeu authorities charge 38 government officials with corruption offences
* Laos assures fuel supply remains stable
* Gold falls on firmer dollar, dimming US rate cut hopes
Brunei
* Brunei Sultan calls for strategic action, stronger resilience at Legislative Council opening
* Dollar near 2026 highs as volatile oil fans inflation spike fears
* World faces largest-ever oil supply disruption on Middle East war, IEA says
Aseanplus
* KL Festival is set to reimagine Kuala Lumpur’s role as a cultural hub
* Impact of West Asia conflict to be discussed at special Cabinet meeting, says DPM Fadillah
* Malaysia condemns Al-Aqsa Mosque closure during Ramadan
* US initiates investigation into Malaysian economy
* Fans spot George Lam feeding Sally Yeh ice cream in KL ahead of their Malaysia concert
* US investigates manufacturing overcapacity in 15 economies, including Malaysia, EU
* Foreigners abusing social visit passes to work in Malaysia, says Immigration Dept
* Sarawak monitoring tourism impact of Middle East conflict
* Sabah backbenchers urge economic action plan amid rising oil prices
* Up to 3.2 million people displaced inside Iran by conflict, UN says
* Malaysia Airlines extends suspension of Doha services until March 20
* First message from Iran's new supreme leader to be released soon
* K-drama actor Lim Ju-hwan spotted working at logistics company
* Australia to temporarily ease fuel standards to boost supply
* Japan’s JR East to raise train fares for first time since 1987
* New Zealand mulls car restrictions if fuel supply stalls
* Seoul’s aging poor driven toward bankruptcy by living costs
* Australian teens are sneaking onto social media despite ban
* Air New Zealand cuts 1,100 flights over fuel price fears
* Helicopter rescue saves men, dog from Australian floodwaters
* Court orders sailors’ remains to be handed to Iran embassy
* Middle East conflict: KLM, British Airways also cancel flights to Dubai
* Aaron Kwok, 60, jokes about not looking his age: 'Is my ID card wrong?'
* Australia police recover two bodies in search for missing Chinese tourists
* Amira Othman's first Raya after marriage inspires new song 'Bincang Raya'
* What if Iran really did buy export variant of China’s YJ-12 supersonic missile?
* Singapore property clan puts rare Hong Kong estate up for US$38.4 million tender
* Japan PM Takaichi cancels official duties over suspected cold symptoms, Jiji reports
* Trump threatens ‘death, fire, and fury’ as US destroys 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels
* US to counter China’s critical minerals dominance with ‘game-changing’ innovations
* Hong Kong authorities raid two brokers and a hedge fund in crackdown on insider trading
* China-US trade relations may reach a ‘tactical truce’, slowing down economic decoupling
* Inseparable China triplet brothers hold weddings on same day, grow up sharing everything
* South Korea to discipline officials over delays in recovering remains of Jeju Air crash victims
* Cathay Pacific Airways posts 9.5% rise in profit to HK$10.82 billion but warns of fuel surcharges
* China ‘996’ work culture dates back 2,200 years, shows work-life balance struggles through the ages
* 'Sisters showing the power within' - International Women’s Day unites the community in inspiring the ladies to greater heights
* ‘Very close shave’ for former Jammu and Kashmir CM Farooq after failed assassination attempt at Jammu wedding function; attacker arrested
* Hockey - From washing dishes to World Cup joy, Pakistan hockey players get big buck$
* Motor racing - Chinese fans swoon over 'Big Sis' George Russell
