Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Saturday (March 14, 2026)

Hindu devotees bring offerings for the Melasti ceremony prayer at Kenjeran beach in Surabaya on March 14, 2026. Melasti is a purification festival which is held several days before Nyepi, the day of silence, when Hindu devotees are not allowed to work, travel or take part in any indulgence (Photo by JUNI KRISWANTO / AFP)

Malaysia

* Return to Malaysia if you did nothing wrong, Zamri Vinoth, Tamim Dahri told

* IGP: Zamri Vinoth, Tamim Dahri investigations completed, both possibly in Thailand

* Zamri denies fleeing country, ready to meet IGP

* Weak 3.2-magnitude earthquake detected in Batu Pahat

* Petroleum export ban only as last resort, says Fadillah

* Man found dead with stab wounds in Petaling Jaya

* 66-year-old loses RM2,262,750 to investment scam

* Camera traps installed in Kluang after tiger sighting goes viral

* Teenager killed after motorcycle crashes into drain in Kampar

* PM Anwar to visit Sabah tomorrow / * Enough fuel for Hari Raya

* New Perikatan chief Samsuri chairs first supreme council meeting

* Johor MB’s Hari Raya open house to proceed as annual tradition

* PAS MP to replace Hamzah as Opposition Leader, says Perikatan

* Education Ministry to expedite CCTV installations at 333 boarding schools

* Major crash in Seberang Jaya causes traffic snarl on North-South Expressway

* Malaysian Bar seeks separation of AG, public prosecutor to protect independence

* Individuals blacklisted for AWAS summons can resolve issues on MyJPJ app from March 18

Indonesian Muslims gather for iftar, the evening meal that breaks the daily fast during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, during a mass iftar event hosted by the Russian Muslim Spiritual Council to strengthen ties between Russia and Indonesia at the Istiqlal Grand Mosque in Jakarta, on Saturday, March 14, 2026. -- Photo by Aditya Irawan / AFP

Singapore

* Unfazed passengers, orderly lines on first day of no MRT service between Tanah Merah and Expo in Singapore

* Singapore named in second US unfair trade practices probe; Ministry of Trade and Industry to engage US Trade Rep’s office

* Singapore govt to look at easing hurdles for new mothers to rejoin workforce: minister

* Iran signals defiance as Trump threatens to hit Kharg Island oil network

* Singapore — oasis of calm

* Singapore: Second RSAF flight returns from Saudi Arabia

* Singaporean singer Stefanie Sun and HK director Stephen Chow in rare photo together

* Law Society of Singapore says it is required by law to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Pritam Sing

Indonesia

* Indonesia’s government prepares contingencies for haj amid war in Iran

* Indonesia postpones developing countries summit in Jakarta amid West Asia tensions, says foreign ministry

* Outspoken activist maimed in acid attack in Indonesia

* Nasi kandar, teh tarik find home on Jakarta's iftar tables

* US reportedly moving over 2,000 marines from Japan to West Asia

* Indonesia may consider work-from-home to boost efficiency amid global tensions - Prabowo

Hindu devotees pray during the Melasti ceremony prayer at Kenjeran beach in Surabaya on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Melasti is a purification festival which is held several days before Nyepi, the day of silence, when Hindu devotees are not allowed to work, travel or take part in any indulgence -- Photo by JUNI KRISWANTO / AFP

Thailand

* Thailand in talks for alternative oil sources amid West Asia conflict

* Thailand’s ‘Death Fest’ invites visitors to embrace mortality

* Thai Met Dept warns of unsettled ‘hot-and-showery’ weather in 34 provinces, including Bangkok

* Thai parliament to open amid scrutiny over election ballots

* The Iran war -- A family’s agonising wait for news in Thailand

* Bangchak reassures customers on fuel availability, offers extra points and cheaper self-service options

Philippines

* 'Everybody is hurting' - Hormuz shipping crisis deepens amid Iran restrictions and regional missile attacks 

* Asean economic ministers voice deep concern over Middle East tensions

* Singapore backs Asean chair Philippines in coordinating response to West Asia conflict

* Sulfur dioxide emission increases at Philippines' Taal Volcano

* Asean Foreign Ministers urge ceasefire, diplomacy amid escalating Middle East conflict

Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain waves after the qualifying session of the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit, in Shanghai, China, Saturday, March 14, 2026. -- AP Photo/Andy Wong

Vietnam

* No laughing matter -- Vietnam man suffers seizures and loses consciousness for three days after inhaling laughing gas

* Asean Foreign Ministers urge ceasefire and diplomacy amid escalating Middle East conflict

* Journo nabbed over ‘anti-state’ activity charges in Vietnam

* Authorities in Vietnam warn against hiring foreign workers violating immigration rules

* Vietnamese embassies in West Asia ready to assist Asean citizens

Myanmar

* Myanmar calls on MSMEs to boost economy, exports

* UN rights chief concerned by China's 'ethnic unity' law

* UAE energy site on fire following drone attack

* Two children hit an old bomb with a rock and it exploded, killing one and injuring another in Myanmar's Falam township

A man views the list of candidates for the upcoming National Assembly and local People's Council elections in a residential area in Hanoi on March 13, 2026. Vietnam goes to the polls on Sunday, March 15 to elect members of the National Assembly, the country's top legislative body that serves mainly to ratify decisions by the ruling Communist Party. -- Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFP

Cambodia

* Gasoline price in Cambodia stable as diesel price further increases due to the Mideast conflict

* Cambodia approves Bill against online scams, with harsh punishments for masterminds 

* Declaring war on scams in Cambodia

* Cambodia's public debt stock amounted to more than US$13 billion end of 2025

Laos

* Laos orders nationwide fuel inspections amid hoarding concerns

* Laos, Hong Kong explore ties in green finance, gold markets

* Laos adjusts fuel pricing mechanism amid Mideast tensions

Brunei

* Brunei legislative council speaker calls for enhanced efforts for national development

* Local university in Brunei ranks seventh in inaugural regional ranking

* Smuggled items seized in Brunei joint operation

Forest department mahouts riding their elephants at the Kaziranga National Park in India's northeastern state of Assam. Over a hundred women forest guards, known as the Van Durgas, have been deployed in the Kaziranga National Park to combat poaching, protect biodiversity, and safeguard endangered species such as the one-horned rhinoceros.-- Photo by Biju BORO / AFP

Aseanplus

* 'Borneo Bloc' will give Sabah, Sarawak stronger voice to fight for MA63 rights, says Salleh Said

* MITI to give explanation on alleged excess capacity, forced labour, says Johari

* Meet Nina Park, the makeup artist whose client list reads like an Oscars ballot

* China travellers make record number of trips in spring holidays

* Govt mulls energy vouchers, coal and nuke power boost

* Half-filled canisters to help stretch supply

* Kabul and border provinces hit

* Trump council hosts trade talks

* Mysterious cylinder disrupts traffic

* Ship attack victims to be repatriated

* Lawmakers allow govt to sign US weapons deals

* Ex-CEO of Sri Lankan Airlines held over bribe claim

* West Asia conflict: Muslims advised to postpone umrah

* India frees Ladakh activist Wangchuk after six months in jail

* Iran war supercharges secretive Korean tycoon’s big tanker bet

* Seoul PM says Trump thinks Kim Jong-un meeting would be 'good'

* Air China to resume Beijing-Pyongyang flights after six-year suspension

* North Korea fires 10 ballistic missiles during US-South Korea military drills

* E-payments to attract more riders, cut fare disputes: Hong Kong taxi industry

* Is Beijing stepping up island building in South China Sea after 10-year pause?

* No bail for Delhi riots poster boy Shahrukh Pathan who pointed a revolver at cop

* Europe repaid Tokyo a favour by supporting oil stock release, Japan minister says

* Chile’s Boric leaves office, calls for unity after split with successor over China cable

* Seven men, including yakuza gangsters, arrested over $3.3m in Tokyo robbery in January

* Iranian boxing coach leaves secure China job, returns home to be with family despite risks

* Driver dies in collision with express train at crossing in Japan's Mito; no passengers injured

* China game shop slammed for using live hamsters in claw machine, now utilising fish, turtles

* Hollywood star Timothée Chalamet charms fans by embracing Chinese culture, selling tofu, playing table tennis

* Squash -- Sivasangari storms into Australian Open final

* Motor racing -- F1 leader Russell wins Shanghai sprint for Mercedes

* History maker -- Mercedes' Antonelli blasts to Chinese GP pole, youngest in F1 history

* Football -- China edge Taiwan as South Korea powers to big win and qualify for Women's Asian Cup semis