Malaysia
* Govt maintains fuel subsidies to cushion impact of rising global oil prices
* Kedah Education Dept to decide on PdPR based on MetMalaysia readings
* Over RM32mil worth of petrol and diesel seized since 2024, says ministry
* 60ha of Rompin oil palm plantation fire brought under control, says Bomba
* Hot weather threatens over 13,000 hectares of Perak padi fields'
* Rompin air quality at unhealthy levels due to plantation fire
* Rain in parts of Kedah brings relief after prolonged hot spell
* Fight breaks out between two rival Kota Kinabalu tour operators
* Cheras landlord allegedly attacked by tenant in tiff over parking
* Syed Saddiq’s heartfelt engagement speech wins hearts nationwide
* Shah Alam cops arrest four for allegedly setting off fireworks from car
* Thunderstorm, heavy rain warning issued for several states until 9pm (March 29)
* Hawkish Fed bets, oil shock set to keep ringgit around 4.00 against US dollar next week
* Bursa Malaysia to remain cautious from Monday (March 29) as West Asia conflict dents sentiment
* Govt will strengthen food system to ensure stable supply during Middle East conflict, says Mat Sabu
Singapore
* 42 travellers found with vapes, over 240 vaping devices seized at Singapore checkpoints within four days
* Nine people report gastroenteritis symptoms on Disney Cruise; Singapore authorities investigating
* Singaporean teen learnt to speak more than 10 languages, with help from Harry Potter
* Singapore - Record haul: Over 830kg of Asian pangolin scales seized
* Worries about global economic pain deepen as the war in Iran drags on
* Thorny talks on agriculture, fishing at WTO meet; current global issues are not helping either
* Singapore man faces charges after 60 dogs and cats smuggled from Malaysia found in cramped cages
* Elon Musk ‘needed’ her to save his business, Singapore woman who lost S$600,000 to scammers told daughters
Indonesia
* Indonesia eyes US$2.3bil savings from cut in free meal distribution due to Mideast war turmoil
* Indonesia: Bali Immigration thwarts escape attempt of British Interpol fugitive
* Indonesia's Mount Semeru erupts nine times on Sunday (Match 29), triggering pyroclastic flows
* Strong quake hits Banda Sea, no tsunami threat to Malaysia
* Two earthquakes strike eastern Indonesia on Sunday (March 29), says BKMG
* Twenty-four Indonesian umrah pilgrims escape unhurt in bus fire near Medina
* Haze threat looms as Indonesia battles early forest fires ahead of El Nino
Thailand
* Thailand launches cost-of-living schemes amid rising prices due to Middle East war
* Anutin apologises for disruption, vows support for vulnerable groups in Thailand
* Thailand clarifies oil exports to Laos and Myanmar amid crisis
* Countries extend deadline for completing pandemic deal
* Safe passage for Thai ships -- The South-East Asian nation has reached a deal with Iran
Philippines
* 'Let's just have peace' - China urges Philippines to help stabilize ties as two sides meet
* Suicide cases surge in Philippine capital amid concerns over online gaming impact
* Rising fuel costs lift palm frond prices in the Philippines on Palm Sunday
* Manila, Beijing resume talks on South China Sea, energy security
* Jerusalem heads into a subdued Passover and Easter under the shadow of the Iran war
Vietnam
* Asia’s air travel crisis risks spreading on Iran war’s jet fuel squeeze
* Vietnam seeks priority passage for vessels through the Strait of Hormuz
* Number of foreign students in S. Korea surpasses 310,000 for first time; Vietnamese form the largest number
* 'Sweet-tooth thieves' - Nestlé says 413,793 KitKat candy bars stolen en route from Italy to Poland
Myanmar
* Thailand extends work permit renewals for Lao, Myanmar, Vietnamese workers
* Myanmar sends 121 workers to South Korea under EPS system between March 10–25
* World in turmoil - the Mideast War: Iran accuses US of plotting ground attack despite diplomatic talk
* Myanmar plans upgraded barcode and QR code system for petrol stations on Yangon–Mandalay Highway and in cities nationwide
Cambodia
* Cambodia reduces import duties for EVs, electric stoves and solar devices
* Hundreds join fun run in Cambodia
* Petrol price drops, diesel price rises further in Cambodia
* Electric vehicles gaining popularity in Cambodia
Laos
* Laos issues heat warning as temperatures are expected to reach 40 degrees Celcius
* Progress made in state auditing, but recovery of losses remains a challenge in Laos
Brunei
* Brunei targets over two million air passengers by 2030
* Brunei aims to prevent children being born out of wedlock
Aseanplus
* Egypt gives assurance to facilitate Malaysian humanitarian aid to Gaza, says Anwar
* While Asia is vulnerable, China, Malaysia are buffered from oil shocks - JP Morgan analyst
* Raising the bar for other guys: Syed Saddiq praised for 'forward-thinking' engagement gifts
* Malaysian art community highlights Nanyang art’s evolution
* 'It's beautiful out there' - Spring blossoms bloom across South Korea
* Actor Lee Sang-bo, star of multiple K-dramas, dies at 43
* After K-pop and K-drama, here come K-games
* North Korea's Kim oversees test of high-thrust engine: KCNA
* South Korea moves to curb social media algorithms for children
* High hopes at China's gateway to North Korea as trains resume
* Rights group warns of 'dystopian' Hong Kong after bookstore arrests
* Pakistan to host Saudi, Turkey, Egypt for talks on Middle East conflict
* Tokyo police search military base over Chinese embassy intrusion case
* Australia LNG disruptions continue after Narelle, thousands without power
* China summons US envoy to Hong Kong over alert on security law changes
* Brand new star in New Delhi - Second international airport in India's capital opens
* First Celeste satellites launched from New Zealand to test low Earth orbit navigation
* Badminton - Rashid: BAM's rule is fair on players who walk out
* Motor racing - Antonelli wins in Japan to become youngest F1 leader
* Motor racing - Sainz urges FIA to act after Bearman's Suzuka crash
* Cycling -- Para cyclist Suraiya retains her sprint gold as elite riders fall short at Asian C’ships
* Motor racing - 'Beyond frustrated' Verstappen says eighth was best he could do at Japan's Suzuka
