Malaysia
* High Court orders Najib to pay US$1.3bil to SRC over breach of fiduciary duty
* Proactive steps based on data, current realities to tackle global energy shocks, says Anwar
* Age limit for social media use may be implemented as early as June, says Fahmi
* Fewer top scorers in SPM 2025 despite overall improvement in passes
* King calls for prudent public spending amid global uncertainty
* Govt to maintain Budi Diesel aid at RM300 for April
* No toll for Malaysian vessels in Strait of Hormuz, says Loke
* Arrest of journalist risks undermining press freedom, says CIJ
* Consumer group backs govt crackdown on tourism fare manipulation
* Malaysia reviews EV import floor price policy to boost local assembly
* Long‑running family feud ends in fatal shooting using homemade shotgun in Tenom
* Court of Appeal to decide on Federal Govt stay application in Sabah 40% revenue case
* MCMC launches app aimed at measuring and improving the country's Internet performance
* Malaysia records 2.84 million tourist arrivals despite Middle East tensions, says Tiong
* 1MDB: Picasso drawing among four artworks by renowned artists to arrive in Malaysia on April 6
* AGC to take action against Bloomberg following allegations of PM's interference in Azam Baki probe
Singapore:
* More SIA flights to and from Dubai cancelled amid ongoing Middle East conflict
* Hin Leong founder O.K. Lim hospitalised three days before 13½-year jail sentence starts
* Singapore to raise electricity, gas tariffs from April to June, sharper increases expected later in 2026
* Singapore tightens public health measures for measles from Apr 1 after 12 new cases
* Singapore to jail and cane first motorist convicted of driving under influence of Kpods
* Fuel frenzy across the Causeway -- RON97 price gap lures S’pore motorists to Johor
* Singapore extradites ex-Wirecard Asia director to Germany in global fraud probe
* Singaporean man charged with murdering fellow countryman near Johor night club
* Johor authorities foils diesel smuggling attempt, lorry with hidden tanks seized
* App stores to screen for Singapore users under 18 via Singpass, facial scan, credit card
* The new face of crime is artificial in Singapore
Indonesia:
* Indonesia rations fuel as prices soar over the Middle East war
* Indonesian govt confirms no fuel price hike for April
* Jakarta still attracts newcomers despite rising costs, shrinking jobs
* Indonesia calls for restraint after three peacekeepers killed in Lebanon
* Indonesia trims meals programme: what next?
* JPMorgan sees oil at US$150 per barrel if Strait of Hormuz remains closed for another month
* Indonesia summons Meta and Google over non-compliance with child social media curbs, minister says
* Indonesian forest loss surges by 66% in 2025, driven by Prabowo's self-sufficiency drive, report shows
Thailand:
* Blazes cloak northern Thailand in hazardous air pollution
* MMEA detains two local fishing vessels, six Thai crew in Langkawi waters
* ‘No shadow’ sun returns in 2026: Thailand reveals full timeline
* Thai Cabinet receives Royal endorsement, oath-taking expected to be on April 6
* Diesel price in Thailand surges past key psychological threshold of 40 baht per litre
* Monitor lizards: The giants of Bangkok's urban jungle
* Thai beauty queen recreates viral veneer slip at pageant finale
* Microsoft plans $1 billion investment in Thailand, Thai government says
* No sign of three missing Thai crew after search of cargo ship Mayuree Naree in Strait of Hormuz
Philippines:
* Marcos orders Iran talks to secure Strait of Hormuz passage: Palace
* South Korea to start crude oil swap with local refiners, ministry says
* Lawyers’ group: 80% of travellers won’t benefit from airport fee cuts
* Philippines: Oil refinery secures 2.5 million barrels of Russian crude
* Philippines' fertility rate continues to decline over the past three decades
Vietnam:
* Vietnam LNG power project eyes green pivot on soaring gas prices
* Fire hot spots and scant rain raise haze alarm in South-East Asia
* 'World in chaos': Strait of Hormuz causes the most significant supply disruption, says WFP
* Vietnam exporters battle costs as fuel prices surge
* HCM City accelerates transport links to Long Thanh International Airport
Myanmar:
* Myanmar's elected lawmakers elect two vice presidents
* Myanmar's former spymaster Ye Win Oo rises to become military chief
* Myanmar army head Min Aung Hlaing steps down as junta chief
* Oil down 1% after report says Trump open to ending campaign against Iran
Cambodia:
* 18 airlines raise airfares amid rising fuel costs, says Cambodian official
* S. Korean chamber of commerce pledges to promote investment, tourism to Cambodia
* China-backed Mekong children's heart care project launched in Cambodia
* Cambodia: Scammers face life imprisonment under new law
Laos:
* Lao PM issues call for action at first cabinet meeting
* China-Laos railway handles over 70 million passenger trips
Brunei:
* Brunei to bar foreign vehicles with tanks less than three-quarters full from April
* Six in Brunei detained over activities threatening national security
AseanPlus:
* Malaysian High Court throws out foreign shipping firm’s suit
* Malaysia suspends MALBATT patrols in Lebanon, heightens security after attacks
* Malaysia's banking systems remains resilient under stress scenarios - Bank Negara
* Malaysia economy: Stay the course, strengthen economic fundamentals and policy buffers - Bank Negara governor
* Ringgit, regional currencies edge lower as investors eye US data, developments in West Asia
* Energy security remains paramount amid escalating geopolitical tensions - PETRONAS
* Sabah & Sarawak -- Man kills younger brother, shot dead by police in Tenom
* US-Israel-Iran war enters second month, shakes global energy markets
* Malaysia to recalibrate tourism strategy, focus on Asian markets
* No 20% cap on BYD local sales, Johari dismisses claims
* At 50, Apple confronts its next big challenge: AI
* India declares victory over Maoist insurgency
* Hegseth says next few days in Iran war will be decisive
* Japan's cherry blossom season dazzles locals and tourists
* Australia to ban surcharges on payment cards, cut bank fees
* Bangladesh considers partial online classes amid energy crisis
* Japan rape accuser condemns prosecution's failure to protect victims
* China factories log fastest growth in a year as war risks loom large
* Bruce Lee's 81YO widow Linda Lee Cadwell makes rare public appearance
* South Korea to start crude oil swap with local refiners, ministry says
* Cast of hit K-drama 'Goblin' to reunite for travel show after 10 years
* Japan's Nikkei wraps up worst month since 2008 as Mideast crisis drags on
* Kris Jenner goes viral as a meme in China, photo used as 'good luck charm'
* Chinese mum leaves son, 6, in hotel room for more than 2 weeks; staff act as carers
* China ‘city work’ new dating trend promotes love on the move as couples earn extra cash
* Needles, syringes to cost more in S. Korea as impact of Middle East war hits medical sector
* Iconic heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold to rock the stage at Unifi Arena on Sept 26
* Entertainment -- ‘Blue Bloods’ actor Alex Duong dies at 42 after battle with rare cancer
* Badminton -- Wooi Yik thrilled to have buddy Zii Jia in training for Thomas Cup
* A new blueprint for Chinese modernisation, a brighter chapter in building the China-Malaysia community with a shared future
