Malaysia
* Zara 'expressed hatred' for her mum in diary, inquest hears
* Azam Baki tight-lipped on speculation over non-renewal of MACC contract
* 'Corporate mafia' ecosystem a complex web of organised crime, says Azam Baki
* Zara inquest: Forensic psychiatrist says findings most consistent with suicide
* Malaysia on ‘crisis preparedness’ alert as global turmoil drives fuel price hike
* Anwar chairs global energy crisis special meeting with MB, CMs
* Anwar: Lawyers must evolve beyond ‘search engines in suits’ in AI era
* Religious school in JB partially destroyed in fire
* Army man assaults seven others at Bentong Camp
* Three killed in accident near Segamat
* Senior citizen dies after being hit by motorcycle near Ipoh
* Court of Appeal reserves judgment in Ivana Smit negligence suit
* KL, Jakarta, Singapore seek to bolster trilateral defence ties
* Proposed cable car for Mount Kinabalu must prioritise conservation, says minister
* RM1.9mil frozen meat syndicate busted in Kampung Baru Subang
* Labuan-KK ferry service suspended due to rising costs
* Over 100,000 expectant mothers could benefit from new maternity leave allowance, says Ramanan
* Health Ministry bans cosmetic products containing scheduled poisons
* ‘I said yes in seconds’: Actress Bella Astillah recalls Mount Kinabalu proposal by Syed Saddiq
* Is South Korean actor Cho Jin-woong living in Malaysia after announcing his retirement?
* Malaysian born actress Sora Ma says toddler son left alone at home fell from stairs after helper sneaked out
* Legendary P. Ramlee's top hits go classic at the International Carnatic Music Festival 2026 in KL from April 24
Singapore
* Ex-teacher charged in Singapore after he allegedly committed sexual acts with underage female student
* Fresh charges filed against Charles Yeo; disbarred lawyer fled Singapore in 2022 while on bail
* Singapore urges caution after recent crocodile sightings near Pulau Ubin
* Singapore gets robotaxis as Grab, WeRide launch driverless cars
* Almost all children with road injuries in Singapore were not buckled up: Trauma data
* Two new cases of mpox strain confirmed in Singapore; risk to public low, say authorities
Thailand
* Thai PM slams 'traitorous' oil smugglers as Cambodia-bound racket uncovered
* Thailand swelters under extreme heat as temperatures hit 42 deg C, with haze and storms forecast
* Thai Songkran holiday spending set for biggest drop since 2022
* Thai business group cuts 2026 growth outlook amid energy shock, stagflation risk
* Thailand to recalculate oil refining costs by April 6 in bid to cut prices
Indonesia
* Tsunami waves observed, over 90 aftershocks recorded after 7.6 quake off North Sulawesi
* Update: One dead as 7.4-magnitude quake hits Eastern Indonesia; tsunami warning issued but later removed
* Fire hits LPG station near residential area of Indonesia's Bekasi regency, 12 injured, agency says
* Indonesia completes stock market reforms requested by index providers, official says
* Indonesia reports first health professional death amid measles outbreak
* North Sumatran student dies by suicide over inability to afford school supply
* Indonesia issues fresh summons for Google, Meta over teen social media ban
* Indonesian powerhouse Barasuara set to ignite the stage in KL with its mini showcase on Saturday (April 4)
Philippines
* Human trafficking: Philippine police arrest top five most-wanted in Pampanga
* Manila Archbishop to priests: Tackle mental health struggles
* Philippines projects balance of payments under pressure amid heightened global risks
* Two pilots killed in air cargo plane crash in Philippines
* Manila says Iran to allow Philippine oil shipments through Strait of Hormuz
* Philippines' Pacquiao says Mayweather fight 'not an exhibition'
* The infamous Manila hostage incident in 2010 comes alive in '823 Hostage Crisis', a joint production from Asia
Vietnam
* 227 charged in Vietnam Airlines drug smuggling case
* Women, older workers among vulnerable groups with low pay in Vietnam
* Vietnam warns of up to 80% surge in international shipping rates
* Sweeping changes to Vietnam regulations on deportation take effect April 1
Cambodia
* Battambang 'supercar driver' faces two charges over fatal crash
* Cambodia detains 20 foreigners in overnight raid on Phnom Penh scam centre
* Diesel price doubles in Cambodia on Middle East conflict fallout
* Cambodia bans contents offensive to nation's culture, tradition, women's dignity
Myanmar
* Myanmar Parliament to hold presidential election on April 3
* Myanmar refugee's death ruled homicide: US health officials
* Myanmar announces temporary tax exemption on high-speed diesel to stabilise prices
Laos
* Lao state corporation earns US$41.7 million profit in 2025, charts course for 2026
* Laos seeks to raise workforce skills to global standards
Brunei
* Brunei firefighters contain blaze caused by unattended burning
* Brunei to host headquarters of proposed South-East Asia Fertilizer Association
Aseanplus
* Jealous China woman clings to truck to follow husband; man threatens divorce after male doctor examines pregnant wife
* From international outcast to mediator in Iran war, Pakistan's remarkable makeover: Analysis
* China points finger at US, says it's responsible for Hormuz chaos
* South Korean doctors on Manila-bound flight save passenger in midair emergency
* How China is building faster high-speed railways using vast underwater tunnels
* Takaichi, Macron reaffirm cooperation at Tokyo summit ahead of G7
* In Mumbai, an iconic Indian painting sells for record US$17.9mil
* Nepal charges 32 over fake helicopter rescue scam
* India ends import tax on petrochemicals to help local industry
* Sydney court refuses bid to suppress names of alleged Bondi killer's family
* Cream bun recalled in South Korea over foul odour. The culprit: Durian flavouring used by mistake
* Nepal holds its first post-poll parliament session
* Australia PM says Iran conflict objectives met, 'not clear' what more to achieve
* World does not need a crisis over Taiwan, opposition leader says ahead of China trip
* From luggage-friendly buses to airport links, South Korea smooths travel beyond Seoul
* Light at last for Hong Kong's Central office market after 7-year slump
* Himalayan kingdom Bhutan hikes fuel due to Middle East crisis
* AI machine sorts clothes faster than humans to boost textile recycling in China
* India raises jet fuel price amid global surge due to Middle East crisis
* Australia hits gambling advertising, advocates say not hard enough
* HK singer Sally Yeh on why she married George Lam: 'He gives me freedom'
* Golden opportunity for fans to visit spots featured in 'Kpop Demon Hunters'
