Malaysia
* Remaining Malaysian ships to transit Strait of Hormuz in stages, says Iranian Ambassador
* Anwar: Strategic shift in energy strategy imperative amid global disruptions
* Daim’s daughter charged over alleged failure to comply with MACC notice
* Arrest warrants issued for Daim's two sons, businesswoman
* Dramatic protest disrupts Azam Baki keynote at WTC
* Malaysia expanding partnerships beyond traditional suppliers, says PM
* Heatwave: Critical hotspots under control with continuous monitoring, says DPM
* Cloud seeding ops in Kedah, Perlis show positive results, says Zahid
* Single mum claims trial to uploading offensive social media content
* Simpang Renggam, Dabong, Raub listed among happiest towns in M'sia
* Chef pleads guilty to raping girlfriend's teenage daughter
* Selangor Customs foils attempts to smuggle RM8.2mil worth of shark fins
* Emulate Ling to build political stability, Khairy tells Barisan leaders
* ‘Easy’ part-time jobs now top tactic in online scam wave, says Bukit Aman
* Malaysia urged to be proactive in developing biodiesel to soften fuel crisis impact
* M'sia must speed up shift to more sustainable energy sources in light of global uncertainty, says PM
Singapore:
* Singapore church pastor repeatedly molested girl with severe specific language impairment
* Singapore man charged after he allegedly slapped four-year-old boy at Woodlands bus stop
* Nearly S$1bil in extra help for Singaporeans amid rising costs, govt to do more if needed: Minister
* Singapore to charge driver over death of six-year-old girl from Indonesia
* Singapore tables cross-border railways to support RTS link operations
* New laws outline how Singapore and Malaysia will handle incidents on RTS link
* South-East Asians cite US, scams, and climate as major concerns, according to survey
* Greenpeace joins GSF as over 70 vessels prepare to set sail for Gaza on April 12
* Oil prices hover around US$110/bbl as Hormuz stays shut ahead of Trump deadline
Indonesia:
* Indonesia charges 19 over alleged baby trafficking ring that sent infants to Singapore
* Part of Jakarta airport terminal’s ceiling caves in after heavy rain
* Indonesia proposes vape ban under the narcotics law amid drug concerns
* Mt Dukono erupts 76 times as volcanic activity surges
* MMEA detains two Indonesian tugboats in Johor waters
* Extreme weather forces diversions at Jakarta's Sukarno-Hatta Airport
* Energy crisis caused by Iran war reveals a tale of two Indonesias
* Indonesian Navy probes suspected unmanned submarine found off Gili Trawangan
Thailand:
* Thai Cabinet clears talks with refineries in bid to bring oil prices down
* South Korea deports alleged Thai drug kingpin
* Thailand restricts palm oil exports amid rising biodiesel demand
* Thai PM unveils relief measures as energy crisis intensifies
* Thai police seize 1.6 tonnes of drugs hidden under cabbages
* Bangkok’s cooling centres draw 59,000 visitors in two weeks amid extreme heat
* Thai actress alleges a rescue worker molested her, stripped her and took nude photos during medical emergency
Philippines:
* Philippines oil supply is enough for 50 days, but buffer shipments arriving this month
* High fuel costs forcing Philippine farmers to abandon harvests
* Philippine central bank warns of oil spike 'spillover effects' as inflation breaches target
* Tropical cyclone warnings issued for PNG, Solomon Islands
* Stocks struggle, oil jumps as Trump's Iran deadline looms
* Philippines says second national confirmed killed in Middle East conflict
Vietnam:
* Vietnam parliament elects party leader To Lam as new state president
* Hanoi targets 30 per cent public transport use to ease congestion
* Vietnam police crack down on transnational criminal rings
* Rising costs pile pressure on Vietnam businesses
* Hanoi to tighten real estate standards
* Vietnam’s pepper exports rebound strongly despite supply and shipping challenges
Myanmar:
* Three foreigners nabbed over murder of Myanmar national
* Myanmar exports over 463,000 tonnes of fishery products in FY 2025-26
* Almost 8mil stimulant tablets seized in central Myanmar
* Myanmar: Hlaing accused of war crimes
Cambodia:
* Cambodian deported by US faced 'misery' in Eswatini prison
* Cambodian casino scam bust sees over 100 captured; Phnom Penh raid unearths Japanese police uniforms
* UN, Cambodia to work together on boosting tourism
* Opec+ makes symbolic oil hike, sees long supply hit from conflict
Laos:
* Lao State Audit Organisation recoups 5.3bil kip in losses
* Laos seeks Unesco recognition of cultural traditions, national park
* Laos' Namdong Park prepares to debut this month
Brunei:
* Cross-sectoral cooperation boosts disaster readiness in Brunei
* Brunei maritime authority marks milestones with digital transformation
* Markets: Geopolitical tensions unsettle the markets
AseanPlus:
* M'sia can fortify halal hub status amid global uncertainties, says Zahid
* Court stay should not delay review of Sabah’s 40% revenue, says Ronald Kiandee
* Wisma Putra: Malaysian vessel secures safe passage through Strait of Hormuz
* Malaysia urges citizens to remain vigilant and defer non-essential travel to the Middle East
* Malaysia Airports clamps down on illegal street racing at Kota Baru airport
* Immigrant jailed three years for possessing 570 turtle scales in Semporna
* HK singer Sam Hui accompanied by wife Rebecca Fleming in Malaysia
* Taiwanese group F4 and Mayday’s Ashin to perform in Malaysia as part of F*Forever tour
* RM36.8mil worth of illegal wildlife parts seized in Johor
* Immigration Dept nab 76 undocumented migrants in Johor raids
* Trump says 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Iran does not make a deal
* Nepal nearly doubles jet fuel prices ahead of busy season
* Nepal vows action against helicopter rescue scams
* Japan arranging summit talks with Iran: PM Takaichi
* India auto dealers say Iran conflict to hit supplies
* Tokyo confirms Japanese national held by Iran freed
* North Korea: Kim Ju-ae – the very likely heir
* What’s driving the recent wave of K-pop idol departures
* Four killed after violence flares in India's Manipur state
* Japanese freed in Iran not allowed to leave country: Report
* Pyongyang trying to leave door open for US talks, says Seoul
* Innovation spurs Beijing cluster for high-end medical devices
* Untimely cold snap to grip South Korea with heavy rain forecast
* Australia's most decorated soldier charged with alleged war crimes
* China’s cruise ship ambitions surge as industrial chain takes shape
* India court sentences nine police to death for Covid custody killings
* US strikes military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, US official says
* Nap like a pro: Sleeping contest at Seoul’s Han River park returns in May
* China rebukes former US envoy to China for remarks about Iran, Venezuela
* Romanian court lifts judicial controls against Andrew Tate, pending investigation
* * Blending ritual with rave: Buddhism Expo in South Korea draws 250,000 visitors
* HK star Aaron Kwok's wife Moka Fang shares rare footage with 5-month old daughter
* Doctors warn of spinal cord damage as ‘neck-hanging exercise’ trends among China youth
* Former Australian soldier charged with committing five war crime murders in Afghanistan
* Chinese buy flats for cremated ashes due to high cemetery costs, leading to law against practice
* Ex-TVB star Marine Lee Yee-man holds betrothal ceremony, to marry fiance in Japan on May
