Malaysia
* Anwar: Brace for cost surge as Middle East conflict hits Malaysia’s supply chain
* Budi95 is seen as a right step in targeted fuel subsidy reform for Malaysia, says World Bank
* Dad admits to sexually assaulting teenage daughter
* Four 1MDB-linked paintings in transit home, MACC says
* Transport Ministry in talks with CAAM, MAHB to shield aviation sector from energy crisis
* Cabinet approves National Disaster Management Council to boost crisis response
* MACC nab former statutory body CEO, company chairman over suspicious share transaction
* Caretaker pleads guilty to sexual offences involving five boys at children's home
* Zara Qairina: Trial of teacher over spreading of false info resumes in June
* Woman fined RM2,000 for having smut on her phone
* Dzulkefly withdraws RM5mil defamation suit against Najib, settles out of court
* Sabah urged to end cruel treatment of long-tailed macaques
* Sultan Ibrahim confers Johor titles, four datukships in conjunction with official birthday
* 394 arrested, RM216mil in seizures in nationwide e‑waste crackdown since Jan 1
* Appeals court upholds 30-year jail term and caning for man who murdered senior citizen
* Six-year-old drowns after falling into canal in Penang
* Ulu Tiram attacker's father claimed shedding police blood “permitted”, witness says
* Govt to offer free mediation for contract disputes under RM250,000 from May
* PAS Youth denies involvement with protest against government
* Illegal wildlife parts: Couple to be charged on April 9, conservationists say such activities 'booming'
* Another suspect remanded over RM12,000 bribery case
Singapore
* Eight-year-old boy voices Singapore MRT announcement to mark autism awareness month
* Singapore woman charged after she allegedly had sex with underage boy multiple times
* 251 suspected scammers, money mules under probe in Singapore over cases linked to more than S$3.9mil in losses
* Scoot to fly to Indonesia’s Belitung and Pontianak, ups flights to selected destinations
* Jail for man who committed investment fraud, soliciting about S$15mil from over 90 investors in Singapore
Indonesia
* Batam ferries cut Singapore trips amid soaring fuel prices
* Indonesia probes torpedo-like object found in its waters
* Shallow Indonesian quake damages houses, injures residents
* Indonesia breaks ground on first melamine plant in Gresik
Thailand
* Thailand to remain hot with limited rain until April 14.
* Thailand's state-run bus operator freezes fares for Songkran
* China pledges deeper tech and education links with Thailand
* Thai PM orders strict WFH for state agencies amid energy crisis
* Thailand seizes over 20 billion baht in assets linked to transnational scam network
* Thailand’s oil reserves stand at 109 days amid renewed tensions
Philippines
* Rising costs push farmers to let their veggies rot than sell at a loss
* Philippines unveils new coast guard command in disputed South China Sea
* Kanlaon Volcano emits ash, with plumes measuring 400m
* Philippines' President Marcos okays P10 per litre fuel subsidy for public utility vehicles
Vietnam
* Big bet on mega-projects
* Vietnam leader To Lam to make four-day visit to China: Chinese state media
* Central Vietnam braces for peak heat as forecasters warn of worsening conditions
* EU police smash ring smuggling Vietnamese to Europe
* Two schools in Vietnam's Buon Ma Thuot Ward hit by mumps outbreaks
Myanmar
* Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing appoints new cabinet, military still dominates
* Myanmar man charged with woman's murder
Cambodia
* What does a scam compound actually look like? And what happens to those in it when it shuts?
* Cambodia's Banteay Meanchey governor denies displaced families charged fees
Laos
* Security officials issue rules to ensure orderly conduct over Lao New Year
* Vientiane province raises five-year growth targets
Brunei
* Brunei to continue price monitoring initiative amid global economic uncertainties
* Unauthorised storage removed from Brunei's Sengkurong industrial area
AseanPlus
* Anwar: Strong foreign ties protect Malaysia’s shipping in volatile Hormuz Strait
* Global energy recovery to take up to five years, PM says after talks with Emir of Qatar
* Emergency measles vaccinations launched amid deadly outbreak
* Oil falls below US$100 on ceasefire announcement
* Bursa backs down as Middle East ceasefire deal in peril
* Ringgit holds firm at 3.97 vs US$, stronger against major currencies
* Escaped wolf forces school closure in South Korea
* Australia calls for Lebanon to be included in West Asia ceasefire
* S. Korean, wanted for cheating back home, nabbed in JB with fake employment pass
* Asian stocks in sober mood as oil rises on Middle East truce doubts
* China says investigating 'malicious' cyberbullying of teen diving star
* Three Bangladeshis charged with kidnapping compatriot
* Nepal issues arrest warrant for ex-PM Deuba in graft probe
* Waiting for DeepSeek: new model to test China's AI ambitions
* China woman, 89, climbs from 27th to 21st floor of building to escape locked bedroom goes viral
* World Bank raises Malaysia's 2026 growth forecast to 4.4% on strong domestic demand
* Tang Jie-Ee Wei march into Asian C'ships quarters
* You're being watched: Japan battles online abuse of athletes
* China tankers join line to test Hormuz exit and Iran truce
* Asian airlines trim flights as fuel supplies tighten
* Millions vote as India begins series of state elections
* K-pop star Cha Eun-woo pays full tax bill, reported at RM35mil
* Nepal ex-PM Oli released from custody after 12 days
* Only virtual talks, no new investment push before Xi-Trump summit: Greer
* Sri Lanka repatriates 125 telecom fraud suspects to China
* Japan’s World War II fighter plane salvaged after 81 Years in waters off Kagoshima Prefecture
* Gold steady as investors eye US-Iran ceasefire, brace for inflation data
* BTS to kick off world tour after landmark Seoul comeback
* Looking back - Asean Hyundai Cup: Singapore goalkeeper Lionel Lewis still stunned with MVP award at the 2004 edition
* Trump says Iranian people want more US strikes for ‘freedom’ as Middle East goes chaotic again
* 56 foreign workers nabbed, RM187mil in e-waste seized in Ops Hazard 3.0
* Al-Aqsa Mosque reopens after 40-day closure amid US-Israeli military actions
* FBM KLCI slips on profit-taking amid ceasefire uncertainty
* Chinese star Esther Yu captivates her fans as iQIYI Starship 2026 touches down in Kuala Lumpur
* 10,000 suspected fake football jerseys seized in Hong Kong's US$8mil customs crackdown
* Police recover bodies of 13 slaughtered horses in Bangladesh
* Booking over 20 flights: Some Chinese travellers stockpiled air tickets before fuel surcharge hike
* Middle East tensions highlight need for energy security, transition, says Fadillah
* Foreign workers: Govt mulls technology-driven, AI-based recruitment system
* Iran warns of sea mines in Strait of Hormuz, advises alternative routes
* Mimi Fly to represent Malaysia in ASEAN-Korea Festival 2026
* Indonesian star Ghea Indrawari invites fans to explore her music in her live show at Zepp KL on May 8
* More than 3,000 Iranians killed during war, medical body says
* Student assault sends Korean teacher to ER, sparks outrage
* Ringgit closed mostly higher against major currencies, slightly lower versus US dollar
* From hospital bed to ballot box, Indian singer Zubeen Garg's widow Garima votes solo and pushes hard for justice in his case
* Bangladesh sentences two policemen to death for protest murder
* Hong Kong government rejects proposal by residents to rebuild blaze-hit Tai Po blocks
* Jackie Chan makes rare appearance with 43YO son Jaycee in China
* Truck driver arrested over fatal Japan tunnel crash says she was looking at smartphone
* 246 flights cancelled at South Korea's Jeju airport amid strong winds, stranding over 3,000 passengers
* Pearly-Thinaah survive scare to reach last eight
* Oil prices jump back toward US$100 on Iran-US ceasefire doubts
