Malaysia
* Anwar reaffirms Malaysia's foreign policy, refuses to overlook causes of regional instability
* Govt paying RM6bil in fuel subsidies, up from RM700mil before Iran war, says Amir Hamzah
* Malaysia has enough fuel stocks till May, RON95 subsidy to stay, says Anwar
* Anwar: Soaring freight and fertiliser costs will hit Malaysians hard
* PM: Six Malaysian vessels transiting Strait of Hormuz in stages
* Rafizi defends remarks in reply to PKR show-cause letter
* Health Ministry mulling higher allowances for nurses, more hires
* Thirty-four men fined for storming Taman Shamelin karaoke centre
* Seremban court acquits Rela man of sexual assault on stepdaughter
* Senior cop nabbed for allegedly masterminding RM4.4mil robberies
* Nationwide e-waste crackdown sees 515 arrests, seizures worth RM582mil
* Cyber spotting: Youths urged to help track illegal wildlife trade online
* Consumers urged to adopt Time of Use scheme to save on electricity bills
* Manhunt in Sg Buloh after suspected child sex offender escapes from prison
* 22-year-old Seremban man gets six months in jail for possessing child porn
* Corporate mafia case: MACC was not involved in the initial investigation, says IGP
* Medicine and medical device price hike due to Middle East conflict, says Dzulkefly
* Beluran pupils forced to study under tents and in mosque corridors, says Likas rep
Singapore
* Singapore and Australia pledge closer ties, on fuel and LNG security and tackle global supply shock
* Over two years’ jail for Singapore man behind ‘deplorable, sadistic’ acts of stabbing four cats, killing two others
* More than 3.4 million Singaporeans have visited Malaysia in Jan-Feb 2026, says High Commissioner
* Malaysia is still the top destination for Singapore travellers amid rising prices
* Australia PM in Singapore for fuel security talks
* Cautious re-entry into equities as traders wary of Middle East ceasefire
* What Singaporeans should do if asked for a bribe when entering Batam
* Jail for former bank wealth planning manager who resorted to forgery to hit sales target in Singapore
Indonesia
* Indonesia names Pertamina officials and oil tycoon as suspects in oil procurement probe
* Indonesia warns Google over YouTube's failure to comply with child protection rules
* Indonesia deports alleged Scottish crime boss Steven Lyons arrested in Bali
* Indonesian fisherman nets surprise catch – a Chinese underwater drone
* Indonesia: Foreign object near Lombok Strait probed
* Rising plastic prices pressure Indonesia’s bottled water industry
Thailand
* Thai finance minister sees oil prices elevated for up to two years due to Middle East conflict
* Songkran’s 'seven dangerous days' begin under stricter enforcement in Thailand
* Thai army rejects Cambodia incursion claim at Chong Chom scam site
* Thailand has limited ammunition to address economic problems, says finance minister
* Oil set for largest weekly loss in 10 months after ceasefire
* Malaysia to participate in first Asian Eurovision Song Contest in November -- Bangkok is set to play host.
Philippines
* Philippines says China fired flares in airspace ‘bullying’ against its coast guard aircraft over the Spratly Islands
* Philippines ex-president Arroyo hits reports she’s seeking House Speaker Dy’s ouster
* Asian stocks ride US-Iran ceasefire wave to log best week in 14 years
* US$50bil in financial support needed as Middle East conflict tests global economy - IMF
* Three Philippine National Police Academy cadets nabbed over alleged hazing of over 20 underclassmen
Vietnam
* Vietnamese man pleads guilty to possessing protected python parts in Malaysia
* Vietnam's GDP forecast to grow 7.2 per cent in 2026: Asian Development Bank
* Four-day trip to China on agenda
* 37 partners pledge US$25mil to support Asean disaster management programme
* Strait of Hormuz: Is a Trump‑Iran joint venture really possible?
Myanmar
* Myanmar on Friday (April 10) announced the formation of a new government
* Myanmar president pledges to strengthen international relations in accordance with the principles of peace
* Malaysian Immigration bust migrant smuggling syndicate in K'tan, 22 foreigners nabbed
* Myanmar president says many challenges ahead, seeks to normalise ASEAN ties
Cambodia
* Cambodia king diagnosed with prostate cancer and will stay in China for prolonged treatment
* Singapore and Cambodia sign rice trade agreement for food security
* Three held for Chheb–Preah Roka Wildlife Sanctuary forestry crimes in Cambodia
* Maybank Cambodia extends US$50mil financing to Smart Axiata
Laos
* Laos, Vietnam strengthen strategic ties through high-level visit
* Laos prepares for Lao New Year with emphasis on safety, cultural heritage
* Chile exposes smuggling ring that shipped US$917m in stolen copper to Chinese buyers
Brunei
* Five disaster-affected families in Brunei receive aid
* ADB-led funding boost Asean power grid as the region faces energy insecurity
* Gold on track for third weekly gain as US rate outlook offsets dollar strength
Aseanplus
* Ringgit closes higher against major, Asean currencies / FBM KLCI finishes higher amid regional strength
* Asian Development Bank forecasts Malaysia’s economy to grow 4.6% in 2026
* Anwar expresses deep sorrow over passing of former Iranian foreign minister Kamal Kharazi
* Malaysia-China business cooperation enters higher value, regional phase
* Malaysia's March palm oil stocks hit seven-month low as exports surge
* Foreigner pleads guilty to possessing RM36.8mil in python tongues and gall bladders
* Sabah minister calls for direct Japan flights to resume
* 24 undocumented migrant workers detained in Batu Pahat
* Sabah increases rice supply, tightens monitoring of wholesalers
* Reptile river guards being considered on border with Bangladesh
* Pyongyang unveils new missiles, electronic warfare systems
* Newlyweds found dead in Busan, possible murder-suicide
* Indian hit movie 'Dhurandhar' breaks Bollywood records
* Arrest warrants issued against Nepal's Ex-PM Deuba, his wife
* Why the US-Iran ceasefire is seen as a failure for Donald Trump
* Flights unaffected after fire at Mumbai's international airport
* Hong Kong authorities spend US$4.3mil on Tai Po fire recovery works
* Hong Kong offers diesel subsidy, toll waivers to lower fuel cost pain
* Analysis - Pakistan's high-stakes Iran peace bid is fraught with risk
* South Korean President Lee wishes escaped wolf's safe return to zoo
* China police detain man accused of cyberbullying Olympian: state media
* Not obscene? Court approval of sex doll import sparks dispute in South Korea
* Japan plans to release extra 20 days' oil reserves from May, PM Takaichi says
* China foreign minister vows deeper ties with North Korea on trip to Pyongyang
* Aliff Aziz breaks silence on ex-wife Bella Astillah's engagement to Syed Saddiq
* Hong Kong doctor axed for posting resuscitation photo faces Medical Council case
* US ceasefire with Iran sets diplomatic clock for Trump as war powers deadline nears
* Hong Kong halts raw oyster sales from French brand over possible gastroenteritis link
* Dubai limits foreign flights until May 31, letters show, hitting Indian airlines hardest
* US$50bil in financial support needed as Middle East conflict tests global economy - IMF
* Mining revolution: China’s 500-tonne ‘underground carrier’ tunnels a kilometre to mine ore
* Special trains to carry passengers stranded on India's Jammu-Srinagar highway due to landslides
* K-pop star Heeseung begins solo chapter under new name Evan following exit from boy band Enhypen
* K-pop superband EXO makes its return to KL with a super concert at Bukit Jalil on June 20
* China woman, 89, climbs from 27th to 21st floor of building to escape locked bedroom goes viral
* Actress-model Parisa Ardina, influencer Sam Lim confirm marriage after wedding moments go viral
* Gayong 2, the sequel to hit movie Gayong, makes a splashing start in the local box-office scene
* Bayern to face Villa in lucrative Hong Kong friendly, German champions to play in S. Korea too
* Badminton: Tang Jie-Ee Wei exit Asian C'ships after shock defeat
