Malaysia:
* Police monitoring social media for Islamic State propaganda, says IGP
* Floods: Situation still under control, no need to declare emergency, says Anwar
* Assess Anwar's first 100 days objectively, PM's senior political secretary urges
* EPF's 2022 dividend exceeds inflation rate, higher than 10-year MGS yields, says economic experts
* Floods: Nearly 50,000 victims displaced in Johor, majority from Batu Pahat
* Dr Wee slams 'unacceptable' quality of food given to flood victims
* Govt to continue efforts to increase internet speeds nationwide, says Comms Minister
* Education Ministry reschedules SPM exams from March 16 for candidates affected by floods
* Drug traffickers ram police car, arrested after high-speed chase in Melaka
* Umno to publish ROS approval letter on no-contest decision, says Zahid
* Another volatile session expected for ringgit this week
* Overnight Policy Rate to influence Bursa Malaysia's performance this week
Singapore:
* Fake Straits Times, Zaobao and CNA news sites that promote gambling detected and blocked in Singapore
* Singapore: New Bill to be tabled in 2023 to enable, safeguard patient data sharing across healthcare providers
* United Nations states agree 'historic' deal to protect high seas
* Golf - Classy Ko retains World Championship title after vintage round at Sentosa
* Increase in conjunctivitis cases comes as Covid-19 restrictions are lifted in Singapore
* Singapore PM’s brother says govt persecuting his family
Indonesia:
* Indonesian regional leaders in Singapore for Rising Fellowship meeting from Monday (March 6) to Friday (March 10)
* Indonesia's inflation to stay above 5% in first half of 2023, says central bank chief
* Death toll in Indonesia fuel depot fire in Jakarta rises to 19, three people still missing and more than 1,000 displaced
* Indonesia to relocate residents or move fuel facility after deadly fire
* Fuel depot fire kills at least 17 in Jakarta
Thailand:
* In Thailand, Shinawatra legacy endures in family-linked party as election looms
* Thailand army issues stricter safety order in South after deadly attack
* Sorrowful day as friends and family remember Thai soccer boy rescued from cave
* Thailand spent US$13 billion in three Years to fight Covid-19 pandemic
* Leatherback turtles get helping hand on the beach in Thailand
Philippines:
* Philippines central bank gov sees 50 bps rate hike if inflation tops 9%
* Two ex-soldiers among three held over shooting of Philippine governor and Marcos ally
* Philippines and Vietnam agree to work together and keep their sea safe from outsiders
* One suspect killed, three more arrested in killing of Philippine governor
Vietnam:
* Ladies in Vietnam celebrate Women's Day with traditional dress parade in the capital
* Vietnam among best locations for family holidays in Asia, states New Zealand Herald
* Vietnam's manufacturing PMI recovers to above 50 in February on brighter demand
* Two arrested for trafficking over 18kg drugs to Vietnam
Myanmar:
* 'Major' fire at Cox's Bazar refugee camp in Bangladesh under control
* Quad foreign ministers call for end to violence in Myanmar
* Myanmar's poultry business suffers after broken rice price hike
* UN: Junta at war with citizens
Cambodia:
* Cambodia launches second phase of zero-snaring campaign in protected areas
* Cambodia welcomes first Chinese flight, tourists to historic city and resort town Siem Reap
* Western nations accused of political interference
Laos:
* Laos govt and NGOs to fight illegal wildlife trade with new online campaign
* World Bank launches group partnership framework in Laos
Brunei:
* Brunei man caught in ‘Sai-Gone’ raid charged with drug trafficking
* Brunei must reduce dependence on foreign goods, says top official
AseanPlus:
* China increases military spending in face of 'escalating' threats
* China sets modest growth target of about 5% as parliament opens on Sunday (March 5)
* Economists see China ‘conservative’ GDP goal a cautious sign
* South Korea, Japan near landmark deal on wartime labour dispute - media
* Taiwan says China should respect Taiwan people's commitment to democracy
* Man in China forced to eat faeces after he allegedly abused cats to death
* Nations secure UN global high seas biodiversity pact
* Head to these beautiful Malaysian islands for some vitamin sea
* North Korea says UN should demand end to S.Korea-US military drills
* Paris Olympics tickets viewed as too pricey, poll finds
* Gender equality in North Korea
* Gandhi, Ninoy, and the disinformation crisis
* US campaign to smear China knows no limits
* Chinese live-streaming operator Kuaishou applies to offer shares in yuan via Hong Kong’s new dual-currency counter
* Hong Kong police question villagers in hunt for evidence as search for Abby Choi’s missing body parts draws blank
* Breaking with EU, Hungary’s leader backs China’s peace proposal for Ukraine war
* US bid to cut China dependence by bringing jobs home and shifting supply chains ineffective: analysts
* ‘Economic Nato’ alliance, other ideas to counter China are proposed by US lawmakers
* Cricket-Test Championship driving trend towards shorter matches
* Motor racing-F1 drivers see no need for qualifying change