Men from Indonesia's Papua province sing a Wor song (an invitation to visit) during the Suara Jernih Papua (Papua's Clear Voice) festival in collaboration with Greenpeace, in Jakarta on March 17, 2023, held as part of a campaign asking the government to preserve Papuan forests as a solution to avoid climate crisis. - AFP
Malaysia
* Stop making statements that offend racial and religious sensitivities, warns IGP
* Security forces told to watch for extremists who stir up hatred, says PM
* Muda members' faith unshaken by visiting other religions' places of worship, says Syed Saddiq
* Johor floods: Extra RM150mil for restoration works, PM directs all ministries to help
* Jana Wibawa probe: 'Datuk Roy' remanded for another four days
* Basikal lajak case: Hisyam Teh to lead Sam's appeal
* Penang's new ferry unveiled in Vietnam shipyard
Singapore
* Abusive patients risk being discharged from hospital amid growing number of abuse cases
* ‘Good night, Uncle Alex’: Father of Singapore guitar Alex Abisheganaden dies at 97
* Singapore key exports fall 15.6% in February in 5th straight month of contraction
* Man, 59, arrested over alleged murder of co-tenant in Bukit Merah flat
* NTU scientists discover how brain generates energy to clear waste linked to Alzheimer’s
* Singapore arrests 13 for being suspected members of unlawful societies
Thailand
* Thailand heads for polls as Prayut orders house dissolution
* Siam Commercial Bank raises growth forecast for Thai economy to 3.9%
* Thai party leader Sudarat proposes ‘pension lottery’ to encourage savings for old age
* Pheu Thai’s latest pledge: 20,000 baht a month for every household
* Thailand remains ‘top choice’ for Japanese manufacturers moving from China
Indonesia
* Mayo Clinic only acting as consultant for Bali International Hospital: exec
* Pertamina to revive 14-year-old Plumpang buffer zone plan after deadly blaze
* Indonesian e-commerce to blacklist sales of imported thrift clothes
* Anger as Surabaya court acquits two police over stadium crush
Philippines
* Officer relieved of duties after lengthy immigration interview makes traveller miss flight
* Fish shortage feared amid Oriental Mindoro oil spill
* Cries of justice ring out at burial of slain Philippine governor Degamo
Vietnam
* Vietnam's new car sales rebound 33% in February
* Vietnam's trade with top 11 Asian markets is set to grow significantly
* SpaceX, Netflix, Boeing to join 'biggest-ever' US business mission to Vietnam
* Vietnam arrests Facebook user for attempt to 'overthrow the state'
* Vietnam's central bank says to adjust policy rates in line with global markets
Cambodia
* Cambodia celebrates return of 'priceless' stolen Angkor jewellery
* Four Mekong giant barbs to be released into the wild during rainy season
* Cambodian company inks deal to export renewable energy to Singapore
Laos
* Laos mulls easier immigration clearance on China-Laos Railway
* Influx of Chinese visitors could overwhelm Lao hospitality sector: expert
Myanmar
* At least 22 people killed in suspected massacre at Myanmar monastery
* Myanmar ethnic rebel alliance asks China to help diffuse coup crisis
Brunei
* Man jailed 34 months for deadly DUI
* Brunei to reach US$740mil in agriculture, fishery production: minister
Aseanplus
* Japan, S. Korea hail spring thaw in wintry relations as they seek closer ties in security and trade
* China’s Xi to meet Putin in Russia for first time since Ukraine invasion
* South Koreans remain cautious over ‘new era’ of ties with Japan
* Japan pushes plans to raise birthrates by ‘last chance’ deadline
* China mulls policies to boost foreign trade
* Malaysian animated series 'Mechamato' receives Anime Fan Award in Japan
* Britain and Japan sign space co-operation deal
* Ke Huy Quan’s Hong Kong links, the ex-policeman who may have played a part in bringing him to a safe refuge
* Three Japanese ex-soldiers charged over sexual abuse: media
* K-pop singer DKZ's Kyoungyoon admits cult affiliation, claims he was brainwashed, says report
* Kim Jong-un and daughter oversee North Korea's ICBM launch
* Asian markets extend global rally as banking sector fears ease
