A group police are seen outside the home of a senior police officer in Bangkok, Thailand, on March 15, 2023. Thai police have arrested a fellow officer who fired multiple gunshots from his home in Bangkok which forced an over 24 hours-long standoff after his colleagues tried to take him to be treated for mental illness. – AP
Malaysia
* Those rejected for Rahmah cash aid can reapply before March 31, Dewan Rakyat told
* Michelle Yeoh’s Oscar win is also a win for Asian Americans
* Michelle Yeoh: Rare photos, videos of Oscar winner from beauty pageants shared online
* Preacher draws flak for claiming there’s nothing to be proud of Michelle Yeoh’s Oscar
* Michelle Yeoh: Korean broadcaster accused of misogyny after editing actress’ Oscar acceptance speech
* Michelle Yeoh celebrates Oscar win with goddaughter and ex-husband’s first wife
* Uqasha Senrose says she’s suffering from anxiety after husband Kamal Adli’s brutal attack
* Investors pitch mega industrial park, hydro dam projects to Hajiji
* SVB collapse has minimal impact on Malaysia’s banking system, Dewan Rakyat told
* Malaysia, Britain discuss strategic cooperation
* 653 Filipinos deported from Sandakan
* Four arrested for misappropriating RM596mil in sukuk funds
* RM4mil printing cost of palm oil flipbook to be probed, Dewan Rakyat told
* Clearer rules for foreign concerts
* Court strikes out Peter Anthony’s bid to nullify Tenom election results
* Action will be taken against those who name-drop us, says PMO
Singapore
* 69-year-old man who exposed himself to school girls jailed
* ‘Of course, Malaysia should feel proud of Michelle Yeoh’, says S’pore PM’s wife
* Singaporean couple killed by speeding tanker on way to temple in India
* Weapons including machetes, airsoft pistol seized in drug bust; three Singaporeans held
* New feature on Grab app allows passengers, drivers to record audio during ride
* Singapore FM urges quick conclusion of Asean-EU FTA amid global tensions
* Lee and Jokowi to meet at leaders’ retreat in Singapore
Thailand
* Thailand searches for missing radioactive cylinder taken from power plant
* Rogue Bangkok cop shot and disarmed, ending 24-hour standoff
* Thai Cabinet lines up substitute ministers ahead of expected defections this week
* Four arrested for misappropriating RM596mil in sukuk funds
* Ruling party sheds more MPs, dimming Prawit’s chance of becoming PM
* Thailand to impose strict registration policy for all firearms, ammunition
Indonesia
* Indonesia Feb trade surplus at US$5.48bil, beats forecast
* Sandiaga wants Bali to reconsider scooter ban for foreign tourists
* Numbers show Indonesia’s hotel industry roaring back
* Jokowi hopes for Singapore investments in education, healthcare in new capital
* Indonesia in talks with Myanmar, says Jokowi as he stresses Asean’s focus on a peaceful region
Philippines
* Prosecutors to charge ex-Philippines jail chief with murder
* In a first, Manila-US drills to sink boat in West Philippine Sea
* Hazing death: Seven fraternity members indicted
Vietnam
* Vietnam central bank plans to cut policy rates to support growth
* High construction material prices put pressure on Vietnam’s construction industry
* Mong Cai border gate welcomes first Chinese tour group post-Covid
Cambodia
* Hun Sen urges international community to enhance rights of disabled people
* Ongoing battle to save Cambodia’s river dolphins from extinction
* Wat Phnom hornbills attract tourists, locals
Laos
* Laos, Cambodia make plans for integrated tourism
* Laos launches online ticketing service for China-Laos Railway with new App
Myanmar
* Eleven killed, 24 injured by fire in Myanmar in February
* Myanmar team in Bangladesh camps for Rohingya repatriation pilot project
Brunei
* National park to be upgraded to luxury resort
* Brunei has potential for medical tourism: Minister
Aseanplus
* China censors talk of Xi Jinping’s unanimous presidential confirmation
* Former S. Korean president Chun Doo-hwan’s grandson slams his family
* China reports economic rebound but warns of risks to recovery
* Asian markets rally as bank worries ebb, Fed rates back in view
* Japanese start-up tells new hires they need to know ChatGPT for a job
* Chinese hoarding flu pills with online sales surging 100-fold
* Celebrity couple Nicholas Tse and Faye Wong spotted holding hands at Chinese airport
* Japanese YouTuber-turned-MP sacked for having never showed up in Parliament
* Factbox-What’s on the table for the Kishida-Yoon summit?
* Taiwan shipping giant Evergreen to give staff 11-month mid-year bonus
Source: thestar
