Singapore

New laws outline how Singapore and Malaysia will handle incidents on RTS link

SINGAPORE: The details of how Singapore and Malaysia will handle incidents on the upcoming Johor Baru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link (RTS Link) were set out in a new Bill tabled in Parliament on Tuesday (April 7).

Indonesia

Mt Dukono erupts 76 times as volcanic activity surges

JAKARTA: Mount Dukono erupted 76 times in a single day on Monday (April 6), signalling a sharp escalation in volcanic activity and raising concerns over potential hazards to surrounding communities in North Halmahera, North Maluku, Indonesia.

Myanmar

Myanmar exports over 463,000 tonnes of fishery products in FY 2025-26

Myanmar exported over 463,000 tonnes of fishery products in the 2025-26 fiscal year (from April 2025 to March 2026), generating over US$689 million in export earnings, according to the Department of Fisheries on Tuesday.

AseanPlus News

Nepal vows action against helicopter rescue scams

Nepal's government has developed tough measures to stamp out insurance scams involving unnecessary helicopter rescues of trekkers. An official said Tuesday (April 7), a long-running racket threatening the country's vital tourism industry.

Thailand

Thai police seize 1.6 tonnes of drugs hidden under cabbages

BANGKOK: Thai police have seized 1.6 tonnes of ketamine and crystal methamphetamine buried under cabbages in the bed of a pickup truck, with the driver arrested on drug trafficking charges.

China

China rebukes former US envoy to China for remarks about Iran, Venezuela

China on Tuesday (April 7) rebuked former US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns over his comments regarding China's position on Iran and Venezuela.

Nation

Remaining Malaysian ships to transit Strait of Hormuz in stages, says Iranian Ambassador

KUALA LUMPUR: The remaining six Malaysian vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz will be cleared to pass through the waterway in stages, says Iran's Ambassador to Malaysia Valiollah Mohammadi Nasrabadi.

Laos

Laos' Namdong Park prepares to debut this month

VIENTIANE: As the hot season makes itself felt across Laos, a fresh emerald escape is preparing to open its gates. Located just 8km from the heart of Luang Prabang city, Namdong Park is positioning itself as the province's newest must-visit destination for those seeking a blend of pristine nature and recreational activities.

India

India court sentences nine police to death for Covid custody killings

NEW DELHI: An Indian court has sentenced nine policemen to death for the torture and killing of a father and son in 2020 who were detained for allegedly breaching Covid lockdown rules.

Japan

Japan arranging summit talks with Iran: PM Takaichi

TOKYO: The Japanese government is working to arrange summit talks over the phone between Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (pic) and an Iranian leader, in an effort to help ease tensions in the Middle East at an early time, Takaichi said Monday (April 6).

Singapore

Singapore to charge driver over death of six-year-old girl from Indonesia

SINGAPORE: The driver involved in an accident in Chinatown that killed a six-year-old girl and injured the girl's mother will be charged on Wednesday (April 8).

Cambodia

UN, Cambodia to work together on boosting tourism

PHNOM PENH: The UN in Cambodia and the kingdom's government have reached a formal agreement to strengthen cooperation in the tourism sector, with the goal of enhancing governance and accelerating progress toward sustainable development goals in the kingdom.

AseanPlus News

Former Australian soldier charged with committing five war crime murders in Afghanistan

MELBOURNE: Australia's most decorated living veteran, Ben Roberts-Smith, faces war crime charges on allegations that he killed five unarmed Afghans while serving in Afghanistan from 2009 and 2012, police and media reported on Tuesday (April 7).

Nation

Heatwave: Critical hotspots under control with continuous monitoring, says DPM

SUBANG JAYA: Critical hotspots nationwide during the current heatwave remain under control, with continuous monitoring carried out by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

AseanPlus News

Blending ritual with rave: Buddhism Expo in South Korea draws 250,000 visitors

SEOUL: In front of Bongeunsa, a temple in southern Seoul, at 6pm on a Friday, a line began to form.

Indonesia

Part of Jakarta airport terminal’s ceiling caves in after heavy rain

JAKARTA: A section of Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport collapsed after days of heavy rain on April 6, sending a torrent of water crashing into a departure lounge and ripples of panic among some travellers.

Nation

Dramatic protest disrupts Azam Baki keynote at WTC

KUALA LUMPUR: A keynote address by Tan Sri Azam Baki was briefly disrupted when two men stormed into a hall carrying banners during an event at the World Trade Centre (WTC) here.

Nation

Malaysia urged to be proactive in developing biodiesel to soften fuel crisis impact

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Biodiesel Association (MBA) has urged the government to follow proactive measures taken by other Asean counterparts and expedite the nationwide implementation of higher biodiesel blends under the national biodiesel programme for both the transport and industrial sectors.

Cambodia

Cambodian casino scam bust sees over 100 captured; Phnom Penh raid unearths Japanese police uniforms

VIENTIANE: The past two days have seen continued pressure brought to bear on illegal scam operations in the Kingdom, with the revocation of the licence of a Preah Sihanouk casino after an investigation led to the detention of 108 suspects.

Nation

Cloud seeding ops in Kedah, Perlis show positive results, says Zahid

SUBANG JAYA: The cloud seeding operation across two northern states, Kedah and Perlis, has shown positive results, with induced rainfall and rising water levels, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.