Asean News Headlines as at 10pm on Thursday (Sept 1)


Rosmah Mansor, wife of ex-Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, waves as she leaves the Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex as she is on bail after the court found her guilty of seeking and receiving bribes in exchange for government contracts, in Kuala Lumpur on Sept 1, 2022. - Reuters

Malaysia:

* Rosmah verdict: Decision to use Rizal as prosecution witness justified, says Sri Ram

* Rosmah verdict: RM970mil fine is 'too high', we will appeal, says defence

* Rosmah verdict: Ex-PM's wife breaks down in court after being found guilty

* Bung Moktar, wife to know fate on corruption charges on Sept 2

* 1MDB unit Brazen Sky files for bankruptcy protection in US

* Hamzah not entertaining questions on whether or not Najib is in prison database

* LCS scandal: Cops record Latiff's statement over report against Rafizi

* Sabah gets RM30mil dividend from Sawit Kinabalu

* A Sarawakian hit Magnum 4D Jackpot first prize

* Malaysian navy holds intra-maritime exercise in South China, Sulu seas

Singapore:

* Schooling, Lim 'treated in the same way' as others in cannabis use investigation: Law Minister

* Economists cut Singapore's 2022 growth forecast on inflation, global slowdown woes: MAS poll

* Ex-president Ong Teng Cheong's elder son sues sister-in-law over Dalvey Estate GCB

* Singapore officially opens Tuas Port with three berths

* Two dead, 8 injured in accident between car and bus in Woodlands (update)

* Tuas Port opening: Higher efficiency, lower carbon footprint justify higher operational costs: companies

* At least S$781,000 lost in job scams since April where SG victims were told to rate apps

* Maximum jail, fine for serial protester who held illegal demo at US Embassy

* Reticulated python swallows 6kg pet cat in Tanah Merah condominium

Thailand:

* Thailand tightens rules on crypto advertising

* Arrest warrant out for YouTuber ‘Nutty’ over alleged forex trading scam

* Thailand mulls first taxi fare hike since 2014 as costs surge

* Ministry offers tech solution after another student suffocates to death in school van

* Thailand lures rich foreigners with 10-year visa, tax breaks

Indonesia:

* Two Malaysians held at Sumatra airport for carrying drugs

* Indonesian parties mull sidelining most popular candidates in next presidential polls

* Indonesia's headline inflation eases in August, core prices rise

Philippines:

* Marcos to meet with Filipino communities in Indonesia, Singapore during state visits

* Rainy weekend in parts of Luzon, W. Visayas as super typhoon Henry nears

* Marcos to raise deployment cap on Filipino nurses working overseas

Vietnam:

* Binh Thuan Province begins construction of 1,000-ha industrial park

* Joint emergency response to prevent extinction of Asian ‘unicorn’

Myanmar:

* Myanmar reimposes visa-free policy for nationals of eight Asean countries

* Myanmar plans US$200mil FX intervention to ease fuel price crunch

Cambodia:

* Cambodia launches SDG investor map

* Applications open for Cambodia Digital Awards

* Hun Sen breaks ground on US$47mil flyover for Phnom Penh

Laos:

* Laos, Japan partner in provision of caregivers for Japan

* Lao, Cambodian armies partner to strengthen border security

Brunei:

* Broadband Uplift a boost for Brunei's digital connectivity

* Man denies raping two nieces, faces 15 other charges of sexual nature

* Youth Bus back on the road to develop leadership skills

Aseanplus:

* HK officials target end to hotel quarantine in November

* China slams UN Xinjiang report as 'political tool' against Beijing

* Taiwan shoots down drone, showing risk of escalation with China

* UN report accuses China of rights abuses in Xinjiang

* Chinese city of 16 million to shut down over new Covid outbreak

* A robot in every Hong Kong hospital? One man’s vision to tackle surgeon shortfall

* S. Korea, Taiwan manufacturing slump is warning for trade

* Alibaba’s Lazada eyes Europe push to take on Amazon, Zalando

* Asian investors step up selling as rate hikes loom

* Taiwan president says looks forward to producing 'democracy chips' with U.S.

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Asean news , headlines , Sept 1

   

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