Asean News Headlines at 9pm on Sunday (Feb 19, 2023)


Paetongtarn Shinawatra, 36, the Pheu Thai Party's most visible candidate for prime minister, poses with other members of parliament candidates during a general election campaign in Kanchanaburi province. - Reuters

Malaysia:

* Turkiye-Syria quake: PM Anwar touched by Malaysians' concern, contributions

* Jana Wibawa probe: 'I will cooperate, I have nothing to hide', says Zafrul

* Jana Wibawa probe: MACC to call Zafrul, Muhyiddin a suspect, says source

* Almost RM5mil worth of wildlife, parts seized in raids so far this year

* Johor to gazette TMJ's decree banning use of mosques and surau for politics

* A-G report: Health Ministry briefed over procurement of defective ventilators, says Dr Zaliha

* Don’t blame me for resigning as PM, that was democracy at work, says Dr M

* Red tide in Sabah: Labuan residents advised to avoid eating shellfish

* White paper Covid-19 vaccine to improve process, not find fault, says Dr Zaliha

* Pictures of 'armed' Terengganu PAS youths causing concern among Malaysians

* Bursa Malaysia likely to see cautious trading from Monday (Feb 20)

* Rising risk of higher interest rates to continue influencing ringgit movement

A boy carries his surfboard during sunset at Lhoknga beach, Indonesia's Aceh province. - AFPA boy carries his surfboard during sunset at Lhoknga beach, Indonesia's Aceh province. - AFP

Singapore:

* Transnational syndicate scamming Singaporeans crippled after joint operation with Malaysia police

* Singapore's Changi Airport shops busier as travellers return; retail sales hit RM3.65bil in 2022

* Singapore among the best in handling Covid-19 well, despite a few shortcomings, say experts

* Anglican Church in Singapore ‘deeply disappointed’ by Church of England’s blessing of same-sex couples; Malaysian churches also unhappy

* Google lays off about 190 in Singapore, say former employees

* Why Singapore isn’t gridlocked

Indonesia:

* Indonesian police to deport mafia fugitive and alleged drug trafficker back to Italy

* Home ministry finalising new Malaysia-Indonesia border crossing, says Saifuddin

* Kopi Kenangan: The Indonesian billion-dollar coffee chain backed by Jay-Z and Serena Williams

* Indonesia to boost partnership with South Korea on 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties

* Combating corruption in democracies in Indonesia

* Indonesia: Tear gas at football match

A boat makes its way along a canal as the sun sets in Samut Songkhram on Sunday, February 19, 2023. - AFPA boat makes its way along a canal as the sun sets in Samut Songkhram on Sunday, February 19, 2023. - AFP

Thailand:

* Denmark's Olesen cruises to Thailand Golf Classic victory

* Malaysia and Thailand police to strengthen ties to fight job scams

* Exclusive - Daughter of Thaksin banking on nostalgia to win Thailand election

* Thailand's Marine Department reassures public espcially tourists that 'river taxi' travel is safe

* Hero’s welcome for Thai rescue team including their super mutts returning from quake-hit Turkey

* Thai PM to dissolve parliament before term ends next month

Philippines:

* Another attack in the Philippines - Aparri municipality vice mayor and five others killed in Nueva Vizcaya ambush

* Wreckage of lost Cessna plane sighted on Philippine volcano

* ICC insists on Duterte probe, Philippine President Marcos pushes back

* Philippine investment board registers an impressive US$7.55 bllion in January

* Search is underway as Philippine confirms Cessna 340 plane with four aboard still missing

* Gunmen wound governor, kill four of his bodyguards

A boy skateboards during sunset at Lhoknga beach, Indonesia's Aceh province. - AFPA boy skateboards during sunset at Lhoknga beach, Indonesia's Aceh province. - AFP

Vietnam:

* Vietnam and China more than happy to bolster economic cooperation and improve bilateral relationship

* Vietnamese cities move to develop more urban green spaces

* Vietnam's EV maker VinFast recalls nearly 2,800 units domestically

* Vietnam imports cost Malaysian local farmers dearly

* 2,000 dead cats for traditional medicine found

* Vietnam to issue biometric passports from March

Myanmar:

* 'I just want my legs back': Myanmar landmine casualties soar

* Myanmar's maritime trade up 19.42 per cent in over 10 months

* Parallel govt asks for more aid

* Despair over looming aid cuts for Rohingya

A farmer walks her cow heading home after a day's work at a rice field outside Phnom Penh, Cambodia. - APA farmer walks her cow heading home after a day's work at a rice field outside Phnom Penh, Cambodia. - AP

Cambodia:

* Thailand and Cambodia team-up to fight border drug crimes

* 15 rare and prized Royal Turtles in Cambodia delivered to research institute for study, breeding

* Cambodia targets one million Chinese tourists in 2023; only 100,000 plus in previous year

Laos:

* Rising tourism numbers and Lao Airlines to operate flights from Pakse to China starting mid-2023

* Laos' tourists haven Feuang district near Vientiane expects over 100,000 Tourists in 2023

Brunei:

* Malaysia sees increase in Brunei tourists in 2022

* Brunei High Court dismisses smuggler’s appeal for a lower fine

Rescuers search through the rubble of a collapsed building in Kahramanmaras after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the country's south-east and Syria in the early hours of February 6, 2023. - AFPRescuers search through the rubble of a collapsed building in Kahramanmaras after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the country's south-east and Syria in the early hours of February 6, 2023. - AFP

AseanPlus:

* Turkey quake death toll nears 41,000 as govt ends quake rescue efforts except in two provinces

* China warns US to suffer 'consequences' if it escalates balloon incident

* In meeting, Blinken warns China's Wang Yi against aiding Russia in Ukraine

* Japan, South Korea foreign ministers meet on sidelines of Munich Security Conference

* Famed Chinese rainmaker goes missing in latest executive disappearance

* South Korea, US stage combined air drill in response to North Korea missile launch

* Mega billion offers as Man United bidding heats up as Ratcliffe, Elliott enter the fray

* North Korea says it fired ICBM as warning to US, Seoul

* Hong Kong Airport’s passenger volume surges as China reopens

* What happens to social media influencers when inflation hits?

* Insects to swarm European shelves and into our stomachs

* Mushrooms can certainly be magical when it comes to nutrition

* Cyclone death toll in New Zealand rises to 11 as recovery continues

* KMT leader’s visit helps improve Taiwan residents’ livelihoods

* Unknown objects expose blind spot in Japan’s air defence

* Jadeja stars as India hammer Australia to take 2-0 Test series lead

* Asean can defuse tensions over Taiwan

* From oil to coffee: Rebranding Saudi Arabia

* Trust necessary for extended deterrence against North Korea

* Cricket-England thrash New Zealand with 'Bazball' and Broad-side

* Arab states need new approach towards Syria, says Saudi foreign minister

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