Asean News Headlines at 9pm on Monday (May 29, 2023)


Plane spotters and local photographers seized the opportunity to photograph the Republic of Korean Air Force's (ROKAF) KAI T-50B (Black Eagles) aircrafts, which arrived from Langkawi and landed at Labuan Air Base on Monday, May 29, 2023. - Bernama

Malaysia:

* Najib seeking early date for SRC money laundering trial

* Come clean on LCS issue, TI-M tells govt

* Farmer shocked to see dog chained, dragged behind car in PD

* Malaysian singer Shila Amzah announces engagement to 25YO influencer Ubai

* Lokman Adam's trial over Facebook posts to begin in September

* Jana Wibawa: Adam Radlan’s graft cases transferred to two KL Sessions Courts

* Penang cops nab serial drug offender, this time for allegedly processing heroin

* RM6.6bil CBT case: Prosecution wants time to consider Irwan's representation to AGC

* JAINJ assures that sex party will not go on in Johor

* KJ sues Jamal for RM1mil over alleged defamation

* ‘Polis Evo 3’ earns RM16mil in 4 days at box office, beating record set by ‘Mat Kilau’

* Tabling of smoking control bill still on track, says Dr Zaliha

Surfers wait to catch a wave along a beach surrounded by tankers in Singapore. - ReutersSurfers wait to catch a wave along a beach surrounded by tankers in Singapore. - Reuters

Singapore:

* Prolonged, intense heat expected from June to October, raising risk of haze, fires in south Asean

* Singapore President Halimah Yacob says she will not run for second term in upcoming election

* City of London is no 'Singapore on Thames,' policy chairman says

* Clucking nuisance: Complaints grow as wild chickens become a common sight

* Singapore's Temasek cuts compensation for staff responsible for FTX investment

* All national servicemen to get more monthly allowance from July 1

* Ex-employee in SG misappropriated over 25,000 defective

* Oil gains after US leaders strike debt deal

* Asian FX mixed on US rate expectations, debt ceiling deal

Indonesia:

* Indonesia scraps ban on sea sand exports and it is a big boon for Singapore

* Indonesia central bank targets 30% increase in repo deals this year

* Indonesian military helicopter crew survives crash in West Java

* Stop paying in crypto, Bali governor warns foreign tourists

* Garuda and Singapore Air to deepen ties and grow regional routes

* Indonesian govt forms team to speed up, renew judicial reform

* Indonesia seeks US$700mil to install 200MW of solar power

* Indonesian stocks ease, bucking regional trend as Asian share markets gain on US debt ceiling deal

Jockeys compete during a traditional horse race in Narathiwat town, southern Thailand. - AFPJockeys compete during a traditional horse race in Narathiwat town, southern Thailand. - AFP

Thailand:

* For this nifty, fat Shifty anything is paw-sible - even a fall six-storey high in Thailand

* Authorities in Thailand seize more than a ton of crystal methamphetamine thought bound for Australia

* Move Forward will fail in its bid to form govt, predicts Prawit's aide

* Thai economy resilient, on path to full recovery - finmin

* Thai durian exporters face threat from Vietnam, the Philippines in China

* Thailand: Tourism officials to market ‘Pita fever’

Philippines:

* Philippines, US and Japan to hold first-ever joint coast guard exercise

* Thousands evacuated as Philippines warns of flooding, landslides from approaching Typhoon Mawar

* Thousands in Philippines rush to escape possible effects of Typhoon Mawar

* Philippines posts April budget surplus of US$1.2 billion

* Anti-drug law to be reviewed in the Philippines

A woman waits at a bus stop in Hanoi on Friday, May 29, 2023. - AFPA woman waits at a bus stop in Hanoi on Friday, May 29, 2023. - AFP

Vietnam:

* Vietnam's foreign direct investment falls 7 per cent in Jan-May

* Vietnam Jan-May energy imports surge, despite overall imports slump

* Vietnam's inflation extends downtrend in May on lower fuel prices

* Air passenger volume soars in Vietnam during first five months

Myanmar:

* Police kill tribal people in India’s border state with Myanmar

* Myanmar popular rapper arrested for criticism of junta

* 129th joint patrol of Mekong River concludes; China, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand fufill another stint

* Traffic cop shot dead in Mandalay’s Madaya township

The central business district skyline is seen during the dusk in Jakarta, Indonesia. - APThe central business district skyline is seen during the dusk in Jakarta, Indonesia. - AP

Cambodia:

* UN official hails Cambodia for significant contribution to UN peacekeeping operations

* Cambodian king embarks on state visit to India

* Cultural show to celebrate bilateral ties in Cambodia

Laos:

* Laos and Malaysia ink deal to collaborate on clean electricity

* Japan vows support for Laos’ socio-economic development, Asean chair

Brunei:

* Brunei officers head to Singapore for work placement

* Over 20 foreign workers detained in raids in Brunei

Gujarat Titans' Shubman Gill, left, celebrates scoring runs with batting partner Wriddhiman Saha during the Indian Premier League final cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad, India, Monday, May 29, 2023. - APGujarat Titans' Shubman Gill, left, celebrates scoring runs with batting partner Wriddhiman Saha during the Indian Premier League final cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad, India, Monday, May 29, 2023. - AP

AseanPlus:

* Malaysia detains Chinese ship linked to suspected illegal salvage of British WW2 wrecks

* Boat smuggling 40 undocumented migrants stopped by marine police near Bagan Datuk

* MMEA detains China-registered vessel off Johor, finds unexploded ordnance on board

* China prepares to send first civilian into space on Tuesday (May 30)

* Shanghai records hottest May day in 100 years, says its weather service

* Stocks rise on US debt ceiling deal but China drags

* Thirteen in court over 2019 storming of Hong Kong legislature

* North Korea announces 'satellite' launch: Japan

* India’s new Parliament building: Sceptre from Tamil Nadu at heart of raging debate

* Movements of rare all-white panda spotted in China

* Members of HK boy band Mirror say they read comments from fans to improve themselves

* Asian markets rally as traders welcome US debt deal

* Want to move to Japan? Government mulls introducing digital nomad visa

* Hong Kong Civic Party disbands over leadership vacuum

* Cracking down on Imran’s backers in Pakistan

* Around 33 tribal militants killed in clashes in India's Manipur -minister

* Unsure how to quit your job? This Korean firm will do it for you

* 40 killed in fresh deadly clashes in northeast India

* Cricket-ICC leaders in Pakistan to secure World Cup participation

* North Korea to hold key ruling party meeting in early June

* China and South Korea - Nations agree to strengthen talks on chip industry

* Asian consumers more cautious as global recessionary risk looms

* Aussie trade chief eyes China export development

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