Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Monday (July 10, 2023)


A motorist rides past a sign of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean) foreign ministers' meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia, Monday, July 10, 2023. Myanmar's prolonged civil strife, tensions in the disputed South China Sea and concern over arms buildups in the region are expected to dominate the agenda when Southeast Asia's top diplomats gather for talks this week in Indonesia. - AP

Malaysia:

* The law will be useless if ordinary folk lack access to justice, says Anwar

* Being Malay is no reason to deny others their rights, says PM

* PM: Changes to citizenship law for kids born overseas to be tabled in September

* Dark web, social media now a 'go to' for addicts to buy drugs, say AADK

* Bukit Aman, Bank Negara block RM28.3mil transaction in compromised email scam

* Report: Bank Negara denies running investment scheme on Telegram

* Ex-national football skipper claims trial to trespassing in woman's hotel room

* Employers who abuse their maids to face prompt action, says HR Ministry

* Sarawak's reef ball project is world's longest artificial reef

* Leaked draft judgments nothing more than wicked attempts to undermine judiciary, says CJ

* PM: Cyber security often neglected despite digital transformation

* Cabinet to finalise policy on cyber security ecosystem on July 19, says PM

Cultural artefacts are handed back to Indonesia during a ceremony in Leiden, Netherlands, Monday, July 10, 2023. The Netherlands and Indonesia on Monday have hailed the return of hundreds of cultural artefacts taken, sometimes by force, during colonial times as a major step forward in restitution efforts worldwide. - APCultural artefacts are handed back to Indonesia during a ceremony in Leiden, Netherlands, Monday, July 10, 2023. The Netherlands and Indonesia on Monday have hailed the return of hundreds of cultural artefacts taken, sometimes by force, during colonial times as a major step forward in restitution efforts worldwide. - AP

Singapore:

* Jail for Singapore man who assaulted police officer in Balestier condo raid where accomplice was shot

* Migrant worker rescues mother and child stranded in canal after car accident in Bukit Timah in Singapore

* Nightmare dressed like a daydream: Engineer loses RM11,530 to Taylor Swift concert ticket scam

* Amateur Shannon Tan sweeps the pros and makes history by winning inaugural Singapore Ladies Masters

* Johor's Tunku Ismail on a three-day official visit to Singapore

* The sky’s the limit for Singapore’s youngest busker Lyla Ng, 10

* Man gets 12 years’ jail for rape of granddaughter, 11, at staircase landing

* Five-year plan launched to energise Kampong Glam, attract more visitors

* Oil eases ahead of China, US data, but OPEC+ cuts limits slide

* Asia shares turn mixed, China disinflation a drag

Indonesia:

* Indonesia's Karangetang volcano erupts, people warned and told to stay away

* Indonesia central bank says rupiah has room to strengthen; more focus will be put on supprting local currency

* Indonesia rupiah leads losses among currencies; equities remain upbeat

* Indonesia wants more doctors but reforms are facing resistance

* Political row undermines Indonesia’s second chance as FIFA host

* The new debt trap online for millions of Indonesians

* Indonesia posts January-June budget surplus worth US$10bil

Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat greets supporters during a rally to thank voters ahead of the vote for a new prime minister on July 13, in Bangkok, Thailand. - ReutersMove Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat greets supporters during a rally to thank voters ahead of the vote for a new prime minister on July 13, in Bangkok, Thailand. - Reuters

Thailand:

* Tour bus overturns in Thailand; two Chinese tourists still in hospital

* Covid-19 pandemic continues to harm Thai children's education and development

* 'We must not forget': Thailand marks Miraculous cave rescue anniversary

* ‘Malaysia remains committed to ties with Thailand’

* Alternative energy dept to produce power from floating solar farms by 2030

* Pita appeals to senators to back him for top job ahead of PM vote

Philippines:

* Philippines and World Bank sign US$600mil loan to enhance agriculture and fisheries sectors

* Young population gives Philippines edge on global workers supply

* Missing Chinese national surfaces in Batangas

* Seismologists record uptick in volcanic earthquakes in Mayon

* Manila signs US$600mil deal with World Bank for agricultre modernisation

Vietnam supporters react following the New Zealand and Vietnam warm up match ahead of the women's World Cup in Napier, New Zealand, Monday, July 10, 2023. - APVietnam supporters react following the New Zealand and Vietnam warm up match ahead of the women's World Cup in Napier, New Zealand, Monday, July 10, 2023. - AP

Vietnam:

* Vietnam orders Netflix to remove Chinese TV drama over disputed map; govt gives streaming service 24 hours to take out content

* Vietnam receives first LNG cargo in bid to develop new power supply

* New Zealand beats Vietnam 2-0 in a warmup game ahead of the Women's World Cup

* Second airport to ease congestion at Noi Bai expected by 2050

* Vietnam's Gen Z facing problems adapting to the workplace

Myanmar:

* Myanmar violence and sea disputes to dominate Asean talks joined by US, Russian and Chinese envoys

* 46kg ICE seized in Myanmar's Yangon

* Dealing with junta’s intransigence

Local political members of Cambodia People's Party drive a motorbike during a campaign rally period for the July 23 general election at a village near the Mekong River, northeastern Phnom Penh, Cambodia. - APLocal political members of Cambodia People's Party drive a motorbike during a campaign rally period for the July 23 general election at a village near the Mekong River, northeastern Phnom Penh, Cambodia. - AP

Cambodia:

* Cambodia still suffers pain from US cluster bombs dropped half-century ago, says PM Hun sen

* Asean and EU join hands for better protection of migrant workers in South-East Asia

* Cambodia welcomes newest Irrawaddy dolphin calf

Laos:

* Laos to release 62 million aquatic animals and wildlife on 26th anniversary of Conservation Day

* S. Korea​ provides US$4.25mil for upgrade of Mekong ports

Brunei:

* Brunei govt's big target for the future - Balancing economics and environment

* Maid gets eight months jail for theft

A girl wearing a sun protection face cover walks with her relative on a sweltering day at an urban waterway in Beijing, Monday, July 10, 2023. Rescuers were looking Monday for several people missing in a landslide triggered by torrential rains while employers across much of China were ordered to limit outdoor work due to scorching temperatures as the country struggled with heat, flooding and drought. - APA girl wearing a sun protection face cover walks with her relative on a sweltering day at an urban waterway in Beijing, Monday, July 10, 2023. Rescuers were looking Monday for several people missing in a landslide triggered by torrential rains while employers across much of China were ordered to limit outdoor work due to scorching temperatures as the country struggled with heat, flooding and drought. - AP

AseanPlus:

* Six killed in China kindergarten attack, suspect detained / Kindergarten attack that left six dead sparks outrage in China

* Vandalism, peeling ceiling art: Japan temples suffer damage

* Japan prosecutors to pursue retrial of man who spent decades on death row

* Millions of Chinese staying home curb South-East Asian growth

* Tech rally helps Hong Kong lead most Asia markets higher

* Ex K-pop idol Jang Han-byul on starting a career in Malaysia, calls the country his second home

* With a soup ladle and luggage bag, quick-thinking passers-by subdue slasher in Taiwan

* England keeps Ashes series alive with dramatic three-wicket win over Australia

* China's factory gate prices fall at fastest pace in 7 years

* Alibaba shares rise 5.5% amid hopes Ant regulatory crackdown is ending

* Rare white-coloured Milu deer spotted in Tianjin

* China's factory gate prices fall at fastest pace in 7 years

* China should shift stimulus to consumption, ease residency curbs -PBOC adviser

* North Korea warns it may shoot down US spy planes violating its airspace

* One killed as heavy rain triggers landslides in Japan

* Singer Christine Fan cancels concert in wake of husband Blackie Chen's #MeToo scandal

* India’s headhunter warriors sever past, fret over future

* Foxconn dumps $19.5 billion Vedanta chip plan in blow to India

* Young people in Guangzhou commute in electric wheelchairs as e-bikes face tighter rules

* Gaming firm Razer hit by potential breach, hacker offering stolen data for RM466,750 in crypto

* China's deflation pressure builds as consumer prices falter

* Solomon Islands opens embassy in China in sign of growing ties

* New Delhi schools close after monsoon floods kill at least 15, Pakistan on alert for more flooding

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