Asean news headlines as at 9pm on Thursday (Sept 7)

Indonesia's President Joko Widodo taking wefies with journalists following a press conference after the 43rd Asean Summit in Jakarta on Sept 7, 2023. - AFP

Malaysia

* Anwar attends dialogue partners meeting on Asean summit's final day

* Asean-India ties can help in tackling South China Sea issue, says Anwar

* Bung, wife freed of graft charges

* World cannot stay quiet on Myanmar, Russia-Ukraine, North Korea and Palestine, says PM

* Bank Negara maintains OPR at 3%, as expected

* Syed Saddiq lashes out at DAP over alleged hypocrisy

* Bersih lodges police report against Zahid for allegedly attempting to influence voters

* Jasmine Loo investigation papers submitted to AGC last month, says IGP

* My acquittal has nothing to do with other politicians' cases, says Bung

* Sabah Umno hails decision to free Bung and wife of graft charges

* Eligible voters urged to return from Singapore for Simpang Jeram and Pulai by-elections

* Lorry driver still haunted by horror of plane crash

* IGP: Probe on 3R issues not politically motivated

* Investigation papers on Hadi Awang, Mahathir sent to AG's Chambers, says IGP

* Little-known pangolin presence on Gaya Island plays key role in ecosystem

* Pulai polls: Voters in Singapore urged to take the bus to avoid congestion

* High Court fixes Dec 13 to hear Rosmah's application to strike out 17 charges

Singapore

* Man who raped friend to help her ‘get rid of ghosts’ gets nearly 19 years’ jail

* Use of Lee Kuan Yew’s image on drink packet draws criticism online

* Businesses cash in on ‘Tharmania’ with pineapple offerings after presidential election

* Jail for male teacher who impersonated female ex-colleague, discussed sexual fantasies with students

* Amid geopolitical tensions, work to keep region open and inclusive will continue: S'pore PM

* Forbes’ 50 richest in S’pore: Tycoons’ combined wealth rises 8%, Eduardo Saverin tops list

* Money laundering case: Company set up so wife of accused could get employment pass: CAD

Thailand

* New Thai minister rules out closure of Facebook over scams, seeks meeting with execs

* Thailand ready to launch satellite into space in October

* Case against ex-Pattaya mayor and Culture Minister due to expire

* Thai tourism body to focus on environmental protection

Indonesia

* Jokowi urges leaders not to create 'new wars'

* Chinese Premier Li Qianq takes test ride on Indonesia's new high-speed railway

* US VP Harris and Chinese premier Li seen to clash on security at Asean forum

* Bangladesh president calls for durable solution to Myanmar crisis

* Indonesia plans to raise 2024 budget to US$216bil, expects more oil revenues

* Rare Javan hawk-eagle chick hatches in Bogor

Philippines

* Philippines' Marcos opposes 'militia vessels' in South China Sea

* Filipinos eager to tour Asean in 2024: survey

* Philippines named ‘Asia’s leading dive destination’ once again

* Philippines and Vietnam eye five-year rice trade agreement

Vietnam

* Labour, infrastructure issues hold back surging Vietnam investment

* Vietnam, India PMs agree to boost economic, defence-security ties

* SkyWorld buys 1.3-acre land in Ho Chi Minh City for RM68mil

* Vietnam's PM urges efforts to ensure power, petroleum supply

Cambodia

* Hun Manet calls for Asean response to rising geopolitical rivalries

* Make Cambodia more attractive for tourists: minister

* Ain't no sea deep enough to keep gritty Cambodian girl from school

Myanmar

* UN chief says global finance system fragmenting; Myanmar crisis worsens

* South-east Asian air force chiefs to snub Myanmar meeting

Laos

* Lao govt gives green light to Nam E-moun hydropower projects

* Toyo Pipe CEO recognised with Outstanding Asean Women Entrepreneurs Award

Brunei

* Brunei Sultan praises US support for Asean’s peace, prosperity efforts

* Brunei launches e-passport service for Bangladeshi community

Aseanplus

* Australia PM Albanese confirms visit to China 'later this year'

* Japan launches 'moon sniper' lunar lander SLIM into space

* South Korea's Yoon meets China Premier Li in Jakarta

* East Asia Bloc including US agrees on statement omitting war

* Campaign to revitalise Hong Kong's nightlife underway

* S.Korean police nab man disguised as blonde woman in bathhouse

* Japan's Johnny Kitagawa sex abuse scandal forces shake-up at J-pop agency

* 'Bizarre' long-legged bird-like dinosaur in China has scientists enthralled

* Hit Chinese TikTok series stokes calls for British Museum to return artefacts

* Meet ‘flower monk,’ South Korea’s latest social media sensation

* China's exports, imports fall as pressures persist

* Double happiness: China primary school greets 12 sets of twins, places them in same class to meet needs, delighting social media

* AirAsia wins big at World Travel Awards 2023

* Asian markets retreat further as US data fans rate hike fears