Asean news headlines as at 9pm on Thursday (Sept 14)


Singapore's 9th President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, flanked by PM Lee Hsien Loong (left) and Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon, taking his oath of office at the Istana on Sept 14. - ST

Malaysia

* King, Queen happy for having fulfilled dream to get closer to people of Sabah, Sarawak

* King gives credit to Najib for kickstarting Pan Borneo Highway

* Report on Shah Alam plane crash out on Sept 15, says Loke

* PM: Malaysia has done its part to ease Causeway jam, now up to Singapore

* Just like Rajinikanth, Anwar deserves 'Thalaivar' tag, says Rayer

* Peak hour waiting time on Kelana Jaya LRT line cut to less than four minutes, says Loke

* Appeals court upholds labourer's death sentence for triple murder of young siblings

* Fifteen Thai 'flower girls' picked up in raid on Melaka nightclub

* Hiring of foreign workers in three sub-sectors to begin once mechanism is fine-tuned, says HR Minister

* Malaysia to transition into wet monsoon season starting Sept 19, says MetMalaysia

* Takiyuddin chides Anwar's helicopter use, causing ruckus in Dewan Rakyat

* PM Anwar receives courtesy call from Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

* Over 270 employers penalised for labour rights violations since Jan 1

* Asean poised for progress in a challenging landscape

* Scope of Special Economic Zone with Singapore to be finalised in October, says Onn Hafiz

Singapore

* Money laundering case: Accused linked to London buildings bought for S$73mil

* Singapore’s 9th president Tharman sworn in, reiterates plans to unite nation

* Son of accused in money laundering case led police to parents’ room before dad jumped off balcony

* Man admits to selling a protected juvenile Sunda pangolin to officer on sting operation

* Singapore bids a fond farewell to first female president

* Local brand draws snaking queues at Ngee Ann City with launch of new handbag

* Young enthusiasts design, make and race miniature F1 cars ahead of S’pore Grand Prix

* Singapore takes a long-term view of China’s development: minister

Thailand

* Thai politician among five suspected of having sex with underage prostitute

* Effectiveness of Thailand's visa-free policy for Chinese tourists in doubt

* Move Thailand further towards democracy: ‘Madame Dear’

* Pita named an emerging leader in TIME100 Next list

Indonesia

* Jokowi downplays Rempang riot as miscommunication

* Cooperation between all countries critical to combat haze: Indonesian envoy

* Green groups slam World Bank for backing Indonesian coal plants

* Indonesia buys UK submarine rescue vessel in US$100mil deal

* New industrial park on Borneo, feted as 'green,' will be powered by coal: report

Philippines

* Filipino inventor wins prestigious James Dyson award for keychain microscope

* US considering seeking greater base access in Philippines, top admiral says

* Teodoro on presence of US plane in West Philippine Sea: ‘We need the assistance’

* US, Philippines plan upgrades in airport, navy base near Taiwan

Vietnam

* Hanoi apartment owner arrested after late-night fire kills 56

* Flash floods, landslides kill five in northern Vietnam

* Can Tho City to host International Travel Mart in December

Cambodia

* Family of late US billionaire agrees to return looted Cambodian artefacts

* Premium rice growers appeal for protection of stable prices

* Cambodian PM arrives in China for talks with Xi

Myanmar

* Suu Kyi's party says Myanmar junta depriving her of medical care

* Several Asean air force chiefs skip Myanmar meeting

Laos

* Luang Prabang boat racing festival opens with huge street market

* Laos could become regional transport hub: Chinese media

Brunei

* Top content creators in Brunei celebrated for creative excellence

* Asean meeting fosters cooperation on halal food

Aseanplus

* Ten-year-old armed robber held for luxury watch heist

* Foxconn founder Gou picks Netflix hit show actress as presidential running mate

* Asean-China bonds set to strengthen amid South China Sea row: Sec Gen

* South Korea warns North Korea, Russia against breaching UN resolutions

* S.Korea to hold massive military parade for first time in decade

* Japan will continue seeking responsible actions from China: New foreign minister

* Putin accepts Kim's invitation to visit North Korea

* Roaring back: Hong Kong's legendary Tai Hang Fire Dragon dance returns

* Taiwan reports 40 Chinese military aircraft in its air defence zone

* North Korea's Kim Jong Un checks out Putin's ride at Russia summit

* South Korea rail workers launch first strike in four years

* North Korean security disinfected Kim's chair at Putin summit - Kommersant

* ‘Why did you marry me?’: Hysterical man in China beats himself on head, stomps on feet as he berates wife in street over affair

* HK singer Kay Tse's 6-year-old daughter earns six figures from commercials

* Asian markets rise as US inflation soothes rate fears for now

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