Asean news headlines as at 9pm on Monday (Oct 23)

Presidential candidate Ganjar Pranowo (left) and his running mate Mohamad Mahfud, popularly known as Mahfud MD, greet reporters prior to the medical check up required for their candidacy in the upcoming presidential election, at Gatot Subroto Army Hospital in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Oct 22, 2023. The world's third-largest democracy is holding its legislative and presidential elections on Feb 14, 2024. - AP

Malaysia

* I gave RM2mil each to Najib, Guan Eng, witness tells court