Asean news headlines as at 9pm on Wednesday (March 6)


Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah meeting a koala as he arrives at Government House for the Leaders' Retreat at the Asean-Australia Special Summit 2024 in Melbourne on March 5, 2024. - AFP

Malaysia

* Australian companies keen to invest RM24.5bil in Malaysia, says Anwar

* Malaysia committed to peaceful resolution to South China Sea issue, says Anwar

* Home Minister refutes claims of overcrowding at Immigration depots

* Court of Appeal acquits Mohd Isa Samad of corruption charges

* My family and I can have a normal life again, says Isa Samad

* Selangor MB loses cool over badgering from ex boss, Azmin

* Cops re-arrest barber for drug offences after he was cleared of mother's murder

* New campaign pitches Sarawak as 'Gateway to Borneo' for Europe travellers

* Cops take statements of Chegubard and former senator over remarks on PM, King

* Melaka to bring back Hang Tuah artefacts, documents in May

* Dewan Rakyat proceedings halted briefly for lack of quorum

* I won't surrender my phone to cops for probe, says Chegubard

* Multilingual brochure aims to extend Sabah's tourism appeal in key European markets

* Over RM5bil worth of durian exported since 2017, says Mohd Sabu

Singapore

* Iswaran hospitalised in Melbourne for respiratory illness but has been discharged

* Singapore Customs warns of new e-mail impersonation scam

* Amid great power rivalry, closer Asean-Australia ties will preserve peace and stability in S-E Asia: Lee

* Over 11,000 people saved from losing S$56mil in scams

* Taylor Swift spotted dining at upscale Japanese restaurant in Singapore

* Three arrested for allegedly helping four people sneak into Taylor Swift concert

* Teen who sexually abused his two sisters to undergo reformative training

* Singtel launches new anti-scam tool, uses SIM card data for identity verification

* Australia fines SingTel-owned Optus over public safety rule breaches

* Scoot to fly new Embraer jets to six destinations in Malaysia and Thailand

Thailand

* Swiss man arrested over alleged assault of Thai woman in Trang mall

* Red panda seized as Thai airport stops animal smugglers

* Srettha, New Zealand PM agree to hold more talks on mutual visa exemptions

* Paetongtarn denies repatriation of Yingluck underway after court win

* World Bank says Thai interest rates appropriate, neutral

* Thailand criticised for captive breeding of elephants for tourism

Indonesia

* Police watchdog reports Ganjar to anti-graft panel, sparks debate over motive

* Indonesia's GAPKI sees lower 2024 palm oil exports, possible B40 mandate

* Indonesian lawmakers rethink plan for early regional elections after court ruling

Philippines

* Philippines' former first lady Imelda Marcos in good condition in hospital

* Filipina women learning to be more sensual through dance

* Philippines says China 'deliberately stirring up trouble' in South China Sea

* Philippine central bank governor rules out easing rates 'soon'

Vietnam

* Vietnam to develop 50,000-strong workforce for semiconductor sector

* Vietnam reports drop in cyber attacks

* Australia, Vietnam to sign MoU on energy, mineral cooperation

* Vietnam lists overseas dissident groups as 'terrorist organisations'

Cambodia

* Albanese ‘admires’ Cambodia, shares new business package

* Chinese-made C919, ARJ21 jetliners on show in Cambodia

* Ox cart rides offer tourists authentic rural experience in Cambodian village

Myanmar

* Six killed on the spot in eastern Myanmar car crash

* Myanmar to hold 2024 state and regional wushu competition in Naypyidaw

Laos

* Australia and Laos elevate bilateral relations at Asean summit

* Northern Lao, Vietnamese provinces partner in tourism promotion

Brunei

* Brunei arrests two foreigners for overstaying

* Brunei Sultan enhances ties with Australia and New Zealand at summit

Aseanplus

* Asean summit focus on maritime security, trade amid South China Sea tensions

* Asean, Australia decry actions that 'endanger peace' in South China Sea

* Asean, Australia call for 'immediate and durable' ceasefire in Gaza

* Diners in Indian city vomit, spit blood after being served dry ice in mouth freshener

* China says US using Philippines as 'pawn' in South China Sea

* China aims to create over 12 million new jobs

* S. Korea's president vows not to tolerate walkouts by junior doctors

* China’s top leaders adopt measured tone on Taiwan at Two Sessions meetings

* South Korean police question first doctor over walkouts

* Hong Kong minister says no social media ban under security law

* Policies can help China hit GDP goal

* In China, this train could soon top 1,000km/h

* Japan's Riken Yamamoto wins Pritzker prize for architecture

* Practice of gifting condolence money at dog’s funeral leaves S. Korean netizens divided

* Explainer-Why South Korean doctors and the government remain at odds over walkout?

* Palm Cove beach in Australia takes 'best in the world' title

* Qantas fined for firing worker who raised Covid-19 safety concerns

* Hong Kong actor Benz Hui's daughter closes two Singapore cafes after marriage

* Michelle Yeoh 'heartbroken' over cancellation of her drama 'The Brothers Sun'

* Actress Joe Chen slams accusations of being two-faced towards Malaysian husband

* Asia stocks climb; gold, bitcoin drift after hitting record highs

* Asian stocks drop after global markets fall on tech sell-off

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