Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Sunday (July 21, 2024)


Agence France-Presse (AFP) video journalist Dylan Collins pushes the wheelchair of AFP photojournalist Christina Assi as she carries the Olympic torch during the Olympic Torch Relay in Vincennes, near Paris, on Sunday, July 21, 2024, ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. AFP journalists Christina Assi and Dylan Collins were injured in an attack by an Israeli tank on a group of journalists in southern Lebanon on October 13, 2023. - AFP

Malaysia:

* Fly the Jalur Gemilang during National, Malaysia Day campaigns, says PM

* RTM's congratulatory post to King in Malay mistranslated by Facebook

* Business as usual in KLIA2, systems restored following IT outage

* Cabinet to determine Malaysia's measures after ICJ ruling on Israel, says Anwar

* Ex-convict charged with possession of terrorism-related materials

* Govt to step up efforts to protect Malayan tigers, says Nik Nazmi

* Cyberbullying: Special task force to review Penal Code, says Azalina

* JPJ issues 17 summonses to express, tour buses for not having second driver

* Bursa Malaysia expected to trade cautiously from Monday (July 22) onwards; to hover within the 1,625-1,655 range

* Market to monitor Malaysia's June CPI, US rate to gauge ringgit performance; to trade at 4.69-4.70 range this week

* Zahid fully backs Bung Moktar to lead Barisan in Sabah polls / Zahid counters anti-Malaya sentiments at Sabah Barisan convention

* Malaysian students in Bangladesh claim no access to shelter at High Commission / Wisma Putra says M'sian students in Bangladesh relocated to High Commission

People try to catch about two tonnes of fish released by the city during an annual event to thank for this year's fishing harvest at Gemblegan Reservoir in Klaten, Central Java, on Sunday, July 21, 2024. - AFPPeople try to catch about two tonnes of fish released by the city during an annual event to thank for this year's fishing harvest at Gemblegan Reservoir in Klaten, Central Java, on Sunday, July 21, 2024. - AFP

Singapore:

* Water lilies, ‘sunken’ garden to greet visitors when Japanese, Chinese Gardens in Singapore reopen in September

* Teens chase K-pop dream at Singapore’s BigHit Music global audition

* Singaporean man kicks Vietnamese wife out after she gives birth, blocks her from seeing son

* 14 taken to hospital after accident involving lorry and bus in S'pore's Loyang Avenue

* Global tech outage begs the question: Why no backup plan?

* At 100, Ananda Bhavan feted as oldest Indian vegetarian restaurant in Singapore

* Close to 50 volunteers turn up at S'pore's East Coast Park to help in final phase of oil spill cleanup

Indonesia:

* Indonesian regional administrations criticised for ‘embedded sexism’

* More than 4 million have used Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway; people save hours in travel time, says minister

* 'It's for real' - Jokowi insists on returning to hometown Surakarta after term ends

* Tanker missing after collision found and detained by MMEA

* Evidence of early humans in Indonesia adds to understanding of ancient migration: study

* Flights resume after global IT crash wreaks havoc; Indonesia and Singapore announce all services back to normal

Williams' Thai driver Alexander Albon (left) prepares for the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring race track in Mogyorod near Budapest on Sunday, July 21, 2024. - AFPWilliams' Thai driver Alexander Albon (left) prepares for the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring race track in Mogyorod near Budapest on Sunday, July 21, 2024. - AFP

Thailand:

* Cyanide found in food of six dead Vietnamese, American citizens in Bangkok hotel room

* Pedalling past 70: Malaysian duo cycles to China, strengthening ties and shattering stereotypes

* Thailand plans new financial business law to attract funds, official says

* PM Srettha advises Thai nationals in Dhaka to stay vigilant amid student protests

* Body of Thai woman found in Durian Burung

* How Asean fruits efficiently, conveniently enter China

Philippines:

* Both sides continue to recognise the need to de-escalate the situation in the South China Sea, say Philippines and China

* Philippines and China reach a deal to avoid clashes at fiercely disputed South China Sea shoal

* Southwest monsoon 'habagat' affects over 600,000 people in Philippines

* Manila says shoal resupply missions to remain Philippine operation

* In Cebu, 122,000 sign Catholic church campaign against divorce

* Culpability in birth certificate mess in the Philippines

A person reads news reporting on the death of Nguyen Phu Trong, the general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, in Hanoi. The general secretary of Vietnam's Communist Party Nguyen Phu Trong -- considered the country's top leader -- died on July 19 aged 80, his party said. - AFPA person reads news reporting on the death of Nguyen Phu Trong, the general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, in Hanoi. The general secretary of Vietnam's Communist Party Nguyen Phu Trong -- considered the country's top leader -- died on July 19 aged 80, his party said. - AFP

Vietnam:

* Craft villages contribute tens of trillions of dong to Hanoi’s economy

* Vietnam aims for 100 per cent mobile broadband coverage on all highways and railways by 2025

* Vietnam's To Lam - a public security maven, who could strengthen his grip on power and now the most powerful man in country

* Vietnam to hold state funeral for late communist party leader Trong on July 25-26

* Electronic tags proposed for those under house arrest in Vietnam

Myanmar:

* Myanmar national shot in shoulder in Kedah rubber plantation

* Myanmar fishermen turn to Thailand to sell their catch due to poor domestic fish market

* Myanmar alliance agrees to extend ceasefire with junta in Shan state

Rare Siamese crocodile species hatchlings are seen in Cardamom National Park in Cambodia. - APRare Siamese crocodile species hatchlings are seen in Cardamom National Park in Cambodia. - AP

Cambodia:

* 'This is FALSE'! Cambodian govt fully reject report ‘fraud and theft often occur in the Angkor Wat area’

* Japan provides US$57mil in grants, loans to develop human resources programmes in Cambodia

* Cambodia's trade with Asean and RCEP rising high in first half of year

Laos:

* Laos-Thailand cross-border passenger train service starts operation

* US, Laos strengthen commitment to disability inclusion with Phase II of Okard Project

Brunei:

* Brunei serviceman killed in motorbike accident in Keningau

* Trees planted to mark Thai King's Sixth Cycle Birthday Anniversary in Brunei

Participants perform the Water ceremony around the Ceremony master Tunui Salmon (5th right) on the shore in front of judges' tower of the Teahupo'o surf spot on the island of Tahiti, French Polynesia ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.- AFPParticipants perform the Water ceremony around the Ceremony master Tunui Salmon (5th right) on the shore in front of judges' tower of the Teahupo'o surf spot on the island of Tahiti, French Polynesia ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.- AFP

AseanPlus:

* Poh Yu Tian, 15, is youngest Malaysian to get International Master chess title

* Over 50,000 illegals detained in first six months of the year, says Malaysian Immigration DG

* Hong Kong-based Malaysian, 70, excited at chance of being world’s oldest medical graduate

* Survey: Bankruptcies in Japan surge to decade high

* China braces itself for twin tropical cyclones after deadly flash floods

* Booming recycling market in China benefits environment

* Prosecution probes South Korea’s First Lady on Dior bag scandal, alleged stock manipulation

* China factory owner gets US$1 million demolition payout, distributes it among 406 workers

* Bangladesh extends curfew ahead of court hearing on controversial job quotas

* An Asean Silk Road on rails is taking shape

* Foreign financial institutions upbeat on China's economy

* Japan: Scientists make robot face ‘smile’ with living skin

* Koreans' chicken intake continues to rise, hits two per month: data

* Modi thanks New Zealand PM for ensuring welfare of Indian diaspora

* China-Romania study reveal sun's influence may penetrate deep into earth

* Parent threatens teacher's daughter, accuses teacher of child abuse in S. Korea

* US urges people to reconsider travel to Bangladesh amid 'civil unrest'

* Nepal PM Oli eyes two-third majority as he prepares to take vote of confidence today

* South Korea responds to North's trash balloons with loudspeaker broadcasts

* Suspected Nipah virus case reported in south India / 14-year-old tests positive for Nipah virius in Kerala

* Rain-triggered floods kill at least eight in south-western China / Flash floods across China kill at least 20, dozens missing

* Olympics - India not content with just qualifying for team table tennis events at Paris Games, says coach

* Olympics - Australia's women soccer players arrive in Paris sans some luggage, medical equipment

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