Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Saturday (Sept 14, 2024)


Colorful lanterns are displayed at a temple to celebrate Mid-Autumn festival in lunar calendar in Singapore. - AP

Malaysia:

* Civil servants who opt for SSPA to receive salary adjustment and keep pension, says JPA

* Malaysian mission highlights beloved nasi lemak at G77 and China 60th anniversary celebration in Geneva

* Mahkota Polls: Straight fight between BN, PN/ Mahkota polls: Nomination process went smoothly, says Johor top cop

* Ringgit likely to continue uptrend next week, trading at 4.28-4.29 against US dollar

* Foreigner arrested in connection with rape, robbery of senior citizen in Cyberjaya

* Esscom remains vital in nation's security, no incidents since 2020

* King, Queen grace Trooping of the Colours ceremony at Dataran Pahlawan

* Minimum qualification for entry into civil service raised to SPM

* Anwar foresees major agricultural transformation within two years

* Rafizi to sue Wan Ahmad Fayhsal for defamation

* Police will continue investigating claims 13 rescued kids were sodomised, says IGP

* Nancy Shukri: 223 welfare officers assisting cops in caring for 402 rescued kids

In this aerial picture the Selamat Datang statue is seen with a background of traffic and buildings in Jakarta on Saturday, September 14, 2024. - AFPIn this aerial picture the Selamat Datang statue is seen with a background of traffic and buildings in Jakarta on Saturday, September 14, 2024. - AFP

Singapore:

* Singapore Customs warns public against falling for SMS impersonation scam

* Man died after being attacked by hornets while cycling along Singapore's Sembawang Park Connector, says coroner

* Pope returns home after epic and successful four-nation Asia-Pacific tour

* Pope urges youth to take risks but also at same time foster inter-religious dialogue

* Qoo10 under Singapore police probe as vendors lodge reports over delayed payments

* Oil eases on Friday evening due to resuming US output after storm, rising rig count

Indonesia:

* Indonesia's Prabowo plans whopping US$65bil green fund from selling carbon credits

* UN secretary-general appoints Marsudi of Indonesia as special envoy on water

* Indonesia's Prabowo in Hanoi says his govt has agreed to elevate ties with Vietnam

* Many Indonesians clueless about keeping prohibited animals, end up in jail

* No extreme policies ahead of transition, says Jokowi

A resident carries her dog as she tries to escape from a fire that struck an informal settlers area in Manila on Saturday, September 14, 2024. - AFPA resident carries her dog as she tries to escape from a fire that struck an informal settlers area in Manila on Saturday, September 14, 2024. - AFP

Thailand:

* 32 million digital wallet registrants in Thailand will not be abandoned: Julapun

* Thai economy seen growing 3% this year, top finance official says

* Thailand devises Ari Score system to ease household debt crisis

* Moo Deng’s rise to global stardom is testament to the power of social media

* What to do in Betong, a hidden gem in south Thailand

Philippines:

* Philippines says China firms still keen to invest despite tensions between the two countries

* House arrest order: Filipino authorities searching for Harry Roque

* Asean foreign ministers express solidarity with typhoon-hit countries

* Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport transformation gets off the ground

* Quiboloy pleads not guilty - rogue pastor in the dock in the Philippines

Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto, left, and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh shake hands in Hanoi, Vietnam Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.  - APIndonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto, left, and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh shake hands in Hanoi, Vietnam Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. - AP

Vietnam:

* Death toll from typhoon Yagi rises to 262 in Vietnam

* Vietnamese PM orders measures to ensure safety of northern dyke systems

* China’s new Vietnam envoy calls for ‘patience’ in dealing with differences

* Top leader of Vietnam receives President-elect of Indonesia

* Grief and despair after deadly Yagi in Vietnam

Myanmar:

* Many feared dead in Myanmar due to Typhoon Yagi; more than 230,000 have already been displaced

* Myanmar's Mount Popa seeks Unesco global geopark recognition

* Myanmar junta asks for foreign aid following deadly floods: state media

* Villagers struggle to keep their heads above water in Myanmar

Buddhist nuns walk through flood waters by a temple in Taungoo, Myanmar's Bago region on Saturday, September 14, 2024, following heavy rains in the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi. Typhoon Yagi brought a colossal deluge of rain that has inundated a swathe of northern Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar, triggering deadly landslides and widespread river flooding. - AFPBuddhist nuns walk through flood waters by a temple in Taungoo, Myanmar's Bago region on Saturday, September 14, 2024, following heavy rains in the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi. Typhoon Yagi brought a colossal deluge of rain that has inundated a swathe of northern Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar, triggering deadly landslides and widespread river flooding. - AFP

Cambodia:

* Cambodia cracks down on 104 human trafficking, sexual exploitation cases in H1

* Concerns raised over relocation of 'aggressive' Angkor Wat monkeys

* Engines on for global spotlight as Gumball 3000 heads to Cambodia

* US govt sanctions senator - several entities also involved due to alleged abuses

Laos:

* Fighting the corruption scourge - 13 former government officials in Laos sentenced on embezzlement charges

* Laos, Vietnam reaffirm close party and state ties

Brunei:

* Four men in Brunei fined after fishing in restricted offshore area

* Brunei Crown Prince meets Singapore president, prime minister

Williams driver Alexander Albon of Thailand in action during a Formula One Grand Prix practice in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. - APWilliams driver Alexander Albon of Thailand in action during a Formula One Grand Prix practice in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. - AP

AseanPlus:

* Pearly-Thinaah topple Korean world No. 2 again to reach HK Open final

* Malaysian author Hanna Alkaf’s book makes Oprah’s top 5 middle-grade novel picks

* Japan reports 72 child abuse deaths in 2022 fiscal year: report

* Woman finds human tooth in mooncake from US supermarket in China, leading to police probe

* China ‘sex appeal training camp’ charges wives US$400 to learn seduction, stop husbands straying

* China-Malaysia bilateral trade surges to US$117.52bil in first 7 months of 2024

* China’s ‘conscientious economist’ goes viral by speaking the truth - a straightforward and critical remarks by an expert

* China sets some global standards for 6G tech as it looks towards next-gen communications

* Hong Kong’s Ocean Park may live-stream panda cubs before highly anticipated public debut

* Hong Kong’s Physical Gym chain faces HK$110 million in consumer complaints

* NHK subsidiary producer held for drunkenly hitting staffer

* India sharply raises import tax on edible oils to support farmers

* LandSpace’s Zhuque-3 reusable rocket test a ‘breakthrough’ for China space race

* India removes floor price for basmati rice exports to claw back global share

* Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ is rip-off of 2009 Hindi film, lawsuit says

* Two Indian soldiers killed days ahead of Kashmir polls

* '50 messages in 1 hour': UAE parents, teachers debate impact of school WhatsApp groups

* China condemns German navy's transit of Taiwan Strait; Taiwan govt reports more Chinese intrusions

* Chinese key opinion leader confronts Japanese tourists at Beijing historic site, says they do not deserve to be there

* Aussie man ordered to pay for wasted fuel after his behaviour caused plane to turn back

* Suwon FC terminate contract with banned midfielder Son Jun-ho

* Golf superstar Tiger Woods undergoes back surgery after injury-hit 2024

* South Korea's national badminton body rejects embezzlement allegations, threatens legal action

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