Asean news headlines as at 10pm on Tuesday (Nov 5)


A resident looking at destroyed houses a day after the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki at Hokeng Jaya Village, East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, on Nov 5, 2024. - AFP

Malaysia

* Bernama, China Media Group exchange MOU to strengthen media cooperation

* Anwar, Li witness exchange of documents on BRI cooperation plan

* China's shared future principle inspired Malaysia's BRICS participation, says Anwar

* Perlis Mufti sues Facebook account holder for alleged GISB related defamatory statements

* Single mum Loh opposes Perlis govt’s review bid in unilateral conversion case

* Fundraising for Attorney General's retirement appreciation discontinued, says AGC

* More than 4,000 M'sians came home under Returning Expert Programme, says HR Ministry

* Packed schedule awaits Anwar on day two of working visit to Shanghai

* Saifuddin to 'silence critics' of House Arrest Bill in Parliament on Nov 7

* MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for 11 states

* Putrajaya may consider Ocean Infinity proposal for new MH370 search

* Johor first in country to offer starting salaries of RM4,000 to RM5,000, says TMJ

* Trapped Sunda flying lemur freed from barbed wire fence in Melaka

* Don't be hypocrites, Anwar tells critics of Najib's apology

* Sabah Barisan, Pakatan begin discussions on electoral pact for state polls

* Student gets stuck in chair at Tawau school, rescuers forced to use hydraulic cutter

* Four friends jailed three years for abducting 12-year-old girl

* MACC officer charged with misappropriating RM613,000 property

* FashionValet founders arrive at MACC HQ to record statement

* Prosecution seeking heavier sentence for celebrity preacher convicted of rape

* Security concerns an issue in reopening shortcut to BSI CIQ, says Johor exco man

* Businessman demands RM1.3mil from JPJ, Transport Ministry over 'Madani' plate copyright

* Police to use drones to tackle cross-border crimes in Kelantan

* Over 15% of Malaysian diaspora live in four countries, says HR Ministry

Singapore

* Money launderer Su Baolin’s former Sentosa Cove plot sold for S$22mil

* Chinese group accused of hacking Singtel in telecom attacks

* Singapore and Malaysia to nominate Chingay parade to Unesco intangible cultural heritage list

* Babies born in 2025 can expect ‘special gift’ as Singapore turns 60: Minister

* Judge rules Pritam Singh has case to answer to: Key points on Day 10 of WP chief’s trial

* ‘Took a while to set in’: Man stunned as six teens allegedly take unlocked car for joyride in Sengkang

* 85% of M'sians won't be impacted by RON95 subsidy rationalisation, Dewan Rakyat told

Thailand

* Thai pygmy hippo Moo Deng makes bold US election prediction

* Thai couple’s online engagement captivates netizens

* Thai court rejects bail for six Malaysians, including dikir barat singer, suspected of drug possession

* The world’s most beautiful ship docks in Phuket

* Thailand plans to resume talks with Cambodia over border disputes

* Moo Deng makes an 'appearance' at Thai Government House

Indonesia

* China says Indonesian President Prabowo to visit this week

* Flight aborted after passenger claims engine caught fire in Papua

* President Prabowo enlists help of economic heavyweights for his advisory council

* Indonesia volcano Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, erupts again after killing nine day earlier

* Yearning for ‘clarity’ as Prabowo makes first speech

* President Prabowo met Jokowi in Solo as best buddy: Spokesman

* Indonesia to evacuate 16,000 people after Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki eruption

* Woman caught trying to smuggle syabu into Indonesia from Sebatik Island

* Critically endangered Sumatran elephant calf born in Indonesia

Philippines

* How the US elections will impact the Philippines

* Nato-type South-East Asian security group not feasible: Philippines defence minister

* Philippines starts evacuations, puts troops on standby for Typhoon Yinxing

* Philippines inflation matches estimate, gives room for rate cuts

* Tropical Storm Kristine: Malaysia stands firmly with the Philippines, says Anwar

Vietnam

* Vietnam's rice exports likely to hit new high in 2024

* Danang Hospital operates smart medical kiosk system

* Vietnam PM arrives in Kunming for Mekong Summit

* Vietnam strives to be among top three Asean countries in industrial competitiveness

Cambodia

* Award-winning Cambodian reporter quits journalism after arrest

* Cambodia launches service centre to boost exports

* Indonesia and Cambodia look to strengthen united front against trafficking

Myanmar

* Myanmar ethnic groups slam China as they begin talks with India

* The marble 'living Buddhas' trapped by Myanmar's civil war

* Myanmar junta chief visits key ally China

Laos

* Lao People’s Revolutionary Party calls for action to address economic woes

* Ninth Asean textile symposium kicks off in Laos to promote cultural heritage

Brunei

* Brunei launches new digital hub to support innovation, collaboration and growth

* Brunei Central Bank to introduce durable new coin composition

Aseanplus

* Awaiting US election, Asian officials see little difference in candidates’ policies

* US election could shape China’s long-awaited fiscal stimulus package: analysts

* China ‘most challenging trade partner’, says EU’s next trade chief

* CIIE unlocks China's growth opportunities for world

* Japan expresses concern to China over Russia-North Korea ties

* Mainland China Olympic champs among students set to visit Taiwan on ex-leader Ma’s invite

* Mount Fuji is still without its iconic snowcap for the first time in 130 years

* Chinese man has one wife, four lovers, all living in same complex, unaware of each other

* More than 10,000 North Korean troops in Russia for Ukraine war: South Korea

* Chinese wedding games and what happens when they go too far

* Hong Kong court searches visitors, bans sharp tools, liquids after attack attempt on magistrate

* China’s Premier Li Qiang promises wider opening to play stabilising role in global economy at CIIE

* South Korean companies and foodies bet on sugar substitute allulose

* Exclusive-India aims to curb judges' arbitrary sentences for criminals, sources say

* China showcases over 400 new products and techonologies at international expo

* N. Korea fires salvo of short-range ballistic missiles ahead of US election

* Taiwan couple charged with trying to influence elections for China

* Toxic smog wreathes India's capital as winter nears

* World's first wooden satellite, developed in Japan, heads to space

* South Korea fines Meta about $15 million over collection of user data

* Chinese AI firms are splurging on ads, report finds, as chatbot market gets crowded

* Indonesian diva Raisa mesmerises fans with captivating performances in her concert at Mega Star Arena KL

* HK actor Gilbert Lam shares month-long health struggle, relies on walker to get around

* NewJeans becomes Indomie’s global brand ambassador

* Asian markets swing ahead of toss-up US election

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