Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Wednesday (Nov 20, 2024)


People visit the exhibition "Harry Potter: Visions of Magic interactive" at Resort World Sentosa in Singapore on November 20, 2024. - Photo: AFP

Malaysia

* Father of five to be first man publicly caned for khalwat in T'ganu

* Cops receive 11 reports claiming defamation in viral video about Anwar's CNN interview

* Education Minister must explain to public Taliban delegates visit to Malaysia, says DAP leader

* Seven suspects nabbed over fatal stabbing in Kuala Langat

* Toddler killed after car carrying family of eight crashes into trailer on NSE

* Severe continuous rain warning for Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang until Nov 23

* All Touch 'n Go eWallet users must complete eKYC verification from Dec 20 to maintain access

* Unemployed man claims trial to sex trafficking

* Sabah's RM20bil financial rights worth fighting for, says Kitingan

* Former CEO of Sabah-owner mineral company quizzed by MACC

* 45 police officers arrested for bribery from Jan - Sept 2024, says Ayob Khan

* Manhunt for two involved in gang-raping teenage girl

* Fuel prices Nov 21-27: Unchanged across the board

* Sabah government to fight child marriages with legal reforms

* 2.41 million tourists visit Sabah in nine months, bringing RM5.62bil revenue

* 60% off traffic summonses at Two Years of Madani Government programme

* Sarawak announces two-month bonus for its civil servants

* Anwar to officiate at two years of Madani govt programme on Nov 23

* 11-day tour strengthens ties, showcases Malaysia's 'shine' on global stage, says Anwar

* RM1,200 pocket money for S'wak tertiary students to be across the board, says Abang Jo

* Airport worker suspended after KLIA altercation with foreigner

* Suspension on 3-pin sockets, USB ports on buses still in place

* Sabah Railway, cops probing accident that killed woman, seriously injured boy

* Monkey attack viral video prompts calls for Perhilitan to act

* Immigration denies officials involvement in altercation with foreign traveller at KLIA

* Anwar returns home from four-country visit

* Education Ministry plans to streamline kindergarten, preschool syllabus nationwide

* Late Daim cleared of all charges following prosecution withdrawal

* E&O launches RM60bil masterplan for Andaman Island development project

* Woman killed by train walked with son to school daily, says her relative

Singapore

* Robotic dog, intelligent security platform on display at SBS Transit’s security symposium in Singapore

* Moo Deng: More than just an internet celebrity, she’s also a face for conservation

* Man linked to Singapore’s Roman Catholic Archdiocese accused of molesting child in 2004

* ‘We want to be at the table, we want to have a say’: PM Wong on why platforms like G-20 matter

* Singapore man sexually exploited two boys, aged 8 and 11, who lived in same block as him

* Singapore man gets S$1.3mil more in divorce after he partly wins appeal over $13.2mil in assets

Indonesia

* Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi erupts again, worsens air quality

* Indonesia to hand over Philippine woman on death row for drugs

* Prabowo takes new approach to build Indonesia-China relations

* Indonesia central bank holds rates steady, as expected

* Jokowi hits campaign trail as preferred candidates lag in regional polls

Thailand

* Three injured in explosions in Songkhla's Thepa district

* Bangkok court sentences ‘Am Cyanide’ to death for premeditated murder

* Thai rice prices surge in 2024 as demand outstrips supply

* Thai govt vows to roll out 10,000 baht handout for elderly by January

* Proposal to serve alcohol on Thai trains sparks safety debate

Philippines

* Philippine hatchling stirs hope for endangered eagle

* Mother of Filipino worker on death row in Indonesia fears for daughter’s life once back in Philippines

Vietnam

* G20 Summit: Vietnam promotes relations with countries, international organisations

* Vietnam's 100 best places to work ranking released

* Chinese vice premier meets with Vietnam deputy prime minister

* Iran, Israel among rivals to showcase their arms at defence expo

Myanmar

* Myanmar rebel group says it has handed over 760 scam suspects to China

* Conflict in Myanmar sparks surge in Thai property purchases

* Myanmar led world in landmine victims in 2023: monitor

Cambodia

* Stronger Japanese direct investment sought with business matching event in Cambodia

* Cambodia tackles complexities of human trafficking involving foreign offenders

* Cambodia parliament approves Prak Sokhonn as new foreign minister

Laos

* Nine killed, 39 others injured in unexploded ordnance (UXO) accidents in past 10 months, Lao National Assembly hears

* South-East Asian defence chiefs meet in Laos as maritime disputes with China are flaring

Brunei

* Brunei court fines Bangladeshi man BND59,000 for smuggled goods

* ‘Priceless experience’ awaits Brunei tourists to Malaysia

Aseanplus

* High-Speed Rail (HSR) decision still pending as existing projects are a ‘priority’: Finance Minister II

* Johor Forest City’s plans for family offices gain pace, with details in early 2025

* Suicide attack on Pakistan army outpost kills 12 soldiers in northwest

* Bangladesh ex-police chief faces crimes against humanity charges

* Lab-grown meat lands on Hong Kong plates as Australian start-up Vow begins sales

* Fatal end to knife brawl as China suffers another violent incident

* South China Sea ‘crises’ still likely during next Trump term: military expert

* G20 ends with call for urgent action on climate, global health and women’s rights

* HK actor Wan Yeung Ming reveals how gambling addiction cost him millions and nearly drove him to end his life

* Destination Malaysia: Tamil music genius GV Prakash to rock Bukit Jalil on Dec 7 in his very first overseas concert

* ‘Vicious’ man in China jailed for deserting terminal-cancer wife two months after wedding

* Badminton: Pearly-Thinaah start strong at China Masters

* Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan gets bail in state gifts case, his party says

* Ringgit appreciates against US dollar

* Putin gifts zoo animals, including lion and bears, to North Korean zoo

* Japan PM wins opposition backing for economic stimulus

* FBM KLCI slips below 1,600 amid weak market sentiment

* Japan's manga powerhouse 'Dragon Ball' turns 40 today

* China woman mistakenly pays US$8,300 for hotel room by confusing yuan and Korean won symbols

* Malaysia regains position as China's second-largest crude oil supplier

* Forbes: Malaysia’s record FDI solidifies position as key economic player in Asean

* Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai tells court he championed 'freedom'

* Asian shares subdued ahead of Nvidia results, dollar steadies near 1-week low

* South Korean police to push for licences for personal mobility devices

* AR Rahman and wife Saira Banu announce separation after 29 years of marriage

* North Korea troops have joined Ukraine war battles as part of Russian units, Seoul says

* Woman traveller endures invasive search at South Korea airport after drug scanner error

* Asian markets struggle as traders weigh geopolitical tensions

* Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

* Opposition leader indicted for misuse of public funds

* Russian delegations visit Pyongyang amid deepening ties

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