Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Thursday (Jan 23, 2025)


Visitors pose for photos next to festive decorations for sale for the upcoming Lunar New Year at a store in Yangon on January 22, 2025. - Photo: AFP

Malaysia

* Ex-CEO's instructions believed to be from Najib, says former SRC director

* King tucks into chicken chop at famed JB eatery

* Sultan of Selangor insists on strict action for zakat fund misuse

* Wisma Putra does not get involved in my private holidays, Najib tells court

* Najib says stepson used 'clean money' for films

* Dr Wee says AI-generated video of him promoting investment scheme making its rounds

* Targeted toll exemption for festive seasons under review, says Anwar

* Rising costs force more Malaysians to delay retirement, say experts

* Cop recounts landing on house roof during parachute training

* Six more remanded in connection with Ops Sky

* AGC requests additional information in investigation papers on Khairy, says IGP

* 13MP to create beneficial shifts in society and economy, rather than just relying on incentives says Rafizi

* Work against climate change continues with other partners, says Nik Nazmi on US withdrawal from Paris Agreement

* Former unit trust employee charged with CBT of over RM260,000

* Gun found in deceased teen's car was unregistered, say police

* Perak recorded highest-ever revenue of RM1.3bil in 2024, says MB

* Court dismisses lawyer's bid for judicial review against MCMC over removal of Facebook post

* 13MP: Govt committed to enabling policies to drive growth in key industries - Rafizi

* Woman claims father has been raping her for past 10 years

* Suspected fish bombers abandon boat to escape Sabah marine police

* Student in fatal KKIA crash gets 13 years’ jail, RM50,000 fine

* Most coffee shops do not collect service charges, says 20,000-member operators’ group

* TNG Digital launches free feature in ewallets allowing toll passthroughs

* Century-old soy sauce factory in Gopeng closes

* Various sectors expected to benefit from synergies, lucrative returns from WEF, says Anwar

* Probe into pygmy elephant's killing, mutilation ongoing, difficult to pinpoint suspects, says Liew

* Male hairstylist claims trial to charge of sexual crime against actor in Melaka

* ‘Come and get your children’ Nancy urges parents of 80 GISB-linked children still under state care

* Zayn Rayyan's parents apply for acquittal on neglect charge

* JS-SEZ to directly benefit property sector - MaybankIB

* Jakim to summon Harith Iskander to explain coffee joke

* Landlord left with RM1.2mil TNB bill

Singapore

* Drugs worth S$628,000 seized from Singaporean man’s car at Woodlands Checkpoint

* Indonesian man charged in Singapore over giving fake S$10,000 bill to bank

* Jail for Singaporean man who cheated firm of over S$170,000 and gave woman S$40,000 bribe

* About 860kg of illegally imported vegetables from Malaysia seized at Tuas Checkpoint

* Jail for elderly Singaporean man who posed as healer and sexually assaulted woman during sham ritual

* Married man who slashed, stabbed ex-lover’s new boyfriend pleads guilty to attempted murder in Singapore

* Singapore's Starhub and Nokia to work together on 5G and 4G technology

* Activist Iswardy Morni fined RM5,000 for insulting the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong

* Lynn Ban, 'Bling Empire: New York' star and jewellery designer, dies after brain surgery

* Jail, caning and driving ban for teen motorcyclist linked to transport authority officer’s fatal crash

* S$3bil money laundering case: Second Singaporean charged; allegedly committed forgery to cheat DBS

* Man on trial for raping wife; first such case since Singapore repealed marital immunity for rape

* New election committee signals coming polls

Indonesia

* China automaker BYD launches premium brand DENZA in Indonesia

* Indonesian authorities urge vigilance after fatal tiger attack in West Lampung

* Indonesia aims for food self-sufficiency in rice, corn, salt by 2026

* Prabowo praises Cabinet for commitment in first three months

* Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 21 as rescuers dig for survivors

* Prabowo mulls amnesty for Papuan prisoners

Thailand

* Thai PM hails Equal Marriage Act as a victory for love and equality

* Phuket police bust lion cafe owned by Chinese national who hired illegal workers

* Thai Olympic hero Somrak convicted of sexual abuse of minor girl

* Thai players of Jagat treasure hunt game intrude on Pattaya Water Space

* Thailand holds its first same-sex weddings, targets record registrations

* Bangkok chokes under PM2.5 smog

* Hundreds to wed as Thai same-sex marriage law comes into force

* Visa waiver for Chinese tourists under scrutiny

Philippines

* Filipina tourist hit by train in Taiwan out of danger, says Manila Economic and Cultural Office

* Philippines to pick venue soon for second South China Sea case against Beijing

* Philippines signals softer stance on ICC drug war probe, open to cooperate

* Marcos lauds ADB’s contribution to Philippine progress, pandemic recovery

* US deploys Typhon missile launchers to new location in Philippines

* Senator Risa Hontiveros moves to save Philippine ‘sex education’ bill, blames disinformation

* Magnitude 5.8 quake hits Philippines

Vietnam

* US$1.2bil money laundering case uncovered in Danang

* Vietnamese initiative aims to establish world's first AI city

* Vietnam projected to lead Asean+3 growth with 6.5% in 2025

* Chinh confident in handling relationship with Trump

Myanmar

* ive killed, five injured in traffic accident in southern Myanmar

* Patients across Myanmar to benefit from 25 new oncology machines

Cambodia

* 'Angpow' stampede in Cambodia leaves four dead, draws widespread condemnation

* Three die in large gathering for red packets in Phnom Penh

Laos

* Youth-led climate campaign launched to tackle environmental challenges in Laos

* Laos, Japan elevate ties to ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’

Brunei

* Sultan of Brunei stresses importance of Royal Brunei Armed Forces engagement in complex operations

* Brunei Sultan grants audience to Dewan Rakyat Speaker for bilateral talks

* Brunei judiciary reports improved case clearance rates and shifting legal trends

Aseanplus

* Frustration mounts among 18,000 Bangladeshis who missed deadline to fly to Malaysia for work eight months ago

* Five charged in Taiwan over fatal food poisoning case at Malaysian eatery

* WEF 2025: Australian firm to invest in green hydrogen alternative energy in Sarawak, says PM Anwar

* PM Anwar emphasises Asean's potential at WEF 2025

* From Manchester United to regional and global issues: Anwar tackles diverse topics at WEF

* Malaysia to prioritise energy, connectivity and bloc's independence as Asean chair, says PM Anwar

* Malaysia's Asean chairmanship offers hope for Myanmar crisis, says UN envoy

* Leverage on Malaysia as Asean Chair for VM2026, tourism players urged

* Mother hangs son and commits suicide, infant daughter survives in Madhya Pradesh

* South Korean Telegram sex crime ring busted after exploiting over 230 victims

* ‘Busy snake’: HK actress Angie Chiu to appear in nine Year of the Snake CNY shows

* Former Category III star Amy Yip receives 'Most Iconic Actress of the 80s Era' award from Malaysia

* Bangladesh frees 178 troops over deadly 2009 mutiny

* New roll-on, roll-off ferry serving Pengkalan Kubor - Takbai, Thailand to start March

* Ringgit weakens against US dollar on profit-taking, policy jitters

* Intense cold snap may hit China during Chinese New Year travel rush

* Japan man arrested for kicking rabbit as police probe 77 other deaths

* India sends notices to Uber, Ola over pricing disparity on Apple and Android phones

* Affluent millennials, women adding sparkle to Asean's gold jewellery market

* Korean man jailed 15 months for possession of fake currency

* Masahiro Nakai, top TV host and former pop superstar in Japan, retires after sexual assault report

* Japan cautious on economy as Trump's policies take centre stage

* Bursa Malaysia snaps winning streak; Oriental Kopi soars 98.86%

* Ousted South Korean defence minister testifies Yoon never intended full martial law

* K-pop girl group NewJeans may pause group activities due to member Hanni’s work visa

* Samsung to beat Apple to ultrathin phone with new S25 Edge

* Cabinet to discuss possible effects of Trump's new tariffs policy, says Tok Mat

* Instagram courts TikTok stars during turbulent times

* India says 'open' to return of undocumented immigrants in US

* Oil prices extend losses on uncertainty over Trump tariff impact

* China, South-East Asian nations pledge to deal with scam centres

* Malaysia aims to reclaim top spot as world's leading rubber producer in 10 years, says Zahid

* MACC confirms another US$20mil of 1MDB funds recovered from US

* Asian stocks tick up but South Korea markets hit by bleak GDP data

* Celebrity jewellery designer Lynn Ban dies after ski accident

* Taiwan premier decries 'suicidal' budget cuts, may ask parliament to rethink

* A tech-savvy Maha Kumbh: India aims for a safer religious festival

* M'sia waiting for Japan's response on proposal to bring forward conference on rebuilding Gaza, says Tok Mat

* Putin growing concerned by Russia's economy, as Trump mulls more sanctions

* Taiwanese singer Jeannie Hsieh on hardship of being a single mum: 'You will face negative labels'

* Trump downplays threat of China using TikTok to spy on Americans

* Meta, WhatsApp win relief as India tribunal suspends data sharing ban

* Hawana 2025 to bring together media organisations from across Asean, says Fahmi

* Bursa Malaysia snaps four-day winning streak

* Reddit users boycott X links after Elon Musk’s gesture at inaugural event

* J-pop star Masahiro Nakai retires after sex misconduct allegations

* Korean star Yeo Jin-goo reveals fun-loving side on his first visit to Malaysia

* Most Asian markets extend AI-fuelled rally

* Peter admits huge work to rebuild Malaysian football but he's ready

* One killed, two injured in stabbing at Japan train station: local media

* Bollywood actor’s stabbing morphs into political row, risks worsening India’s ties with Bangladesh

* China to guide billions of dollars of insurance money into stocks

* Pune, India is a treasure trove of history, art and culture

* 'Queen of Rock' Ella to hold concert in Genting Highlands on May 17

* 'Cute and murderous': How Squid Game's iconic killer doll came to life

* South Korea investigators ask prosecutors to indict Yoon for insurrection, abuse of power

* Samsung aims to turn its next generation of Galaxy smartphones into AI companions

* Ringgit advances against US$ after OPR maintained at 3%

* Mild profit-taking after four-day recovery

* HK-based Malaysian actress Jacquelin Ch'ng gets suspected scam invite to Thailand

* Military officer dies in jet engine freak accident

* Lighting up myths and legends

* Least fertile nation set for first birthrate rise in nine years

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