Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Sunday (Feb 16, 2025)


Mandopop sensation G.E.M. performing at her sold-out concert at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on Saturday (Feb 15) night. More than 50,000 fans attended the concert. - Photo: Provided by Star Planet.

Malaysia:

* PM Anwar to officiate Tunku Abdul Rahman commemoration ceremony tomorrow

* Racist, derogatory slurs have no place in Malaysia, says Nik Nazmi

* Cops raid three illegal e-waste plants in JB, seize over RM71mil in materials

* Fisherman regrets not stopping Norshamira from meeting her killer at dark jetty

* Authorities seize e-waste, machinery worth RM1.3bil in Perak raid

* Suspect in Norshamira Zainal murder pawned victim's jewellery, say police

* Sabah's first EV assembly plant to be built in Sandakan

* Don’t close the door on forming Johor unity govt, says PKR lawmaker

* Sosma should align with Criminal Procedure Code to curb abuses, says Suhakam

* Malaysian squash teams settle for silver at Asian Junior Team Championships

* Illegal recycling plant in Labis catches fire, still burning after two days

* Amendments to Communications Act target online crimes, says Fahmi

* Connectivity issues must be fixed before expanding digitalisation in Sabah, says Gobind

* Ringgit support level at RM4.43 to be tested; Malaysian currency cautiously ahead of FOMC minutes

* Bursa Malaysia to remain in consolidation mode this week on US trade uncertainty

Singapore:

* X subsidiary sues US media watchdog in Singapore following lawsuits in US, Ireland

* Man arrested for allegedly attacking and injuring police officer in Singapore's Whampoa

* Singapore ranks first among Asia-Pacific cities in study of liveability, lovability, prosperity

* Former Singapore NMPs raise concerns over how NMP resignations ahead of GE2025 could impact scheme

* Various activities planned in Singapore for Asean chairmanship, 60th anniversary of bilateral ties

Indonesia:

* Indonesia to launch 15 downstream megaprojects this year

* Indonesia beat China to clinch its first Asia mixed team badminton title

* Malaysia, Indonesia committed to strengthening bilateral ties, especially in East Java, says top official

* Prabowo plans 15 megaprojects to continue downstreaming push of Jokowi

* Indonesian investors flock to gold amid economic uncertainty

Thailand:

* RCEP and regional integration key to Asean prosperity, says Thai PM Paetongtarn

* Air quality in most parts of Bangkok at hazardous level; PM2.5 levels in Bangkok rise again, with 48 districts in the orange zone

* Thai PM: Six countries, one destination to solidify Asean as travel hub

* Summer to start as Feb ends, bringing highs of 43°C for Thailand

Philippines:

* Philippines' Taal Volcano erupts yet again; flying any aircraft close to its premises still prohibited

* Philippines and Cambodia ink double taxation agreement to boost trade

* Iwahig Prison in the Philippines expands agri production, boosts inmate skills and revenue

* Marcos puts China at centre of Philippines poll campaign

Vietnam:

* Vietnam open to boosting US agricultural imports as tariff risks rise

* Vietnam eatery owner stuns netizens with striking resemblance to Hong Kong singer Faye Wong

* Bond victims from worst Vietnam fraud set to receive repayment

* Vietnam to impose VAT on low-value express-imported goods

Myanmar:

* Food supplies for Myanmar war refugees in Shan State

* Myanmar rescues 200 trafficked Chinese nationals in online fraud crackdown

* Militia moves to deport 10,000 cyber scam workers

* Argentina seeks Rohingya justice; junta leader served with arrest warrant

Cambodia:

* Over 30 kilogrammes seized in Phnom Penh drug raids over past week

* Cambodia Police arrest Chinese gunman who fired shots opposite Phnom Penh International Airport

* Drones required to be registered in Cambodia after attack plot foiled

* Cambodian Minister of Interior: Illegal loans void, do not repay them

Laos:

* Laos to tighten telecom rules for enhanced cybersecurity

* Unhealthy level of air pollution threaten lives in Laos

* Four Chinese among those killed in shop blast in northern Laos

Brunei:

* Brunei facing low blood supplies; blood donation campaign nationwide to boost supply

* UK-Brunei academic link a significant milestone, says vice-chancellor

AseanPlus:

* Mandopop sensation G.E.M. thrills a full house crowd of more than 50,000 at Bukit Jalil National Stadium

* Five Bangladeshis arrested in Shah Alam over compatriot's murder

* Sabah urges Japan to lift travel ban on islands off Semporna

* Death toll rises to at least 18 in New Delhi railway station stampede

* Murdered schoolgirl’s father pleads with K-pop star Jang Won-young to attend funeral

* Residents compete to name twin panda cubs in Hong Kong

* Sister of North Korea’s Kim married with children to ‘tall and handsome’ man, defector says

* Trump tariffs loom large in South Korean steel city

* India slashes bourbon whisky tariffs amid intensifying Trump criticism

* Japan seeks exemption from Trump reciprocal trade tariffs

* Palestinian President Abbas rejects calls for displacement from homeland

* South Korean opposition calls for investigation of Yoon’s wife over texts with spy chief

* Brics summit to tackle AI governance, global health and financial reform, says Brazil

* Speculation mounts in South Korea over Yoon Suk Yeol’s resignation

* Google and OpenAI back new safety tools to combat child sexual abuse

* How should Hong Kong regulate Uber and other ride-hailing apps amid taxi fury?

* How Netflix is leveraging the global appeal of Indian blockbusters

* Australia to impose two-year ban on foreigners buying property

* Estée Lauder, L’Oreal suffer as global brands’ lustre fades in China

* Asean synergy strengthens maritime security along Malacca Straits

* DeepSeek drives US$1.3 trillion China stock rally as funds pile in

* Global stars eye India, but show needs fine-tuning

* Pope has peaceful night in hospital, cardinal offers prayer

* US defence chief Hegseth signals ‘early priorities are domestic’ in China remarks

* HSBC cuts rates on fixed mortgages in Hong Kong amid slumping sales

* Hong Kong minibus king’s family to sell The Center assets at 34% discount from 2018 price

* Bangladesh GDP may cross US$500 billion for first time in FY26

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