Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Tuesday (March 11, 2025)


Relatives of victims of drug war and extrajudicial killings and activists hold signs and light candles during a protest against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte following his arrest in Quezon City, Philippines, Tuesday, March 11, 2025. - Photo: AP

Malaysia

* MACC to record Ismail Sabri's statement on Thursday, March 13

* Era FM operator fined RM250,000, licence remains active, says MCMC

* No further action against Era FM DJs, says Fahmi Fadzil

* Fisherman who fell into sea near Penang found dead

* PERKESO pays out RM4.23mil in benefits to 3,426 housewives

* Vocational student murder: Ninth accused claims he was incited to assault victim

* Neighbour claims child played with Zayn Rayyan before he went missing

* Projects to proceed in all constituencies regardless of funding channel, says PM

* Country's unemployment rate down to 3.1% in January 2025

* Cop charged with making obscene gesture at woman photographer

* Statistics Dept officer fined RM45,000 for submitting false claims

* Case of woman killed in Batu Pahat fire reclassified as murder

* Sim rubbishes claims of vote-buying at DAP polls

* In an act of compassion, illegal immigrant granted wish to bid husband final farewell

* Appeals court upholds RM300,000 award for Khairuddin's unlawful detention under Sosma

* Sabah Speaker to lodge report over businessman's claim of RM350,000 bribe

* National Unity Minister lauds Saravanan for calling off debate

* Everyone has a role to play to ensure a safe digital ecosystem, says PM

* No rules on types of tyres, only right sizes, says Puspakom

* Two Senators sworn in

* Govt to expand affordable goods programme for Hari Raya, says Zahid

* Sabah floods: 4,530 evacuees remain at 29 relief centres

* Graft probe: Ismail Sabri's health still uncertain, 13 bank accounts with RM9.33mil frozen, say sources

* Saravanan calls off debate with Zamri Vinoth, Rayer urges more police reports

* Three killed, five hurt in Bintulu car-lorry crash

* Dialogue to find common ground on faith preferable to divisive debates, says Lam Thye

* Man shot dead in Bukit Mertajam after opening fire on police

* ‘Cocktail’ syndicates busted

* Seremban road collision: Third victim succumbs, investigation underway

 

 

Singapore

* Maid in Singapore who assaulted 88-year-old man with dementia gets seven weeks’ jail

* Singapore revises electoral boundaries ahead of election this year

* Jail for elderly Singaporean man who assaulted younger brother and torched his flat in inheritance row

* GE2025 Singapore electoral boundaries announced

* Singapore bans Malaysian-made coffee containing erectile dysfunction drug

* Singaporean who confessed to robbing bank in HK using toy gun to be sentenced on March 11

 

Indonesia

* Indonesian government asks Gojek, Grab to give first-ever holiday bonus to drivers

* Indonesia removes 1.3 million harmful sites, targeting pornography and gambling

* UN migration agency says aid to Rohingya in Indonesia reinstated

* Indonesian central bank uses Ramadan sermons to preach on inflation

* New cars on the block as Chinese brands extend turf war to Indonesia

* Desperately seeking hope

* Endangered baby elephant separated from mother rescued in Indonesia

 

 

Thailand

* Thai police chief signs order to dismiss ‘Big Joke’ from the force

* Bangkok Airways suspends northern Thailand flights because of haze

* Chinese dine-and-dash gang hits restaurants in eastern Thailand

* At least five killed, 13 others hurt in attacks

* A Russian invasion of Phuket

 

 

Philippines

* Philippine former president Rodrigo Duterte says his arrest may result in Sara’s presidency

* Philippines Duterte earned international infamy, praise at home

* Ex-Philippine president Duterte arrested over deadly drug war

* Duterte says he will accept arrest if ICC issues warrant

 

 

Vietnam

* Vietnam's Chu Lai International Port aims to become world-class logistics centre

* Asean needs to adopt breakthrough thinking, sharper strategies to propel regional cooperation

 

 

Myanmar

* What we know about the Myanmar junta promise of elections

 

 

Cambodia

* Cambodia police remind international guests of complaint procedures, should need arise

* VannDa continues to push Khmer music onto global stage

 

 

Laos

* Lao government seeks larger niche in global cassava market

* India supports major food fortification initiative in Laos

 

 

Brunei

* No rush for Brunei in EV adoption, says minister

* Brunei to monitor feasibility of rail network with Malaysia

 

 

Aseanplus

* Malaysia has invited Trump to East Asia Summit, says Anwar

* Elderly Singaporean man gets 11 years' jail over Hong Kong robberies

* Former Hong Kong opposition lawmakers jailed for causing council meeting ruckus

* Hong Kong customs uncovers gold bars worth US$5.9mil in Japan-bound shipment

* Aliff Aziz's alleged ex Sarah Yasmine seeks RM830K in damages, sets 1-week deadline

* TVB actor Niklas Lam works 5 part-time jobs to make ends meet

* Curtain to close on Hong Kong’s Newport Theatre on April 1 after 20 years

* Hong Kong stocks slide with Asian markets, Nasdaq on heightened recession risks

* 'That's a super strike all right' - Malaysia’s first-ever saree-themed bowling tournament rolls in a stylish way

* Manchester United announce plans for new 100,000-seat stadium

* Indian actress Ranya Rao sent to 15-day Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) custody in gold smuggling case

* Siti Nurhaliza chuffed to be on King Charles' playlist

* Reformed MM2H programme boosts economy with nearly RM1bil annual investments, says IQI

* Stray Kids’ Felix walks for Louis Vuitton fashion show after traffic accident

* Sharp drop in Malaysians entering Thailand after Sg Golok attack

* FBM KLCI sinks to one-year low amid broad selloff

* Husband of South Korea table tennis star Jeon Ji-hee banned for 10 years in sex assault case

* Ex-1MDB official who allegedly diverted US$1bil still missing, court told

* Lawyer stopped Najib from giving statements to police in 1MDB case, court hears

* Trade war or not, interest in Johor-Singapore SEZ remains healthy

* Second batch of 25 Malaysians repatriated after rescue from job scam syndicates in Myanmar

* Hong Kong court convicts social worker for rioting at retrial

* India says 'no commitments' to tariff cuts after Trump claims

* Bangladesh Bank governor to visit UK for asset recovery

* Foreign tourists to pay more as Japan rolls out dual-pricing system

* Dalai Lama says his successor to be born outside China

* Porcelain capital of China draws attention with innovation

* South Korean Kia denies responsibility for anti-Musk ad

* Meetings hosted as Asean Chair have gone smoothly, Dewan Negara told

* Siti Nurhaliza's 'Anta Permana' among King Charles' fave tunes

* Verdict in Aliff Syukri offensive content case put off to March 14

* Asian stocks slide, yen gets a boost as US growth worries grip markets

* US ambassador to meet PM on Tuesday evening

* Bursa Malaysia, Asian markets a sea of red as US recession fears mount

* Thousands of properties still blacked out in storm-hit Australia

* Malaysian female biker's ambitious road trip turns into a journey of rediscovery

* Massive Fukushima plant cleanup exposes workers to high radiation and stress

* What resumption of direct trade between Bangladesh and Pakistan after 53 years means for the region

* Stock selloff extends to Asia on growth concerns

* Graduation certificates help reunite ex-classmates 80 years after Great Tokyo Air Raid

* Chinese woman pays US$22,000 to clone late dog with skin sample, sparks curiosity online

* Controversial YouTuber Johnny Somali pleads guilty to all charges in Seoul court

* Korean singer Wheesung, 43, found dead at home

* Bracing for ‘worst-case scenarios’

* Emergency rice reserves being auctioned as prices soar

* Thousands gather to welcome former king

* HK singer Eric Suen to hold first concert in Genting Highlands on April 5

* Japan auctions emergency rice reserves as prices soar

 

 

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