Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Sunday (March 30, 2025)


A woman shops for "ketupat" casing, a square pouch of weaved coconut leaves that will be used to wrap rice cake traditionally served during Eid al-Fitr, ahead of the holiday marking the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, at a market in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sunday, March 30, 2025. -- AP Photo/Dita Alangkara

Malaysia:

* Muslims in Malaysia to celebrate Hari Raya on March 31

* 'Tan Sri' arrested over RM10mil scam case a prominent member of society

* Malaysia pledges RM10mil in aid for Myanmar earthquake victims

* Tok Mat to lead humanitarian mission to quake-hit Myanmar

* Dewan Rakyat Speaker urges all to refrain from making racist comments

* Malaysia may send more rescuers to Myanmar, says Zahid

* Surge in self-declared bankruptcies worrying, says Insolvency DG

* Malaysia should remain vigilant for earthquakes, say experts

* Myanmar quake: 50 SMART team members heading to disaster-struck country

* I'm willing to lead Penang Hindu Endowment Board, says Jagdeep Singh Deo

* MetMalaysia can issue quake warnings within eight minutes

* Three DBKL officers temporarily suspended

* Malaysia among first countries to extend aid to Myanmar, says Shamsul Azri

* Police open three investigation papers on balloon vendor scuffle

* Man nabbed for alleged assault on female driver/ Two killed in crash in Johor/ Four teens nabbed for alleged assault on man in JB

Emergency workers carry one of the trapped construction workers on a stretcher at the site of a collapsed building, which was under construction, following an earthquake in Bangkok, Thailand. Myanmar on Friday, March 28, 2025 was struck by its biggest earthquake in a century, shaking buildings and triggering evacuations in neighboring Vietnam and Thailand, with at least one tower collapsing in Bangkok and reports of several casualties. Photographer: Andre Malerba/BloombergEmergency workers carry one of the trapped construction workers on a stretcher at the site of a collapsed building, which was under construction, following an earthquake in Bangkok, Thailand. Myanmar on Friday, March 28, 2025 was struck by its biggest earthquake in a century, shaking buildings and triggering evacuations in neighboring Vietnam and Thailand, with at least one tower collapsing in Bangkok and reports of several casualties. Photographer: Andre Malerba/Bloomberg

Singapore:

* Asean to deploy emergency response team to Myanmar and Thailand

* Singapore Red Cross appeals for donations to support relief efforts in quake-hit Myanmar, Thailand

* Nine people to be deported from Singapore for illegal touting activities at Changi Airport

* Singapore government contributes S$150,000 for Myanmar earthquake relief

* Singapore Civil Defence Force works with Myanmar rescuers for eight hours to save trapped quake victim

* Singapore-bound SIA flight delayed over six hours in Hong Kong after pilot falls ill

* Global aid effort begins for Myanmar quake relief

Indonesia:

* Asean launches international relief effort in Myanmar following earthquake

* 5.2-magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia's Aceh province

* Indonesia's island paradise is experiencing a tourism boom

* Women activists call for end to violence against students in Indonesian Military Law protests

* Lights out: Bali guards protect island’s day of silence

* Indonesian government signs child protection regulation with age limit for social media

Heavy machinery operate at the site of a building that collapsed, following a strong earthquake, in Bangkok, Thailand, on Sunday, March 30, 2025. -- REUTERS/Athit PerawongmethaHeavy machinery operate at the site of a building that collapsed, following a strong earthquake, in Bangkok, Thailand, on Sunday, March 30, 2025. -- REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

Thailand:

* Bangkok Metropolitan Administration asks owners of large buildings to check safety following quake

* Thailand says it is safe to travel to its destinations after recent earthquake

* Bangkok earthquake aftermath: Death toll rises to 17, rescue efforts continue

* Aid rushes into Myanmar after earthquake kills over 1,600, ravages cities

* Myanmar quake: Race against time for Thai rescuers as signs of life flicker at collapsed building

* Thai woman gives birth to baby girl amid chaos of earthquake

* Thai PM orders committee to investigate the collapse of government building in Bangkok

* Massive quake is latest blow to Thai tourism hit by safety woes

* Bangkok quake death toll rises to 17: city authorities

Philippines:

* Vietnam auto giant VinFast moves to expand EV service in Philippines

* Two dead after small plane crashes in Philippines, says local media

* Flight instructor, student pilot die as plane crashes in Pangasinan, Philippines

* Philippines medical teams on standby for earthquake relief in Myanmar, Thailand

A family ride motorcycles to their home towns ahead of the Eid al-Fitr holiday in Jakarta, Indonesia. -- AP Photo/Achmad IbrahimA family ride motorcycles to their home towns ahead of the Eid al-Fitr holiday in Jakarta, Indonesia. -- AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim

Vietnam:

* Jacky, Jimmy-Pei Jing settle for second best in Vietnam

* Brazil touts possible deals with Vietnam as Lula wraps state visit

* Aftershocks rattle Mandalay as rescuers search for survivors in Myanmar quake

* Vietnam to assist Myanmar in quake relief, rescue

Myanmar:

* 5.1-magnitude aftershock hits north of Mandalay again amid a series of quakes - USGS

* 169 aftershocks follow Myanmar earthquake so far: Meteorological Dept

* 13 Chinese nationals injured in Myanmar earthquake, says Embassy

* In Mandalay, desperate rescue efforts and sinking hopes after Myanmar quake

* Myanmar anti-coup fighters call partial ceasefire for quake relief

* More than 70 mild aftershocks reported in Myanmar following earthquake

* Death toll rises to 1,644 following powerful earthquake in Myanmar

* Medical supplies shortage hampering Myanmar quake response: UN

Muslim worshippers leave the Imam Sarakhsi Central Mosque after the Eid al-Fitr prayer which marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan in Bishkek on Sunday, March 30, 2025. -- Photo by Guliza Urustambek kyzy / AFPMuslim worshippers leave the Imam Sarakhsi Central Mosque after the Eid al-Fitr prayer which marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan in Bishkek on Sunday, March 30, 2025. -- Photo by Guliza Urustambek kyzy / AFP

Cambodia:

* Cambodia's processed cashew exports get shot in the arm from Taiwanese order

* Myanmar quake: a nation unprepared for disaster

* Village Festival: A celebration of Cambodian heritage and culture

Laos:

* Inflation in Laos drops to 11.2% in March

* Lao, Singaporean logistics service providers forge partnership to advance regional transport services

Brunei:

* Brunei Sultan sends condolence messages to Myanmar, Thailand

* Cooked with care, delivered with love

Muslims gather to attend the Eid al-Fitr prayer, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, at Washington Square Park in New York City, US, on Sunday, March 30, 2025. -- REUTERS/Adam GrayMuslims gather to attend the Eid al-Fitr prayer, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, at Washington Square Park in New York City, US, on Sunday, March 30, 2025. -- REUTERS/Adam Gray

AseanPlus:

* Chasing Jho Low: blockchain bounty breathes new life into hunt for Malaysia’s 1MDB fugitive

* Aidilfitri exodus: Malaysians, Thais flood Rantau Panjang border crossing

* Actor Shaun Chen returns to Malaysia after father killed in hit-and-run

* China, South Korea and Japan agree to strengthen free trade

* ‘Operation Brahma’: India sends two C-17 aircraft, more relief aid to quake-hit Myanmar, says Ministry of External Affairs

* Thai insurance sector assesses billion-baht damage after building collapse in quake

* Myanmar's opposition declares unilateral ceasefire after earthquake

* Quake leaves Bangkok-based M’sian journalist shaken

* South Korean man cleaning gravesite suspected of starting wildfires: police

* Australian black market tobacco sparks fire-bombings, budget hole

* China, South Korea and Japan agree to strengthen free trade

* As gift voucher scandal plagues PM Ishiba, ruling LDP faces reckoning in Japan

* Australia's Albanese expects 'one-on-one' discussion with Trump on tariffs

* Six dead after clashes with rebels in Kashmir

* Viktor Axelsen to undergo surgery for back injuries

* No sign of India tariff relief as US trade mission ends

* India to send medical task force to quake-hit Myanmar

* New Zealand mulls interventions to break supermarket duopoly

* India and US making progress towards trade deal, officials say

* TikTok videos on ADHD full of false information, research shows

* Trump’s reciprocal tariff policy: Implications for South-East Asia

* Russian, Bangladesh rescuers to assist in search and rescue ops in Myanmar

* Prince Harry accused of bullying, harassment by charity chair

* Pentagon's Hegseth says US command in 'warrior' Japan being upgraded to deter China aggresion

* US family visits China counterparts after joyful exchange on RedNote as TikTok refugees

* Cricket - Australia to stage white-ball series against India before Ashes

* Analysis-Why Trump's auto tariffs will hurt his working-class supporters

 

 

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