Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Wednesday (April 23, 2025)


Kashmiri traders hold a candlelight vigil to condemn the attack on tourists, following a suspected militant attack near south Kashmir’s scenic Pahalgam, in Srinagar April 23, 2025. - Photo: Reuters

Malaysia

* 'I sang for free': Siti Nurhaliza clears air over Health Ministry Raya open house performance

* Istanbul earthquake: No Malaysians affected, says Wisma Putra

* Construction of temporary access road underway following Kiulu landslide

* Sarawak's unity exemplifies Asean's multicultural harmony, says state minister

* Actor to be called up for allegedly assaulting girlfriend, say cops

* Firearms, airsoft guns seized from elderly man's Selangor house

* Johor's main source of FDI are from Singapore, China, Japan, says state govt rep

* Putra Heights inferno: Bad weather still disrupting investigations, says Selangor cop

* Ayer Kuning polls: Saarani defends Mohamad Yusri’s presence during state programme

* PM to deliver remarks on US tariff issue at special Parliament sitting on May 5

* Floods: Ramanan to seek emergency supply centre in Sungai Buloh

* Evidence shows former pathologist was involved in Kevin Morais' murder, apex court hears

* Jail for pre-school teacher who failed to protect toddler abused by her colleague

* School principal charged in Sabah with making false claims for development grant application

* No witness testimony that Zayn Rayyan's parents neglected him, court hears

* Tsunami warning systems in Penang upgraded to allow faster alerts

* No special treatment for cop caught in nightclub raid, says IGP

* Two hurt, 21 homes razed in fire at Sandakan village

* Ministry to work with Jakim on food products with porcine DNA, says Armizan

* Imam remanded for alleged sexual abuse of teenager

* Landslip collapses TTDI international school's wall following early morning downpour

 

 

Singapore

* Singaporean man in maid abuse case walks free after receiving discharge amounting to acquittal

* Singapore GE2025: A walkover and surprise moves - highlights from nomination day

* Flying solo: J-Hope, Taeyeon and more K-pop stars to perform in Singapore without their groups

* Singapore GE2025: DPM Gan to face off against WP’s Harpreet in battle for Punggol, now an election hot spot

* Singapore's March core inflation rises 0.5% y-o-y, lowest since June 2021

* Singapore GE2025: PAP retains Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC as WP pulls out; first walkover since 2011

* Singapore GE2025: Workers Party slate of new candidates similar in terms of qualifications, diverse in experiences

 

 

Indonesia

* Indonesia says China's Huayou to replace LGES in EV battery project

* Jokowi to attend Pope Francis’ funeral on Prabowo’s behalf

* Jokowi to face two lawsuits on diplomas, Esemka car

* Two more trafficked Indonesian migrant workers die in Cambodian scam centres

* Officials, Catholic leaders in Indonesia send condolences for Pope Francis

* High cost of massive food plan

* Holidayers cash in on rupiah dip

 

 

Thailand

* Thailand’s King visits Bhutan - A milestone of unity and friendship

* Thailand, Cambodia sign 7 cooperation deals, witnessed by PMs

* Bhutan trade with Thailand hits record high

* Star Voyager cruise makes inaugural call in Thailand as new home port

* Delivery Hero to exit Thailand

* Trump tariffs threaten to pile more pain on Thailand's rice sector

* Thai PM Paetongtarn orders full cooperation in Bangkok building collapse probe, reviews visa-free policy

* Fire breaks out at Chiang Mai’s iconic Dhara Dhevi Hotel — no injuries reported

* Thai government orders flags at half-mast in mourning for Pope Francis

* Rammsol's indirect unit to partner Thai university for AI development

* UN sounds alarm on scam expansion

 

 

Philippines

* Philippines to receive second batch of BrahMos missile system from India

* Marcos to attend Pope Francis funeral

* Philippine President Marcos signs law on immediate, appropriate burial for Muslims

* Seven days of mourning for Pope Francis’ death

* Filipino faithful grieve for ‘Grandpa Kiko’

 

 

Vietnam

* Vietnam village starts over with climate defences after landslide

* Vietnam PM says US trade talks should not hurt other markets

* PIE to gain from companies exiting Vietnam

 

 

Myanmar

* Over 4.3 million in Myanmar urgently need clean water and sanitation after earthquake, says UNOCHA

* Myanmar military extends post-earthquake ceasefire to April 30

* China to monitor Myanmar ceasefire and witness handover of the state of Lashio

* Myanmar junta extends post-quake truce

 

 

Cambodia

* Cambodia promotes implementation of RCEP commitments on standards, trade facilitation

* Cambodia opposition figure goes on trial on incitement charges

* Cambodia and Britain pledge to further enhance ties

* Nearly 100 Cambodian trafficking victims repatriated from China this year

 

 

Laos

* Laos sees 162 per cent rise in tourist arrivals Q1 2025

* Laos, Thailand mark 75 years of friendship, health cooperation

* Police seize over 20mil amphetamine pills in northern Laos

 

 

Brunei

* Brunei Crown Prince receives newly-appointed Malaysian High Commissioner and other envoys

* Brunei leads regional efforts to safeguard Borneo rainforests

 

 

Aseanplus

* ‘Don’t blame us’: Pakistan defence minister on Pahalgam attack in India

* Wisma Putra to coordinate implementation of 31 MOUs with China, says Fahmi

* Mercedes bracing for 'once-in-a-century transformation' in car sector

* Chinese student says family only bought TV recently after her acceptance to top university

* HK actor Kenneth Ma praised for response to overly persistent fan in Malaysia

* East Timor couple have seen two popes visit, pray they will see Francis' successor

* Staunchly Catholic Philippines begins period of mourning for Pope Francis

* HK superstar Aaron Kwok celebrates 8th wedding anniversary with wife Moka Fang

* South Korea's Cardinal Lazarus You speculated as possible contender for pope

* Malaysia Airlines, Brisbane Airport and Tourism and Events Queensland sign strategic MoU to boost travel to Queensland

* Tearful farewell to late Japanese star Miho Nakayama involving celeb friends and 10,000 fans

* Pakistani gunmen kill two policemen guarding polio vaccinators: govt

* Tourists flee India-administered Kashmir after deadly attack

* How militants attacked tourists in Kashmir's Pahalgam, and India's response

* China says 'door open' to trade talks after Trump signals tariffs will fall

* Who will be the next pope? Some hints to watch for

* Pakistan minerals could help fix trade imbalance with US

* Malaysia to send Cabinet minister to attend Pope Francis' funeral

* 1MDB trial: Roger Ng to testify as defence witness on April 24

* Australia sues SAIC local distributor Ateco over misleading car ads

* China has an army of robots on its side in the tariff war

* China FM Wang Yi calls on UK, EU to help defend global trade

* Japan PM to visit Vietnam, the Philippines

* Trump floats cutting China tariffs substantially in trade deal

* 1MDB trial: Court clears Roger Ng to testify

* Carmaker GAC to take responsibility for safety of L4 autonomous cars, Jiemian reports

* LDP Council Chair expresses doubts about raising imports of US rice, says Japanese agriculture at risk

* Nepal HIV prevention efforts grind to halt after USAID pullback

* Malaysia sees significant progress in educational ties with China, says Zambry

* Veteran Chinese astronaut to lead fresh crew to space station

* PM Modi tells President Trump Pahalgam perpetrators will be punished

* Huawei’s expansion in smart driving stirs competition, scrutiny

* Former K-pop girl group Miss A member Min to wed in June

* Direct tariffs likely to impact Malaysia's exports but outlook bright on supply chain diversification - Franklin Templeton

* Happiness, love at Moonie mass wedding after Japanese court blow

* No need for Nvidia: iFlytek touts reasoning model trained entirely with Huawei’s AI chips

* Baidu launches AI agent Xinxiang for Android platform, iOS version under review

* US tariffs: Miti committed to finding best solution for Malaysia, says Tengku Zafrul

* FBM KLCI rises as optimism over US-China negotiations grow

* Latest tariffs to speed up China semiconductor innovation drive

* IMF cuts Malaysia 2025 GDP to 4.1% on regional slowdown

* ‘Hit a villain’: China bar offers cocktails with slippers for customers to banish bad vibes

* Australia's conservative opposition leader Dutton pledges defence boost if elected

* Sri Lanka recalls Pope Francis compassion on Easter bombing anniversary

* No Malaysians reported hurt in Kashmir attack, says Wisma Putra

* China asks Korea not to supply products using rare earths to US defence firms, paper reports

* PETRONAS makes inaugural LNG cargo delivery to PetroVietnam Gas

* India hunts gunmen who massacred 26 in Kashmir tourist hotspot

* Stocks, dollar gain on trade talks, Fed reprieve

* India pledges strong response after militant attack on Kashmir tourists kills 26

* More US rice could reach Japan tariff free, as Tokyo aims to placate Washington

* Trump says 145% tariffs on China 'very high', expects it to come down but 'it won't be zero'

* Ringgit opens flat as market eyes US Fed leadership signals

* Bursa Malaysia rallies as talk of tariffs 'de-escalation' lifts global outlook

* Thousands honour Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica

* From Klang to Korea: Lingling becomes Malaysia's first K-pop idol

* Goodbye, American Dream

* Talking down the tariff threat

* Billions may go thirsty as Himalayan snow dips

* Jingxing commits RM1.9bil to expand in M’sia

* Tariff negotiations to drive Bursa’s direction

* More upside likely for the ringgit

 

 

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