Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Thursday (April 24, 2025)


Supporters of the Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML), carry flags and banners, during a protest against the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty by India, in Karachi, Pakistan April 24, 2025. - Photo: Reuters

Malaysia

* KL Tower reopening date to be set after upgrade works

* SPM 2024 results show overall improvement

* Malaysia will need to revise down growth forecast, central bank governor says

* MACC continues recording Ismail Sabri’s statement on April 24

* Ramli Ngah to be next Penang Governor

* Over 12,000 online fraud cases recorded in Q1 2025

* Country has sufficient specialist doctors for now, says Deputy Health Minister

* Education Ministry apologises for flag error in SPM report

* Immigration detains nearly 100 foreigners in Puchong

* On-call allowance increase approved, announcement to be made later, says Dzul

* Five charged with kidnapping teenager

* Man, 40, sentenced to 30 years’ prison, 21 strokes on six drug convictions by Sibu court

* July 21 decision on whether Zayn Rayyan's parents to enter defence in child neglect case

* Penang PAS leader apologises to Rayer over racism claims

* Home Ministry to acquire 600 body-worn cameras for Immigration officers, says Saifuddin

* Court remands six suspects in RM15mil false claim investigation by MACC

* King confers Ramli with instrument of appointment as next Penang governor

* Man, 62, remanded for alleged sexual assault of minor in Melaka

* Ismail Sabri questioned by MACC for seven hours

* PM reminds ministries to be more sensitive to national identity elements, says senior press sec

* Johor declares April 28 as holiday to celebrate JDT's achievement

* Beggar fatally stabbed in turf war outside bank in Shah Alam

* Kelantan authorities busts syndicate smuggling 7,000kg cooking oil to neighbouring country

* Inaccurate Jalur Gemilang: Action pending full report from Education Ministry sec-gen

 

 

Singapore

* New blood, new ideas in PAP

* Singapore GE2025: Twists and turns on nomination say set stage for high-stakes election

* Singapore GE2025: Workers Party bets on Punggol, Tampines GRCs to make further inroads

* Jail, fine for Singaporean man who used slingshots to shoot ball bearings, damaging neighbour’s windows

* Court grants property tycoon Ong Beng Seng’s application to travel to the US, Britain and Italy

* CEO who sold rare supercar to alleged fraudster for S$7.3mil had also invested in billion-dollar nickel scheme, S'pore High Court hears

* Singapore GE2025: Don’t inflame sensitive issues or use domestic politics to divide S’pore, says PM Wong at first PAP rally

 

 

Indonesia

* A beacon of humanity and peace

* President Prabowo shrugs off LG pulling out from battery investment

* Indonesian government turns down Malaysia's request to buy local rice

* Indonesian President Prabowo greenlights rice export amid rising production

 

 

Thailand

* Paetongtarn rules out Cabinet shuffle amid signs of coalition rift

* Thai opposition pitches stimulus plan to cope with Trump tariff

* Thailand cracks down on foreigners using student visas to work illegally

* Thai, Cambodian PMs discuss US tariffs, call for stronger Asean cooperation

* Thailand's Personal Data Protection Committee Office demands Foodpanda explain data protection plan for customers and partners

* Thailand's new airport security rules for liquids, gels, and aerosols come into force

 

 

Philippines

* Philippines declares four days of national mourning for pope

* Suicides by overseas Filipino workers caused by love, money issues: Authorities

* Philippines, Indonesia to strengthen climate and defence cooperation

* Intoxicated girl raped by man, 16-year-old cohort in Cebu City, Philippines

 

 

Vietnam

* Chinese businesses in Vietnam struggle with Trump tariffs uncertainty

* VinFast plans to open India, Indonesia plants this year in pivot to Asia

* Vietnam kicks off trade talks with US as plane deal takes shape

 

 

Myanmar

* Myanmar's Wa state holds meeting on issuing mining permits: International Tin Association

* Four boys drown while bathing in river in central Myanmar

* Over 500 patients treated at Malaysian field hospital in Myanmar

* Myanmar TikTok astrologer arrested for forecasting new quake

* Seven earthquakes rock Myanmar, tremors felt in northern Thailand

 

 

Cambodia

* Opposition figure goes on trial on incitement charges

* Four killed in Cambodia's Koh Kong province while illegally felling Samrong trees

* iDE project boosts incomes for over 6,000 Cambodian farmers

* Cambodia hosts Asean climate outlook forum, with focus on heatwaves, public health

 

 

Laos

* Thai Princess opens new education, agriculture facilities in Laos

 

 

Brunei

* Roadshow aims to bring Brunei book lovers under one umbrella

* Brunei spotlights women in power at Asean parliamentary dialogue

 

 

Aseanplus

* Ishiba to visit Vietnam, the Philippines over tariff turmoil

* Kashmir locks down after attack

* Veteran astronaut to lead fresh crew to space station

* Bridge collapses in Beijing after fire breaks out

* Lovebirds over the ‘Moon’

* HK singer Fiona Sit opens up about Khalil Fong's death: 'Half of me is gone'

* Nintendo says demand for Switch 2 console in Japan overwhelming

* South Korea prosecutors indict ex-president Moon Jae-in for bribery

* Ringgit opens easier as market anticipates softer US tariff stance

* Malaysian university breaks into top 50 in Asia

* 10,000 fans bid tearful farewell to late Japanese star Miho Nakayama

* China warns US that pressure tactics will not work

* YouTube turns 20 years old. How it changed TV as we know it

* India targets Pakistan with diplomatic moves, suspends water treaty after Kashmir attack

* Trump seeks 'fair deal' with China but pathway unclear

* Relief rally stutters as markets take stock of Trump's U-turns

* King receives credentials of eight foreign envoys

* South Korea agency says DeepSeek transferred user info, prompts without consent

* Where do Australia's political parties stand on energy policy?

* South Korea ex-president Yoon’s shadow looms large over his party ahead of June 3 polls

* Asian markets mixed as Trump soothes Fed fears

* Two US marines accused of rape in Japan's Okinawa

* FBM KLCI pushes higher from 1,500

* Taiwan proposes another $10 billion in aid to deal with US tariffs

* Oil steadies after 2% drop on potential Opec+ output increase

* Toyota's March overseas sales hit record peak as US buyers rush ahead of tariffs

* Chinese customers are rejecting new jets due to tariffs, Boeing confirms

* Why China’s robot makers are unfazed by US tariffs: ‘We’re the only supplier’

* Special Parliamentary meeting to discuss long-term US tariffs impact on country

* Use Asean arts, cultural tourism to boost regional development, urges Tiong

* Retailers up effort to help out exporters

* China ‘big stomach’ eater devours expensive seafood buffet in Japan, slammed for being cheap

* ‘Made in Malaysia’: Sellers bombarded with ways to evade tariffs

* Asean called to commit to several developments

* Roger Ng testifies on meeting Jho Low in 1MDB trial

* South Korea to target lower tariffs in opening round of US trade talks

* Kashmir police name three militants behind tourists killing, say two are Pakistani

* ‘Die faster if you stay’: Chinese exporters retreat from US as 145% tariffs crush profitability

* India will pursue perpetrators of Kashmir attack to "ends of earth", Modi says

* St. Peter's Basilica reopens to faithful bidding farewell to pope

* Fuel prices April 24-30: Unchanged across the board

* Malaysians’ late-night heavy meal habit alarming, says Dr Dzul

* Blackpink’s Rose up for two American Music Awards

* Asean Spirit Exhibition highlights Malaysia's achievements in unity, integration

* Three Chinese astronauts blast off for Tiangong space station

* Two Japanese men arrested over Myanmar-based scam operations; allegedly forced to impersonate police, others to fool victims

* It's for 'real' - Legendary group KRU's 15th album 'Kaset' to hit the 'shelf' on Friday (April 25)

* HK superstar Andy Lau spotted dining at Michelin Selected restaurant in KL

* 'Calling South-East Asia, Uganda invites you': Thriving African nation showcases investment and trade potential at business expo in KL

* Six universities in Hong Kong make Asia top 50 for first time since 2017

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

* Chow Yun Fat and Tony Leung make rare appearance together at director Johnnie To’s 70th birthday

* Chinese EV makers take spotlight as Tesla skips Shanghai Auto Show for third time

* Anwar condemns attack in Kashmir, urges justice, unity

* Sri Lanka authorities fear stampede as millions of people flock to see Buddha tooth

* What steps have India and Pakistan taken against each other after the Kashmir attack?

* Pakistan closes air space for Indian airlines, warns against water treaty violation as ties plummet

* Factbox-What is the Indus Waters Treaty between India and Pakistan

 

 

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