Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Wednesday (July 9, 2025)


Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim poses for a group photo during the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) and related meetings at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on Wednesday (July 9, 2025). - Bernama

Malaysia

* Anwar: OPR cut to 2.75% is prudent, proactive measure

* Sabah polls: GRS faces tough fight to stay in power, say analysts

* Cargo company manager loses RM693,000 to fake investment scheme promising 100% return

* Victim of croc attack in Limbang found dead

* Social media influencer ‘CEO Batu' charged with sending lewd messages to minor

* PAC summons Amir Hamzah over MAHB privatisation

* Parking attendant charged with possessing fake pistol, threatening others

* Anti-sexual abuse initiatives being set up in Selangor schools

* Police record statements from bus driver, cyclists involved in roadside row

* Single mother turns to daughter's PTPTN loan to survive financial hardship

* Duo to be charged with uni student's murder on July 10, say cops

* Rare segment of pre-war trolley track uncovered in George Town

* Sibu pet shop owner loses over RM110,000 in phishing scam

* Govt urged to lower SST for now due to looming US tariffs

* Man charged with sexually assaulting own daughters

* Sabah MACC nabs local district office employee for taking over RM200,000 in bribes

* More Bersatu leaders should speak up on everyday issues, not just Muhyiddin, says Chegubard

* Federal Court defers decision in AGC's appeal linked to Najib's house arrest bid

* Woman hauls in fishing net, finds 3-metre croc instead

* Serial sexual assault suspect nabbed in Kedah trying to flee country, say cops

* MACC uncovers RM120mil infant formula supply cartel

* Tough duties ahead for exporters

* Primatologist who cares for gibbons recognised

* Sarikei smoked prawn producers adopt modern technology to conserve mangroves

* Labuan’s marvels of nature beckon

* Cabinet to weigh US tariff impact

* Putra Heights victims get support from gas company

 

 

Singapore

* Status, culture, cost: more Chinese students choosing Singapore as US declines

* Female primary school teacher allegedly committed sex acts with underage male student

* Singapore Opposition Leader Pritam Singh’s appeal against conviction, sentence over lying to Parliament set for Nov 4

* Singapore man gets more than two years’ jail and fine of over S$4mil for scheme to evade $3.5mil in taxes on cars

* Singaporeans flocking to Johor for durian feasts

 

 

Indonesia

* Indonesia foils illegal online trade of rare insects

* S$43,000 fine for undischarged bankrupt doctor in Singapore who failed to disclose assets worth over S$4mil

* Indonesia and China sign MoU on copyright cooperation

* Severe floods hit greater Jakarta, forcing evacuations

* Indonesian government stays mum on Jokowi’s health amid growing public concern

* Masks on as ash rains down

 

 

Thailand

* South Korean tourist blames airbag for eight-vehicle pileup in Pattaya, Thailand

* Palang Pracharath attracts Pheu Thai MPs in major shift

* Thailand's Second Army Area chief insists troops fully armed to defend borders

* Moo Deng: Star still shines brightly as pink-cheeked, zany internet phenom turns 1

* Tour bus accident in Phetchaburi injures nine passengers

* Cabinet shelves casino Bill

* Crackdown on products with cannabis after toddler hospitalised

 

 

Philippines

* Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte tells Sara: Cremate me in The Hague if I die here

* Marcos: Govt working to reduce medical expenses of Filipinos

* Filipina comfort women still await justice

* Philippines urges reform of global financial system to aid middle-income countries

* Philippine defence chief says deterrence, diplomacy used in South China Sea

* Chinese envoy summoned after ex-senator sanctioned

* Marcos open to limiting and taxing online gambling

* 15 cops held over alleged killings of cockfighting fans

 

 

Vietnam

* Vietnamese man gets death penalty for murdering entire family

* Prices of fruits in Vietnam drop despite bumper harvest

* Vietnam holds first meeting of national election council

* Three solutions to help e-commerce sellers adapt to Vietnam's new tax regulations

 

 

Myanmar

* Teacher found dead with eight stab wounds in Myanmar forest

* Myanmar reviews process to repatriate 18 foreign nationals who entered illegally

 

 

Cambodia

* Cambodia sends gymnasts to China for training and prep for SEA Games

* Cambodia urges investors to remain calm, trust govt, as US tariff negotiations ongoing

* Lightning strikes kill 31 people in Cambodia in 2025: official

 

 

Laos

* ADB approves US$65.8mil to boost climate-resilient agrifood systems in Laos

 

 

Brunei

* Bruneian police warn public of fake traffic fine scam website

* Marine conservation: Brunei fishermen gain skills, awareness

* Bruneian woman detained in BND133,000 fraud case

 

 

Aseanplus

* Indian dad, 55, elopes with son’s fiancee, 22, and takes off with family cash and gold

* Woman and daughter killed after they are hit by teenager who falls from building in South Korea

* At least nine dead after Gujarat bridge collapses, plunging vehicles into river

* Dozens of foreigners arrested for alleged online scams in Pakistan

* Cricket-Archer makes hotly-anticipated return to England team for third test v India

* ‘We don’t want an emperor’: Brazil’s Lula speaks up as Brics silent on tariffs

* Taiwan launches biggest war games with simulated attacks against military command

* Japan alerts on megathrust earthquake amid rising Nankai Trough seismic activity

* 'Please be more responsible', says Karyawan, on certain parties misusing the name or brand associated with musicians and bands

* Record July temperatures as South Korea grapples with heatwave

* HK rock star Danny Summer once cheated in a past marriage, says he's learned from mistakes

* Malaysian top alternative rock group Midnight Fusic all set to stage their long-awaited first-ever solo concert

* Taiwanese actor Chen Bo-lin to wed girlfriend after dating for 13 years

* Ukraine detains Chinese father and son for alleged espionage

* Ringgit falls against greenback as US tariff concerns dominate sentiment

* More than two dozen critics of Pakistan government face YouTube ban

* India set to release report on deadly Air India crash this week

* Accession of Algeria, Uruguay to TAC a step forward in boosting ties with Asean, says Tok Mat

* Musk's Starlink receives India's final regulatory nod for launch

* How Hong Kong eatery Wing became one of the world's best restaurants

* Trial challenging Japan's 'hostage justice' opens

* Fuel prices July 10-16: Diesel up 3sen, RON95, RON97 unchanged

* Algeria and Uruguay officially join Asean's TAC, raising membership to 57

* South Korea says to follow agreed terms on sharing defence costs after Trump's demand

* Bangladesh recordings suggest ex-PM ordered deadly crackdown

* X blasts India 'censorship' order on thousands of accounts

* Russia's foreign minister to visit North Korea, KCNA reports

* Asean ministers to work on improving intra-Asean trade ahead of summit in Oct, says Tok Mat

* Bank Negara cuts OPR to 2.75% in first rate move since May 2023

* Five missing in landslide as rain lashes China's south and east

* Australia's Telstra to axe 550 roles in enterprise business overhaul

* IHH Healthcare eyes Indonesia, Vietnam for expansion

* Japan's whooping cough cases hit weekly record of over 3,300

* Turkey blocks X's Grok content for alleged insults to Erdogan, religious values

* Dollar firm, Asian stocks mixed as traders ponder tariff outlook

* Malaysia was still negotiating with US when Trump announced 25% tariff rate, says Zafrul

* Tariff negotiations with US will continue, says Anwar

* China’s ‘new farmers’ learn to livestream in rural revitalisation

* Asean must focus on unity, centrality in increasingly fragmented world, say Tok Mat

* FBM KLCI ends early session lower as investors await more clarity

* Chinese power bank maker suspends production after recall, aviation ban

* Oil prices ease from two-week highs as investors await tariff clarity

* World leaders eager to take part in Asean summits, says PM

* Asian markets mixed as Trump flags fresh tariffs, eyes on trade talks

* Future-proofing Southeast Asia key priority for Asean, says Tok Mat

* Asean centrality must be the region’s North Star, says Anwar

* Samsung heirs sell Seoul villa for US$16mil to help pay record inheritance tax bill

* A once-in-a-lifetime experience in northern Pakistan

* US banning Chinese investors from purchasing farmland

* Asean foreign, economic ministers must unite in facing tariff threat, says Anwar

* South Korea's former President Yoon attends hearing on detention warrant

* China's factory-gate deflation worst in 2 years amid weak demand, trade risks

* Qantas confirms over a million customers' personal information leaked

* Asean foreign ministers, sec-gen pay courtesy call to PM Anwar during 58th AMM

* South Korea returns six North Koreans stranded at sea this year

* Celebrity chef dismayed her recipe used by Australia's mushroom killer

* Ringgit opens lower ahead of Bank Negara meeting

* Bursa trading subdued ahead of OPR decision

* Trump says South Korea should be paying for its own defence

* Barbie Hsu’s husband personally designs sculpture for her tomb to be unveiled on her birthday

* Anwar to open 58th Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting with talks to focus on regional, global concerns

* HK actress Samantha Ko discloses struggle with mental health issues and panic attacks

* Air India jet's fuel switches in focus, as crash preliminary report nears

* Oil prices edge up on lower US output forecast

* Trump’s 25% tariff comes with a catch

* Human rights the top focus

* Treaty expands as Timor-Leste joins Asean

* Little monster, big imprint

* China extends visa-free entry to more than 70 countries

* Dozens missing in deadly deluge

* Lurid tale of cross-dressing ‘red uncle’ goes viral online

 

 

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