Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Saturday (July 19, 2025)


Team Indonesia competes in the team free preliminary of artistic swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Saturday, July 19, 2025. -- AP Photo/Lee Jin-man

Malaysia:

* Anwar: 'I will not step down, I don't steal money'

* Malaysia has yet to receive info on Jho Low's whereabouts, says Anwar

* Autogate glitch causes chaos at KLIA and Johor checkpoints, M'sian passport holders unaffected

* Anwar needs to remain PM for the sake of the country's stability, says Rafizi

* Health event was misrepresented as 'gay party', say rights group

* Anwar to announce measures to show ‘extraordinary appreciation’

* Jho Low reportedly hiding in Shanghai luxury mansion, say journalists

* Do not incite hatred through protests, says Anwar

* Helicopter crash victim stable and moved to regular ward

* PAS acknowledges Muhyiddin's meeting with opposition parties, cites scheduling conflicts for absence

* Muhyiddin meets 11 opposition party leaders to form cross-party coalition, PAS not among attendees

* Nine Kuskop initiatives reflect govt's commitment to empower Indian community

* Cops to investigate influencer and brother over staged disappearance

* Remand extended for man who slashed ex-girlfriend at varsity

* New Court of Appeal judges, High Court judges to be sworn in on July 28, says Anwar

* Market jitters to set tone for ringgit next week, with RM4.24-RM4.26 range expected

* Data centre tender graft: Suspect burned nearly RM1mil in cash during MACC raid

Water Polo - World Aquatics Championships - Women - Quarterfinals - Spain v Netherlands - OCBC Aquatic Centre, Singapore - Saturday, July 19, 2025; Spain's Bea Ortiz in action. Photo: REUTERS/Jeremy LeeWater Polo - World Aquatics Championships - Women - Quarterfinals - Spain v Netherlands - OCBC Aquatic Centre, Singapore - Saturday, July 19, 2025; Spain's Bea Ortiz in action. Photo: REUTERS/Jeremy Lee

Singapore:

* Johor MB calls for urgent action over prolonged autogate disruption

* Singapore is facing 'serious' cyberattack, says National Security Minister K. Shanmugam 

* SIA, Cathay Pacific cancel flights as typhoon nears Hong Kong

* Singapore Police to assist Indonesia in baby trafficking probe

* New auto pet wash service in Singapore's Buona Vista draws flak, but firm stands by its safety

* Critical infrastructure in Singapore under attack by cyber espionage group: Shanmugam

* ‘May you find rainbows in your skies’: Outpouring of support for Jetstar Asia staff as closure looms

* No train service across entire Bukit Panjang LRT line in Singapore due to power fault

Indonesia:

* Earthquake in Indonesia's East Java damages 16 houses; no human casualties reported yet

* Indonesian superstars Tulus and Juicy Luicy  to headline the much-anticipated inaugural Ruang Inspirasi Festival in KL

* East Kalimantan man arrested for grooming, extorting Swedish teenager

* Authorities partially close Mt. Rinjani in Indonesia after two accidents involving foreign climbers

* Foreign woman abandons family during immigration raid in Ipoh

A woman practices aerial yoga during a session at a gym for women only in Banda Aceh on Saturday, July 19, 2025. (Photo by CHAIDEER MAHYUDDIN / AFP)A woman practices aerial yoga during a session at a gym for women only in Banda Aceh on Saturday, July 19, 2025. (Photo by CHAIDEER MAHYUDDIN / AFP)

Thailand:

* Thai police to probe senior monks involved in large-scale fraud, extorting funds for temple construction

* Thailand expects similar tariffs to other regional countries, minister says

* New taskforce to target 'Grey Chinese' labour exploitation and illegality in Thailand

* Doctor testifies former Thai PM Thaksin’s condition not critical, prison didn't follow up

Philippines:

* Philippines population hits 112.7 million but annual population growth rate slowed to 0.80 per cent

* Eight people dead, four injured in horrific three-vehicle crash in northern Philippines

* ‘Crising,’ ‘habagat’ spell woes for Luzon, Visayas

* Why Ken Chu from F4 is selling products by Barbie Hsu's ex-husband Wang Xiaofei

TRUCKEE, CALIFORNIA - JULY 18: Rico Hoey of the Philippines plays his shot from the sixth tee during the second day of the Barracuda Championship 2025 at Tahoe Mountain Club on July 18, 2025, in Truckee, California. -- Photo:Eakin Howard/Getty Images/AFP TRUCKEE, CALIFORNIA - JULY 18: Rico Hoey of the Philippines plays his shot from the sixth tee during the second day of the Barracuda Championship 2025 at Tahoe Mountain Club on July 18, 2025, in Truckee, California. -- Photo:Eakin Howard/Getty Images/AFP

Vietnam:

* Australian golf legend Greg Norman reappointed as Vietnam’s Tourism Ambassador

* Mishap at sea - at least three dead in cruise ship accident in North Vietnam

* Enterprises in Vietnam expect further trade promotion

* Massive overnight blaze at Hanoi warehouse largely contained after overnight battle

Myanmar:

* Myanmar to offer low-interest loans to drive growth in agriculture, livestock sectors

* Myanmar's military leader puts in a rare appearance at event honoring Aung San Suu Kyi's father

* Myanmar approves 35 new investment projects, creating over 9,000 jobs

* Myanmar holds tree-planting ceremonies to green 13 arid districts

A policeman walks on a street in Yangon on Saturday, July 19, 2025, on the 78th Martyrs' Day that marks the anniversary of the assassination of independence leaders, including General Aung San, father of the currently deposed and imprisoned leader Aung San Suu Kyi. - Photo by AFPA policeman walks on a street in Yangon on Saturday, July 19, 2025, on the 78th Martyrs' Day that marks the anniversary of the assassination of independence leaders, including General Aung San, father of the currently deposed and imprisoned leader Aung San Suu Kyi. - Photo by AFP

Cambodia:

* Cambodian government waives fines for expired tourism licenses

* Cambodia's intense raids expose foreign women's involvement in scam centres

* Cambodia launches first direct shipment of fresh durian to China

* Analyst: Cambodian actions aimed at protecting social order, Thai actions aimed at provocation

Laos:

* Laos and Vietnam to deepen cooperation in advancing the digital era

* Laos, Belarus agree to strengthen ties, waive visas

* CPC delegation visits Laos to strengthen ties

Brunei:

* Brunei’s longest-serving ambassador to Japan honoured

* New tourism boom for Brunei as its underwater ecosystem attracts international divers

* Russia prioritises relations with Asean, supports regional autonomy, says permanent representative

Golf - The 153rd Open Championship - Royal Portrush Golf Club, Portrush, Northern Ireland, Britain - July 18, 2025; Thailand's Sadom Kaewkanjana hits his tee shot on the 1st hole during the second round. -- Photo: REUTERS/Paul ChildsGolf - The 153rd Open Championship - Royal Portrush Golf Club, Portrush, Northern Ireland, Britain - July 18, 2025; Thailand's Sadom Kaewkanjana hits his tee shot on the 1st hole during the second round. -- Photo: REUTERS/Paul Childs

AseanPlus:

* 21 detained in anti-vice raids in Petaling Jaya and Subang Jaya

* Police nab Chinese nationals in Kuala Perlis burglary probe

* Tourism Ministry issues 13 notices in nationwide tourism industry crackdown

* Sabah-MM2H programme sees rise in applications from China and Taiwan

* Malaysian all-boys group Alpha continues to impress as it goes retro with new hit "P. Ramlee & Saloma"

* Asian fans favourite 'Demon Slayer' manga series tops 200 million copies sold worldwide

* Trump’s pick for United Nations ambassador wants to ‘make the UN great again’

* Contaminated Fukushima soil delivered to Japan PM's office

* Korean court rejects ex-leader Yoon's request to be freed

* Quirky China trend shows kids, pets hugging giant winter melons to stay cool at night

* Over 80 per cent of scam emails globally targeted Japan in May: security firm

* Welcome to China's very own CSI, new series 'Coroner's Diary' sees medical expertise and mystery-solving unite in ancient times

* Debt linked to popular Hong Kong actor Jacky Heung repaid, Macau casino ends legal action

* Torrential rain pounds South Korea for fourth day; over 7,000 people seek temporary shelters

* Cave tourism in China's Guizhou is buzzing with underground wonders

* Taxi drivers, passengers welcome new mandatory e-payment rules in Hong Kong

* Asian fans favourite 'Demon Slayer' manga series tops 200 million copies sold worldwide

* Villa, luxury home sales rise in Hong Kong as the rich pounce on bargains

* US firms say China market vital despite fraying relations, other issues: survey

* Damage mounts in South Korea as torrential rains enter fourth day

* Japan heads to polls in key test for PM Ishiba

* Japan's PM Ishiba faces uphill battle in upper house election amid rising prices and US tariffs

* Microsoft to stop using engineers in China for tech support of US military, Hegseth orders review 

* Pakistan bans new hotel construction around tourist lakes

* Trump says he thinks five jets were shot down in India-Pakistan hostilities

* Seoul ends troubled private adoption as ministry takes full control

* Japan: Nagasaki restores bell lost in atomic bombing

* Three dead and another three missing after South Korea landslide

* Hong Kong to regulate ride-hailing firms as early as first half of 2026, eyes levy

* Student’s electrocution sparks statewide protests in Kerala; ministers face backlash, calls for accountability

* Football - Berbatov urges more Asian players to get on board to play abroad

* Surfing - Japan's O'Leary beats world number one Dora to take J-Bay win

* Badminton: Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah reach Japan Open final / Sze Fei-Izzuddin smash into Japan Open final

 

 

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