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


New Indonesian police officers perform during a commissioning ceremony for around 2,000 graduates from military and police academies at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on July 23, 2025. - Photo: AFP

Malaysia

* Over 4,000 new positions for government doctors, says PM

* Penang undersea tunnel case: Guan Eng told me to open bank account to channel funds, says witness

* Parliament approves Auditor-General's Report 2/2025

* Maxim and InDrive allowed to resume operations under Apad's watchful eye

* Only the guilty need immunity, says Dr M on Batu Putih issue

* Ahmad Ramdzan appointed new Malaysian Institute of Integrity president and CEO

* Almost 1,200 summonses issued since July 1 for not wearing seat belts on buses

* Cops investigating possibility toddler mauled to death by dogs in Sg Buloh

* Teenager killed in crash after motorcycle tyre bursts

* I did not search nearby garden where his body was found, says Zayn Rayyan’s mother

* Shop at airports across Malaysia to win your dream ride

* ISPCA urges transparency on SOP for euthanising stray dogs

* JPJ introduces new ruling for electrical wiring work in all buses

* 85% of peninsula users won’t be impacted by new power tariff, says Fadillah

* Bosses must observe Sept 15 holiday or offer compensation, says HR Minister

* 941,000 users to benefit from toll hike freeze, says Nanta

* Jualan Rahmah Madani initiative to be enhanced, says PM

* Sept 15 declared public holiday

* Govt taking steps to keep food price hikes in check after SST expansion, Dewan Rakyat told

* RON95 petrol price to be lowered to RM1.99 per litre for eligible Malaysians

* Putrajaya postpones toll hikes for 10 highways, says PM Anwar

 

 

Singapore

* Singapore warehouse owner and tenant sue each other over fire in 2020, judge awards landlord S$814

* Singapore's core inflation rises 0.6% y-o-y in June, lower than poll forecast

* Singapore, Vietnam agree to step up defence ties, dialogue between leaders

* Two found dead after fire in Toa Payoh flat

 

 

Indonesia

* Indonesian police arrest 44 people suspected of starting forest fires

* Indonesian President Prabowo urges budget reform, deregulation to spur economic growth

* ADB chief supports Timor-Leste's Asean bid, pledges stronger development ties

* Indonesian military's new pharma role sparks fears of expanded powers

* Indonesia monitors former marine who joined Russian mercenary group

* Indonesia to cut tariffs, non-tariff barriers in US trade deal, Trump official says

 

 

Thailand

* Thailand recalls ambassador, expels Cambodian envoy in border row

* Thai Central Investigation Bureau passes on 14 complaints against PM Paetongtarn over Hun Sen clip to National Anti-Corruption Commission

* Thailand recalls ambassador to Cambodia amid border tensions, ruling party says

* Seven northern roads impassable due to impact of storm Wipha

* Phumtham confident Paetongtarn will survive Constitutional Court case

* Thaksin's dinner diplomacy: a show of unity or a fight for survival?

* Tropical storm Wipha weakens, heavy rain and strong winds expected across Thailand

* Blast sparks new tensions

 

 

Philippines

* News Analysis - Philippines gets minor US tariff cut, but defence ties remain intact

* Wading in floodwater amid a deluge, a couple in the Philippines tie the knot

* Fishing boat with 40,000 litres of automotive oil sinks off Batangas

* US-Philippines trade talks yield modest tariff shift after Trump-Marcos meeting

* Radio journalist shot dead in Mindanao

 

 

Vietnam

* Over 420 homes damaged, reservoirs overwhelmed in Vietnam amid Wipha's aftermath

* Vietnam PM urges stronger investment in waterway transport to boost logistics

 

 

Myanmar

* Chinese student in Myanmar scam freed after gang realises he has ‘bright future’

* Myanmar junta drone crashes over Thai border

* Wipha brings rain, risk and ruin

 

 

Cambodia

* Asean calls for joint natural disaster strategies as regional exercises kick off

* This time we’re serious says Cambodia: Online scam detainees pass over 3,000 in latest campaign

 

 

Laos

* Laos to boost health system against climate change

* Laos and Australia deepen investment and development ties

 

 

Brunei

* Brunei youth emerges champ in cross-border Chess Blitz championship

 

 

Aseanplus

* National security under threat from foreign intelligence agencies, says IGP

* India brothers marry same woman in ancient custom defying legal ban, and sparking criticism

* Aaron-Wooi Yik eye strong run after smashing start at China Open

* K-pop star G-Dragon appointed honorary ambassador for Apec Summit

* HK actor Edison Chen caught in public argument, a month after clashing with flight attendant

* Teacher dies saving students from inferno in Bangladesh jet crash

* Chow Yun Fat has no problem taking photos with fans, even encourages to post online

* Indian police arrest a suspected scammer running a fake embassy near New Delhi

* Malaysia, South Korea to expand cooperation, says Anwar

* Ringgit extends gains as govt initiatives, US-Japan trade deal lift sentiment

* India extends airspace ban on Pakistani airlines, military aircraft

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

* China says it spoke with neighbours on planned mega-dam’s impacts

* Japan's Hokkaido sizzles as heat stroke alerts issued

* Pakistani man charged with sodomy, sexual assault and robbery

* Retrial opens for S. Korean woman who bit off attempted rapist's tongue

* China says US withdrawal from Unesco not behaviour of 'responsible country'

* South Korea sees record birth rate growth for Jan-May

* Hongkong Post online portal hacked, potentially exposing personal data of users

* Chinese ‘military officer’ dates man for eight years, vanishes with US$91,000

* Hong Kong back in full swing after Typhoon Wipha as businesses assess damage

* Gripping new Korean drama 'The Defects' that tackles a modern-day illegal adoption ring makes its way to Tonton

* India to resume issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens

* Record heat in China strains power grid, stirs health fears

* Aaron-Wooi Yik advance, Soon Huat-Shevon out of China Open

* Incentives prove country's strong economic fundamentals, says Hajiji

* This is a 'Sweet Spot' - Singapore-based Matilde G drops the summer's most irresistible pop surprise for music fans

* Trump piles up trade deals as Asia agrees to open up to American goods: Analysis

* Chemical spill drill on Second Link tests Malaysia-Singapore readiness

* Can BTS’ agency make next ‘KPop Demon Hunters’? New film in works with Paramount

* PayPal to launch cross-border platform with link to India's UPI payments system

* Bursa Malaysia gains at midday as fuel price assurance boosts consumer stocks

* Japan PM plans to resign after election debacle: local media

* M'sia to sign UN Convention on cybercrime in October, Dewan Rakyat told

* Sze Fei-Izzuddin crash out in first round of China Open

* Organiser denies claims of Chinese-only language, ticket scalping at G-Dragon KL concerts

* Ringgit firmer against US$ in early trade

* Slow start on Bursa despite Japan-US trade relief

* Nikkei rally buoys Asian shares as Trump announces Japan trade deal

* Reaction to U.S. trade deal with Japan

* Malaysia's financial fundamentals draw IMF praise

* Trump says trade deal struck with Japan includes 15% tariff

* Japan's PM Ishiba denies he has decided to quit

* Oil prices fall as key trade talks falter

* Landslide kills at least three

* Top cop set for historic sacking over crime links

* Mumbai train blast convicts walk free

* Day of mourning and anger

* Political adviser booted over graft and superstition

* All-out effort to find those missing after floods

* Stranded fighter jet departs after repairs and social media fame

* Families denounce report blaming pilot error

 

 

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