Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Thursday (Aug 28, 2025)


Filipino and Australian troops fire a M777 howitzer during live fire exercises as part of joint military drills called 'ALON' between Australian and the Philippines, in Laur, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, August 27, 2025. - Photo: Reuters

Malaysia

* PM Anwar calls on religious leaders to unite against hatred at international summit

* Malaysia lacks technology and expertise for rare earth industry, says ministry

* Anwar denies development favouritism, says all states receive support

* 'Unacceptable': Loke shows up at KLIA2 during power blackout, orders full report

* PM Anwar meets opposition on Urban Renewal Bill in Parliament lobby

* Ex-pol sec’s graft case linked to RM381mil tender

* Segamat hit by 2.5-magnitude aftershock

* Teen heartbreak as first paycheck is lost to a scam

* Kids – new frontier in fraud

* A ‘spirited’ new take for Gen Alpha

* Nations must be allowed to freely decide partnerships

* Aiming for a seamless experience between Terminals 1 and 2

* Over 200 guests attend ‘Dead to Rights’ premiere in Kuala Lumpur

* Still wokking on after 30 years

* New business park in Iskandar Malaysia focuses on sustainability

* ‘Lim smiled while receiving bag’

* Decisive step against graft

* Redefining luxury through sustainability

* Schizophrenia case numbers rising over last five years, says Health Ministry

* Gas pipeline safety is shared responsibility, says Housing Ministry

* Family seeks recognition of Zara’s mother as person of interest in inquest

* Govt department director claims trial to power abuse charge

* Health Ministry reports over 3,000 Malaysian nurses migrated abroad in 2024

* Urban Renewal Bill targets urban decay, not Malay rights, says Anwar

* Putra Heights gas explosion exposes gaps in development control, says PSSC

* Navy man acquitted of sexual assault and rape charges against minor

* Putra Heights inferno: Restoration works for damaged houses ahead of schedule

* Peter Anthony's Melalap seat to be declared vacant if no appeal filed by Sept 2, says Sabah Speaker

* Abstain from Urban Renewal Bill vote, Hamzah urges Sabah, Sarawak MPs

* Govt achieves 98.8% of affordable housing goal under 12MP

* Zahid advocates for new teaching hospital at Royal College's anniversary

* Government Procurement Bill passes amidst strong opposition in Dewan Rakyat

* Muhyiddin wins bid to refer Sedition Act questions to Federal Court

* Both students didn’t know each other, say cops on double sudden deaths at KL varsity

* Putra Heights inferno: Gas released from burst pipeline could fill over half a million 14kg cooking gas cylinders

* Opposition MPs stage walkout over handling of Government Procurement Bill 2025

* Johor data centres operating capacity can reach up to 5,000MW in 2029 - Fitch Ratings

* Rembau school teacher claims trial for sexually assaulting two 15-year-old female students

* Doctor loses RM2.6mil to fake investment scheme

* Altantuya's father urges investigation into Azilah’s 2006 murder claims

* High Court orders lecturer Kamarul Zaman to pay Hannah Yeoh RM400,000 in damages

* Penang undersea tunnel trial witness admits to be declared bankrupt

* Zara Qairina case: New coroner to hear inquest, Sept dates unchanged

* Two immigration raids sees 101 people nabbed

* 13 Lahad Datu college students sentenced to prison for murder

* KL cops confirm 'very large number' of suspected online fraudsters nabbed in Aug 26 raid

* Higher Education Ministry must clarify student admission irregularities, says Dr Wee

* Urban Renewal Bill likely to be deferred, won’t be debated today, say sources

* PLUS expects 2.2 million vehicles daily in conjunction with National Day celebration

 

 

Singapore

* Cutting-edge proton therapy helps Singapore toddler survive rare brain tumour

* Malaysian arrested after over 890 vapes and 6,700 related parts found at Woodlands Checkpoint

* Married Singapore couple accused of meth abuse allegedly allowed woman’s teen son to smoke illegal drug

* Singaporean woman convicted of stalking Taiwanese singer harasses her again

* Foreigners caught vaping may have passes revoked, be banned from re-entering Singapore

* Caning for Kpod suppliers, rehab for vape abusers in Singapore among stiffer measures from Sept 1

* Jail for man who punched cabby’s eye in road rage incident, fracturing eye socket

* Singapore’s first S$260 million private assisted living project to open by Q1 2026

* Singapore state investor Temasek revamps amid global uncertainty

* S$12.5 million Toto jackpot shared among three winning tickets in Singapore

Indonesia

* Kebaya’s quiet power through the ages

* Govt to give food firms two years to meet new labelling rules

* Can a giant seawall save Indonesia's disappearing coast?

* Indonesian lawmakers to stop receiving housing allowance in November

* Sugiono's dual appointment may look politically strategic for Prabowo, but it could compromise Indonesia's foreign policy: Comment

* Indonesia 'needs' over 600 new aircraft soon to revamp aging fleet: Boeing outlook

* Thousands clash with police in Jakarta as protests intensify

 

 

Thailand

* 43 year sentence commuted

* Monk held over stolen funds

* US$62mil to host Tomorrowland music fest

* 'Trusted Thailand' stamp to shore up confidence in Thai tourism safety

* Thai Army presents evidence Cambodia laid new PMN-2 landmines, cites Ottawa Convention report

* Thai hotel group Dusit Thani's future in the balance amid bitter family feud

* Thailand braces for new tropical storm from Aug 30-Sept 1

* Thai Deputy Defence Minister orders evacuation of crowds from Ban Nong Chan ahead of potential clashes

 

 

Philippines

* Philippines set for another rate cut as tariffs weigh in on economy

* Marcos orders release of 100,000 tonnes of rice to stabilise supply

* Cockfighting enthusiasts case: General among four cops being probed, says police commission

* Philippines open to discuss safety of Filipinos in Taiwan with China, foreign minister says

 

 

Vietnam

* Heavy rains batter Vietnam and Thailand

* Typhoon Kajiki kills 8 in Vietnam and Thailand, with warnings of more flooding to come

* HCM City seeks urgent solutions to conserve endangered dugong population in Con Dao island

 

 

Myanmar

* Flooding strikes Nay Pyi Taw Council Area after heavy rain in Myanmar

* Myanmar's military chief to visit China to attend SCO summit: Report

* Myanmar parties urged to prepare graduate candidates for upcoming elections

 

 

Cambodia

* Several Cambodian Grade 12 exam candidates stuck by health issues, traffic accidents

* Regional journalists meet in Cambodia to tackle risk management in conflict reporting

* Latest MoUs aim to boost Chinese arrivals to Cambodia

 

 

Laos

* Laos names Phou Luang-Ho Chi Minh Trail as historical heritage site

* Lao govt moves to stabilise economy, accelerate development

 

 

Brunei

* Brunei medical students raise awareness on ‘silent diseases’

 

 

Aseanplus

* RCEP Summit in October

* South Korean president slammed over nuclear remarks

* Malaysia has contingency plans for exports under EU rules

* China’s price wars cushion profit drop

* Asean urged to seek solutions with a united front

* Imagine it's the year 2060. What would Malaysia look like?

* Statue of feudal warlord beheaded

* Monsoon fury submerges lives

* Who owns the carbon claim? Asean’s dilemma

* Asean workers risk falling behind in digital and green skills

* Bones found at mine confirmed as human remains

* Popular Korean burger chain coming to Malaysia

* HK actor Kevin Cheng travels to Singapore with his eldest son for vacation

* FBM KLCI climbs on Wall St's rebound

* Ringgit opens flat amid cautious economic sentiment

* South Korea keeps rates unchanged as debt risks grow

* China says will not participate in denuclearisation talks with US, Russia

* Extreme rain in China caused US$2.2bil in road damage, further straining public purse

* Pakistan blows up dam embankment as it braces for flood surge

* Maldives revokes shark fishing ban after decades

* Synagogue arson suspect in court for attack Australia says ordered by Iran

* Limited-edition 'KPop Demon Hunters' instant cup noodle unveiled

* China says North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to attend Sept 3 parade

* South Korea to ban mobile phones in school classrooms

* Investments from BRICS countries hit RM8.54bil in 1Q25 - Miti

* Arif–Roy King eager to upset Aaron–Wooi Yik in Paris

* Singer JJ Lin collaborates with superstar Jackie Chan on new song 'Skibidi'

* Australian lawmaker Bob Katter threatens journalist with fist at press conference

* US, allies step up fight against North Korean cyber activities

* South Korea agency fines SK Telecom $97 million over major data leak

* Japan's trade negotiator cancels US visit over tariff deal snag

* Turkey detains defence firm Assan Group executives in military espionage probe

* Saving the sacred golden langur in Bhutan

* Hong Kong court to deliberate media mogul Jimmy Lai verdict

* Pony.ai eyes ‘sizeable fleet’ in Hong Kong, unfazed by Tesla robotaxi competition

* Games-India's 2030 Commonwealth Games bid gets cabinet nod

* QuickCheck: Is KTMB offering freebies in conjunction with National Day celebrations?

* FBM KLCI pares gains but stays in positive territory at midday

* 'Pi Mai Pi Mai Tang Tu' star Sathiya faces amputation amid health battle

* Tokyo Electron says it has no organisational role in TSMC trade secrets case

* Foreign patients at South Korea’s skin clinics up 117-fold over 15 years

* Lynas Rare Earths to raise A$750mil after China shock

* K-pop sensation Twice to hold concert in KL on Oct 25

* Asia markets rocky as Nvidia drops, China chipmakers blast off

* South Korean man wins lottery after 'dreaming about Trump'

* Chinese commerce ministry confirms Washington visit by trade envoy

* India faces first legal challenge against online money games ban

* Five men charged with smuggling 19 Myanmar nationals

* Oil falls as market weighs end of US summer demand

* 'Gangnam Style' singer Psy under police probe over alleged illegal prescriptions

* Chinese man jailed for breaking into woman’s home, drawing her blood for ‘stress relief’

* Bangladesh's election body approves plan for general election

* Long-awaited pension payments relief for Afghan retirees

* ASM 2 Wawasan declares RM1.18bil payout, 4.75 sen per unit

* Bangladeshi company manager arrested for submitting false details to obtain a foreign worker permit

* China ready to offer rare earth processing expertise, says Johari

* Market caution drags FBM KLCI to intraday low finish

* India’s Modi seeks closer ties on Asia tour to offset fallout from US tariffs

* Selangor targets role of gateway to Asean

* US TV series 'Countdown' causes online stir over ‘badly misrepresented’ portrayal of Singapore

* Australian government to cut 500 "nuisance" tariffs

* Ringgit stages rebound to end higher against greenback ahead of US inflation report

* Two Pakistan towns face flood risk if river barrage crumbles, officials say

* Sri Lanka's most-wanted man arrested in Indonesia

* Maharashtra building collapse: Death toll reaches 17; Indian President Murmu condoles loss of lives

* Shanghai locals seek to beat the heat at indoor skiing resort

* Japan’s quiet diplomacy in Global South now more crucial as Chinese influence grows

 

 

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