Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Tuesday (Sept 9, 2025)


Protesters gather at the Singha Durbar, the main administrative building for the Nepal government, in Kathmandu on Sept 9, 2025, a day after a police crackdown on demonstrations over social media prohibitions and corruption by the government. Nepali youth protesters set fire to parliament on Sept 9 as the veteran prime minister obeyed furious crowds to quit, a day after one of the deadliest crackdowns in years in which at least 19 people were killed. - Photo: AFP

Malaysia

* Twenty bank officers to be charged in RM700mil loan syndicate, says MACC

* Investigations into Dr M's assets, including overseas, ongoing, says Azam Baki

* MACC working with British authorities in probe into Dr M and family's alleged assets in UK

* Public university admissions based on meritocracy, says Higher Education Ministry

* Zara had extremely poor chance of survival, inquest told

* High Court rules in favour of investors in suit against MyAirline co-founder, four firms

* Segamat health facilities fully operational, quake damage minor, says exco member

* Teens claim trial to raping underage victims

* Man claims trial to sexually assaulting teen stepdaughter

* JB teacher loses over RM75,000 to scammers

* Police to enhance forensic tech capabilities, including AI use, to tackle crime, says Deputy IGP

* Buyers of subsidised cooking oil can also register manually, QR code optional, says Johor Domestic Trade director

* RM207mil for road maintenance works in Perak for 2025

* Langkawi fishermen rescue sea turtle trapped in net

* Court sets Oct 30 for decision on GISB CEO's representation

* Cops tracing suspect who sent SMS threatening Bintulu LNG facility, says CID director

* Over 2,000 traffic offenders in KL get reprieve, issued notices instead of summonses

* MCMC continues probe into Pagoh MP over RON95 subsidy issue

* Tighter security at Bintulu LNG facilities after threats to PETRONAS employee, says IGP

* No bullying culture in Perak boarding schools, state assembly hears

* FRU raids illegal gold mine in Gua Musang, nabs three

* Bintulu LNG facilities threatened over 'unanswered questions', says Fadillah

* MACC to recover RM12mil linked to probe into O&G company

* Four MAF officers nabbed under Ops Sohor to be charged, says Azam

* Some social media platforms ignore AI fraud takedown directives, says Fahmi

* Johor to see robust development in healthcare services, says exco rep

* Grounds for a trial: Coffee firm, director first to be charged under geographical protection law

* Mineral exploration probe completed, case closed, says Azam

* Medical officer tells court no signs of abuse seen on Zara Qairina

* Teacher loses nearly RM200,000 to online scam

* Over RM17mil frozen in graft probe involving senior DBKL officer

* Nine more to be charged in MEX II project case, says Azam

* DPP yet to decide on prosecution in Ismail Sabri asset declaration case

* Bullying in boarding schools: The psychological aspect

* PM hails Audit Dept successes, urges private sector support for good governance efforts

* Robust governance, accountability essential to combat leakages, corruption, says PM

* PN seeks early lifting of Razman's suspension from Perak assembly

* Gig Workers Bill allows early resolution of grievances and disputes, says lawyers' group

* 25 fishermen jump into sea off Pantai Remis to flee burning boat

* Anwar to officiate at 19th AMMTC in Melaka today

* Jalur Gemilang: Beyond fashion, a symbol of patriotism

* Kelantan cops nab man for possession of gun, 36 bullets

* 35 TB deaths recorded in Kelantan from January to July

* Manhunt on for Jho Low, no proof he’s in Shanghai

* Ex-GISB accountant claims trial to RM3.89mil money laundering charges

* Siblings drowned in Sg Linggi to be buried according to Muslim rites

* Beaufort declared disaster area following floods

* Over 3,000 medical officers receive permanent appointment offer, says Dzulkefly

* Police simulation finds Zara Qairina’s fall position matches scenario without push

* A hike at Bukit Botak in Pahang offers more than just endless views

* SDs were to support Muhyiddin, not oust him, says Bersatu supreme council member

* College of Physicians condemns threats against pathologist in Zara inquest

 

 

Singapore

* Former Thai PM Thaksin in Singapore for ‘health check-up’: Report

* Jail for Singapore man who transferred bedridden friend’s CPF money to his own bank account

* Singapore motor dealers expect COE premiums to surge in response to revised vehicle rebates

* Singapore nabs 32 for suspected Kpod abuse after new measures kick in

* Aupen targeted: Singapore bag brand in trademark battle with US’ Target, lays off staff

* Singaporean and Indonesian commandos conclude bilateral exercise in Kalimantan

* Wave hello to your next holiday

* Young macaque found dead in fishing net on tree in Pulau Ubin, Singapore

* Man who allegedly punched priest at Holy Spirit Church in Singapore charged with assaulting 12 people

* Ex-Singapore General Hospital doctor suspended for three years after giving herself MCs to cover absence from work

* Singapore Airlines flight bound for Nepal cancelled after Kathmandu airport closes amid protests

* Super Rich In Korea’s David Yong gets court approval to travel to Japan and China

* Singaporean boy, 14, given ISA restriction order; first self-radicalisation case from mixed ideologies

 

 

Indonesia

* Indonesians want opposition check on Prabowo's power: Survey

* Indonesia gets new finance minister after Cabinet reshuffle in wake of violent protests that shook the country

* At least three killed in building collapse

* Indonesia’s new finance chief aims to spur growth, ease unrest

* Indonesian finance minister’s removal unnerves investors, rupiah tumbles

* Britons arrested in Bali for alleged cocaine smuggling

* Mulyani bids farewell as Indonesia's finance minister

* University uses assisted reproductive technology to help save Indonesia’s endangered rhinos

* BRICS can facilitate Asean's green transition: Comment

* Plain speaking economist, Purbaya, takes helm as Indonesia's finance minister

* Indonesia's new pro-growth finance minister says job is not easy

* Freeport Indonesia suspends Papua mine operation after landslide

* Indonesia adds South-East Asia's largest frigate to naval fleet

 

 

Thailand

* Thai court orders Thaksin Shinawatra must serve one year in jail

* 'I lose my freedom today': Thailand's Thaksin jailed in fall from grace

* Opposition Thai MP gets jail in lese majeste case

* Paetongtarn insists Thaksin will return by Monday evening

* Thailand’s new leader Anutin set to push growth and calm border crisis

* Thai top court to rule on ex-PM Thaksin's prison term

* Thaksin vows to serve monarchy and nation as he returns to prison

* Paetongtarn opens up after Thaksin’s court ruling, proud but worried for her father

* Thai ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra jailed as court rules hospital stay unlawful

* New Thai PM Anutin discloses US$124mil assets including jets

* Thai Ex-PM Thaksin moved to Klong Prem Central Prison to begin one-year sentence

 

 

Philippines

* Scam-hub crisis pushes Philippines, Cambodia closer in pursuit of police cooperation

* Marcos turns corruption buster, taps anger over Philippine elite

* Philippine plan to purchase US fighter jets on hold

 

 

Vietnam

* Two dead due to homemade firecracker explosion in Vietnam

* Ho Chi Minh City seeks to become a top 100 liveable city

 

 

Myanmar

* Trump targets Asian cyber scam centres that bilked billions

* US sanctions billion-dollar cyber scam networks in Myanmar and Cambodia

* Digital literacy empowers people in Myanmar

 

 

Cambodia

* Cambodia looks to diversify raw cashew exports via China

* Cambodia appeals to UN over Thailand’s detention of 18 soldiers

* Cambodian capital's new airport starts official operations

* Asian Tour event in Cambodia axed over Thai border dispute

* As Thai boycott continues, SMEs in Cambodia call for collective action to reduce production costs

* Two Cambodian journalists arrested for treason over PMN-2 landmine photo

 

 

Laos

* Lao transgender queen turns struggles into pride on global stage

* Laos and Korean firm ink deal on tourism development in Vientiane province

 

 

Brunei

* Brunei to host first international NCD exhibition and conference

* Bank launches Brunei’s first-ever financial wellness centre

* Non-communicable diseases remain leading cause of mortality in Brunei

 

 

Aseanplus

* Trump to visit Malaysia next month for Asean Summit, says PM Anwar

* Nepal's Prime Minister resigns after violent protests

* Malaysians in Nepal urged to be vigilant following protests

* Nepal scraps social-media ban as deadly clashes kill 19 people

* Japan PM hopefuls prepare leadership bids, markets recoil

* K-pop superstars Blackpink named best group at MTV VMA; Lady Gaga wins Artiste of the Year among four awards

* US asks Supreme Court to overturn ruling that bars Trump’s tariffs

* China and South Korea call for stable ties with Japan after Ishiba resigns from top job

* Why has Hong Kong women’s life expectancy hit record high? What about the men?

* Trump says speedy tariff ruling a must, dismisses rumours about his health

* How Chinese star Xin Zhilei, best actress winner at Venice Film Festival, rose to the top

* China commends PM Anwar's constructive role in SCO Summit 2025

* These are the powerful weapon systems you won’t see in China’s military parade

* Man dies of bubonic plague in Mongolia after eating a marmot

* New Delhi hopes ‘new warfare vision’ will fuel arms demand

* Tapah lands with a bang

* China's Xi backs closer cooperation with North Korea, KCNA says

* Japan’s ruling party reportedly to set leadership race on Oct 4

* New Zealand police say fugitive father who was shot dead put his children at risk

* Australia PM urges opposition lawmaker to apologise for anti-Indian comments

* Japanese banks begin closing for lunch due to staffing shortages

* India's Vice-Presidential Election 2025 underway; PM Modi, Sonia Gandhi and others cast votes

* Sri Lanka rejects call for foreign war crimes probe

* Tariffs steer US synthetic shoe orders to Bangladesh

* S. Korea uncovers massive SIM fraud operation using stolen foreign passport data

* All flights cancelled at Nepal's international airport due to security concerns

* Six in 10 S. Koreans disappointed in US government over Georgia raid: Poll

* 'Desert bread' revives southwest China's arid valleys

* Workers say Korea Inc was warned about questionable U.S. visas before Hyundai raid

* Google to obey South Korean order to blur satellite images on maps

* A look at the anti-corruption protests that ended Nepal's social media ban

* Stocks on Bursa Malaysia mixed at lunch break

* Justin, Aidil make main draw of Hong Kong Open

* Japan's ruling LDP to pick new leader on October 4, Takaichi and Koizumi seen as frontrunners

* Female exec from viral Coldplay kiss cam files for divorce: reports

* Econpile says no involvement in money laundering case linked to Maju Holdings

* Stocks on Bursa Malaysia mixed at lunch break

* Amnesty says Pakistan spying on millions through phone-tapping, firewall

* Oil price outlook weak on rising supply, tariff impact, executives say

* Nepal Internet crackdown part of global trend toward suppressing online freedom

* New Zealand police say fugitive father who was shot dead put his children at risk

* Whistleblower sues Meta over claims of WhatsApp security flaws

* A Japanese horror franchise is finally moving to Japan

* South Korea sending chartered plane to bring back workers detained in US

* Stocks rise as prospect of Fed easing trumps political uncertainty

* Australia, Vanuatu security agreement to be delayed

* South Korea, Japan defence ministers pledge to work with US to deter North Korea threats

* Japan's Nikkei rises to 44,000 for first time on trade, spending optimism

* Ringgit extends against US$ on Fed cut expectations

* Bursa extends gains as Nasdaq rallies to a fresh record

* Bangladeshi man killed by lightning at Raub project site

* AI chatbots are ‘clear danger’ to kids, Australian watchdog says

* Fattah Amin and Amira Othman’s wedding to be streamed live on Sept 14

* Anti-corruption protesters in Nepal defy curfew, government lifts social media ban

* US agency launches process to bar Chinese labs deemed security risks from testing US electronics

* Cklamovski hails disciplined, resilient Harimau Malaya performance

* Indian actress Navya Nair fined for carrying jasmine flowers in Melbourne Airport

* Australian police arrest 1,200, seize 3 tons of drugs in major bust

* A look at Nepal's anti-corruption protests that prompted PM's resignation

* Nepal's history of political instability

* A political survivor, Nepal's Oli felled by fury at protest deaths

* HK celeb couple George Lam and Sally Yeh say key to strong marriage is sleeping in separate rooms

* Arif-Roy King stun Astrup-Rasmussen to advance to second round

* US immigration raid exposes South Korea business visa woes

* Hong Kong judge rules in favour of lesbian couple's parental recognition in landmark case

* New Thai PM committed to peace with Cambodia, says Anwar

* Taiwan actress Chiang Tsu-ping accuses senior TV exec’s son of sexual assault

* Building trust among Asean nations vital to ensure regional peace, prosperity, says PM Anwar

* Malaysian girls get five tickets for the Maybank Championship 2025, South-East Asia's No.1 women's golf tournament

* A whopping RM8.5 million is up for grabs at the LPGA's 2025 Hanwha Lifeplus International Crown tournament

* Nebius leaps after $17.4-billion AI computing deal with Microsoft

* Working to make Asean cities greener, digital and inclusive

* Ringgit ends higher ahead of revision of US employment figures

* Title holders Pearly-Thinaah off to a good start in Hong Kong Open

* Hong Kong court sides with lesbian woman in IVF case

* FAM denies receiving complimentary 2022 World Cup tickets from FIFA

* What do ordinary Chinese think of US rivalry and Russian, North Korean allies?

* Malaysia, led by top local star Anson Yeo, is sending a seven-man team to the prestigious Asia-Pacific Amateur Championships

* Two Pakistani men charged with smuggling nine countrymen into Malaysia

* Eight months' jail, RM20,000 fine for Vietnamese man who threatened to harm baby with knife

* Tariffs steer US synthetic shoe orders to Bangladesh

* India's Vice-Presidential Election 2025 underway; PM Modi, Sonia Gandhi and others cast votes

 

 

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