Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Sunday (Sept 14, 2025)


Youths perform the 'rapa'i geleng' traditional dance at the Nusa eco-tourism village in Lhoknga, Aceh province, on Sunday, September 14, 2025. -- Photo by CHAIDEER MAHYUDDIN / AFP

Malaysia:

* Anwar calls for global unity to defend dignity, end violence / Anwar leaves for Doha to attend emergency Arab-Islamic summit

* All invited to join Malaysia Day celebrations at Padang Merdeka in Sabah

* MCMC to monitor defamatory, sub judice statements on Zara Qairina inquest, says Fahmi

* Growing list of MPs say they've been targeted with AI lewd videos / Bukit Aman confirms report from four politicians over AI lewd video blackmail

* AGC confirms receiving full investigation report in probe into ex-PM

* Cops get MCMC's help to probe fake lewd videos of Rafizi, Wong Chen

* More lawmakers targeted by lewd AI vids, Fahmi says also received same email

* Comms Ministry to seek Google's help over lewd AI video threats to lawmakers

* MACC nabs six including immigration officers for counter-setting, seizes RM2mil in jewellery, gold

* Video of girl tied in cloth sparks outrage online

* Chloe Lim crowned Miss Universe Malaysia 2025

* Malaysia to embark on bold healthcare reforms, says Dzulkefly

* Ringgit to hover between RM4.19 and RM4.21 and trade in a tight range this week 

* Bursa Malaysia set to see quiet trade during holiday-shortened period week, with FOMC meeting in focus

* Jealousy fuels brutal double homicide in Guar Chempedak / Driver dies after being thrown out of 4WD in Nilai crash

* Pondok school headmaster arrested for physical sexual assault on student

* No need to abolish matriculation system, says Fadhlina / * Kinarut student suspended for bullying, confirms state education department

Singapore:

* Cat groomer from Singapore places third in elite grooming competition in China

* ‘I have friends who have gone astray’: Singapore PM stresses need to help those who turn to extremism

* Firms not allowed to engage foreign freelancers to provide creative services in Singapore

* Singapore defence ministry warns of alleged bulk order scams; bakery latest to be hit by S$2,000 SAF impersonation

* China's prosecutors promote global justice at Singapore conference

* Pregnant woman among three hurt in Liat Towers ceiling collapse

* MRT service in Singapore resumes between Newton and Ang Mo Kio after nearly 40-minute disruption: SMRT

Indonesia:

* Indonesia reopens nickel mine in dive hotspot despite outcry

* West Java family tragedy exposes silent toll of mental health crisis

* Indonesia leader in damage control, installs loyalists after protests

* Politics drive investment divide in South-East Asia’s top markets

* Waters recede in Bali after floods kill 18 / Greater flood risk expected this wet season, says agency

* 'Kenangan Terindah' returns: Indonesian pop-rock super group Samsons are set to strut at Idea Live Arena on Nov 9

* Tesla continues its skid in China as August sales and market share fall

Thailand:

* Thousands of Malaysians cross into Thailand during long weekend

* Thailand's Digital Economy and Society Ministry explains money trail suspension, not account seizure

* Thailand issues new passenger rights rules for domestic and international flights

* Thai cyber police to revise account freezing criteria following social outcry

* Thailand's ex-PM Thaksin looks forward to relatives’ visit on Monday: Corrections Dept

* A Quarter of LGBTQI+ students in Bangkok have considered suicide

* Thailand's Pink Line suspends services at five stations due to power issue

Philippines:

* The Philippines, Japan, and the US hold naval exercises in South China Sea

* Philippines welcomes the world: spectacular opening of the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship 2025

* China’s military warns Philippines against provocations in South China Sea

* Newborn twins found lifeless in alley of Cotabato town, Philippines

Customers relax at a cafe in Hanoi. -- Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFPCustomers relax at a cafe in Hanoi. -- Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFP

Vietnam:

* Vietnam and Cambodia are committed to advancing ties across all areas

* Young farmer returns home to build sustainable community farm in Vietnam

* Beijing condemns Mexican import tariff plan it claims is aimed at China

* EU to tighten sanctions as von der Leyen warns on China, defends US ties

Myanmar:

* Myanmar armed forces regain control of military bases and neighbourhoods in the north from insurgents

* Myanmar cracks down on human trafficking via fake marriages

* Chinese electric vehicles shine at Myanmar's auto expo

Cambodia:

* Indonesian trade expo attracting close attention from Cambodia’s entrepreneurs

* Cambodia's e-commerce revenue estimated at US$1.1bil in 2025: commerce minister

* Cambodia, US, China, Malaysia back ceasefire with Angkor Kun Khmer event

Laos:

* Laos seeks to enhance MSMEs competitiveness, digital skills

* Laos plans ring road for Luang Prabang to ease traffic congestion

Brunei:

* Taiwan maintains top ranking as Asian leisure destination and popular choice among Bruneians

* Brunei explores future of drones

TOPSHOT - US athlete Tara Davis-Woodhall celebrates with her gold medal after winning the women's long jump final during the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sunday, September 14, 2025. -- Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFPTOPSHOT - US athlete Tara Davis-Woodhall celebrates with her gold medal after winning the women's long jump final during the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sunday, September 14, 2025. -- Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP

AseanPlus:

* Keretapi Sarong event turns 11 train stations into cultural pride

* About 230,000 users hit by power outage in east coast of Sabah

* Fattah Amin and Amira Othman’s wedding to be streamed live on Sept 14 at 8pm

* Exclusive-Young activists who toppled Nepal's government now picking new leaders

* Floods in Pakistan's Punjab kill at least 101, affect 4.6 million people

* Death toll in Nepal’s anti-graft protests jumps to 72

* New Nepal PM vows to follow protesters' demands to 'end corruption'

* Nepal sets March elections after naming interim prime minister

* Bear attacks man in his 60s in Japan’s Miyagi Prefecture

* Taliban claim an agreement is reached with US envoys on a prisoner swap as they seek better ties

* Bangladesh "Queen of Lalon Songs" Farida Parveen to be laid to rest after Dhaka tributes

* Dying Chinese man leaves savings to ex, expressing love in letter despite their break-up

* US secretary of state Rubio speaks to Pakistan's foreign minister

* ‘Just hiccups’: Trump’s India nominee pledges to pull New Delhi away from Beijing

* Seventeen apologises after fireworks injure two at Incheon concert

* Experience a zen winter holiday in Japan's often-overlooked Fukui

* China starts probes targeting US semiconductor sector

* North Korea warns of 'bad results' in US-Japan-S. Korea drills

* US church sues top Hong Kong school ‘for only serving rich’, threatens eviction

* Tens of thousands join pro-Palestinian march in New Zealand's biggest city

* Durian fever in the USA -- Feasting on a very smelly fruit has become a popular attraction i

* Australia says US will have access to Western Australia nuclear submarine shipyard

* India expands railway network along China border to boost connectivity and security

* Hong Kong to boost non-local student quota at universities to a maximum of 50%

* Japan's share of population aged 65 or older hits record high of 29.4 per cent

* Famed ‘Slam Dunk’ sightseeing spot in Japan caught up in incident involving student; city acts to ease crowding

* Trump calls on all NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil and impose 50% to 100% tariffs on China

* Amap, Alibaba’s answer to Google Maps, sees millions test new ranking service

* Alibaba releases record-setting next-generation Qwen3 model to cut costs by 90%

* US diplomat expresses regret over immigration raid on Korean workers, South Korea says

* Bollywood at a (multi)cultural crossroads -- Mumbai's film industry has long thrived on the promise of uniting a diverse nation

* Soccer - Champions Al-Ahli in confident mood ahead of Asian title defence

* Tennis - Belgium beat Australia to reach Davis Cup Final 8 despite De Minaur fightback

* Motorcycling - Marc Marquez wins San Marino Grand Prix to edge closer to MotoGP title

* Athletics - No Semi-Final Spot for Umar Osman in Tokyo / Hudson-Smith hobbles through to 400m semis in Tokyo

* Athletics -Jepchirchir sprints to marathon gold, Ingebrigtsen out of 1,500m

* Athletics - American Jefferson-Wooden wins women's 100 metres world title

 

 

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