Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Friday (Oct 10, 2025)

People gather as they wait to receive clearance from airport staff to enter the airport in Davao City on Friday, October 10, 2025, after an aftershock following the earlier earthquake. Two powerful quakes struck off the southern Philippines on October 10, killing at least six people and twice triggering tsunami warnings. -- Photo by Jam STA ROSA / AFP

Malaysia:

* PM tables RM470bil allocation for Budget 2026

* Malaysian economy to grow 4.0-4.5% in 2026, says Anwar

* Budget 2026 to pool, optimise national resources totalling RM470bil - PM

* Malaysia's inflation stable despite wage increases, says Finance Ministry report

* Targeted subsidies save government RM15.5bil annually, says Anwar

* Govt's total debt and liabilities at 84.1% of GDP as at end-June 2025 - MOF

* Don't question Malaysians' part in Gaza aid efforts but pray for them instead, says Anwar

* Nine M'sians among 95 Freedom Flotilla members to be flown to Istanbul on Friday

* Seremban school guard, boyfriend arrested to assist in probe into sexual assault on pupil

* MACC blocks RM486.4mil in Swiss accounts linked to 1MDB funds

* Parliamentary Services Act 2025 to take effect in May 2027, says Azalina

* M'sia generated over 55,000 tonnes of e-waste in 2024, Dewan Rakyat told

* Federal Court sets Dec 11,12 to hear appeal against Syed Saddiq’s acquittal

* Influenza-like illnesses: Education Ministry strengthens measures to curb spread in schools

* Man found dead in suitcase at Butterworth flats identified as missing insurance agent

* Sabah mainstreamed into Malaysia's development in Budget 2026, says CM

* Sabah polls: GRS-PH pact close to sealing deal, says Saifuddin / Sabah STAR faces leadership shift as five assemblymen resign

Vehicles (left) travel across the causeway link from Malaysia's Southern state of Johor to Woodlands immigration checkpoint in Singapore on Friday, October 10, 2025. -- Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP

Singapore:

* My brother changed the lives of many around him, says Pannir Selvam's sister

* Four in five people in Singapore encounter harmful content online; two in three call for stronger laws: MDDI surveys

* Johor–Singapore SEZ draws new wave of investors with two-in-one appeal

* Britain’s Princess Anne to visit Singapore in November

* Australian AI healthcare start-up eyes Hong Kong, Singapore markets

* Singapore to add 500 acute psychiatric beds by 2040 amid rising mental health needs

* Fuelled by air pollution, storms in South-East Asia are becoming stronger: Singapore study

* QR code immigration clearance at two Singapore border checkpoints will include motorcycles soon

* Singapore doctor suspended 36 months for inappropriately prescribing hormones to 18 patients

* Qatar Airways faces lawsuit after passenger denied vegetarian meal on flight, later choked to death

* Singapore and New Zealand sign comprehensive strategic partnership

* Survey: Singapore companies to keep 2026 salary growth steady

Indonesia:

* Indonesia tightens scrap metal import rules over radiation risk

* Indonesia eyes leading role in Muslim-friendly tourism

* East Timor steps into Asean spotlight amid US-China rivalry

* HK-based Malaysian actress Jacquelin Ch'ng marries HK police inspector in Bali; shares wedding photos

* Indonesia issues tsunami warning after Philippines quake

* House queries Indonesian military's plan to distribute free vitamins

* Indonesia to bar Israeli gymnasts amid rising tensions over Palestine

* Material contamination tainting Indonesia’s export reputation

Indonesian Gymnastics Federation president Ita Yuliati (right) and Indonesian Olympic Committee president Raja Sapta Oktohari attend a press conference ahead of the 53rd Artistic Gymnastics World Championships at Indonesia Arena in Jakarta on October 10, 2025. Indonesia will not issue visas to Israeli athletes for the upcoming world artistic gymnastics championships in Jakarta, a minister said on October 9, citing the nation's support for Palestinians. -- Photo by Yasuyoshi CHIBA / AFP

Thailand:

* Thai Corrections Department to assign former PM Thaksin to teach English to inmates

* Trump sends letter to Thai PM on border conflict with Cambodia

* Thai Deputy PM outlines plan to tackle 'Four Economic Traps' in AI era

* Villagers bolster bunkers as Thai-Cambodian tensions rise

* Thai central bank chief says it can cut rates further if necessary

* Chiang Mai's Doi Inthanon peak plunges to 11 deg C as cold snap arrives early

* Asian stocks choppy as commodities catch breath after rally, yen in focus

Philippines:

* A second powerful earthquake strikes off the southern Philippines after first one kills at least five

* ICC rejects release bid from ex-Philippines president Duterte

* Two killed as hundreds rush for safety in quake-hit Davao region

* Philippines lifts tsunami warning following magnitude 7.4 earthquake

* Evacuation ordered as ‘destructive’ tsunami looms after Philippine quake in Davao

* Filipino vlogger arrested for Facebook post about president

* Sea travel in southeastern Mindanao suspended after Davao quake / One person dead in Davao Oriental quake

This picture taken on October 9, 2025 and released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on October 10, 2025 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (R) shaking hands with Vietnam's Communist Party General Secretary To Lam after their meeting at the headquarters of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea in Pyongyang. -- Photo by KCNA VIA KNS / AFP

Vietnam:

* Horror movies arrive in Vietnam theatres for Halloween

* Typhoon Matmo leaves 15 dead as Vietnam seeks international aid for recovery

* Discovering timeless charm of ancient houses in Vietnam's Dong Thap province

* Vietnam's property market remains resilient

* Vietnam to host Asean meetings on sports in Hanoi from Oct 13-17

* North Korea's Kim vows to build a 'socialist paradise' ahead of a likely military parade; Russia, China and Vietnam to attend

Myanmar:

* Malaysia guarantees Asean support for Myanmar elections, says state media

* Myanmar air strikes force youth into bunker schools

* At least 20 killed in air raid by Myanmar junta

* Myanmar's military acknowledges attacking festival, accuses resistance forces of using human shields

* Myanmar's Internal Revenue Department warns of scams imitating official website to solicit money and personal information

Thailand's Jeeno Thitikul lines up a putt during the Shanghai LPGA golf tournament in Shanghai on Friday, October 10, 2025. -- Photo by AFP / China OUT

Cambodia:

* Vietnamese in custody after Cambodian authorities raid scam site in Chbar Ampov

* Cambodia's Techo International Airport set for Oct 20 official inauguration

* Red Cross visits captured Cambodian soldiers; 73 days since imprisonment

* Oil little changed amid fading risk premium after Gaza deal

Laos:

* Bolikhamxay wind power project boosts livelihoods of local communities

* Lighted boat festivals glow across Laos, with Luang Prabang shining brightest

* China-Laos Railway handles over 60 million passenger trips

Brunei:

* Brunei, Philippines reaffirm defence ties

* Brunei, Malaysia strengthen transport cooperation

* Mental health support key in times of crisis, says Brunei Health Minister

Soccer Football - International Friendly - South Korea v Brazil - Seoul World Cup Stadium, Seoul, South Korea - October 10, 2025. Brazil's Paulo Henrique in action with South Korea's Jens Castrop. Brazil won 5-0. -- Photo: REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

AseanPlus:

* International schools must teach Malay language, nationhood to all Malaysian children, says Anwar

* Malaysia targets inclusive AI growth by 2030

* Semporna 'dirtiest town' video a wake-up call to leaders, M'sians say

* SAR op for missing Chinese tourists in Kota Belud waters enters sixth day

* Malaysia: Manufacturing sector sales hits RM168.3.bil, up 2.7% in August 2025 - DOSM

* No more tax exemption for luxury vehicles over RM300,000 in Langkawi, Labuan

* Hong Kong authorities ‘concerned’ by unapproved fasteners used in station works

* 'Time runs away': Japan's city with a two-hour cap on phone use

* Remains identified as six-year-old girl missing in Japan's 2011 tsunami

* Six Hong Kong universities set a new record in the global top 200

* Russia assures uninterrupted fuel supply to Mongolia

* China hits back at US ships with additional port fees

* K-pop stars who took over Paris Fashion Week

* HK lures over 100 key firms to establish base in SAR

* India's Karnataka approves paid menstrual leave across sectors

* Hong Kongers rush to sell family jewels as gold glitters

* US embassy’s Chinese social media accounts fall silent amid government shutdown

* Actress Cecilia Cheung’s first stop after returning to Hong Kong? The local wet market

* China adds 14 foreign entities, including tech consultancies, to 'unreliable entity list'

* New Zealand cafe apologises to filmmaker Peter Jackson over false claims

* N. Korea's Kim hails 'cooperative' ties with China at state celebrations

* China rolls out flurry of export controls, ‘major upgrade’ to rare earth curbs

* Japan's Komeito party to exit ruling coalition under Takaichi: NHK reports

* Japan's Akazawa, US Commerce's Lutnick reconfirm boosting ties via trade deal

* Pakistani drones, jets target militants in Kabul after deadly bombing

* Pakistan military kills 30 militants involved in attack that killed 11 soldiers

* Australia's Queensland reverses policy, pledges to keep using coal power

* Trump proposes barring Chinese airlines from flying over Russia on US routes

* South Korea President Lee’s appearance on reality TV show stirs controversies

* Australia, India to boost submarine rescue, defence industry cooperation

* South Korean prosecutor indicts Unification Church leader in probe linked to ex-first lady

* Bangladesh’s gut-healing food for malnourished children among Time’s Best Inventions of 2025

* 'It's a first of its kind' Dassai Sake to launch first brewing in outer space at the International Space Station

* Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

* Bankrupt China entrepreneur roars back with roasted sausage stall, inspires many

* Badminton: Defending champion Zii Jia set to return at Australian Open

* Penang silambam squad crowned world champions in Qatar

* Malaysia sports: Inspired by champions, government sets aside RM580mil for sports

* Cricket - Yashasvi Jaiswal's 173-runs and not out steers dominant India to 318-2 in West Indies Test