Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Monday (Oct 20, 2025)


The lights of Deepavali were celebrated with full meaning by L. Thamil Vanan, 63, and his wife G. Susila from Klang, Selangor when they chose to celebrate the festival at the Sri Kailasa Nathar Alayam Temple, while on holiday with their family in Terengganu on Monday (Oct 20). This time's celebration is not just about customs and prayers, but also a moment to strengthen family love in the peaceful atmosphere of the east coast state. - Photo: Bernama

Malaysia

* Fireworks blast victim transferred to Penang Hospital, five others still in Kulim Hospital red zone

* Woman killed, husband injured in crash near Tanjung Malim

* New measures to ensure safety at schools to be announced shortly, says Fadhlina

* Two men arrested over Penang double murder, weapon found in back of house

* Missing policeman found safe in Subang Jaya

* PM Anwar calls for unity, compassion on Deepavali

* Teen nabbed for doing a wheelie in front cops during ops in Sibu

* Thunderstorm warning issued for eight states as well as KL and Putrajaya

 

 

Singapore

* Body of 23-year-old man recovered from waters near Sembawang Park, Singapore

* Leopard tortoise, spiny-tailed monitor lizard among animals seized in raids on illegal wildlife trade in Singapore

* One hospitalised, 25 evacuated after fire involving personal mobility aid at Yishun HDB flat in Singapore

* Inhalers for asthma patients produce significant amounts of greenhouse gases: Singapore scientists

* Harsher penalties for serious crimes: Singapore wants longer jail terms for scams, sex offences and fatal abuse of vulnerable victims

* ‘You are not forgotten’: Soup kitchen in Singapore's Little India celebrates Deepavali with migrant workers

 

 

Indonesia

* Indonesia losing up to US$2.4 billion a year from illegal tin activities, president says

* Indonesian students stage protest as Prabowo marks a year in office

* Floods a reckoning for Bali on overdevelopment, waste management

* Indonesian singer and politician Krisdayanti bags silver in World Kungfu Championships

* Indonesian students to protest as Prabowo marks one year in office

* Indonesia's Tanimbar Islands hit by 5.1-magnitude quake

 

 

Thailand

* Bangkok sinkhole filled but road still closed to allow for demolition of nearby police station

* Thailand warns of venomous jellyfish in Thai seas, shares first-aid steps

* Thailand yet to release 18 Cambodian prisoners, says Foreign Minister

 

 

Philippines

* Philippine province reinstates mandatory face masks amid flu-like illnesses spike

* Tropical storm causes seven deaths in the Philippines

 

 

Vietnam

* Vietnam's budget carrier Vietjet ends operations of Chinese-made COMAC aircraft, sources say

* Vietnam PM orders concerted efforts in campaign against illegal fishing

* Vietnam to launch nationwide public asset inventory

 

 

Myanmar

* National Unity Party to contest upcoming Myanmar election with 703 candidates

* Myanmar junta says raided scam compound, seized 30 Starlink receivers

 

 

Cambodia

* Thailand, Cambodia to hold JBC talks to boost border cooperation

* Ten South Koreans arrested, two rescued in Cambodia scam crackdown

* Cambodian PM officially opens kingdom's biggest airport

 

 

Laos

* Lao Alliance expands pharmaceutical production

 

 

Brunei

* Brunei reaffirms commitment to Asean’s disaster resilience vision

* Royal Brunei Airlines honoured as Asia's Leading Cabin Crew 2025

 

 

Aseanplus

* Asean Summit: Preparations in full swing at KLCC with just six days to go

* Tourists in South Korea are skipping iconic dishes to eat what locals consume every day

* Sivasangari reaches career-high world No. 6 ranking

* CM blames Pakistan government's ‘flawed policy’ for terrorism resurgence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

* At 15, Zi Yu has already won two silvers at world juniors - a gem for future indeed

* Chinese battery maker CATL posts faster profit growth in third quarter

* South Korea unearths 4th century tomb believed to be that of Silla Kingdom commander

* Singer Jay Chou seeking out magician friend over alleged dispute over money

* Japan approves its first over-the-counter 'morning-after' pill

* Police seek to detain most South Koreans returned from Cambodia over online scams

* South Korea ramps up security ahead of high-stakes APEC summit next week

* Mongolian President vetoes Parliament’s resolution to dismiss Prime Minister

* Exclusive-Kabul must rein in militants for ceasefire to hold, says Pakistan

* South Korea suspends tours to border village Panmunjom, fuelling speculation of Trump-Kim meeting

* Japan's Muji hit by ransomware attack on delivery partner

* Australia's weather bureau casts doubt on prospects for La Nina

* Japan’s support to Laos reaches US$370 million in six years

* EU lauds Malaysia's Asean chairmanship, human rights advocacy

* Australia's Albanese to discuss rare earths, security in first Trump summit

* Japan's Ishin party joins political establishment it vowed to fight

* Asian stocks rally on trade optimism; Seoul, Taipei at record highs

* China removes top trade negotiator from WTO post

* Japan’s Gifu castle offers ‘lord for a night’ experience

* Toxic haze chokes Indian capital

* South Korean park asks social media users to remove posts promoting off limit cliff

* Man in China jumps into river, smashes car sunroof to rescue trapped driver

* Japan’s Empress Emerita Michiko turns 91

* South Korea police seek warrants to hold 59 scam centre suspects in custody

* South Korea seeks to become 4th-largest global defence power, President Lee says

* Trump vows to keep 'massive' tariffs on India until Russian oil imports cease

* Takaichi heads for Japan premiership as coalition hopes push up stocks

* Local Tamil film 'Jagat' returns with two sequels set for release in November and December

* Australia’s far-right on the march amid growing concerns about immigration

* Fire at airport cargo complex disrupts Bangladesh’s garment exports

* China's Xi calls for 'reunification' in message to new Taiwan opposition leader

* Two dead in cargo plane crash in Hong Kong

* Ringgit’s quiet climb as dollar unwinds

 

 

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