Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Saturday (Oct 25, 2024)

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim welcomes South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, who is on an official visit to Malaysia, at an official reception at the Perdana Putra Complex on Saturday. -- Photo: Bernama

Malaysia:

* MOH ensures top-level health readiness for 47th Asean Summit

* Bolster cooperation to tackle transnational crime, Tok Mat tells Asean

* New treaty to strengthen Finland-Asean ties

* Trump to undertake official visit to Malaysia from Oct 26-27

* Malaysia seeks to seal US trade deal, hopes for no tariff hike

* Brazilian President Lula accorded official welcome by Malaysian govt

* Malaysia-Brazil ties go beyond trade, politics and culture, says PM Anwar

* Ringgit likely to trade in narrow range next week amid Fed uncertainty

* Appeals Court increases grandma’s jail term for causing death of disabled grandchild

* Police will bar gatherings at Ampang Park on Oct 26 due to ongoing summit, says KL top cop

* Malaysia, South Africa will continue to voice Gaza issue on world stage, say leaders

* Asean in final stages of negotiating FTA with EU, says Tok Mat

* Pitas recognised as Sabah’s food security stronghold, says Mat Sabu

* ILO commends Malaysia and Anwar’s leadership in Asean chairmanship

* Malaysia seeks to seal US trade deal, hopes for no tariff hike

* Malaysia, South Africa to deepen cooperation with focus on palm oil, automotive and halal areas

* Boosting football ecosystem main focus of meeting with FIFA president, says Anwar

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during a bilateral meeting with South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa in conjunction with his official visit to Malaysia at the Seri Perdana Complex on Saturday (Oct 25). This marks Ramaphosa’s first official visit to Malaysia since assuming office in February 2018, as he attends the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits as the Guest of the Chair. -- Photo: Bernama

Singapore:

* Singapore and China to establish national green and digital shipping corridor; pledge to deepen ties

* Singapore PM Lawrence Wong to attend 47th Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur from Monday (Oct 26)

* Chinese Premier Li Qiang to make first official visit to Singapore from Oct 25 to 26

* Secret notes, declassified documents: Exhibition on Singapore’s independence opens to public on Dec 8

* ‘Are they even human?’: Megan Khung’s grandmother on the four-year-old girl’s abusers

* Nurse molested Singapore patient’s male visitor after claiming that he wanted to ‘disinfect’ victim

* Worker in legal battle over ‘theft’ of snacks worth less than US$1

* City-state to introduce new law regulating veterinarians

Indonesia:

* 'We will come back stronger' - Indonesia to rebuild its football image after Kluivert exit and media controversy, says its chief

* Selangor ready to bring back students stranded in Jakarta

* Indonesian students demand justice after classmates fall victim to deepfake porn

* Asean set to sign digital economy agreement in 2026 to boost cross-border trade, services

* Timor Leste joins Asean family to grow stronger together, says minister

* First Confucius Institute on Indonesia's Sumatra inaugurated

* Oil slips on doubts over US sanctions on Russian oil firms

SEPANG: Japanese new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, arrives in Malaysia today ahead of the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) and is greeted by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories), Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa (fourth, right) at the Bunga Raya Complex. -- Photo: Bernama

Thailand:

* Thai government clarifies no ban on public festivities during the mourning period for the Queen Mother 

* Thai officials rescheduling peace deal signing ceremony with Cambodia

* Malaysian Foreign Minister extends condolences over passing of Thailand's Queen Sirikit

* Anutin cancels Asean Summit attendance to lead Cabinet meeting as Thailand mourns Queen Mother Sirikit

* Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit, influential style icon, dies at 93​ / Thailand's queen mother, Queen Sirikit passes away at 93

* Thailand's Queen Sirikit: Fashion icon and global ambassador for Thai silk

* Thailand-Cambodia peace pact proceeds as Anutin visits Kuala Lumpur on Oct 26

Philippines:

* Major champions and top stars help the Philippines chase golf tourist billions

* Filipino in ICE detention faces amputation after alleged medical neglect

* Philippine social media influencer Emman Atienza opened up about anxiety, online hate in series of posts before death

* FrequenSEA: Amplifying Asean’s musical voice

* Philippine govt eyes code of conduct signing under 2026 Asean Chair

Hun Manet and his delegation land at the Bunga Raya Complex, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), where they are received by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad. - Photo: Bernama

Vietnam:

* Vietnamese PM's trip to Malaysia benefits both Asean cooperation and bilateral ties, says top diplomat 

* Vietnam hosts signing ceremony for UN Convention against Cybercrime in Hanoi

* Vietnam hosts signing of UN Cybercrime Convention

* Vietnam confirms 2 new deputy prime ministers, 3 ministers, state media reports

* Russia's top Indian oil buyer Reliance says it will abide by Western sanctions

Myanmar:

* Asean deliberating on sending election observers to Myanmar, says Malaysian foreign minister 

* Myanmar's bee enterprise eyes market expansion in China

* Rumours circulate that Thet Thet Khine is excluded from list of eligible Myanmar election candidates

* Five-Point Consensus on Myanmar among issues to be raised during Asean Summit, says Wisma Putra

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan shakes hands with his Finnish counterpart, Elina Valtonen (left), during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) on Saturday (Oct 25). -- Photo: Bernama

Cambodia:

* Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire to focus on withdrawal of heavy weapons, removal of landmines

* South Korean lawmakers see positive signs in Cambodia's fight against online crime

* Cambodians want more visitors to head to iconic archaeological site

* US doesn't expect China to join Thai-Cambodia ceasefire event, official says

* Cambodia calls for cooperation on scam suppression, rather than ‘blame game’

Laos:

* Lao Green Business Forum 2025 sets vision for Laos as Aseans future green business hub

* Japan pledges US$4.3 million to modernise Laos’ geospatial infrastructure

* 'Genius Mom Friendship Workshop' creates new development opportunities for Lao women

Brunei:

* Brunei flag flies high at Everest Base Camp

* Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah in Malaysia to attend 47th Asean Summit

* Call for ban on free-range poultry farming to combat bird flu

IN FLIGHT: President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media aboard Air Force One in flight. Trump is traveling to Malaysia for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit (Asean), Japan, and to South Korea for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum (APEC). --Andrew Harnik/Getty Images/AFP

AseanPlus:

* Timor Leste moves closer to Asean membership

* Malaysia launches three Asean legacy projects

* Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship spurs progress in trade, digital economy, says Thai Minister of Commerce

* Asean must remain ‘beacon of neutrality and safe harbour’ amid geopolitical conflicts, says Tok Mat

* Modi to skip Asean summit, but progress being made on India-Asean free-trade pact

* US and China begin trade talks in Malaysia to ease tensions

* Finland accedes to Asean's TAC under Malaysia chairmanship

* Canadian PM Carney on four-day official visit to Malaysia

* Timor Leste officially deposits instrument of accession to the Asean Charter

* China throws its weight behind M'sia's Asean chairmanship, commits to deepening ties

* Takaichi vows Japan’s continued support for Ukraine, set to attend Asean, APEC summits in diplomatic debut

* Trump to meet Xi in South Korea next Thursday (Oct 30) as part of key Asia trip

* Does China see ‘containment’ as Asia-Pacific allies build defence ties?

* Heart And Soul: Journey through Japan’s peace cities

* China's Xi to visit South Korea for APEC summit

* Takaichi faces early test of defence ambitions with Trump visit

* How the ‘green paradox’ is driving Trump to fossil fuels and China to renewables

* Plane wreckage removal to take two days, probe up to a year: Hong Kong experts

* China milk tea lover creates US$14,000 gold drinking straw, drops it while biking

* China car sales to slump in 2026 if Beijing scraps subsidies, JPMorgan says

* Tiny metal particles show potential in targeting cancer cells: Australian study

* Lula says Brazil–Malaysia trade at USD6 bil is too low, urges political will

* Turkey divorce case reveals man calls ex-wife ‘chubby’, court orders compensation

* North Korea using crypto, IT workers to dodge UN sanctions: report

* Chinese team unveils smart, super-tough coating for stealth aircraft

* US Nobel laureate praises Hong Kong, blames Washington for China science impasse

* Pakistan defence minister warns of 'open war' with Afghanistan if peace talks fail

* Biden-era officials urge focus on hi-tech strategy, not a US manufacturing revival

* Navigating China’s curb on rare earths– holmium, europium, ytterbium, thulium, erbium – don't show up in any of the investing classics

* TMJ: FIFA unlikely to overturn FAM and mixed heritage players' sanctions

* Tunku Mahkota Ismail: 'I’ve been blamed for 13 years, but my spirit remains unshaken'

* Cricket - Rohit and Kohli bid likely farewell to Australia as winners

* Alex Marquez seals family 1-2 as Bagnaia wins Malaysia MotoGP sprint

* Motor racing - Formula One cost cap delay raises speculation about possible breach

* Golf - Malaysia's Yeo cards 71 to stay in hunt for career best finish at Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in Dubai