Asean news headlines as at 10pm on Friday (Nov 14)


Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Chinese President Xi Jinping reviewing the honour guard during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China on Nov 14, 2025. - Reuters

Malaysia

*'She died right before my eyes,' says Namewee on death of Taiwanese influencer

*Cambodia, Thai premiers reiterate commitment to peaceful resolution, says Anwar

*Govt not appealing on Sabah's 40% revenue entitlement, only against part of judgment grounds, says AGC

*Malaysia committed to peace facilitator role in Thai-Cambodia dispute, says Anwar

*AGC to file appeal to postpone payment of RM1.1mil in damages to Ivana Smit's mother

*KLIA Terminal 1 hit by water leaks from ceiling during thunderstorm

*Selangor civil servants to receive three months' salary bonus for 2025

*Automatic citizenship soon for children born abroad to Malaysian mothers

*All-out crackdown on integrity breaches at KLIA, Johor checkpoints, says Home Minister

*Chief Judge of Malaya's defining principle: Always know how to enjoy life

*Malaysia, China ink new protocol on edible bird's nest exports

*Dutch model's mum demands govt pay RM1.1mil within 48 hours after High Court order

*Cops tracking down man who disguised as woman to break into three Tg Malim shops

*Duo fined RM20,000 each for causing telco disruption with electromagnetic interference

*Immigration officer charged with 11 counts of abusing position for bribes

*Foreigners caught using 'blank' passports to conceal immigration offences

*KLIA aerotrain: Only four major glitches recorded since July 1, says MAHB

*Silat instructor claims trial to sexually assaulting two teen girls

*All 25 nomination centres ready for Sabah polls

*Woman gets 18 years' jail for neglect, leading to death of four-year-old son

*Sabah eyes Middle East travellers as nature and wellness demand rises

Singapore

*No Grab-GoTo merger notification yet, says Singapore competition watchdog

*Man accused of human trafficking allegedly assaulted ex-girlfriend who had posted bail for him

*Man who rushed at Ariana Grande at Universal Studios Singapore charged with being a public nuisance

*61-year-old man caught on CCTV reversing car into elderly woman in Singapore is helping with police probe

*Over S$1mil lost to fake Johor-Singapore housing subsidy scheme since September

*Singapore launches SG500K; phase 3 of mega gene-mapping effort to enrol at least 400,000 patients

*Hin Leong founder O.K. Lim should be granted judicial mercy, like tycoon Ong Beng Seng: Defence

Thailand

*Thai Armed Forces present seized Cambodian soldier’s mobile phone to foreign defence attaches as evidence

*Thais use boats to navigate flooded homes and ancient temples in Ayutthaya

*China's Xi vows closer ties as Thai king makes first official visit

*Asean to conduct on-site probe of landmine incident that derailed Thai-Cambodian truce, Thailand says

*Thai police support Malaysia's security wall proposal

*Thai panel approves extension of alcohol sales from 2pm to 5pm

*Gay marriage but no hate crime laws: Thai activists see gap

Indonesia

*Five Chinese tourists killed in minibus accident in Indonesia's Bali

*Indonesian singer Afgan open to collaborating with Siti Nurhaliza

*Riau police foil attempt to smuggle undocumented Indonesian workers to Malaysia

*Indonesia’s push for Grab-GoTo merger driven by politics, analysts say

*Uniquely yours: Jakarta weddings are getting smaller and more personal

*Indonesia landslide kills 2, leaves 21 missing

*Indonesia court ruling deals fresh blow to new capital Nusantara

Philippines

*Marcos daydreaming about economic recovery by year-end: Sara Duterte

*Philippine graft scandal deepens with allegations against Marcos

*Philippines’ 2026 chairmanship of Asean to test Marcos’ balancing act on regional issues

*Marcos vows support for Timor-Leste to build a stronger Asean

*Philippines steps up TB fight, targets 12mil screenings by 2026

Vietnam

*Vietnam allocates funding to storm-hit localities

*Ho Chi Minh City to break ground on US$1.8bil Metro Line 2 in early 2026

*Vietnam proposes plan for applying auto emission standards

Cambodia

*Manet: In face of Thai violence, Cambodia will continue in path of peace

Korean official: Criminal scam networks no longer a single-country matter

*More tourists cycle to visit temples in Cambodia's Angkor complex

*Malaysia ready to hold Thailand-Cambodia talks to preserve ceasefire - Mohamad Hasan

Myanmar

*War-torn Myanmar embraces solar to tackle power crisis

*Starlink, utilised by Myanmar scam centres, sees usage fall nationwide

Laos

*Laos, Vietnam agree to forge ahead with transport projects

*500lb bomb safely moved for disposal in Laos

Brunei

*Rise in road accidents and fatalities in Brunei worrying, says Princess Masna

*Australia–Brunei business forum highlights strengthening agrifood partnership

*Two Bruneian women scale one of Indonesia’s toughest peaks

Aseanplus

*South Korea police seek to hold driver after market crash kills 2

*130kg Chinese man dies after gastric bypass surgery to impress girlfriend’s parents

*Pakistan says four from Afghanistan-based group arrested over Islamabad bombing

*Japan to enlist retired cops, soldiers to cull bears

*Stranded Chinese astronauts return home after debris delays landing

*Hair-raising: Hong Kong’s top officials style Cantonese puns into poll-day push

*South Korea, US sign MOU on $350 billion strategic investment, Seoul says

*Japan's leader ready to meet N.Korea's Kim Jong-un for 'new, fruitful' relations

*India's top court asks lawyers to argue online as air quality worsens

*Japan manga powerhouse 'Dragon Ball' launches store

*China says summons Japan ambassador over PM Taiwan comments

*South Korea, U.S. agree on trade, security deal, nuclear subs, Lee says

*Pakistan says four from Afghanistan-based group arrested over Islamabad bombing

*Japanese idol fired after exposed to have boyfriend; deemed ‘serious violation of rules’

*Young diners 'time travel' back to ancient China

*Has Takaichi planted a Taiwan ‘time bomb’ in Tokyo’s ties with Beijing?

*Bangladesh on edge ahead of verdict in ousted PM Hasina's trial

*North Korea's foreign minister opposes G7 push for denuclearisation, KCNA says

*Asean Hyundai Cup, the jewel in South-East Asia's football world, celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026

*Japan says Taiwan stance 'unchanged', urges 'peace and stability'

*Australia's AUKUS base to connect to subsea cables as US allies boost AI pipes

*India's top court asks lawyers to argue online as air quality worsens

*Russia says North Korean troops play key role in de-mining its Kursk region

*Afghans carried out two suicide bombings in Pakistan, says minister

*US, South Korea unveil details on shipbuilding investment and subs in trade deal

*Modi's coalition set for big win in a key state election, bolstering his popularity

*Australia's green energy push, Pacific ties face setback from COP31 impasse

*HK actor Michael Tao opens up about past marriage: 'Incomplete and imperfect'

*M'sian-born TVB star Jacquelin Ch'ng reveals she didn't sign a marriage certificate: 'Not important'

*HK actor Bosco Wong sparks health concern after looking thinner than usual in recent video

 

 

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