Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Monday (Nov 21, 2025)


Fatima Bosch of Mexico takes part in the 74th Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, November 21, 2025. -- Photo: REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

Malaysia:

* No cover-up in FAM scandal, investigation must proceed, says Anwar

* FAM, Selangor and JDT fined by AFC for rules violations

* Malaysia seeks South Africa's support for candidacy in several international bodies

* Malaysia has potential as strategic gateway for South Africa-Asia trade collaboration, says Anwar

* Nurul Izzah should be the next Selangor MB, says Amirudin

* Police investigate claims of stray bullet injuring Belgian woman in Batu Ferringhi

* High Court allows nine to intervene in MACC application to freeze account linked to Daim's family, associates

* NGO seeks cancellation of Zara’s inquest, citing legal missteps

* Zara Qairina inquest: I never intended to shame her by sharing diary's contents, witness tells coroner

* Expand search for Indira Gandhi's ex-husband beyond Kelantan, court tells cops

* PM responds to calls for sacking over support letter issue, says reprimand sufficient

* Bandar Utama school murder: Psych report on accused not ready, case put off to Dec 19

* Police investigate claims of stray bullet injuring Belgian woman in Batu Ferringhi

* Sabah polls: BN draws strength from its machinery's extensive experience

* Sabah polls: Pandikar Amin, wife taking gentle approach to win over voters

* Sabah polls: Parties playing up state sentiments hiding from governance issues, unresolved problems, says Anwar

Fatima Bosch of Mexico waves next to other contestants after being crowned Miss Universe 2025 during the 74th Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, November 21, 2025. -- Photo: REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa
Fatima Bosch of Mexico waves next to other contestants after being crowned Miss Universe 2025 during the 74th Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, November 21, 2025. -- Photo: REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

Singapore:

* Singapore imposes sanctions, entry bans on four Israelis for violence against Palestinians in the West Bank

* Singapore minister sorry for derogatory remarks on Hong Kong football team, fans

* At least S$6,000 lost to Singapore Blackpink concert ticket scams since October

* Singapore says Q3 GDP grows 4.2% y/y, upgrades 2025 forecast

* Married couple handed week’s jail, S$52,500 fine each for illegal cat breeding from their Singapore home

* Oil extends decline by 1.5% on hopes for Russia-Ukraine peace deal

* Singaporean actress Julie Tan and influencer Douglas Tan split up after a year of dating

* Singaporean child sex offender released from US prison; sex offender faces deportation

Indonesia:

* Death toll rises to 10 in Indonesia's Banjarnegara landslide as 18 still missing

* Indonesian state-run firm to buy 320,000 vehicles for its cooperative programme: CEO

* Thousands protest against state takeover of palm oil plantations in Indonesia's Riau

* Asian sinks as US jobs fail to clear rate outlook, tech stocks hammered

* Indonesia plans to send 500,000 workers abroad in 2026

* IMF: G20 growth to be weakest since 2009 crisis

* Emerging Markets-Asia stocks lose footing as US jobs data keeps Fed on the fence

Fatima Bosch of Mexico takes part in the 74th Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, November 21, 2025. -- Photo: REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa
Fatima Bosch of Mexico takes part in the 74th Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, November 21, 2025. -- Photo: REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

Thailand:

* Russian hacking suspect wanted by the FBI arrested on Thai resort island

* Fatima Bosch of Mexico crowned Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand

* Cold, windy spell grips upper Thailand as strong monsoon brings heavy rain to the South

* Thai PM rules out VAT hike to 8.5%, insists rate will stay at 7% while economy recovers

* Looking back: Kiatisuk's super strike in 1996 launches era of dominance for Thailand in the Asean Championships

* Heavy floods hit Thailand's southern region of Phatthalung, 10 districts inundated, affecting 12,753 households

* 'Grey Chinese' crime bosses exposed as VVIPs inside Bangkok prison, sparking urgent shake-up

Philippines:

* Philippine court sentences Malaysian to life imprisonment in US$169mil drug case

* Plunder charge sought against Marcos' cousin in Philippine corruption scandal

* Philippines' Kanloan Volcano spews ash well above 75 metres; govt informs people Alert Level 2 has been activated

* Kanlaon Volcano emits ash anew: Philvolcs

* Miss Universe 2025: Miss Philippines Ahtisa Manalo advances to Top 30

* ‘Fake’ mayor jailed for trafficking - Chinese woman sentenced to life in prison on human trafficking charges

Julia Cluett of Malta takes part in the 74th Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, November 21, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa
Julia Cluett of Malta takes part in the 74th Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, November 21, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

Vietnam:

* Death toll from Vietnam floods, landslides rises to at least 43

* Vietnam Railways suspends more train services amid severe central region flooding, thousand of commuters left stranded

* Vietnam War POW Robert Stirm, seen in iconic 'Burst of Joy' photo with family, dies at 92

* VinFast's quarterly revenue jumps on strong deliveries, taps debt to fuel expansion

* Death toll rises to 41 in central Vietnam flooding, more heavy rain forecast

* 16 killed, homes submerged and thousands rescued as widespread flooding inundated central Vietnam

Myanmar:

* 31st Asean Transport Ministers' Meeting held in Yangon, Myanmar

* Global pressure forces Myanmar junta to crack down on scam centres, say sources

* Myanmar election panel to display second round of voter lists from Nov 21

* ADB funds green energy push with massive loan

Zashely Alice Rivera of Puerto Rico takes part in the 74th Miss Universe pageant, in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, November 21, 2025. -- Photo: REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa
Zashely Alice Rivera of Puerto Rico takes part in the 74th Miss Universe pageant, in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, November 21, 2025. -- Photo: REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

Cambodia:

* At UN climate conference, some activists and scientists want more talk on reforming agriculture

* A night bus from Cambodia's top tourist destination plunges off a bridge, killing 16 passengers

* Cambodia opts to compete in 21 sports at Thai SEA Games; Billiards, Kun Khmer to boycott

* Hungarian private collector to return priceless Khmer artefacts, says Cambodia

Laos:

* Laos prepares to honour the grand celebration of its 50th founding anniversary

* Princess Aiko’s tour deepens Laos-Japan ties

* ADB approves US$36mil package to boost job skills in Laos

Brunei:

* Malaysia is predicted to be Asean's second-fastest growing economy, according to bloc's official data

* Brunei tourism industry roadmap prioritises high-value and sustainable growth

* Survey aims to strengthen Brunei's labour market

Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (left) and his wife Le Thi Bich Tran wave during their arrival at the OR Tambo International airport in Ekurhuleni on Friday, Nov 21, 2025, ahead of the G20 leaders' Summit. --Photo: Marco Longari /Pool Photo via AP
Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (left) and his wife Le Thi Bich Tran wave during their arrival at the OR Tambo International airport in Ekurhuleni on Friday, Nov 21, 2025, ahead of the G20 leaders' Summit. --Photo: Marco Longari /Pool Photo via AP

AseanPlus:

* Malaysians lead Asia in English proficiency, says survey

* Sarawak sees rise in Orangutan population, conservation efforts pay off

* Namewee slammed by Taiwanese model for seeking jobs amid Iris Hsieh murder probe

* Bank Negara's international reserves at US$124.1bil as at Nov 14

* The Sabah polls - Two parties claim to be on track to win majority

* Noor Kumalasari says sister Anita Sarawak likely won’t return for KRU concert

* Proton wrap-up 2025 — A year of momentum and milestones

* A 5.5 magnitude earthquake in central Bangladesh kills at least six people

* China scraps concerts with Japanese musicians as diplomatic tensions mount

* Cockroach coffee: China museum assures drinkers that US$6 insect brew is safe

* China’s dominance shrinks US remote sensing share from 88% to 9%

* Japan’s Sanae Takaichi rejects China demand to retract Taiwan remarks

* Japan PM says wants 'constructive' China ties, Taiwan stance 'unchanged'

* Australia adds Amazon's Twitch to teen social media ban, spares Pinterest

* Japan's cabinet approves lavish US$135bil stimulus as markets fret over fiscal policy

* More S. Korean students putting off graduation, choosing universities outside Seoul

* Brazil approves China’s naval visit while US research ship plans call nearby

* Brazil ends 60-year ordeal of tortured Chinese detainees during military regime

* Livestream giant Twitch to ban under-16s in Australia

* Japan signals chance of currency intervention, yen rises

* Four more arrested in India over deadly Delhi blast

* Hong Kong charges four over election boycott posts

* HK actor Moses Chan reveals why he shut his coffee shop after 4 years despite good business

* Exclusive-Safety lapses, weak oversight: How children die from Indian cough syrup

* Google tackles AI's spelling problem in new image generation model

* Pakistani forces step up raids near Afghan border, killing 23

* Indian Tejas fighter jet crashes in a ball of fire at Dubai Airshow, killing pilot

* China leveraged India-Pakistan conflict to test military edge: US panel

* South Korean PM orders swift evacuations amid wildfire in in Inje, Gangwon Province

* Cricket: Injured Gill out of second test, Pant to lead India against South Africa

* Why US should adopt ‘Chinese approach’ in AI to avoid losing tech race: expert

* G20 envoys agree draft leaders' declaration without US at summit, sources say

* The Ashes -Cricket's super clash: Stokes leads fightback for England after Starc's super seven as 19 wickets fall on day one

* Badminton: Sze Fei-Izzuddin win thriller to reach Australian Open semis / Tang Jie-Ee Wei march into Australian Open semis

* Badminton: Kento Momota hints at comeback

 

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