Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Monday (Dec 8, 2025)


In this photo released by Agence Kampuchea Press (AKP), a Cambodian family sits on a tractor as they flee from their home in Preah Vihear province, Cambodia, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. -- Photo: AKP via AP

Malaysia:

* Online scams cost Malaysians over RM2.7bil as of November

* Stop glorifying those who give bribes, says Anwar

* Take firmer action against tardy contractors, says PM Anwar

* It's official - FAM file appeal to CAS over mixed-heritage players issue

* Microlight plane crashes in Taiping, two hurt

* Padang Serai MP claims trial to abetment charge

* Woman faces contempt bid for discussing ongoing court case online

* Data centre demand will not cause domestic water tariff hike, says Akmal Nasrullah

* Malaysia students over regional average in SEA-PLN, says Education DG

* Malaysia urges de-escalation amid rising tensions on Thailand-Cambodia border

* Stranded Malaysian scam victims to be brought back on Dec 9, says envoy

* Family of businessman who died in police lockup awarded RM1.1mil

* Prosecution's appeal hearing against Isa Samad's acquittal set for Feb 5

* No evidence of PKR election candidate involvement in bribery, says source

* AKPS seizes vegetables, seafood not complying with import requirements

Singapore:

* Singaporean teen first Kpod abuser admitted to DRC; foreigner has long-term pass revoked for possession

* Climate change threatens Asia’s water and power systems, reports warn

* Passengers guided off train at Singapore's Tanjong Pagar MRT station after power bank emits smoke

* Singapore Customs seizes over 17,000 cartons of contraband cigarettes, biggest haul in 2025

* Meet the Malaysian chef with a two Michelin-starred restaurant in Singapore

* Singaporean actor Collin Chee apologises for leaking details of Benz Hui’s funeral

* Oil hovers near 2-week highs on expected US interest rate cut, geopolitical risk

Indonesia:

* Indonesia to send home two Dutch convicts, one on death row, after repatriation deal

* Indonesia welcomes the birth of a giant panda cub at Taman Safari Indonesia in Bogor

* MoU signed for Indonesia's national car but questions remain on ‘ambitious’ project

* Indonesia says more than $3 billion in recovery funds required after Sumatra floods

* South Aceh regent criticised for making ‘umrah’ pilgrimage amid flood disaster in Sumatra

* Robinhood to enter Indonesia with brokerage, crypto trader acquisition

* Indonesia stocks hit record high, currencies muted ahead of Fed decision

Thailand:

* Residents seen fleeing from their homes as Thailand hits Cambodia border area with airstrikes again

* M'sia will back any effort to restore peace between Thailand and Cambodia, says Anwar

* Thailand launches air strikes on Cambodia as border tensions reignite; two people reported death

* SEA Games to open in Thailand after chaotic build-up

* Thai Air Force clarifies air operations only against military targets in Cambodia

* Another Thai soldier feared dead, raising possible death toll in Cambodia border clashes to two

* Family’s long wait for Gaza hostage to end

Philippines:

* More than 47,000 families were hit by Cyclone Wilma in the Philippines

* Global leaders pledge US$1.9bil to end polio, protect children worldwide

* The Philippines' agriculture department urges caution as sheep and goat plague detected in South-East Asia  

* ICU patient killed, 17 others rescued in Philippine hospital fire

* PhilHealth fund restored via Philippines' draft 2026 budget

Vietnam:

* The sun releases strong solar flare, produce strong plasma ejection toward Earth

* Vietnam and Malaysia team up to save sailors in distress off Malaysian waters

* Japan pulls out of Vietnam nuclear project, complicating Hanoi's power plans

* Vietnamese naval delegation starts Japan visit at Kure base

* Vietnam, China to pilot two-way cargo transport through Lang Son

Myanmar:

* Thailand urges Myanmar junta to allow transition after vote

* Reining them in - China brings back 1,178 telecom fraud suspects from Myanmar

* World Bank says Myanmar economy set for growth rebound

* Myanmar junta regime airstrike kills 18 at teashop

* Suspected TikTok and drunken driving crashes highlight dangers of impaired and distracted driving

Cambodia:

* 377 schools in Cambodia closed due to the border conflict with Thailand

* Thailand says military action against Cambodia to continue until sovereignty is secured

* Hun Sen: Red line drawn; Thai military used F-16 jets to attack Cambodia

* Thailand's Second Army Area says Cambodia is training weapons on airport, hospital

* Factbox-How do Cambodia and Thailand's militaries compare?

Laos:

* Vietnamese investment in Laos surges to US$2.5 billion in 2025, rising 59.6 per cent

* Work on Laos-Vietnam railway to begin in 2026, says developer

* Over 300 humanitarian workers killed in 2025, marking second deadliest year, says OCHA

Brunei:

* Powering Brunei’s AI future

* Two sentenced for immigration, criminal offences in Brunei

* MISC wins contract to supply floating production unit for Brunei gas project

AseanPlus:

* MH370: Beijing court orders Malaysia Airlines to pay families over RM1.68mil in compensation per case

* Deadly hide-and-seek: Keningau teen accidentally killed by shotgun blast

* Malaysian, foreigner nabbed for allegedly using fake passport, overstaying

* Foreign investors return with RM11.8mil net buying after two-week selloff

* Ringgit steady against greenback ahead of Fed meeting tomorrow

* Second-lowest voter turnout ever for Hong Kong legislative election

* Actor Jet Li rebuts rumours of heart transplant or blood transfusion to maintain youth

* From IndiGo to IndiGone? India’s largest carrier faces government and passenger wrath

* S. Korea uses AI to show what missing children might look like years on

* Hong Kong leader says next legislature will 'drive reform'

* Property firm ISS insists it has ‘admin role’, but Hong Kong watchdog disagrees

* Chinese actress Jin Qiaoqiao, 50, regrets getting fillers: 'Natural look is the best'

* Concerns mount in Japan over business effects of prolonged Japan-China friction

* China's exports top expectations on strong sales to non-US markets

* South Korea to move presidential office to roll back Yoon legacy

* India and Pakistan blind women show spirit of cricket with handshakes

* Chinese carrier conducting intense air operations near Japan, says Tokyo

* 'Not black or white': Teens worldwide react to Australia social media ban

* Factory of factories: China’s manufacturers join wave of overseas expansions

* Wrecked James Bond car bought for RM5k now worth RM5.5mil after 3-year restoration

* ‘Not enough pay’ keeps recruits away at South Korean military

* Kolkata's iconic New Market to be made earthquake-resistant

* Global leaders commit $1.9 billion to eradicate polio amid funding cuts

* South Korean actor Cho Jin-woong quits acting after criticism over past juvenile crimes

* Japan's Q3 GDP contraction worsens on weak capex; unlikely to sway BOJ on rate hike

* 'Found happiness again' - Car tycoon Wolfgang Porsche, 82, marries for the fourth time

* India warns IndiGo of regulatory action - Authorities move quickly to cap any airfare surge

* Japan recalls much-loved Pocky, other Glico chocolate products over smell; six million units of 20 chocolate products

* Malaysia’s rock queen Ella to contribute her upcoming concert income to three charity establishments, all for good causes

* South Korean jailed 4 years for extorting MLS star Son claiming pregnancy, Yonhap says

* India's Tata signs up Intel as first major customer for $14 billion chip foray

* Motor racing-Norris answers his critics with first F1 title

* Cricket-India captain Suryakumar declares Gill and Pandya fit for T20 series opener v South Africa

* SEA Games - Justin leads Malaysia into SEA Games men's team final

* Motor racing-What if? F1 season was also a comedy of errors and early Christmas presents

 

 

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