Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Sunday (Jan 25, 2026)


Malaysia's Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei pose with their medals on the podium after winning their mixed doubles final match against Denmark's Mathias Christiansen and Alexandra Boje at the Indonesia Masters badminton tournament in Jakarta on Sunday, January 25, 2026. -- Photo by BAY ISMOYO / AFP

Malaysia

* King departs for special visit to Russia

* Thaipusam at Batu Caves to draw over 2.5 million visitors amid long holiday

* RM300mil scam probe: Tan Sri and Datuk released on bail

* MetMalaysia forecasts hot, dry spell for peninsula until Jan 31

* Introduce TVET in schools to nurture an industry-ready generation, urge experts

* Newly elected Kinabatangan MP Kurniawan pledges to deliver on his promises

* Cops launch special ops in Seberang Perai after remand inmate flees hospital

* BN victories in Kinabatangan, Lamag reflect people’s trust, says Zahid

* Six luxury cars worth RM1.5mil seized by JPJ in highways ops

* Johor DOSH orders probe into death of tower crane operator

* No need for new ‘pet-friendly mall’ guideline, says Selangor assemblyman

* Kemas preschool curriculum to be revamped in line with National Education Blueprint, says Zahid

* Age may be catching up, admits Liek Hou after double silver at Asean Para Games

* Scammers using Caller ID spoofing to impersonate telcos, govt agencies, says Bukit Aman

* Ringgit likely to trade higher from Monday (Jan 26), now aiming to breach the 4.00 once again

* Bursa Malaysia poised to rise further this week and remain in the above 1,700-level zone

Singapore

* MSF alerted by adoption agent in 2024 about suspicious baby ‘supply’ from Indonesia to Singapore

* Slow down, chickens crossing: Motorists give way to hen and chicks, guide them to safety at Singapore road

* Singapore to invest RM3.3bil over five years to boost AI public research

* China to ‘quietly track’ Greenland developments amid Arctic ambitions for now: analysts

* Revealed: global funds, from BlackRock to Temasek, back China’s largest biotech firms

* Major foreign carmakers set to stage a comeback in China this year, say analysts

Malaysia's Goh Sze Fei, right, and Nur Izzuddin pose with their medal and trophies after winning against Indonesia's Raymond Indra and Nikolaus Joaquin in their men's doubles final match at the Indonesia Masters badminton tournament in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. -- AP Photo/Tatan SyuflanaMalaysia's Goh Sze Fei, right, and Nur Izzuddin pose with their medal and trophies after winning against Indonesia's Raymond Indra and Nikolaus Joaquin in their men's doubles final match at the Indonesia Masters badminton tournament in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. -- AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana

Indonesia

* Death toll rises to 25 in Indonesia landslide as dozens are still missing; 14 bodies found on Sunday (Jan 25)

* SAR team continues search for 80 people missing after west Bandung landslide

* Anwar clarifies Indonesia border deal status

* Sabah Law Society demands transparency over Malaysia-Indonesia border negotiations

* Indonesia resumes search for 80 after landslide kills 10 in West Java

* Tang Jie-Ee Wei fight back to win Indonesian Masters / Pearly-Thinaah win Indonesian Masters without even lifting racquets / Triple joy as Sze Fei-Izzuddin make it a perfect day for Malaysia

Thailand

* Social media floods with ‘Lisa’ Red Lotus Sea memes; Thai govt  says image is real, not AI

* Extremely popular politician Pita banks on first-time, undecided and “silent” voters for People’s Party victory in Thailand

* Across the globe, views vary about Trump's world vision

* Asia trade: 'Violent' price spike rocks gas traders who made bad winter bets

Philippines

* Four young children killed and three others hurt after truck-tricycle collision in northern Philippines 

* China hands over 17 rescued Filipino sailors from shipwreck to Philippines

* Three gunmen killed and two security guards injured in ambush on southern Philippine mayo

* China could widen curbs on Japan’s imports, rare earths if tensions worsen: Morgan Stanley

Vietnam

* Lee Hae-chan's unexpected and shocking death in Vietnam, Korea pays tribute to a democracy and liberal heavyweight

* EU set to elevate ties with Vietnam amid trade disruptions, source says

* It's confirmed: South Korea's ex-Prime Minister Lee Hae-Chan dies in Vietnam, collapsed during an official trip

* Ho Chi Minh City to allow electric motorbike battery-swopping on pavements

Malaysia's Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan pose on the podium after winning their women's doubles final match against Japan's Arisa Igarashi and Miyu Takahashi at the Indonesia Masters badminton tournament in Jakarta on Sunday, January 25, 2026. (Photo by BAY ISMOYO / AFP)Malaysia's Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan pose on the podium after winning their women's doubles final match against Japan's Arisa Igarashi and Miyu Takahashi at the Indonesia Masters badminton tournament in Jakarta on Sunday, January 25, 2026. (Photo by BAY ISMOYO / AFP)

Myanmar

* 'We did not cheat' - Myanmar's junta leader dismisses critics as military allies head for landslide election win

* Much criticism but Myanmar's last election round surely certain to see the army keep control over government

* Myanmar holds final phase of the elections on Sunday amid Asean's non-recognition 

* Final phase of Myanmar's election underway, military-backed party set to win

Cambodia

* Buddha statue built in place of Hindu one on disputed Thai-Cambodia border

* Better ties: US warship docks at Ream naval base

* Rising business: Cambodia's agricultural products exports up 7.3 per cent in 2025

Laos

* Laos prepares to welcome holiday enthusiasts as tourism powers growth

* Laos focuses on modernising its labour force and safeguarding workers

Brunei

* Brunei gears up for heavy rain and thunderstorms from Sunday (Jan 25) onwards

* WHO boss says reasons given by US for withdrawal are 'untrue'

Indian paramilitary soldiers guard during a house-to-house search operation as part of heightened security measures ahead of India's Republic Day in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. -- AP Photo/Mukhtar KhanIndian paramilitary soldiers guard during a house-to-house search operation as part of heightened security measures ahead of India's Republic Day in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. -- AP Photo/Mukhtar Khan

Aseanplus

* BN retains both Kinabatangan, Lamag seats, EC confirms

* Sabah tourism operators upskilling to meet Asean CoBT standards

* Asean ‘highly investable’ but policy coordination required to sustain FDI, says AMN chair

* China’s coal-fired export ban was cheered by the West. Then came the massive blackouts

* University of Hong Kong ranks seventh globally for education as East Asia ‘makes strides’

* Beijing-Ottawa deal reinforces China’s dominance in EV industry at expense of US: analysts

* International Bar Association ‘will speak out’ if US sanctions Hong Kong judges

* Scam crime suspects to be repatriated from Cambodia back to South Korea

* Trump’s decision to sell AI chips to China under pressure as House bill against deal advances

* Japan: Opposition parties slam lower house dissolution

* Dating shows push boundaries to keep viewers hooked in South Korea

* Top military official under investigation in China 

* Hong Kong motor trade sees red over tightened vehicle inspection rules

* Hong Kong official fired, faces criminal probe following online ‘perks’ posts

* Recovery of New Zealand landslide victims halted on safety concerns

* Fans flock to the zoo for final public viewing of last two pandas in Japan 

* Netflix wants to show you more TikTok-style vertical clips in its app

* In Iran, the US-Israeli addiction to hybrid warfare is on full display

* Cold snap grips South Korea as power outages leave hundreds without heating

* HK has another hit movie. Can such flicks save the industry from terminal decline?

* Online ‘date auctions’ in South Korea spark controversy over possible prostitution

* Hong Kong justice minister slams sanctions threat, accusations against judges

* China is building world-first triad reactor system to power world-class chemical plant

* New details of China’s H-6J maritime strike bomber: more vision, more range, more roles

* Australian defence department chief to replace Kevin Rudd as US ambassador

* Can Hong Kong find quick fixes for corruption in building maintenance sector?

* A real beauty now: China diving queen Quan Hongchan delights fans with new hairdo, shows she has ‘really grown up’

* Badminton: Legend Misbun to help India's top pro club in his first overseas stint as coach

* Badminton: Zafrul to Chen-Toh - your triumph is the best response to cyberbullies

* US judge blocks Trump administration's push to end legal status of 8,400 migrants

* Badminton: Stop threats, abuse directed at shuttlers, Zafrul warns irresponsible netizens

* Cricket - Bangladesh absence from T20 World Cup a sad moment for the game: players body

* Tennis - Sabalenka holds off next-gen talent Mboko to reach quarter-finals

 

 

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