Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Tuesday (Feb 3, 2026)


A visitor watches The People's Liberation Army Air Force Bayi Aerobatic Team perform an aerial flying display, at the Singapore Airshow at Changi Exhibition Centre, in Singapore, Feb 3, 2026. - Photo: Reuters

Malaysia

* Selangor Sultan disappointed over flares incident, calls for firm action

* No need for controversy over study on KL mayor elections, says Loke

* Study on mayoral elections for KL initiated by previous FT Minister, conducted by IIUM, says Yeoh

* Zahid seeks to be freed of all 47 charges linked to Yayasan Akalbudi

* UiTM creates history as UiTMSAT-2 enters orbit

* Revenue Board uncovers RM1.4bil in unreported income via e-invoice checks

* JPJ: MyDigital ID as sole log-in for app now postponed to March 1

* Three Perlis reps must reapply as new PAS members, says Takiyuddin

* Influencer charged with raping, sexually assaulting two teenage girls

* Zakat Fund issue: Penang DCM I ready to assist MACC probe

* Penang committed to reinstating local govt elections, says CM

* Local man believed to be agent for 'flying passport' syndicate nabbed in Johor

* Skeletal remains of six including three children found in burnt-down house in Johor

* Shafie’s Zara contempt case to be on Feb 11

* Jen Malek Razak officially appointed 24th new Armed Forces chief

* Sarawak ethnic groups yet to decide on minimum age for marriage, says SWWS

* Malaysia poised to emerge as global physical gold trading hub

* Transport Ministry cancels PSV licence of e-hailing driver who sexually harassed passenger

* High Court sets May 21 for ruling on Indira Gandhi's legal action

* Malaysian court acquits French man on drug charges

* Teacher shortage in Chinese schools needs urgent action, says Sabah minister

* Zara Qairina inquest: Religious teacher recounts last meeting with deceased

* Appeals Court orders retrial for two convicted of drug trafficking

* AKPS to lead govt's tougher stance against e-waste smuggling, says Home Minister

 

Singapore

* Rare Malayan tapir spotted in Singapore

* Singapore to fully switch to new ERP system on Jan 1, 2027; new Bill to make on-board unit compulsory

* Malaysian taxis in Singapore must install on-board unit ahead of 2027 rollout

* Malaysian man on trial for raping domestic worker near Singapore's Little India MRT station after he posed as cop

* Pritam Singh moved to new seat in Singapore Parliament after removal as Leader of the Opposition

 

Indonesia

* Indonesia, faced with Prabowo policies, 'stock frying,' left behind in rush to emerging markets

* Indonesia's elephant ride ban raises concerns at conservation sites

* Indonesia’s car exports hit record high as domestic sales decline

 

Thailand

* Cambodian scam compound yields trove of fraud evidence, Thai military says

* Cambodian health workers hailed as ‘frontline heroes’ during border clashes

* Winning not enough for Thailand's most popular party

* Drunk passenger strips on AirAsia flight from Vietnam to Bangkok, barges past others after landing

* Thailand’s coffee giants to halve default sugar levels in major health drive

* Thailand confirms first parrot fever case and urges caution among bird owners

 

Philippines

* Philippine lawmakers weigh impeachment for President Marcos

* Philippine Senate leaders back Marcos call to pay good contractors immediately

* Philippines approves Malaysian MRO facility for ATR aircraft

* Philippines vows transparency in fund utilisation for Asean hosting

 

Vietnam

* Pushing for trade, preparing for war: Vietnam's dual approach toward the US

 

Myanmar

* Myanmar ends power rationing as supply rises; household tariffs unchanged

* Artillery shell explodes inside school compound in northern Myanmar, two 10-year-old students injured

 

Cambodia

* Cambodia's border road project ‘over 70% complete’, millions of square metres cleared of landmines

* Thailand rejects Hun Manet’s encroachment claim, cites defence of sovereignty

* Displaced Cambodian families call on United Nations to help them return to their homes

 

Laos

* Vat Phou Festival awakens Laos' spirit amid ancient ruins

* Laos imposes dust control, speed restrictions on trucks

 

Brunei

* Public urged to stay alert amid rise in ATM skimming cases in Brunei

* Brunei steps up preparations for Unesco World Heritage nomination

 

Aseanplus

* Teen swims four hours to save family lost at sea off Australia

* Popular open-source coding application targeted in Chinese-linked supply-chain attack

* Global stock index edges down, silver and oil extend losses

* Fann Wong and Christopher Lee’s son was a semi-finalist at Singapore's National Youth Orator Championships

* Ringgit opens lower against greenback, higher vs major currencies

* FBM KLCI climbs as rebound picks up post holiday weekend

* Chinese tech giants trade cash for AI buzz

* Japan Finance Minister defends PM’s comments on benefits of weak yen

* Chinese families ache for sons stolen in one-child era

* Travellers, here's where you can go ‘colour hunting’ in Malaysia

* Hindu gym instructor becomes a hero after standing up for bullied Muslim shopkeeper in India

* Selangor condemns supporters’ actions at Kuala Terengganu drawbridge

* Why Bhutan’s plastic ban isn’t working

* Diana Danielle asks for prayers as son recovers from facial paralysis

* Foreign funds log fourth straight week of net inflow

* Why South Korea's Coupang probe is rattling foreign businesses

* Blue chips pare gains after hitting intramorning highs

* Asian stocks up; Aussie rallies after rate hike

* Australia raises rates for first time in two years, markets bet on second hike in May

* Voters using AI to choose candidates in Japan’s upcoming general election

* High geostrategic stakes as South Korea pursues mega submarine deal with Canada

* China narrows semiconductor equipment gap

* Water bird numbers fall sharply across Nepal

* Rural India powers global AI models

* Nintendo posts quarterly profit rise, sees no major hit from chip price spike

* A tiny Australian town is up for sale but locals fear it could die out

* Billionaire Quek said to weigh taking GuocoLand Malaysia private

* India to ramp up purchases of US oil, arms, aircraft; open some farm access

* Prominent Malaysian businessman Koon Yew Yin passes away at 93

* Gold set for biggest daily gain since 2008 after two-session rout

* FBM KLCI closes higher amid cautious regional optimism

* South Korea’s Cabinet passes law revision against abuse targeting Itaewon victims, families

* 'Pentas Barbarik Volume 2' vows a full-house crowd with a super-energetic rock show

* Taiwanese singer-songwriter Yuan Wei-jen dies at 57

* Trump's tariff cut sparks relief in India despite scant details

* Japan Supreme Court upholds US soldier's sentence

* Ringgit ends higher vs US dollar, regional currencies on continued optimism on Malaysia's growth

* South Korea confirms sixth African swine fever case as virus spreads nationwide

* HK actress Jessica Hsuan on why she left TVB: 'The system then made me uncomfortable'

* China to ban 'hidden' car door handles to address safety fears

* India's top court questions WhatsApp policy of sharing user data with Meta entities

* Bangladeshi arrested for possessing fake gun

* Hong Kong taxi driver fined HK$1,000 for rude behaviour towards passenger

* Power grid delays challenge Amazon's data center expansion in Europe

* Ruckus in Kerala Assembly; shouting matches, physical jostling over Sabarimala gold smuggling case

* More seat belt confusion: does the new law cover all public buses in Hong Kong?

* India's Modi praised for US trade deal as opposition questions impact on agriculture

* Late actress Barbie Hsu’s statue unveiled on her first death anniversary

* Rights group decries detention of China investigative journalist

 

 

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