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

A worshiper cleans a sacred figure statue ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations, welcoming the Year of the Horse, at the Amurva Bhumi temple, in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. -- Photo: REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana

Malaysia:

* Tourism Ministry to review retail, food prices at KLIA, says Tiong

* 10 new active TB clusters detected nationwide, Dewan Rakyat told

* Additional 12,600 KL-JB ETS tickets for CNY celebrations, says Loke

* I'm not done yet, says Ismail Sabri on political career

* Isa Samad goes to jail for graft charges, Federal Court rules

* Hajiji: SMJ 2.0 a ‘mindset change’ roadmap for all Sabahans

* Emotional scene in court after Isa Samad’s six-year jail term reinstated

* Khazanah posts RM5.6bil profit in 2025, returns RM2bil dividend to govt

* Malaysia will negotiate tariffs with US on own terms, says Foreign Minister

* Step down as Bersatu president for good of the party, Kiandee urges Muhyiddin

* Hot weather: Cloud seeding to be carried out in Johor, Kedah, Perak, says DPM

* Durian Tunggal shooting: Cops still waiting on pathology, ballistics reports

* Low to moderate earthquake risk for Malaysia over next 10 years, Parliament heard

* Govt identifies anti-competitive practices among online travel agencies, says Armizan

* National Child Policy 2026-2030 to focus on digital safety, curbing sexual exploitation

* E-waste found in over half of 1,241 containers inspected since 2021, says Environs Minister

* MHS committed to working with authorities to resolve issues surrounding Hindu houses of worship

* PM, Cabinet to make any further decision on MACC chief, Kula tells Parliament / MACC slams report, says Azam Baki has declared assets as required / Azam Baki says his acquisition of RM800,000 shares above board

People relax on beach chairs along the boardwalk during sunset at Marina Bay in Singapore. -- Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP

Singapore:

* Singapore hikes economic growth forecast on AI boom

* More young and female drug abusers arrested in 2025, including a 12-year-old, says Singapore's narcotics bureau

* Singaporean actress Jin Yinji, 78, recovering after fall at home

* Young and fearless - Singapore's Amelie Ng is all set for her Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific

* Median household income in Singapore in 2025 crosses S$12,000 mark for the first time

* Singapore's economy grows 6.9% y-o-y in Q4 2025, higher than advance estimate

* Singapore raises 2026 GDP growth projection to 2-4%

* Asian markets extend gains as Tokyo enjoys another record day

* UNC3886 hackers hit four telcos last year -- Four telecom companies are Singtel, StarHub, M1 and Simba Telecom

Indonesia:

* Indonesia falls 10 places in corruption rankings in 2025 as oversight weakens, campaign group says

* Australia say Asean to play bigger role as global order faces growing strain

* Fadillah leads 3-day Jakarta visit to boost Asean climate diplomac

* ‘She’s still in intensive care’: Classmates raise funds for mother of Indonesian girl who died in Singapore accident

* Public satisfied with Indonesia's free meal programme despite food safety, budget concerns

* Indonesia weighs sending up to 8,000 troops for Gaza peace plan

* Oil eases as traders weigh supply risks amid US-Iran tensions

Thai civilian defence volunteers take part in a parade on the eve of the annual Defence Volunteers Day in Narathiwat, southern Thailand. -- Photo by Madaree TOHLALA / AFP

Thailand:

* Thai man's prison term for royal insult extended to 50 years

* Top officers named - Anutin’s core cabinet team intact after ‘Blue Wave’ Thai vote

* Anutin: Not yet time for coalition talks as EC endorsement awaited

* 10 newly elected Thai MPs accused of ethics breach over push for royal insult law reform

* Fire breaks out at Bangkok's Chatuchak market damaging 48 shop units

* Man arrested in Thailand for smuggling rhino horn inside meat

* Thai stocks extend rally on political stability hopes; Indonesia rises

Philippines:

* France calls for witnesses after ex-teacher charged with sexual abuse of 89 minors including those from the Philippines

* US won't abandon the Philippines in fighting China's assertiveness at sea, Manila's envoy says

* Philippine Congress dismisses impeachment complaints against Marcos

* Philippine Palace to review discussions with Indonesia on Mary Jane Veloso clemency appeal

* Philippines sees signs of cooperation from China despite sea disputes

* Third impeachment case filed against veep Duterte

Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel Romualdez answers questions from reporters in Manila, Philippines, on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. -- AP Photo/Jim Gomez

Vietnam:

* Police probe claim Andrew shared confidential reports with Epstein during visits to Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Singapore

* Trains resume across Vietnam's Long Bien Bridge after incident

* Hanoi aims to attract US$4.5bil FDI in 2026

* Ho Chi Minh City eagerly awaits Tet bonanza

* Vietnam banks' profitability enters new expansion phase

* Asia stocks rise as Nikkei sets record, dollar drops

Myanmar:

* AI helps scam centres evade crackdown in South-East Asia, dupe more victims

* Singapore, China and Thailand lead foreign investment in Myanmar

* January was the fifth-warmest month on record globally, says Copernicus Climate Change Service

* Safeguarding an important source of the economy - the 162nd joint patrol of the Mekong River begins

A man tends to peach blossom trees for sale in Hanoi on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. -- Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFP

Cambodia:

* Defence officials dismiss Thai claims of military build-up

* Cambodian Majas Chamkar partners with Malaysia's Jemaluang Dairy Valley in RM39mil dairy farm

* Despite fall in numbers, Cambodia set to host largest Kun Khmer World Championship

* Special one for the visitors - Cambodia develops new temple circuits at famed Angkor complex to extend tourist stays

Laos:

* Peace comes first - Border links top the agenda at Laos-Vietnam-Cambodia talks

* Border links top the agenda at Laos-Vietnam-Cambodia talks

* Gold falls on investor caution ahead of key US economic data

Brunei:

* Prince Mateen of Brunei and wife welcome first baby, a daughter

* Japan backs ‘best mix’ approach to Brunei’s economic diversification

* Borneo Oil receives gold mining approval

South Korean divers wearing traditional hanbok dresses hold a placard reading - Happy New Year! - during an underwater show to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year at the COEX aquarium in Seoul on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. -- Photo by Jung Yeon-je / AFP)

AseanPlus:

* Ringgit climbs to 3.92 vs US dollar ahead of Malaysia's GDP data

* Malaysian anti-graft chief returns to stock market after outcry

* Malaysia Aviation Group to deploy over 2,700 flights and fixed fares for Ramadan and Hari Raya Aidilfitri travel

* Malaysia may send Sukhoi jets to India for maintenance amid Russia sanctions

* EC mulls e-voting option for Malaysians abroad, says Azalina

* Miss World 2025 and Miss World Malaysia 2025 spreads nature loving message in Sabah

* MMEA detains fishing boat off Kapar over missing crew documents

* Six-year-old girl perishes in Tambunan house fire

* Bangladesh’s Tarique Rahman: From exile to edge of power

* Japan elects fewer women MPs in snap election

* Death toll from heavy snowfall in Japan rises to 46

* China - Billions invested to integrate AI into daily life

* China charges former official of defence industry regulator with graft

* Cultural space opens at Beijing Airport to boost ‘Shopping in China’

* Nato member Turkey reaffirms Brics ambitions amid transatlantic rifts

* US-China cooperation backed by most Americans, new national survey reveals

* China charges a former official of defence industry regulator with graft

* Assistant of successful China influencer steals identities, earning US$158,000 in tips

* South Korea -- Mayor’s ‘import bride’ from South-East Asia idea draws diplomatic ire

* South Korea police raid spy agency over drone flights into North

* Roblox under scrutiny in Australia amid child-grooming concerns

* Japan election results confirm super-majority for Takaichi's party

* South Korea revives plan to add medical students; doctors criticise bid

* Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi introduces key tasks of APEC China 2026

* Seven killed in gold mine accident in eastern China, state media CCTV reports

* Australia urges calm after violent clashes in Sydney during Israeli President's visit

* China releases policy paper on national security in Hong Kong after Jimmy Lai sentencing

* 'It was nothing,' Swedish Princess Sofia says she met sex offender Epstein only briefly

* 'Still difficult for Asian women in Hollywood,' says 'KPop Demon Hunters' star Arden Cho

* New Zealand mosque shooter's former lawyers say he showed anxiety but did not appear depressed

* Why young China viewers are increasingly drawn to dating shows featuring older contestants

* Japanese sausage maker says sounds produced when chewing links resemble those of batting a home run

* Golf: Luxury jewellery Kaimirra gives a big boost to Malaysian golf professional Genevieve Ling

* Golf: Malaysia's Zi Yu and Nur Diana ready to shine at Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific in Wellington

* Fireworks set to fly at PKNS Selangor Masters as Asian Development Tour stars take on Malaysia’s best

* Badminton: Harry Hartono begins challenging task of reviving struggling men’s singles dept