Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Friday (Feb 13, 2026)


People flock at a flower market in Manila, Philippines as they prepare for Valentines day on Friday, Feb 13, 2026. - Photo: AP

Malaysia

* Bersatu expels 17 members including Hamzah, four MPs and two assemblymen

* Hamzah, others visit Hadi in Terengganu amid Bersatu expulsions

* PKR at its strongest but must keep forging ahead, says Anwar

* I’ve nothing to hide: Azam Baki says ready to face independent probe over share ownership

* Azam probe should not derail MACC's work, says PM

* King donates RM2,000 each to 41 families hit by Kampung Teluk Jawa fire

* Jealousy motive behind murder of woman found dismembered in Sabah, say cops

* Five begin community service under new anti-littering law

* Skipping tradition: Malaysian family chooses an outstation getaway for Chinese New Year

* NFA cases can be reopened, says head of MACC review panel

* Selangor couple wins RM23.53mil jackpot with family MyKad numbers

* Cops probing murder of teenager in Lundu

* Former e-hailing driver claims trial to outraging passenger's modesty

* Father and son remanded for a week in probe of gruesome Sabah murder

* Sabah achieves medical milestone with first 'awake' brain aneurysm surgery

* Why younger Malaysians are swapping house visits for holidays this Chinese New Year

* 'Someone else' cannot lead Bersatu or PN, says Azmin

* MACC sets its sights on 'main enablers' of graft

* Special committee to probe Azam Baki, says Fahmi

* TB situation under control, says Johor govt

* Honouring excellence and innovation in Malaysia’s tourism industry - Malaysian Tourism Awards 2026 returns to the fore

* Scammers using fake 'recovery' websites to target victims twice, warns Michael Chong

* Bersatu infighting intensifies as division leaders rally behind Hamzah

* PKR backbenchers call for Azam Baki’s suspension over Bloomberg allegations

* Court of Appeal allows Najib to attend civil appeals hearings

* Almost 100kg of meth worth RM4.9mil seized at Padang Besar

* Melaka position as regional healthcare hub strengthened by two new hospitals, says MB

* Sabah welcomes Japanese investors, particularly in Blue Economy sector, says Hajiji

* Modi's visit to bring positive spillover to tourism, economy, says Fahmi

* Hamzah sacked from Bersatu with immediate effect

* Blogger 'Sang Kelembai' charged with making false social media post

* Disciplinary board a sham, president's tool, says Kiandee hitting out at Muhyiddin

* PAS shocked by Hamzah's sacking, hopes PN partner Bersatu sorts out internal rift soon

* Melaka cops nab 18-year-old teen, believed to be mother of newborn found in toilet

* Three tonnes of drugs seized in Sabah's biggest bust ever

* Post-mortem reveals 89 injuries on woman killed by husband in Kepong

* Pregnant woman found dead in pool of blood, husband detained

 

Singapore

* Ex-cop charged with molesting woman in Singapore hotel

* Over 200 people in Singapore under probe for involvement in scams, with losses of over S$6mil

* Jail for woman who started fires at front gates of two neighbours at HDB block and at lift lobby

* Two new measles cases detected in Singapore, bringing total to 13 for 2026 so far

* 24 weeks’ jail for Malaysian man who tried to smuggle vapes into Singapore, drove without licence

* Repeat offender back behind bars in Singapore after he continued harassing girls

* Malaysia's High Commission in Singapore rolls out new appointment system

 

 

Indonesia

* Prabowo to join first meeting of ‘Board of Peace’

* Indonesian woman gets five years' jail for migrant smuggling

* Public spat between two Indonesian ministers raises questions about weak coordination

* Brazilian national gets 18 years jail for bringing cocaine into Bali

* Indonesia 2026 GDP target is 5.4% with potential upside to 5.6%, senior minister says

* Indonesian national team coach Herman is savouring the Asean Hyundai Cup challenge

 

Thailand

* Thai PM Anutin registers marriage ahead of Valentine’s Day

* Principal dies after school shooting

* Bangkok court issues an arrest warrant for Thai co-owner of Miss Universe pageant

* Thailand trembles: Surat Thani and two active fault lines still at risk

* Thaksin-backed party says invited to Thai coalition talks

* Thailand's Pheu Thai Party to join Bhumjaithai Party-led coalition, PM Anutin says

* Feb 13: Love Hornbill Day – A symbol of true love and commitment

 

Philippines

* Philippines' Mayon Volcano emits ash

* The Philippines wants to seal South China Sea code of conduct. Can it deliver?

* Three accounts hacked every minute: Philippines confronts relentless tide of data breaches

* Deadly catch: Filipino vlogger dies after eating ‘devil crab’ on camera

* The US Army’s new presence in the Philippines and the push to contain China

 

Vietnam

* Seafood exports in Vietnam under pressure from tightened US rules, duties

* Philippine firms seek partnerships at Vietnam's Glorious Spring Fair 2026

* The Year of the Horse is in the air across Vietnam

 

Myanmar

* 3.4 magnitude earthquake hits Myanmar, 17km from Mae Sai, Chiang Rai

 

Cambodia

* Rare fish species returns to the Mekong

* Boycott reshaping Cambodian-Thai trade; industrial imports outweigh consumer goods

* Camera traps reveal rare wildlife species in one of Cambodia's largest nature reserves

* Displaced Cambodians in limbo as nationalist victory in Thailand adds to pressure

 

Laos

* China's flying hospital has impact in Laos

 

Brunei

* Brunei ranks among world’s fastest for mobile internet

* Brunei orphan fund records higher donations in 2025

 

Aseanplus

* Michelle Yeoh receives Berlinale's lifetime achievement award; first Asian woman to receive the honour

* Malaysian detainee in Japan already charged, MHO raises consular notification issue

* Factory manager, engineers among 94 foreign workers arrested in Shah Alam raid

* Another Yoon ally jailed over martial law bid

* More seniors addicted to Internet

* WHO: Low risk of Nipah spread despite recent cases

* Flocking abroad for CNY

* Flock of murals spreads its wings

* Beijing, Mexico talk amid trade tensions over tariffs

* Farmers protest US deal

* Yakuza alternative groups scam record US$920mil

* Oil prices fall on supply forecast, easing risk

* FBM KLCI seen consolidating ahead of GDP release, CNY holiday

* Ringgit opens firmer on weaker US$, 4Q GDP optimism

* Redefining automotive painting in the region: Samurai Paint completed Asia's biggest aerosol spraying challenge

* Bangladesh's BNP wins big in historic parliamentary election (update)

* Japan seizes Chinese fishing vessel, arrests captain

* BWF to decide on 3x15 scoring system on April 25

* BNP sweeps Bangladesh election, Tarique Rahman set to become PM

* 'Punk wellness': China's stressed youth mix traditional medicine and cocktails

* GE Aerospace turns to robots and 'Lean' methods to tackle jet engine repair crunch

* China confirms it is talking to US about Trump visit as trade truce stays on the cards

* North Korea's Kim to tout power and military gains at party congress

* Bank Negara: Ringgit up 3.9% against greenback in 4Q25

* Broad selling drags KLCI lower at midday

* Oil set for second straight weekly drop as Iran risks recede

* Asian shares step back from record as tech jitters return, bonds rally

* China delivery firm offers kneeling service to send Lunar New Year greetings for customers

* M'sian TVBI star Rax Teh reflects on past medical condition that stalled his career

* Hong Kong sees 25% increase in family offices

* A 'boil' that is just not a boil... expert says treating HS, a chronic skin disease, early is the best medicine

* Social workers struggle with stress, ‘indefinite’ duties two months after deadly Hong Kong fire

* In Karachi, sober raves offer Gen Z a new kind of nightlife

* BNP leader Tarique Rahman set to become Bangladesh PM as party wins big in polls

* World-leading computational biology pioneer Bao Zhirong returns to China from US

* Hong Kong’s ‘Queen of Votes’ ran one of the cheapest Legco races, at HK$20 a vote

* Why you can’t use Google Maps in S. Korea: It’s not a ban, it’s a price tag, says ex-govt official

* Korean actor Kim Dong-wook welcomes his first child, a girl

* BAM keep cards close to chest ahead of 15x3 vote

* New Zealand net migration sinks to its lowest level in more than a decade

* Lunar New Year bowing service in China stokes controversy

* Ogawa chosen as Japan’s main opposition leader after election defeat

* Oil set for second straight weekly drop as Iran risks recede

* Huge pit visible in Shanghai after viral sinkhole video

* FBM KLCI retreats on broad selling, shrugs off strong GDP print

* Top young Malaysian stars Jeneath, Charlayne and Zu Yi advance into the weekend at the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific championship

* North Korea warns of 'terrible response' if South sends more drones

* MTR Corp under pressure to explain if human error behind Island line shutdown

* Seri Selangor signs on Japanese teen talent Daichi Hayashi and Malaysian professional Allycia Gan as ambassadors

* Monarchists rally in support of ex-king as Nepal limps toward election

* Ringgit ends lower vs US dollar on profit-taking after recent gains

* Philippine teenage star Rianne Malixi stays in title hunt with a 66 at the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific championship

* Suspected illegal cleaning services targeting Hongkongers still listed online

* Will Taiwan meet submarine delivery deadline, unlock defence budget with Hai Kun tests?

* Indian PM Modi says he looks forward to working with new Bangladesh leader; Delhi hopes ties will improve

* PKNS Selangor Masters all set for thrilling finish with four-way tie for the lead after third round

* EU says Chinese levies on dairy products are 'unjustified'

* China turns old oil pipeline into new carbon highway in green cost-cutting gambit

* Thailand's young golfing star Prim makes bold move with a superb 66 at Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific second round

* How Sanae Takaichi’s big win in Japan may complicate Beijing’s Taiwan policy

* South Korean woman arrested for killings via drug-laced drinks, denies murder intent

* Bursa Malaysia, UNDP to develop Malaysia’s first inclusive employment playbook

* After Gen Z uprising, Bangladesh vote shows limits of youth power

* Rubio holds talks with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi

* BTS to stream new world tour shows in cinemas worldwide

 

 

 

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