Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Saturday (Feb 14, 2026)


A traditional artist troupe performs during Myanmar tea leaf festival, as part of the movement for the Myanmar fermented tea leaves culture to be registered in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Yangon, Myanmar. -- AP Photo/Thein Zaw

Malaysia

* I am a free man, happy to be out of Bersatu, declares Hamzah / You are no Dr M, Kiandee tells Muhyiddin

* Queen urges serious attention to online safety of children and teens

* AG to head special probe into MACC chief's share ownership

* I acted in good faith when axing Hamzah, says Muhyiddin

* PM Anwar announces further RM20mil allocation for Chinese secondary schools

* Special committee has begun probe into Azam's shareholding issue, says AG

* TNB advises public to use electricity wisely amidst hot weather and festive season

* Victim paid RM7,000 to end engagement before murder

* More resignations to rock Bersatu as associate wing chief and Rais Yatim leave party

* Two burnt to death in Kuantan car crash involving a luxury vehicle

* Bersatu files reports over official Facebook page hijacking

* MM2H programme generated RM3.87bil for national economy in 2025

* National pig farming blueprint in the works, says deputy minister

* Closure of pig farms in Selangor will not significantly affect pork supply

* Govt phasing out contract system for medical officers, says Dzulkefly

* Nuture children with love, education, says PM Anwar

* AKPS seizes RM1mil worth of smuggled food products in Port Klang

* PAS open to accepting former Bersatu members, says Takiyuddin

* Sufficient supply of basic food items ahead of CNY, Ramadan, says Food Security Ministry

Singapore

* Ramadan bazaar kicks off in Singapore's Geylang Serai with Hari Raya light-up

* Singapore’s Nicklaus Chiam wins PKNS Selangor Masters after dramatic playoff with Malaysia’s Khavish and Thailand’s Runchanapong 

* Bangladeshi man to be charged over alleged staging of his own kidnapping in Singapore

* Singapore commuters will soon see real-time MRT disruption delays on Google Maps

* City-state moves to curb blind box gambling

* Oil prices settle slightly higher at the weekend as optimism around US inflation data outweighs OPEC supply concerns

Indonesia

* Air force turns toll roads into airstrips

* Mount Semeru in East Java erupts five times, pyroclastic flows travel up to 3km

* Indonesia slashes unproductive spending, saves US$18 billion - Prabowo

* Migrant smuggling syndicates switch MO due to tightened checks on Sg Golok, says GOF

Thailand

* Thai new govt takes shape - Anutin clearly in charge

* Thailand reports first rabies death of 2026 after man ignores puppy bite

* Thailand marks Chinese New Year with tourism campaign and nationwide events; forecasting 241,000 Chinese visitors

* Thai Corrections Department identifies new inmate suspected of monkeypox

* Thai Government deploys aircraft to battle Sakaerat Fire in Nakhon Ratchasima, with 10 water-bombing missions

Philippines

* Bully vs sovereignty: How Manila and Beijing are sharpening their South China Sea messaging

* Young Filipino star Rianne Malixi overcomes tough start to stay in title race at the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship

* International Criminal Court rules Rodrigo Duterte fit to stand trial; 500 victims cleared to participate

* Philippines senators named 'co-perpetrators' in Duterte ICC case

Vietnam

* SpaceX's Starlink gets nod for satellite internet in Vietnam

* Vietnam, mainland China among top Lunar New Year destinations for Hongkongers

* Vietnam police find frozen tiger bodies, arrest two men

* Vietnam's top leader to travel to US for 'Board of Peace' meeting

* 5,000 Vietnamese workers return to their hometowns for Tet with free bus tickets

* Hanoi to relocate over 860,000 residents out of core area for restructuring plan

Myanmar

* Non-elected political parties must continue engaging in national politics: Myanmar's Union Election Commission chairman

* Opinion - How Asean can resolve its Myanmar dilemma post-election

Cambodia

* Asean dialogue in Siem Reap elevates children’s voices as climate crisis deepens social risks

* Cambodian PM Hun Manet to attend ‘Board of Peace’ meeting in US, visit Europe

* Reskilling in the robot era -- The traditional sources of science fiction have been books and movies

Laos

* Vientiane renews urgent call to clear deadly unexploded bombs

* Special envoy to probe poisoning deaths

* China's centuries-old fireworks heartland faces fizzling Lunar New Year sales

Brunei

* Brunei's National Day celebrations begin with giant flag-raising ceremony

* Man fined BND42,600 for possessing illicit cigarettes, vape pods in Brunei

* Climate crisis threatens to wipe out a third of fashion profits, says report

Aseanplus

* Reforms key to Malaysia's improved CPI rankings, says Chief Secretary

* Malaysia: Six foreign nationals posing as 'doctors' among 18 detained in raid

* Sea Combat course strengthens police maritime readiness along Sabah’s east coast

* 7 unique Chinese dishes that were invented in Malaysia

* Ringgit set to trade higher next week on strong growth momentum

* Raw oysters from France linked to food poisoning cases in Hong Kong

* Bid to reduce wildlife accidents on rail tracks

* Hello Kitty designer bows out after 40 years in charge

* Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) says it will form Government by Sunday (Feb 15)

* Hong Kong university expels student who called for fire accountability

* Japan, US fail to make final decision on US$550bil investment plan project

* Indian man pleads guilty in New York assassination plot against Khalistani terrorist

* Japan releases arrested Chinese fishing boat captain: media

* China to scrap tariffs for most of Africa from May: President Xi

* Top diplomat Wang Yi warns against ‘knee-jerk’ calls for US-China decoupling

* Chinese mother prepares ‘thunder breakfast’ for son, goes viral with 900 million views

* Liberal lawmaker reprimanded over gifts from officials at daughter's wedding

* South Korean liberal lawmaker reprimanded over gifts from officials at daughter's wedding

* New Zealand readies for further storm damage after floods kill one person

* China top court says drivers responsible despite autonomous technology

* Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman poised to be PM as Islamists concede

* China’s marriage rebound: will more 2025 knots bring more baby bumps in 2026?

* Chinese man loses US$130,000 on lottery tickets, sues shop, authorities for ‘illegal process’

* China ‘genius’ girl, 10, began buying gold three years ago to avoid parents spending her lucky money

* Macron, Lula da Silva among 20 world leaders to attend upcoming India-AI Impact Summit in New Delhi

* Nvidia CEO Huang won't attend India AI summit next week, company saus

* Hong Kong police arrest two over HK$300,000 watch theft on inbound flight

* Top veteran star Rosyam Nor join hands with workshop equipment Spana, an outfit with a heart to help bikers of below 250

* Malaysia -- More relief and a new tax this year: Family, disability, and lifestyle benefits expanded; 2% tax on dividends over RM100k

* Bowling -- Malaysian girls’ team led by Qurratu’Ain strike gold in Doha

* Cricket - Boycott averted, India and Pakistan set for World Cup blockbuster

* Olympics - Figure Skating-Japan take silver and bronze in bittersweet night for Kagiyama

* Badminton - Legend Chong Wei's message and massage of love on Valentines Day!

* Golf: Malaysia's Jeneath Wong enjoys third round 70 as Korea's Yang poised to strike at Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship

 

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