Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Tuesday (Feb 24, 2026)


People walk underneath blossoming Tabebuia rosea trees at Kasetsart University’s Kamphaeng Saen Campus, in Nakhon Pathom province, Thailand, Feb 23, 2026. - Photo: Reuters

Malaysia

* MPs, reps to convene to tackle Hindu temple and estate housing issues, says Kula

* Prosecution not objecting to Zahid’s bid for full acquittal of graft charges, court told

* MACC in process of recovering overseas assets alleged purchased with RM8mil in bribe money

* Azam Baki share allegations: Truth must follow the law, says Anwar's pol-sec

* Appeals Court allows Dzulkefly's bid to recuse JC Arziah in RM5mil lawsuit against Najib

* Civil servant nabbed for abusing position to give in-laws SMJ houses

* Anwar agrees to consider release of Armed Forces procurement funds, says Khaled

* Miti conducting cost-benefit analysis on reciprocal trade pact with US, says Johari

* RCI on allegations of forged documents involving heritage players not needed, says Home Ministry

* Only data centres that benefit Malaysia allowed to set up shop, Anwar tells Dewan Rakyat

* US tariffs target American investors in M’sia, says PM Anwar

* Government takes cautious approach on ART, protects RM367.5bil Malaysia-US trade

* Johor cops probing use of AI to mimic state exco member on social media for scam purposes

* US travel advisory says mainland eastern Sabah safe, still urges caution for islands, maritime areas

* Sabah cops on hunt for suspects after over RM1.2mil worth of drugs discovered in condo lobby

* Sabah flood evacuees rise slightly to 5,093 at noon on Feb 24

* Semporna resort in the soup for serving pangolin dishes

* Anwar meets Armed Forces top brass at Wisma Perwira

* Appeals Court upholds six-year jail sentence, fine on woman for baby trafficking

* Don't bulldoze AG and public prosecutor Bill through Parliament, says Rafizi

* Orang Asli man injured in bear attack in Gua Musang

* Woman killed in three-vehicle crash on NSE

* No need for exco rep to resign, cannot be presumed guilty until proven in court, says T'ganu MB

* Over 280 tonnes of e-waste found in containers at Port Klang, says AKPS

* Unemployed man charged with threatening to kill brother

* Announcement of EPF dividend rates expected on Saturday (Feb 28)

* No such thing as 'corporate mafia' says MACC

* Five Bersatu divisions in Melaka dissolved

* Man loses over RM1.1mil to WhatsApp investment scam

* 'We're friends,' says Anwar on his relationship with new Perikatan chief

* Man killed, wife injured after pickup truck plunges into ravine in Ulu Baram

* Abdul Rahim steps down as Melaka Bersatu chief, five divisions in state dissolved

* Alleged domestic dispute between Penang exco member and wife goes viral

* Crowds throng Penang's Pengkalan Weld to celebrate Jade Emperor's birthday

 

 

Singapore

* New arrival checkpoint record achieved

* One of Singapore’s last video rental stores to shutter after over 40 years

* Minor ground motions detected in Singapore during Sabah earthquake, says Met Service

* Singapore bank UOB's fourth-quarter net profit dips 7%, beats forecasts

* Beware of fraudulent pop-up alerts that appear to be from Singapore police while browsing websites

* Taoist temple in Singapore offers blind boxes to attract young visitors

* 11-month-old girl is first measles case in a preschool in Singapore since measures stepped up

* Jail for woman over ruse to dupe Workforce Singapore Agency programme partner into disbursing S$14,400 in grants

* More rape, molestation cases contribute to rise in Singapore's physical crime in 2025; shop theft incidents fall

 

 

Indonesia

* Death of Maluku student casts spotlight on police brutality

* Halal provisions in US-Indonesia trade deal draw pushback

* Bali flooding prompts tourist evacuation: official

 

 

Thailand

* Total lunar eclipse on March 3, ; brick-red Moon to be visible throughout Thailand

* Thai DPM Phiphat says coalition deal done, new government before Songkran

* Avoiding Japan, Chinese tourists fuel rebound in Thai tourism

* Thai army says exchanged fire with Cambodia at border

* Thailand's Suvarnabhumi Aiport apologises for inappropriate staff, orders urgent fix

 

 

Philippines

* Search on for six fishermen missing at sea

* Pre-trial hearings for Duterte begin

* 40 years after People Power Revolution, Filipinos want democracy to curb poverty, inequality

* Philippines marks 50th Anniversary of Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in South-East Asia

* Former Philippines president Duterte drew up 'death lists', boasted about murders: ICC prosecutor

 

 

Vietnam

* 54 flights disrupted by drones

* Popular spa chain's executives prosecuted for fraud, money laundering in Vietnam

 

 

Myanmar

* Myanmar parliament to convene on March 16 after multi-phase election, state media report

* Myanmar issues ban on e-cigarettes

 

 

Cambodia

* Domino theory? Cambodia's Panda Bank follows Prince into liquidation

* From classroom to cooperation: Indonesia backs Cambodian human capital development

* Cambodia rejects claim its forces fired on Thai patrol: minister

* Kenyans trapped in Cambodia by trafficking scheme seek government help to return home

 

 

Laos

* Australia, partners boost food and alcohol safety in Laos

 

 

Brunei

* Charity drive extends support to needy in Brunei

* Two foreign nationals jailed, caned for overstaying in Brunei

 

 

Aseanplus

* 20 trapped in Tokyo Skytree Tower elevator for five hours, famous mall closed on Monday after incident

* Altantuya’s family seeking leave to challenge Court of Appeal ruling

* World needs renewed security architecture against 'chaos and change', UN chief says

* Civil servant nabbed for abusing position to give in-laws SMJ houses

* K-beauty boost for Brazil

* Convictions of activists in national security case upheld

* Seoul protests Russia embassy’s ‘Victory’ banner

* Key Maoist guerrilla backs down in ‘final phase’

* Kim touts nuclear advances

* Emperor reflects on disasters’ enduring scars

* At least 19 killed after bus plunges off highway

* Ringgit touches RM3.87 against US dollar at open

* China leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged for ninth straight month

* South Korea ex-president Yoon appeals insurrection verdict

* Dollar languishes as Asia markets reopen to renewed tariff turmoil

* Medical transport plane crashes in India with seven aboard

* South Korean survival show 'Battle Of Fates' denies using late firefighter’s story without consent

* The price of retiring in Australia jumps as cost of living bites

* Coffee set to cost more and taste worse due to climate change

* Singaporean actress Chen Xiuhuan attends daughter’s white coat ceremony in Australia

* China targets Japanese companies over military ties

* Australian PM seeks removal of UK's Andrew from line of succession

* Bursa Malaysia under pressure as global trade jitters weigh

* Vietnamese women’s football team gear up for Asian Cup challenge

* Actress Amyza Aznan’s eldest son Andre Mikhail dies after battle with lung cancer

* Over 7,000 undocumented migrants nabbed nationwide so far this year

* Taiwan rattled by 5.6 magnitude quake, no reports of damage

* Malaysia reaffirms sovereignty based on 1979 map, rejects China's maritime claims, says Tok Mat

* Gold falls from three-week high on profit-booking, firm dollar

* Immigration raids at JB mall lead to arrest of 19 foreign workers

* Silent witness: Malaysian artist paints curious scenes from M'sia and China

* Bank Negara reserves up to US$127.9bil at Feb 13

* China records increased passenger trips via railway during Lunar New Year

* Buka Puasa in grand style during Ramadan at 'Warisan Citarasa Asli 2 Benua' cuisine that offers 80 special dishes

* Rosman sets lofty All-England target for Pearly-Thinaah

* K-pop superstar Joy of Red Velvet all set to rock the stage for Malaysian fans at Zepp KL on April 25

* Asia stocks try to steady after Wall St selloff dims mood

* Etihad Airways profits soars nearly 50% as fleet, network expansion support strong demand

* Malaysia's PRefChem cuts refinery output after shutting gasoline unit, sources say

* China tightens Japanese trade restrictions as spat worsens

* Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan gets eye treatment: hospital

* FBM KLCI snaps four-day winning streak amid profit-taking

* Chong Wei welcomes Zii Jia with open arms

* A lonely baby monkey named Punch broke the Internet, but what does it say about us?

* On former Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa’s birth anniversary, Sasikala set to unveil new political course in Pasumpon

* Rights group slams treatment of viral Japanese monkey

* Ringgit closes higher against major currencies except US dollar

* Seven killed in air ambulance crash in India's Jharkhand state

* Taiwanese actress Joe Chen marks CNY with hubby in M'sia, stuns in a RM10 dress from night market

 

 

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