Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Wednesday (Feb 25, 2026)


The Chinese community, especially the Hokkien ethnic group, flooded the village of Chew Jetty, Pengkalan Weld at the Bai Ti Gong celebration in George Town, Penang, Tuesday (Feb 24) night. The Hokkien community celebrates the festival on the ninth day of the Chinese New Year. The celebration is believed to have originated from the historical story of the Ming Dynasty, when the Hokkien community in Fujian, China, survived a pirate attack after hiding in a nine-day sugar cane farm. They believe that salvation is a blessing to the protection of the Heavenly God, and the ninth day coincides with the birthday of the Emperor Jade. More than 30,000 visitors, including tourists, flooded Pengkalan Weld to witness the celebration of Bai Ti Gong which was enlivened with performances of lion and dragon dance, as well as sparks of fireworks and firecrackers. - Photo: Bernama

Malaysia

* Queen breaks fast with Cabinet ministers, foreign dignitaries

* Perlis records 21 TB cases in 2026, says state health director

* Border agency to intensify security after Bukit Kayu Hitam shooting

* We need guns, more guns, says AKPS DG after shooting incident

* ‘Nod only for data centres that benefit us’

* Selangor records highest number of rape cases

* Digital ecosystem makes China travels a breeze for Malaysians

* Altantuya’s family now looks to the Federal Court

* No AGC objection to Zahid’s bid for full acquittal

* Five of six 12MP goals missed, reveals AG report

* PM: Let us assess US tariff issue

* Anwar mulls releasing Armed Forces procurement funds

* Woman nabbed for allegedly insulting Islam on TikTok

* Army foils cattle smuggling bid at Kelantan border

* Varsity student probed over 3R social media content

* Solar hybrid case: Rosmah fails in bid to recuse apex court judges

* Kulai warehouse still ablaze after over 19 hours

* Malaysia’s Musang King protected by GI registration, says Mat Sabu

* Rawang temple idols moved without incident before demolition, says Selangor top cop

* Comms Ministry orders probe of Threads post insulting Islam

* Festive seasons spark travel boom as Malaysians plan earlier for reunions, getaways

* DAP pushes for RCI over ‘corporate mafia’ allegations against MACC

* Tawau Hospital performs first awake brain surgery in Sabah east coast

* Home Minister vows firm action on suspects who shot at AKPS commander

* Appeals Court upholds five-year jail term on ex-security guard for sexual assault

* Consider RM300 monthly pass when RTS launches end of 2026, says Dr Wee

* KL Immigration Dept busts visa-forging syndicate

* Three arrested in RM5mil food aid graft probe

* A day in jail for single mum who stole skincare products in Melaka

* PAS merely 'inheriting damage' with PN chairman's post, say Amanah leaders

* Kelantan Islamic Affairs Department detains man after mermaid-costume promo

* Significant shortage of dietitians at clinics nationwide, says Health PSSC chief

* Sabah civil servant held over RM3,000 bribes in SMJ housing deal

* 'Importing' Radzi to helm Melaka Bersatu shows lack of credible local leaders, says Bemban rep

* Female x-ray technician's body found floating in river

* Machete-wielding attackers slash man outside commercial building in Penang

* TM and U Mobile enter into 5G wholesale arrangement

* PM Anwar hails youths for rescuing mother, children from lake

* Man lodges police report against own son over 3R social media post

* Construction worker crushed to death by excavator in Tumpat

 

 

Singapore

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Indonesia

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* Indonesian police bust online baby-selling racket masquerading as adoption, 12 detained

 

 

Thailand

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* Finance Ministry and Bank of Thailand signal recovery as Deputy PM sets four-year investment roadmap

* Russian man and Thai woman arrested in Chon Buri for alleged involvement in foreign call-centre fraud

* Thai election panel certifies first 396 constituency MPs, certificates available from Feb 26

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* Thailand election body confirms win by PM's party

 

 

Philippines

* Duterte in ‘good spirits’ as ICC hearing gets underway, says lawyer

* President Marcos pushes intra-Asean trade to restore global economic role

* Prayer march marks start of 40th People Power anniversary events in the Philippines

* US military plane hits road barrier during Philippine training, injuring five personnel

* Filipinos protest against corruption on anniversary of Marcos Sr’s ouster

 

 

Vietnam

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* Vietnam makes scientific strides in decoding ancient human genomes

 

 

Myanmar

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* Myanmar exports over 370,000 tonnes of fishery products in 10 months

* Retired Myanmar general set for powerful role in new parliament: Sources

* Myanmar junta air strike kills at least 17: Local groups

 

 

Cambodia

* Govt refutes claim its forces fired on Thai border patrol

* US leads scam crackdown

* Held abroad, Kenyans fight back

* Cambodian court gives harsh sentences to two British men for cannabis trafficking

* New gecko species discovered in Cambodia's nature reserve

* Man wanted for alleged role in Cambodia-based human trafficking and scam ring arrested in Bali

* Pardoned Cambodian opposition figure released from jail

 

 

Laos

* Laos eyes more foreign tourists amid improved regional connectivity

* Lao govt sets agenda for self-reliant economy, sustained development

 

 

Brunei

* Brunei’s trade surplus hits BND5.06bil in 2025; Malaysia largest source of imports

* Brunei's February welfare payments to be effected on Feb 26

* Brunei rolls out new grant scheme for newborns

 

 

Aseanplus

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* Oil eases as Iran signals possible deal with US

* Ringgit opens firmer against US$, major currencies

* Australia's core inflation hits 16-month high, raises bets for May rate hike

* Japan demands swift release of national detained in Iran

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* South Korean health officials deny use of contaminated Covid-19 vaccines

* Powerful Nvidia AI chip not yet sold in China: US official

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* Japan PM Takaichi under pressure over gifts to MPs

* Albanese tells Australia to 'turn the heat down' after bomb threat

* US forces regret giving Seoul late notice on drills tied to China standoff

* South Korea and the US to conduct Freedom Shield military drills in March

* Australian police arrest two over alleged kidnapping, murder of grandfather

* South Korea's birthrate, the world's lowest, rises again amid signs of easing demographic crisis

* Japan's top court grants retrial for ex-life sentenced man after death

* China boss offers US$26mil bonus; staff can take as many bills as possible within set time

* India's Modi visits Israel as US-Iran tensions mount

* AI robot monk in Japan helps answer humans’ sensitive questions

* Sri Lanka arrests ex-spy chief over 2019 Easter bombings

* Gold climbs 1% as US tariff uncertainty lifts safe-haven demand

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* Ringgit closes little changed against US dollar

* Fuel prices Feb 26-March 4: Unsubsidised RON95, RON97, diesel in peninsula up 5 sen

* China’s Spring Festival travel and spending hit record highs, but it’s not all rosy

* HK actress Charmaine Sheh expresses excitement at first selfie with Chow Yun Fat

* Former TVB star Yau Piu dies of brain haemorrhage at 57

 

 

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