Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Monday (March 9, 2024)


Australian suspect Paea-I-Middlemore Tupou (left) arrives to attend his verdict hearing at a courtroom in Denpasar, on Indonesia's Bali island, on Monday, March 9, 2026. The trial of three Australians accused of plotting the murder of a compatriot at a villa in Bali continues, with all facing the death penalty. -- Photo by SONNY TUMBELAKA / AFP

Malaysia

* Gobind urges AG to explain lack of action against those threatening to demolish places of worship

* PM to announce 'good news' ahead of Hari Raya

* Malaysia must embrace innovation to unlock full capital market potential, says PM Anwar

* MACC, Armed Forces to renew MOU to strengthen strategic cooperation

* Muhyiddin arrives in court for Jana Wibawa graft trial

* STR Phase 2 payouts begin March 10, 5.2 million Malaysians to benefit

* Government wins appeal over RM1.7bil pension adjustment order

* Far from home: Coverage for FlySiswa flight subsidy expanded, says PM

* Millions in Bersatu account linked to Muhyiddin’s dual role, court told

* Two army corporals remanded over assault on fellow soldiers in Kedah

* Don't abuse freedom of speech by stirring up 3R issues, says Ramanan

* Teens involved in terror groups a serious concern, says PM

* Hamzah rules out Umno return, calls for 'national reset'

* Mutiara Line LRT project: Resident resettlement, land-related issues is priority now, says Penang CM

* MCMC takedown requests for harmful online content surge, driven by AI abuse

* Malaysia in good position to weather Middle East crisis, finance minister says

* Two men charged with voluntarily causing hurt to deter policeman from discharging duty

* RON95 can hold at RM1.99 amid oil price surge but fiscal pressure may rise, says economist

A Walt Disney employee hugs Baymax onboard the Disney Adventure cruise ship at Marina Bay Cruise Centre in Singapore, on Monday, March 9, 2026. -- Photo: REUTERS/Edgar Su
A Walt Disney employee hugs Baymax onboard the Disney Adventure cruise ship at Marina Bay Cruise Centre in Singapore, on Monday, March 9, 2026. -- Photo: REUTERS/Edgar Su

Singapore

* 62-year-old Singaporean dies in Batam after being run over by a truck

* RSAF A330 aircraft to support repatriation of Singaporeans from Saudi Arabia

* Geylang red-light district fight: Elderly man with stab wounds to the chest dies

* Governments worldwide plan repatriations as many Middle East flights come to a halt

* ‘Very heavy’ traffic expected at Singapore land checkpoints during March holidays, Hari Raya weekend

* Man arrested for allegedly slapping four-year-old boy outside Woodlands pre-school

* Coal prices jump to highest in over a year on Middle East war

* Jail for Malaysian man who threw bags of paint on area of Singapore lion dance competition

* Two men charged over corruption offences linked to Singapore government contract

* RSAF A330 aircraft to support repatriation of Singaporeans from Saudi Arabia

* TVB actor Gabriel Harrison breaks down discussing late wife, says he's struggling to cope

Indonesia

* Jail for up to 16 years for Australian hitmen who killed compatriot in Bali

* Tugboat sinks in Strait of Hormuz, three sailors missing

* ‘Should have started by now’: Indonesia’s plan to export solar energy to Singapore hits a snag

* Indonesia searches for missing after landfill collapse kills four

* From late condolences to no condemnation: Prabowo walks ‘diplomatic tightrope’ on Iran war

* Indonesia calls for probe after tugboat incident involving Indonesian crew in Hormuz

* Global social media bans gain steam with India, Indonesia

* Airline shares battered as oil prices spike, Iran war intensifies

A worker stands amid garbage at the site of a collapse at the Bantar Gebang landfill, while an excavator operates during a rescue operation in Bekasi, on the outskirts of Jakarta, Indonesia, on Monday, March 9, 2026. -- Photo: REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana
A worker stands amid garbage at the site of a collapse at the Bantar Gebang landfill, while an excavator operates during a rescue operation in Bekasi, on the outskirts of Jakarta, Indonesia, on Monday, March 9, 2026. -- Photo: REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana

Thailand

* First Thais evacuated from Iran arrive in Bangkok

* Security tightened along Sungai Golok border as water levels drop

* Thailand steps up Middle East evacuations as first group heads home

* Thais emerge as leading ‘foodie’ travellers in regional Agoda study

* Thai PM Anutin seals new coalition after February election: Local media

* Thailand's Surat Thani hit by 12 quakes as Khlong Marui fault stirs

* Shares skid as oil surge threatens inflation shock

Philippines

* Philippine President Marcos orders free telco services for overseas Filipinos and their families amid the Middle East crisis

* Philippine firms brace for rising costs as oil surge drags the peso

* Philippines to arrest gas stations execs hoarding supply amid oil price spike

* Philippine National Police on alert for protests marking first year of Duterte’s ICC detention

* Stranded Risso’s dolphin in Philippines' Ilocos Norte province dies despite rehab efforts

* Sedan car crashes into jeepney in central Philippines, injuring 16

Thai peoples who were evacuated from Iran arrive at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Samut Prakarn, Thailand, on Monday, March 9, 2026. -- AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit
Thai peoples who were evacuated from Iran arrive at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Samut Prakarn, Thailand, on Monday, March 9, 2026. -- AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit

Vietnam

* Friend calls for focus against Vietnam after CAS setback

* Malaysia–Vietnam Asian Cup qualifier to go on, says AFC

* Vietnam to remove fuel tariffs amid supply disruption due to Iran war

* Train crash in Hanoi leaves one dead, highlights railway crossing risks

* Vietnam Airlines launches direct HCM City–Phuket route

* Football jersey Madonna wore 30 years ago is causing a commotion on social media

Myanmar

* 'Crazy’ Yangon property prices despite struggling economy, civil war in Myanmar

* Myanmar rice exports exceed 2.5 million tons in 11 months of FY 2025-26

* Women in Myanmar can now report violence to 24-hour helpline

* Gold prices fall as dollar firms, US rate-cut optimism fades

* Oil shock ignites Asia market selloff as panic grips currencies, stocks

People queue at a petrol station during a break of service in Hanoi, Vietnam, on Monday, March 9, 2026. -- AP Photo/Hau Dinh
People queue at a petrol station during a break of service in Hanoi, Vietnam, on Monday, March 9, 2026. -- AP Photo/Hau Dinh

Cambodia

* "Stop this madness' - Unilateral tariff measures, Middle East conflict challenging Asean's growth, says Cambodia

* Opinion - Cambodia’s message to the world: peace, partnership, and responsible engagement

* Energy Minister warns against fuel price gouging amid supply concerns

* Deputy Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement

Laos

* Laos aims to raise international profile, drive economic growth

* New Lao-Thai bridge generates over 47.5 billion kip in revenue in first month

* Gold prices fall as dollar firms, US rate-cut optimism fades

Brunei

* Meal distribution brings community together in Seria

* More than 19,000 receive Brunei Sultan’s personal gifts

* Amid wave of kids’ online safety laws, age-checking tech comes of age

China's Wang Yanwen celebrates with teammates after winning the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 football match between China and North Korea in Sydney on March 9, 2026. -- Photo by Steve CHRISTO / AFP
China's Wang Yanwen celebrates with teammates after winning the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 football match between China and North Korea in Sydney on March 9, 2026. -- Photo by Steve CHRISTO / AFP

Aseanplus

* MH370: Ocean Infinity ends latest search with no new findings

* Cops seek public help to track down trio linked to Sabah drug trafficking syndicate

* Malaysia ready to back credible push for Gulf ceasefire, says Anwar

* Stranded Malaysians urged to notify embassies after booking flights home

* As Fukushima memories fade, Japan embraces a nuclear-powered future

* Actress, husband remanded over alleged fraud, say cops

* Japan to deploy counter-strike missiles closer to China

* Seoul govt cracks down on hotels near BTS comeback concert

* Sri Lanka restructures electricity giant in major reform move

* China turns to AI as jobseeker numbers top Belgium’s population

* China aims deeper fight against corruption with cross-border law

* Trump says Iran war could last a month or longer as conflict widens

* China’s war on corruption – is this just the end of the beginning?

* New Zealand faces soaring freight costs, delays due to Iran conflict

* Bangladesh shuts universities early to save power amid energy crisis

* Japan considering steps to cushion economy from Iran conflict: Takaichi

* Two charged with murder over separate fatal stabbings in eastern Australia

* Lawyers for Bondi Beach shooting suspect seek gag order to protect family

* Blackpink's Lisa delights fans with visit to viral macaque Punch in Japan

* Son of late shah says Australia must protect Iranian women's football team

* 'Physically weak' but vital: N. Korea's Kim lauds women in Women's Day speech

* VPNs up, porn websites down as Australia brings in new online age-restrictions

* South Korea parliament due to finalise draft US investment bill under trade deal

* Lawyers for Sydney's Bondi Beach shooting suspect seek gag order to protect family

* HK star Bosco Wong reveals why he's hesitant to have his mum run with Chow Yun Fat

* Europe divided and on edge as US-Israeli attacks on Iran ripple across the continent

* In 2026, Deng Xiaoping’s advice to lie low is making a temporary, tactical return: Comment

* China ‘storm hot springs’ simulate squalls with mild electric shocks for unique experience

* Ahead of high stakes summit, China Foreign Minister Wang Yi strikes positive tone on ties with US

* Singaporean actress Rui En on losing her grandmother and cat in a week: ‘I can mourn, and not collapse’

* Girl in China writes farewell note, offers US$120 to pamper parents, highlights left-behind kids’ lives

* Rastriya Swatantra Party's Balendra Shah registers victory against Oli in Nepal's parliamentary election

* More Japanese local governments bypassing permission to use drones during emergencies such as bear sightings, wildfires

* Badminton -- So close again as Aaron-Wooi Yik lose out in All-England final

* Badminton -- Chun-yi goes from watching during Covid to winning All-England

* Cricket -- Samson rises from year of struggle to become India's World Cup hero

* Cricket white ball superstars - Unstoppable India target Olympic gold after making World Cup history

 

 

 

 

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