Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Thursday (March 19, 2026)


People board an overcrowded passenger train to reach their homes on the eve of Eid al-Fitr holidays, marking the end of the Islamic holy fasting month of Ramadan, at a railway station in Lahore, Pakistan, Thursday, March 19, 2026. - Photo: AP

Malaysia

* Muslims in Malaysia to celebrate Hari Raya on Saturday

* Anwar, Modi discuss West Asia situation, call for immediate ceasefire

* Cooler heads must prevail over illegal temples issue, says IGP

* Beware of fake news article posing as The Star

* Bersatu sacks Chegubard for violating party constitution

* Police to record 14 more statements over govt sabotage plot, says IGP

* Police link businessman Victor Chin to actionable matters under Anti-Money Laundering Act

* Subsidised UPU spots shrinking, report on local varsity intake to be made public, says Dr Wee

* Hindu groups slam meeting on temple related issues for lacking mandate

* No double standards in handcuffing Zamri, says IGP

* Two claim trial to cheating woman of RM23,000 in Kuantan

* NGOs propose special committee to address sensitive issues related to houses of worship

* Sabah Governor Musa Aman's official birthday celebrations to be done prudently, says state govt

* Reconciliation efforts reflect maturity of the people, enhance solidarity, says Anwar

* Chow dismisses criticism over land tax hikes, says engages with Penangites via Jelajah events

* City folk make final Hari Raya preparations, supplies remain stable at Chow Kit market

* AMLA probe impacts innocent parties as well, claims Victor Chin

* Perhilitan detects elephant herd along East-West Highway near Gerik

* Businessman Victor Chin issues apology to those affected by ‘corporate mafia’ probe

* Northbound traffic heavy, fatal Tapah crash worsens situation, says LLM

* Alif Ahmad ordered to pay RM130,000 damages to two lawyers for defamation

* Nirvana assures families all stolen urns have been recovered

* Company director fined RM100,000 over false info on subsidised cooking oil packet sales

* NGO-led reconciliation reflects Malaysians' maturity in rejecting provocation, says Ramanan

* Soldier killed in crash involving trailer near Kampar

* 'Balik kampung' rush: Traffic gridlock as toll discount deadline looms

* 86% of ETS tickets sold ahead of Hari Raya

* MCMC urges users to immediately update iOS amid security risks

 

 

Singapore

* Middle-aged Chinese and Indian women emerge as force behind global gold demand: Report

* Singtel says ‘momentary connectivity issues’ resolved after users face issues for third day in a row

* Malaysians happier despite global gloom, but Singapore bucks the trend, says survey

* Singapore's DBS says digital services back to normal after outage

* Students in Singapore lose over S$30,000 to scammers impersonating educational institutions

* One dead, one taken to hospital after fire breaks out in Singapore's Choa Chu Kang HDB flat

* Muslims in Singapore to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri on Saturday (March 21): Mufti

* Woman who allegedly impersonated police officers, used abusive words on one to be charged in Singapore

* Singtel says mechanical fault, software bug behind outages; 600,000 affected

 

 

Indonesia

* Indonesia plans to expand domestic social assistance due to impact of Middle East tensions

* Calls mount in Jakarta for public trial on activist acid attack

* To feed or fuel? Economists urge Indonesia to downsize free meals programme as oil prices soar

* Michael Bambang Hartono, tobacco tycoon and Indonesia's richest man, dies at 86

 

 

Thailand

* Thailand's Anutin seeks new mandate as parliament votes on prime minister

* Thailand's new parliament elects Anutin as PM

* Singaporean man charged in Phuket after crashing into barricades that hit a police officer

* Thai PM Anutin chairs crisis talks on fuel shortages at pumps, vows stricter legal controls

* Fuel crunch in Thailand hits emergency medical vehicles in 39 provinces

 

 

Philippines

* China says it warned off Philippine aircraft above disputed Scarborough Shoal

* Rights group warns oil shock could worsen inflation, cut jobs in Philippines

* Thousands of Philippine jeepney drivers protest as rising fuel prices drive up costs

 

 

Vietnam

* Chinese FM says power politics has no future, during visit to Vietnam

* Rising fuel prices push Vietnam city commuters toward metro use to cut costs

 

 

Myanmar

* Myanmar seizes over 84 tonnes of illegal timber, arrests 16 offenders

* Myanmar junta chief holds talk with Thai defence forces chief on regional and border stability

* Myanmar junta touts surrender of over 500 rebel fighters

 

 

Cambodia

* Cambodia's tourism makes US$3.87bil revenue in 2025

* Cambodia unveils ancient Shiva statue restored from 10,000 pieces

 

 

Laos

* Laos intensifies measures to tackle fuel crisis

* New tools aim to transform classroom support for students with disabilities in Laos

 

Brunei

* Brunei eases business processes to attract investors

* Brunei supports efforts to combat transnational fraud

* Hari Raya begins Saturday (March 21) in Brunei

 

 

Aseanplus

* US touts S. Korea data centre deal as win for global AI push

* Ringgit up against major currencies,softens vs greenback at open

* Name of Jay Chou’s new album, Children Of The Sun, came from HK singer Jacky Cheung

* Bursa Malaysia, global equities weighed down by hawkish Fed, surging oil prices

* Stocks slump, oil gains on worsening war in Middle East

* Oil rises 3% after Iran strikes Middle East energy facilities

* China makes energy security 'reunification' offer to Taiwan amid Middle East conflict

* Surge in propofol, ADHD drug prescriptions raises misuse concerns in South Korea

* Japan rejects US intelligence assessment of a 'significant shift' in its Taiwan stance

* A new family-friendly attraction in China's Ningxia Hui region

* Afghans search for loved ones at rehab centre bombed by Pakistan, as dispute rages over target

* EU's von der Leyen to visit Australia for likely trade deal conclusion

* Malaysian actor Kamal Adli opens up about spending first day of Raya alone after divorce

* RM30bil Intel investment set to drive new phase in Malaysia's chip industry - Tengku Zafrul

* Actress Lee Young-ae revisits site of K-drama 'Jewel In The Palace'

* 'Shopping in China' creating opportunities for multinational firms

* When ‘poisoned’ AI chatbots recommend fake products to Chinese consumers

* Lynas expands rare earths clout with first batch of samarium

* Asian stocks, FX slide on Mideast jitters; Philippine peso hits record low

* Hong Kong panel hears safety measures failed on day of deadly fire

* In Seoul square of protest and history, BTS fans welcome grand comeback

* K-pop fans crash service lines of South Korea's US$900bil pension fund over Heeseung's exit from Enhypen

* Wild possum shelters with plush toys in Australian airport shop

* Punch the monkey has new girlfriend, fans are ecstatic

* Gold falls to over one-month low on firm dollar, hawkish Fed

* Local actor Fattah Amin meets Fahmi Fadzil to discuss cyberbullying

* Last-minute selling drags FBM KLCI lower as oil surge rattles sentiment

* Tokyo’s cherry blossoms officially in bloom, five days earlier than average year

* Seoul braces itself for 260,000-strong BTS crowd with sweeping security plan

* China calls killing of Iran's Larijani, leaders 'unacceptable'

* Bank Negara's international reserves dip to US$128.1bil

* Iran crisis lifts India bottled water prices, erasing Modi tax cut gains

* Ringgit eases against greenback after US Fed keeps interest rates unchanged

* Weddings in South Korea reach highest number since 2018

* Labubu creators hope for monster film hit in Sony co-production

* China cracks down on fentanyl networks in move long sought by Washington

* 'Tak Sabar Nak Raya' singer Nabila Razali heading to Kelantan for Aidilfitri

* Comedian Ma Guobi, 50, opens up about RM6.1mil debt, still owes RM616K after 13yrs

 

 

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