Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Wednesday (April 29, 2026)


Chinese and Cambodian nationals believed to be Huione Pay creditors clash with police and security personnel during a protest near the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) headquarters in Phnom Penh on April 27, 2026. Dozens of Chinese nationals protested outside Cambodia's central bank on April 27, calling for their accounts with a financial services firm accused of laundering illicit funds for cybercriminals to be unfrozen. - Photo: AFP

Malaysia

* PETRONAS' supply of crude oil sufficient until June, says Fahmi

* 2025 Tax Return Form deadline extended to May 15

* 17 areas record level 1 hot weather nationwide

* Negri crisis: Decision on vacant exco seats to be finalised next week, says MB

* Second fire in two weeks destroys 30 homes in Sandakan

* James Chai arrives for second day of MACC questioning

* Man who caused wife's miscarriage was married nine times, targeted civil servants, say cops

* Remand of military officer in drink-driving case extended to April 30

* Negri Umno chief dismisses talk that four party reps will back MB Aminuddin

* Man who stole S$750, bank cards on board Scoot flight gets eight months’ jail

* High court orders Aliff Syukri to pay RM250,000 in defamation suit

* Ex-Johor Bersatu leader accidentally shoots himself during firing drill

* Pahang cops make 1,094 drug busts from 902 cases detected under Ops Hawk

* CelcomDigi set for systems upgrade from 10pm on April 30: Here's what to know

* Sabah Internet coverage surpasses 98% in populated areas, says minister

* Babysitter claims trial to charge of abusing baby boy to death

* Zahid to meet Negri BN reps soon, says Fahmi

* AGC rejects Namewee's bid to have drug charges reviewed

* Negri administration able to continue, even with smaller exco, says MB

* Lorry attendant gets 18 years' jail, caning over death of four-year-old adopted son

* M'sian elephants should be brought home from Osaka zoo, says minister

* Money isn't everything: High-income S'gor ranks 14th for happiness

* Missing agarwood gatherer found safe after days lost in Dungun forest

* MOF mulls more targeted diesel subsidy mechanism for Sabah, Sarawak

* No system currently to record, track repeat domestic violence offenders, says Nancy Shukri

* Labuan MP fails in appeal to revive lawsuit over Bersatu membership cessation

* Woman gets two years in jail for throwing her newborn from 38th-floor condo

* MACC to resume questioning James Chai on April 30

* Negri PKR youth lambasts 14 Umno reps who withdrew support for MB

 

 

Singapore

* Corruption cases down in 2025

* Singapore plans to build up to three more hydrogen-ready natural gas power plants by 2032

* French teen accused of licking iJooz straw allowed to leave Singapore for school-related trip to Manila

* Catch up to 10 shooting stars an hour when Eta Aquarids meteor shower peaks on May 6 to 7

* Jail term upped for man in Singapore who financed syndicate that sold anonymous chat accounts to scammers

* Man to be charged over allegedly molesting fellow passenger on flight to Singapore

 

 

Indonesia

* 15 killed, 88 hurt in train collision

* Shocking daycare abuse scandal

* Indonesia daycare centre abuse exposes oversight failures

* Indonesia military court begins trial of officers allegedly behind acid attack on activist

* University suspends Indonesian doctor for alleged sexual assault

* Indonesia 2026 crude palm oil output to fall due to El Nino, high fertiliser prices, association says

* Women paid the highest price in Jakarta train tragedy

* Dragon diplomacy: Indonesia lends Komodo lizard pair to Japan zoo

 

 

Thailand

* Govt cuts growth outlook over Mideast conflict

* Thai central bank holds key interest rate, as expected

* Thai police seize THB200mil in vape raid, arrest seven suspects

* Thai ex-PM Thaksin to be released from prison next month

* Thailand’s durian drama: Can the state save the King of Fruit?

 

 

Philippines

* Philippine tax agency orders probe on V-P Sara Duterte’s businesses

* Russian yacht, cruise ships ferry seafarers out of Gulf: Philippines

* Philippine vice president faces impeachment vote in Congress after panel find probable cause

 

 

Vietnam

* Vietnam turns to global talent pool to unlock next phase of growth

* Vietnam’s To Lam to give keynote speech at Asian defence forum

* Middle East conflict to supercharge Asia's move from fossil fuels to electrons: Russell

 

 

Myanmar

* Thailand briefs Asean partners on Cambodia and Myanmar issues

* Myanmar conserves endangered star tortoises and roofed turtles as national biological treasures

* Myanmar's Khawzar Department of Agriculture deputy director kidnapped by an armed group released

 

 

Cambodia

* Cambodian senator denies links to scam centres after US sanctions

* Economists explain myth of Cambodia’s scam income relationship to GDP

 

 

Laos

* Mekong dolphin population rises to 118

* Laos, China pledge to enhance border infrastructure, demarcation

* Lao govt moves to stabilise economy, tighten controls after April review

* Laos, Thailand hold talks to address transboundary haze

 

 

Brunei

* Asean calls for coordinated action to safeguard energy security

* Brunei records surge in forest, bush fires amid extreme heat

 

 

AseanPlus

* Indian man takes sister's exhumed body to bank for withdrawal

* China's durian boom is ripening into a regional supply-chain story: Economic Watch

* Sukma 2026: Selangor Ruler satisfied by organisers' steps to cut costs

* Evacuations after heavy flooding

* Syringes feeling the squeeze

* NGO: N. Korean executions rose sharply during Covid

* France shock Indonesia to send them packing early from Thomas Cup

* 'Polong' actress June Lojong draws attention for resemblance to Mona Fandey ahead of film release

* FBM KLCI starts slightly higher as local sentiment improves

* Ringgit opens higher against US$, mixed versus peers

* Stocks retreat on Iran, AI concerns as Fed meeting looms

* Monk ends barefoot Sri Lanka trek with a dog and plea for peace

* Why nationality is more than a personal choice in South Korea

* India Airlines warn of flight suspensions as war drives up fuel cost

* Flight cancellations and high fuel prices keep Chinese close to home for May holidays

* Malaysia's inflation eases to 1.4% in 2025 - DOSM

* Special railway tickets featuring Punch the monkey go on sale in Japan

* Army foils drug smuggling bid near Sarawak-Indonesia border

* Bursa Malaysia ends morning session lower

* Aaron-Kai Wun, Wooi Yik-Izzuddin surprise pairings for Japan clash

* Sushi Summit returns to KL with world-class sushi chefs

* AI spots pancreatic cancer years before it shows up, study finds

* China suspends autonomous driving permits after Baidu outage

* Gold steady as markets await Powell's comments on Iran war impact

* Kuching to host Malaysia's first Consortium of Institutes on Family in the Asian Region (CIFA) Regional Symposium

* Two tourists arrested after hotpot night turns violent at Hong Kong serviced apartment

* 'My son said he was going far away,' says missing boy's dad

* South Korean shares close at record high as Samsung Electronics jumps ahead of earnings

* Nepal wants to become a data centre hub. It has no rules for how

* New Zealand local council rejects plan for 'comfort women' statue after Japan protest

* Living the life, the amazing Japanese lifestyle way - Sharp teams up with Nojima to showcase the holistic living ecosystem

* Malaysia face giants China in Uber Cup quarter-finals

* Chinese travellers can now 'experience' Malaysia even before they arrive

* VIDA highlights cyber threats to the fintech Industry in South-East Asia at Money20/20 Asia 2026

* FBM KLCI slips on profit-taking amid cautious sentiment

* 77 undocumented migrants nabbed in JB raids

* South Korean appeals court increases jail term for former President Yoon in obstruction case

* China pandas rise from unknown status to become palace pets, then national symbols, treasures

* Heavy rains threaten Bangladesh’s rice harvest

* India rolls out relief measures as heatwave disrupts daily life

* BTS concerts drive longer stays, higher spending by foreign tourists

* Indian Airlines warn of near shutdown without fuel tax relief

* Ringgit closes higher vs US dollar, regional currencies

* China to ban drone sales in capital over security fears

* Two dead, 10 injured in south Australian light plane crash

* Suspect at large after attacking two boys, spraying police officers in Tokyo

* Chow Yun Fat makes rare public appearance with wife Jasmine Tan on HK red carpet

* Fuel prices April 30 - May 6: Retail diesel prices unchanged, unsubsidised RON95 up 10sen, RON97 up 5sen

* Tiger family tragedy at Kanha: Mother and three cubs dead in 9 days, last cub critical

* Brother's involvement opens door for tighter scrutiny of Coupang

* Motor racing-F1 back on track in Miami with rule tweaks in focus after forced break

* Faldo Series Asia Grand Final locked in at Laguna Golf Lang Co until 20th edition in 2029

 

 

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