Asean News Headlines at 10 pm on Friday (May 08, 2026)

Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (second from left), and his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail Wan Azizah Wan Ismail pose for a photo with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his wife Louise Araneta Marcos ahead of the Gala Dinner of the 48th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings in Cebu, central Philippines, on Friday, May 8, 2026. -- Eloisa Lopez/Pool Photo via AP

Malaysia

* Malaysian haj pilgrim dies of heart attack, third in 2026 season

* May 17 set for Aidiladha moon sighting

* No Malaysians on hantavirus-hit cruise ship, says Dzulkefly

* First Pakatan convention in four years set for May 17 in JB

* PM backs Selangor Sultan's concerns on pig farming in the state

* Not mandatory to replace existing MyKad from June 1, says Saifuddin

* Petrol, diesel supply more stable following govt's proactive measures

* Asean Summit: Anwar says the bloc must remain united in uncertain times

* Mat Sabu slams the brakes on talk of Amanah rep taking over as Negri MB

* Bersatu sacks two assemblymen, suspends four leaders including three MPs

* Shamsul Iskandar appeals against rejection of graft case transfer request

* Bomba trainer claims trial to sexual assault of minor, possessing obscene image

* Bandar Malaysia theme park settlement raises questions over transparency, says Dr Wee

* Selangor Ruler reaffirms stance against pig farming in state, wants 'full stop' to issue

* Health Ministry: Risk of Hantavirus infection in Malaysia low, public advised to take precautionary measures

Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong reacts next to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ahead of the gala dinner at the 48th ASEAN summit, in Cebu, Philippines, on Friday, May 8, 2026. -- Photo: REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

Singapore:

* Singapore PM Wong urges Asean to prepare for new normal of disruptions by strengthening integration

* ‘Forever neighbours’ Singapore, Malaysia must not allow issues to affect relationship: Lee Hsien Loong

* Two Singaporeans among three hikers reported dead after Mount Dukono eruption: Indonesia media

* NUS, SIM among top Singapore institutions named in global data breach list

* Singapore tests two residents for hantavirus after cruise outbreak

* Singapore bank OCBC's Q1 profit rises 5%, beats estimates

* Experts race to write guidance to contain first ship-borne hantavirus outbreak

* Hantavirus cruise ship part of Antarctic tourism boom that some want better regulated

* ‘He slandered me’: Female hawker in Singapore demands apology from ex-actor Huang Yiliang after viral argument

Indonesia:

* Indonesia pledges to overhaul medical training programme after deaths of four intern doctors

* Indonesia nets hundreds of foreigners at Batam scam centre

* Indonesia sees US$3.3bil foreign inflows as Bank Indonesia steps up rupiah defence

* Indonesian authorities rushing to rescue 20 hikers after Mount Dukono eruption

* Indonesia: Fuel limits imposed as shortage reaches Palangkaraya

* Oil prices jump on renewed US-Iran hostilities

* Gaza-bound flotilla reports sexual violence, physical assaults against activists in Israeli custody

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto (left) poses for photos with the Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his wife Liza Araneta Marcos (right) ahead of the gala dinner at the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Cebu, central Philippines, on Friday, May 8, 2026. -- Photo by Eloisa Lopez / AFP

Thailand:

* 'Let's live in peace,' Thailand and Cambodia pledge to rebuild ties after deadly clashes

* Thailand widens crackdown on foreign nominee businesses

* US suspects Nvidia chips smuggled to Alibaba via Thailand, Bloomberg News reports

* Thailand: No leniency for errant foreigners after public sex fiasco

* ‘There is a need for collective action’: Middle East crisis dominates Asean Summit in Cebu

* Asian assets fall on renewed Mideast tensions; S.Korea stocks log best week since 2008

Philippines:

* 'Resilience is the key': South-East Asian leaders seek strategy to ease impacts of Iran war

* MMEA foils petrol smuggling bid to Philippines, crew abandons boat

* Southeast Asian leaders seek strategy to ease impacts of Iran war

* Asia gets first Mexican fuel oil cargo in 9 months after Mideast disruption

* The Philippines downplays stagflation risk and will boost its spending, says finance chief

* Philippines' Marcos says Asean is demonstrating its capacity to respond to Middle East crisis

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his wife Thananon Niramit arrive for the Gala Dinner of the 48th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings in Cebu, central Philippines, on Friday, May 8, 2026. -- Photo: Eloisa Lopez via AP

Vietnam:

* Closer ties agreed - Vietnam seeks deeper defence, trade ties with Sri Lanka and India

* PM Modi meets top leader Lam as India and Vietnam deepen AI, defence ties

* Vietnam, Sri Lanka upgrade ties to comprehensive partnership

* Communist-run Vietnam eyes influencers, AI to spruce up propaganda, documents show

* Brent tops US$100 on renewed Gulf clashes as AI drives Asia stocks to weekly rise

Myanmar:

* Asean to hold talks soon with Myanmar foreign minister, secretary-general says

* Asean still not ready to accept Myanmar leaders at summits, meetings, says Tok Mat

* 'A real beauty,' Myanmar says massive 11,000-carat ruby discovered in Mandalay

* Myanmar military claims recapture of trade artery towards China

* Myanmar: Junta springs back on offence

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim exchanges greetings with Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 48th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Cebu, Philippines. -- Photo: Bernama

Cambodia:

* 'It's just durian' - From luxury to everyday staple, China sees steady price decline of the fruit

* Border dispute: Cambodia and Thailand reach 'some agreements' in talks, says Marcos 

* Cambodia reaffirms support for Asean border monitors as new mission chief takes over

* Online scam "clean-up" to ensure trustworthy atmosphere for investors, tourists: Cambodian deputy PM

Laos:

* Vietnamese PM vows to turn Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia traditional friendship into development driver

* Laos sees decline in population growth

* China approves 6G trials to accelerate next-gen connectivity

Brunei:

* Brunei's crown prince, Prince Al-Muhtadee Billa, to visit China on May 11

* Brunei firefighters mark anniversary with Lifesaver 995 Community Challenge

* Gold set for weekly gain as markets focus on US-Iran deal prospects

CEBU (Philippines), Friday, May 8: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (second from left) poses for a group photo with other ASEAN leaders during the 48th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits-- Photo: Bernama

AseanPlus:

* Malaysian PM Anwar proposes Asean food security standby arrangement during crises

* Bintulu man is Sarawak's fourth rabies fatality this year

* Queen enchanted by Uzbekistan's Islamic heritage, hospitality

* Do artificial sweeteners cause inheritable biological changes? Yes, says research

* US trial opens over alleged Chinese ‘secret police station’ in New York

* India’s data centre boom is straining its power grid

* Child deaths mount from Bangladesh measles outbreak

* Gamuda JV secures RM3.3bil MRT project in Taiwan

* AI disinfo tests South Korean laws ahead of local elections

* Pakistan -- Military issues warning on anniversary of clash with India

* ByteDance’s AI subscription gamble: chatbot faces reality check in China

* South Korea confirms first locally transmitted case of tick-borne Oz virus

* Hong Kong college’s finance director arrested over HK$770,000 embezzlement

* Taiwan carries out first torpedo test fire for domestically made submarine

* Taiwanese star Lin Chi-ling, 51, stuns with youthful look and endless legs

* North Korea leader Kim inspects artillery that can hit South Korean capital

* Hong Kong teen lured four victims for gang to rob and blackmail, court hears

* Traffic accidents involving animals in Hong Kong surge 11-fold in four years

* South Korea parliament drops constitutional amendment vote tied to martial law

* South Korea heads to local elections under shadow of disgraced former president

* Has ‘the Beast’ arrived in Beijing? Trump’s motorcade SUVs spotted before visit

* Australia charges two women linked to ISIS with slavery after return from Syria

* Major Chinese universities halt exchange programmes to Japan amid diplomatic row

* Japan's SoftBank explores homegrown AI servers with Nvidia, Foxconn, Nikkei reports

* China bride’s botched cold treatment causes 3-month coma, wakes two days before wedding

* Chinese-owned oil tanker hit near Hormuz as US pauses ship-protection plan, report says

* In China, number of clothing buttons holds meaning; specific counts assigned for the dead

* White House calls Star Wars actor Mark Hamill  'sick' after actor posts Trump gravesite image

* Exclusive-SK Hynix flooded with unprecedented offers from big tech firms to secure chip supplies

* Ahead of Trump-Xi summit, Beijing puts Taiwan front and centre. But will US make any concessions?

* Chow Yun Fat, Aaron Kwok & Tony Leung Ka Fai ready to pass torch to new gen of 'Cold War' actors

*& Kyoto murder suspect says he killed adopted son after being told he is ‘not real father’: Sources

* Vijay’s wait continues as Tamil Nadu Governor sticks to proof of majority to extend invite for govt formation

* In-form striker Chrigor Moraes aims to guide Selangor to Asean Club Championship Shopee Cup glory

* Liverpool legend Gerrard makes an appearance in Kuala Lumpur, promising the world's best for All Star Legends match at Bukit Jalil on Oct 3

* World Cup 2026 in the United States: Shakira unveils official World Cup song 'Dai Dai'

* World Cup 2026 in the United States: Trump criticises FIFA's World Cup prices in rare rebuke