Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Thursday (May 21, 2026)


Activists hold a rally against Israel's interception of ships participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla, a civilian-led humanitarian aid mission to Gaza by sea, in Surabaya on May 21, 2026. - Photo: AFP

 

 

Malaysia

* Selangor Raja Muda commissioned as Royal Malaysian Navy lieutenant commander

* Tony Pua questioned by police over FB post on Malay Rulers

* Royal decree should be viewed as guidance, not political interference, says Tengku Zafrul

* Malaysia moves to tackle future EV battery waste challenge

* Contractor issued show-cause letter over viral video of pickup ramming stray dog, says exco

* 59 reports lodged against Tony Pua so far, says Selangor police chief

* ASP's fatal fall was an accident, says S'gor police chief

* Prisons Dept grants 795 inmates conditional release ahead of festive season

* Three scam syndicates busted in Puchong raids, 29 foreign nationals arrested

* 75-year-old pleads not guilty to reckless driving charge in Klang hit-and-run case

* Grace period until June 22 for errant employers to register, says PERKESO

* Steamboat chain manager charged with CBT involving RM1.5mil

* Zeti confident Malaysia can navigate global uncertainties, avoid crisis

* Pressure on neck caused death of seven-month-old, says Seremban OCPD

* Cops bust Setia Alam scam call centre targeting Iraqis

* Quick response team plays key role in managing viral issues, says Fahmi

* AGC objects to lawyer's bid for judicial review over Ahmad Zahid's NFA decision

* Labuan religious teacher acquitted of sexual assault charge

* MACC remands company director, married couple over alleged false claims

* Express bus catches fire on highway near Alor Gajah, 17 escape

* Bukit Aman probes fake TikTok account spreading AI insults against King

* Man, 63, nabbed for alleged diesel misappropriation in Manjung

* Higher diesel prices raise construction costs by as much as 15%, says Malaysian Housing Contractors Association

* Rela man pleads guilty to possessing firearm, ammo, fake gun, kerambit

* Cops bust luxury bungalow scam centre in Iskandar Puteri that targeted victims in Spain

* Medical report pending in case of woman exiting moving car

* Govt rolling out financial initiatives to cushion SMEs against surging logistics costs, says Deputy Minister

* Appeals court upholds 30-year jail sentence for trio in ketamine trafficking case

* Govt to allocate RM20mil to upgrade Federal Highway motorcycle lane, says Nanta

* UTeM becomes first university to offer TVET-based doctoral program

* Prison term sparks remorse, 54 inmates freed early for Hari Raya Aidiladha

* Zara Qairina inquest: Perceived child-parent conflict not direct factor in death, says psychiatrist

* Gold mining tragedy in Jeli leaves pregnant mother of four widowed

* Man found dead in pool of blood outside Pekan Nenas restaurant

* Kota Baru man found dead in bathroom

 

 

Singapore

* Tycoon on the run for 20 years faces 38 more charges

* Gardenia retrenches 141 employees as it shifts bakery production from Singapore to Malaysia

* Meet Ayaan, first orang utan conceived by artificial insemination, delivered via C-section in Singapore

* Number of Covid-19 cases rises to 12,700 in Singapore, CDA monitoring increase in infections

 

 

Indonesia

* Prabowo’s biggest crackdown on tycoons shocked his own officials

* Police in Indonesia name 13 suspects for organising illegal haj

* Indonesia slams Israel's treatment of GSF volunteers

* Indonesian markets slip on policy jitters, Asian shares get Nvidia boost

* Indonesia's Aceh flogs four for sex outside marriage

 

 

Thailand

* Warning of rain across 60-70% of Thailand as Bangkok hits 37°C

* Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha's condition worsens after multiple infections, royal palace says

* Advantage to the Thais: Suphanat header earns Buriram valuable first-leg lead in the Asean Club Championship Shopee Cup final

* Two more Thai railway employees test positive for drugs after fatal train crash

* Thai police arrest 11 in scam-linked weapons cache probe

* Tourists in Thailand plan for coming cuts to visa-free stays

* Buriram coach praises the fighting spirit of his boys after they successfully contained Selangor FC in the first-leg final

* Thai fruit exports surge 56% in first quarter as Commerce Ministry drives aggressive global campaigns

 

 

Philippines

* Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial may start on July 6: Erwin Tulfo

* Philippines says ICC warrant is enforceable and Senator dela Rosa faces arrest

* Philippine police alert airport, ports over possible Dela Rosa exit following ICC arrest order

* House approves Bill granting free licence, civil service exams to poor Filipinos

* Philippines vows to arrest fugitive senator wanted by ICC 'without delay'

 

 

Vietnam

* Tourism boom in Nga Trang brings revenue but also problems to Vietnam

* Energy sector seen as key pillar for Vietnam’s green, double-digit growth ambitions

* Vietnam mandates health declarations for travellers from July 1

 

 

Myanmar

* Junta recaptures border town after two-week counterstrike

* Myanmar's beekeeping industry boosts agriculture, honey production

 

 

Cambodia

* Cambodia inaugurates water supply system, bringing clean water to 8,875 more families

* Cambodian avatars pray to spirits for rain, peace with Thailand

 

 

Laos

* Vietnam breaks ground on 60km expressway to Laos

 

 

Brunei

* Bruneians told to deal only with authorised travel agents when performing Haj

* Four foreigners detained in Brunei immigration raids

 

 

Aseanplus

* Anwar gives full commitment to secure release of detained GSF 2.0 activists

* GSF 2.0: All 428 activists released, Malaysians expected home on May 24

* MCA open to strategic collaboration with Indonesia on migrant workforce, says Dr Wee

* Fugitive sweep nets over 880 suspects

* Putin, Xi hail ‘unyielding’ ties during fruitful talks

* Oil tanker passes through Strait of Hormuz

* Over 20 dead in historic downpour

* Trump portrait hits traffic with ‘Happy Birthday America!’ rickshaws

* Boeing 787 fuel switch to undergo US inspection

* Fully farmed eels to be sold for first time

* Keep our people safe, Tokyo tells Beijing after stabbings

* Bodies of last two Italian divers recovered

* HK superstar Aaron Kwok accompanies wife Moka Fang to hometown in China for family funeral

* Elon Musk's X loses Australia child protection compliance lawsuit

* FBM KLCI starts higher after six days of losses

* Ringgit opens firmer against US$ on easing Middle East tensions

* Shares rally on Nvidia earnings, Samsung strike suspension

* China's Xi may visit North Korea as early as next week: Yonhap

* South Korea coach 'hurt' by support for North team in women's football match

* Close shave: Laser hair removal device sparks Australia airport evacuation

* Samsung shares soar as strike averted, but bonuses of $416,000 for some stoke concern

* Arif-Roy King overcome teammates to reach last eight

* Commander-in-beef: Bangladesh's 'Donald Trump' buffalo wins fans

* Malaysia's trade reaches historic RM1.127 trillion in Jan-April 2026

* Bank Negara revises policy to strengthen transparency standards for digital platforms

* Man in Australia charged with stealing from Bondi shooting victim

* AMD plans to invest over $10 billion across Taiwan's AI sector

* Tai Po blaze: Hong Kong to ban smoking at construction sites from July 17

* Heat wave empties roads and markets in north India as some farmers turn to nighttime work

* HK stars Kenneth Ma, Raymond Cho & Edwin Siu to hold concert in Genting Highlands on July 11

* Letshanaa claims first top 10 scalp to storm into Malaysian Masters quarters

* Putin is pushing for a blockbuster oil and gas deal in China. Will he get it?

* Malaysian palm oil groups worried Indonesian export revamp could cause short-term disruption

* Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s visit to China spicy noodle shop prompts launch of ‘leather jacket’ set meal

* Samsung pay deal brings relief but exposes divisions in South Korean city

* Taiwan president says 'happy' to talk to Trump

* FBM KLCI extends losing streak to seventh session, closes at intraday low

* Pakistan PM Sharif to visit China May 23-26

* Pakistan army chief due in Iran as Trump says talks on 'borderline'

* Asian stocks surge on Iran hopes, Samsung union talks

* Australia 'disappointed' by Chinese owner's resistance to forced port sale

* Tang Jie-Ee Wei survive scare to reach M'sian Masters quarter-finals

* Ringgit closes higher against US dollar, regional peers

* Vijay tops Jayalalithaa on women’s tally: Four women, seven Scheduled Caste ministers in Tamil Nadu cabinet

* US plans to charge Raul Castro increases Trump administration’s pressure on Cuba

* High school teacher who reported school misconduct found dead in Incheon

* Japanese man arrested for causing drunk driving accident in fake undercover police car

* Chinese man who lost a leg and an arm inspires many by competing in bodybuilding

* India wants return of stranded ships before sending more to Gulf

* HK actor Sean Lau secretly photographed on train, amusing response wins over netizens

* Indonesia, Malaysia have approved asset transfers to new Eni-PETRONAS JV, PETRONAS exec says

* Boat captains suspected of letting students steer vessels before fatal capsizing in Okinawa

 

 

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