Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Sunday (May 31, 2026)


People release lanterns during Wesak celebrations in front of Borobudur Temple, the world's largest Buddhist monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Magelang, Central Java, on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Wesak, the most sacred day for Buddhists, commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, traditionally believed to have occurred during the full moon of the Vesakha month in the ancient Indian lunar calendar. -- Photo by Aditya Irawan / AFP

Malaysia

* Overcome hate, prejudice, urges PM Anwar in Wesak Day message

* Gunung Batu Puteh SAR: Teams detect presence of wild animals, including black panther

* Decision to halt 'Konspirasi' screenings made internally, not publicity stunt

* B15 biodiesel rollout starts tomorrow

* Hamzah not joining Pejuang, says Mukhriz

* King, Anwar breakfast in KL before meeting

* US hails Malaysia’s leadership in regional defence

* Nacsa: MyDigital ID can shield kids from cyberthreats

* Putrajaya residents urged not to panic over sounds of cannon fire

* Disburse the RM1.5bil interim payment of Sabah soon, CM Hajiji says

* Anwar: Savings from austerity measures to be used for public welfare

* Bursa Malaysia likely to trade range-bound in holiday-shortened week

* No grudges against Perikatan for closing door on MIC, says Vigneswaran

* Identity verification required for sponsored ads on social media starting tomorrow

* Channel at least 30% of govt, GLC procurements to local SMEs, urges industry group

* Norway scrapping missile deal raises questions about international trust, says Khaled Nordin

* Ringgit forecast to trade within a narrow range of RM3.95 to RM3.97 this week amid focus on jobs data

Buddhist monks and devotees participate in Wesak celebrations in front of Borobudur Temple, the world's largest Buddhist monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Magelang, Central Java, on May 31, 2026. -- Photo by Aditya Irawan / AFP
Buddhist monks and devotees participate in Wesak celebrations in front of Borobudur Temple, the world's largest Buddhist monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Magelang, Central Java, on May 31, 2026. -- Photo by Aditya Irawan / AFP

Singapore

* Singaporean hiker fractures arm while descending Malaysia’s Gunung Datuk

* Defence spending alone may not translate into better capabilities, says Singapore's defence minister

* Malaysia raises concerns over double standards in international law at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore

* Singapore Defence Minister calls for more partnerships with like-minded countries as nature of conflicts evolves

* US to send only used nuclear subs to Australia in amended defence deal

* Singapore: Seeking balance of power in Asia

* Woman from Singapore dies in Bhutan after feeling unwell during hike to iconic monastery

* No Singapore Open crown for local ace Loh Kean Yew after heartbreaking final defeat

 

Indonesia

* Tourism Ministry to continue sport-tourism initiatives to promote Malaysia globally

* Indonesian-born giant panda cub makes a grand public debut in Bogor

* 'Problem is not even an issue,' Weakening Indonesian rupiah to lure more tourists, deputy minister says

* Two decades later, impacts from Indonesia mud volcano linger

* Tennis fashion is evolving, as jewellery becomes part of the athlete persona

* Penang DOSH issues stop-work order after Indonesian worker crushed to death

Buddhist devotees participate in Vesak celebrations in front of Borobudur Temple, the world's largest Buddhist monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Magelang, Central Java, on May 31, 2026. -- Photo by Aditya Irawan / AFP
Buddhist devotees participate in Vesak celebrations in front of Borobudur Temple, the world's largest Buddhist monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Magelang, Central Java, on May 31, 2026. -- Photo by Aditya Irawan / AFP

Thailand

* 'Always the Asean star' Thailand's music darling Lisa performs football World Cup anthem and perform at World Cup opener in LA

* Thai Lion Air cutting flights on 15 routes, including Phuket-Singapore, as jet fuel costs surge

* Soaring prices during the Iran war jeopardize travel to tourism-dependent countries in Asia

* Thailand pushes Hua Hin Airport upgrade for foreign flights

* Thailand pivot to 'value tourism' tested by global economic storms

Philippines

* China patrols Scarborough Shoal after Philippines warns of threat

* Philippine Senate extends deadline for Vice President Duterte  to answer impeachment charges 

* Philippines taps South Korea’s tech-driven policing model to boost crime-fighting

* Japan rejects ‘New Militarism’ label as hypocritical

* Brain stunting – a crisis threatening many Filipino children

Philippines' military chief General Romeo Brawner attends the sixth plenary session of the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue summit in Singapore on Sunday, May 31, 2026. -- Photo by JAM STA ROSA / AFP
Philippines' military chief General Romeo Brawner attends the sixth plenary session of the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue summit in Singapore on Sunday, May 31, 2026. -- Photo by JAM STA ROSA / AFP

Vietnam

*Vietnam's top leader To Lam arrives in Manila for a state visit to the Philippines

* Angelina Jolie's Vietnamese-born son Pax Thien attends his sister’s college graduation with family

* US hits Vietnam with third probe as trade pressure grows

* India says BrahMos missile deal signed with Vietnam

* US investigates Vietnam's intellectual property practices

Myanmar

* Odeon theatre blaze: Myanmar worker died from smoke inhalation

* Myanmar hopes to strengthen trade and religious ties with India as  President of country’s military-backed govt set to meet Modi

* Myanmar to allow replacement of old vehicles with EV

* Myanmar leader makes official visit to improve ties with India

* Myanmar reorganises National Security Bureau with President as chairman

Alex Lanier of France celebrates on the podium with his medal after his victory against Loh Kean Yew of Singapore during their men's singles final match of the KFF Singapore Open Badminton tournament in Singapore on Sunday. May 31, 2026. -- Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP
Alex Lanier of France celebrates on the podium with his medal after his victory against Loh Kean Yew of Singapore during their men's singles final match of the KFF Singapore Open Badminton tournament in Singapore on Sunday. May 31, 2026. -- Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP

Cambodia

* 'Keep them safe, they are part of us too': Residents urged to protect wildlife in Cambodia's famed Angkor park

* Renewable energy tops Cambodia's security agenda amid chaotic conflict in the Middle East

* Cambodia’s famous Angkor temples deserted, due to recent conflict

* Cambodia, Kazakhstan sign visa-free deal for diplomatic, official passport holders

Laos

* 'They are waiting to be rescued' - Rescue team confident two missing miners in Laos cave are still alive

* Heavy rains threaten to delay search for two people missing in Laos cave

* Survivors advise rescuers in search for last two stuck in Laos cave

Brunei

* 'Meet the new princesss' Brunei’s Prince Mateen finally shares photos of three-month-old daughter much to people's delight

* Brunei Minister attends defence dialogue in Singapore

* Glitter is back, but still facing monthly drop - gold gains on US-Iran ceasefire optimism, but set for dip in prices

An Se-young of South Korea celebrates with the trophy after defeating Akane Yamaguchi of Japan in the women's singles final match of the KFF Singapore Open Badminton tournament in Singapore on Sunday, May 31, 2026. -- Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP
An Se-young of South Korea celebrates with the trophy after defeating Akane Yamaguchi of Japan in the women's singles final match of the KFF Singapore Open Badminton tournament in Singapore on Sunday, May 31, 2026. -- Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP

Aseanplus

* Iran says no deal with US unless its rights secured

* KLIA’s 24-hour Aerotrain service resumes on June 1

* Compromising Asean centrality would damage region, warns Khaled

* VM2026 promo shifts to markets unaffected by conflict, says ministry

* Putting Sarawak, as well as Borneo, on the international tourism radar

* Norway's apology over axed missile deal raised more questions, says Khaled Nordin

* More mishaps - China mine collapse kills five workers, days after the deadly Shanxi blast

* 4,200 expected at Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 on ‘very smooth’ opening day

* Chinese team finds ‘garden-like’ ecosystem blooming in deepest ocean trenches

*Japan's main island gets first crested ibied in the wild, first time in 56 years

* Indonesia-born giant panda cub makes public debut

* China: Astronauts return to Earth

* Energy crunch fuels India's car pool growth

* Mining turns India's heat-shield hills to dust

* K-pop fans can try new Oreo cookie inspired by BTS

* China's top diplomat says Canada ties 'fully restored'

* Australian researchers teach brain cells to play 'Doom'

* Lion cub deaths spark disease fears in India’s Gir forest

* Japan pushes back against accusations of 'new militarism'

* 'Totally hooked': Hong Kong targets claw machine addiction

* US, South Korea in talks over US commander's remarks: Seoul

* China: Ex-Shaolin temple abbot to serve 24 years for corruption

* SoftBank to build up AI data centres in France with major investment

* South Korea, Japan discuss military-logistics support deal, Seoul says

* Panama rejects US pressure claims as it seeks to ease China tensions

* China is growing giant wheat-rye hybrids in its western deserts. Here’s why

* Hong Kong drainage project suspended after worker struck by chain hoist dies

* Researchers in Australia develop blood test to detect concussion in older adults

* US farmers seek firmer soybean guarantees despite Xi-Trump agriculture pledge

* Chinese scientists use supercomputer to cut new drug screening time from years to seconds

* ‘Sleeping with my eyes open’: China woman’s bungled double eyelid surgery causes complications

* Typhoon Jangmi expected to bring heavy rain to western and eastern Japan; many flights already cancelled

* Crude oil to cooking gas: Malaysia's most at-risk Hormuz imports / Here's how the Strait of Hormuz closure could hit every Malaysian

* Soccer-South Korea's Son scores brace in 5-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago

* Soccer - Japan defeat Iceland in World Cup send-off through late Ogawa header

* Malaysian women's cricket team seals 2026 Asian Games berth with dramatic semi-final win over Nepal

* Tennis -- China's Wang Xinyu is no match for veteran Cirstea as Romanian wins match to reach French Open quarter-final in 17 years

 

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