Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Monday (June 8, 2026)


Police gather in front of a collapsed Jollibee fast food restaurant after an 7.8 magnitude earthquake in General Santos City, Philippines, on June 8, 2026. A 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the southern Philippines on June 8 killed at least 32 people and collapsed buildings, police said, as the disaster sparked tsunami warnings across the region. - Photo: AFP

Malaysia

* PAS cuts ties with Bersatu, says Abdul Hadi

* Leaders must respect democratic mandate, no community should be marginalised, says Anwar

* Negri cops arrest woman for allegedly abusing, neglecting adopted daughter

* HR Ministry backs MACC probe into Daya Kerjaya 2.0 claims, says Ramanan

* MP calls for lower land allocation threshold, height flexibility for non-Muslim worship sites

* Strong earthquake hits Mindanao, tremors felt in Sabah

* Malaysia secures RM92.8bil approved investments in 1Q 2026

* Multi-agency efforts needed to stop illegal business by foreigners, says PM Anwar

* Sabah residents told to avoid shoreline after Mindanao quake triggers tsunami warning

* Negri Umno rejects claims it caused state’s political crisis

* Govt to finish up current MyKad stocks, new MyKad still pending

* PM Anwar to chair meeting to finalise Johor, Negri seat allocations, says Saifuddin

* PAS leaders huddle to give final say on working with Bersatu

* MetMalaysia lifts tsunami advisory for Sabah

* Negri polls: Pakatan aims to secure over 20 seats

* Driver misidentified in fatal Sg Petani crash, SUV driven by owner

* Sg Petani fatal crash: Investigation ongoing, Transport Ministry giving space to authorities

* MACC personnel must declare assets within one month, says MACC chief

* Teacher pleads not guilty to sexually assaulting six female students

* Besut sword murder: Appeals court upholds 36-year jail term, 12 whipping on five men

* Three-year-old in stable condition after fatal Sg Petani crash

* Court issues third-party notice over jewellery seized from ex-army chief’s third wife

* MACC records 1,095 charges, 563 convictions since 2024

* 'Rejecting DAP not racism, it is politics', says Dr Wee

* Johor Polls: Muda to decide on potential electoral pact with Bersatu, others at weekend retreat

* Jaslinda lost 10kg during her two-week ordeal, says doctor

* EC to meet on June 12 to set dates for 16th Negri state polls

* High Court to rule Aug 5 on prosecution's appeal against blogger Jufazli's acquittal

* Eight-year-old girl dies, brother injured after falling from apartment in Tampoi

* Genting family will dispute: Siew Kim signed will during cancer treatment, court told

* Bigger disaster averted: Bomba contains fire razing 15 houses in Kampung Cina

* JB teacher to be charged with sexual assault against child, possession of obscene materials

* Madani govt will continue to improve Form Six programme, says Fadhlina

* Cops arrest mother of children who fell from Tampoi apartment

* Unity govt's stability rooted in mutual respect, says PKR Youth chief

 

 

Singapore

* Hantavirus quarantine ends for cruise pair

* Marina operations at Singapore's Sentosa Cove resume after fire partially sank luxury yacht

* Venus and Jupiter gather for ‘cosmic kiss’ in rare celestial phenomenon

* OCBC to offer physical gold trading, storage in Singapore

* Van driver admits speeding before fatal crash that killed jaywalker in Singapore

* Century-old bungalow built by ‘King of Bedok’ Haji Kahar in Singapore put up for conservation

* Singapore must become more cohesive as global outlook remains uncertain: PM Wong

 

 

Indonesia

* As Prabowo falters, Indonesia’s political heavyweights smell an opening

* Corruption scandals, rupiah fall revive reshuffle talks in Indonesia

* Indonesia's FX reserves slide to two-year low, sparking concern

* Plan to introduce French lessons in Indonesia draws support, doubt

* Indonesia's Prabowo appoints new head of free meals agency

 

 

Thailand

* Thailand Consumers Council sues Facebook over scam adverts and lack of victim redress

* Anutin arrives in Hanoi to advance Thai-Vietnam trade, investment and Asean cooperation

* Malaysia awaiting Thailand's response on shrimp imports, says Fisheries DG

* Thai PM Anutin teams up with Thai-Vietnam businesses to drive Asean growth

* Finland jails businessman for trafficking Thai berry workers

* Ride-hailing apps in Thailand given three months to remove illegal drivers

 

 

Philippines

* Powerful Philippine quake leaves at least 32 feared dead, survivors recount fear

* Major quake off Philippines kills one, triggers tsunami warnings

* Twelve reported dead, buildings destroyed in 7.8 magnitude quake in Philippines

* Mindanao hit by fifth in a series of quakes

* Philippines secures 15,000 doses of injectable prep amid rising HIV infections

* Two moderate quakes hit Philippines within two hours, no tsunami risk to Malaysia

* Philippines Department of Education: Schools hit by Mindanao earthquake rise to 8,642

 

 

Vietnam

* Hanoi cracks down on street stalls

* Vietnam police dismantle two illegal military weapon manufacturing workshops

* Vietnam targets cashless payment value reaching 30 times GDP by 2030

 

 

Myanmar

* Myanmar exports over 300,000 tonnes of rice in beginning of FY2026-27

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Cambodia

* Cambodia scam centres persist despite crackdown: Report

* Digital reform: Cambodia launches ‘Computational Thinking Education Programme’

* Amnesty says Cambodia scam centres still operating despite crackdowns

 

 

Laos

* Laos, China sign 32 agreements to deepen strategic partnership as top leaders meet in Beijing

 

 

Brunei

* Hikers lost in Brunei park rescued safely

* Cruise ship boosts tourism in Brunei

* Sultan of Brunei swears in new Cabinet

 

 

Aseanplus

* Malaysia ready to assist Philippines following earthquake, says PM Anwar

* Anwar's Japan visit to advance cooperation in economy, science, technology, says ambassador

* Anwar arrives in Tokyo to bolster Malaysia-Japan ties, attend Nikkei Forum

* Malaysia well-positioned to become leading rail nation in Asean

* Russia planning visa-free travel for Malaysians in 2026

* Iran ends attack on Israel, warns of 'crushing' response if Lebanon strikes continue

* Five Indonesians charged with human smuggling over boat capsize that killed 16

* Missing US student found dead near Kyoto, says mum

* US slammed for demanding denuclearisation

* A lifeline beneath the bustle

* HK actor Joe Ma hospitalised due to severe inflammation and swelling in right leg

* Ringgit higher against most major currencies, easier vs US dollar

* Japanese city suspends 94 schools after first-ever bear sighting

* Sze Fei-Izzuddin save their biggest reward for their wives

* Invest Malaysia 2026 to feature 61 Malaysian corporates, attract more than 1,500 delegates

* IATA: Middle East disruptions, high fuel prices to halve airline industry profitability in 2026

* Australia PM Albanese says migration to fall as far right surges

* China's Xi lands in North Korea for rare visit

* Bursa Malaysia falls at midday as regional sell-off weighs

* Robot housekeepers set to enter China homes in trial

* Malaysian legend Aishah promises a night of love and sweet memories in her concert, celebrating 40 years in music

* S. Korean singer IU targeted in online trolling over election disruption

* Singaporean actress Carrie Wong couldn’t sleep after finding out she would work with K-actor Lee Joon-gi

* Chinese robot helps children with nerve disorder stand up for the first time

* Clashes between protesters and police kill seven in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

* Suthar takes six wickets on debut as India make Afghanistan follow on

* UN urges Afghan Taliban to end arrests of women over dress rules

* Moody’s: South, Southeast Asia credit outlook stable despite US dollar strength

* Jun Lonjong on the psychological challenge of playing a shaman in 'Polong': 'I was afraid of bringing her home'

* Asia coal prices hit 2-year high on Indonesia export rules

* Tsunami waves reach Japan after 7.8 quake off Philippines

* Mindanao quake: Civil Defence mobilised to monitor Sandakan, situation stable, says Zahid

* Indian actress Rukmini Vasanth deepfake case: Karnataka Police book 29 accounts over AI-generated bikini images, write to Meta

* Clashes in Pakistan-administered Kashmir kill 11 ahead of protest

* India says fire reported on oil tanker with 24 Indian seafarers, all crew safe

* India has deported 5,000 Bangladeshis since BJP win in West Bengal

* Ringgit ends lower against US dollar

* Israel, Iran must 'immediately stop shooting', says Trump

* Father allegedly hacks three minor daughters to death in Giridih district, India

* South Korean man indicted for secretly filming women, spraying capsaicin on restroom tissue

* Three parked aircraft damaged at Delhi airport amid strong winds

* HK actor Nick Cheung was once afraid to confess his feelings to wife Esther Kwan

* Suthar stars on debut as India crush Afghanistan in biggest Test victory

 

 

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