Asean news headlines as at 10pm on Wednesday (June 17)


University students taking part in a protest demanding an investigation into corruption in the government's Free Nutritious Meals programme, lower fuel prices and economic stability, in Yogyakarta on June 17, 2026. - AFP

Malaysia

* Finalisation of Asean-Russia trade roadmap a good start; enabling environment crucial, says Anwar

* Accidental grenade blast: Private Siti Khadijah laid to rest

* Army suspends grenade training at Kem Hobart pending probe of fatal blast

* Final photo shared hours before fatal training accident

* Hamzah among Opposition MPs at PAS HQ for meeting

* Johor polls: Amanah denies stepping aside for PKR in Puteri Wangsa contest

* Johor polls: Puad confirms he won't be contesting

* State polls: Berjasa eyes 15 seats in Negri, chooses not to contest in Johor

* Cops nab four in Lahad Datu over alleged gang rape of 14-year-old

* Tawau chief cop passes away

* PAS calls on Bersatu to remain calm amid Perikatan turmoil

* Malaysia deports two suspects wanted by Indian authorities over links to railway track bombing

* German tourist dies after losing consciousness while snorkelling off Sabah island

* Two foreign workers injured as lift plunges seven floors in Melaka hotel

* 62 foreigners detained in Selangor for abusing visit passes

* RTM apologises for RTMKlik disruption during France-Senegal World Cup match

* Pahang Health Dept probes claims visitors to Bentong recreational site suffer acute gastroenteritis

* MACC nabs 13, including govt agency director, over RM2.5mil in bribes linked to cartels

* Late Corporal Norazmi was a firm, loving son, says mother

* PM: M'sia and Tatarstan see vast potential to expand cooperation in various fields

* Student nabbed in RM1.17mil ganja bud haul at Kedah ICQS Complex

* Smugglers cut through barbed wire along Kelantan border, area residents held for aiding them

* RTM special team to monitor access to World Cup broadcasts from overseas

* Eight-year period for redelineation is a minimum, not a deadline, say legal experts

* Cops looking for suspect who assaulted, threatened victim with gun in Desa Petaling

* State polls: Berjasa eyes 15 seats in Negri, chooses not to contest in Johor

Singapore

* Singapore shipping magnate Teo Siong Seng and other alleged container cartel members being sued in US for price-fixing

* Singapore to push wider regional AI adoption, cross-border data flows as Asean chair

* Singapore workers among world's most active AI users

* Two Malaysian men who helped Singapore police recover stolen boat get public spiritedness award

* Singapore's May exports rise bigger-than-expected 38.4% y-o-y, boosted by AI demand

* More measures needed to strengthen response against cybercrime: Interpol report

* Singapore powerlifter Farhanna Farid sets 14th world record with 220.5kg deadlift

Thailand

* Hat Yai runway closes after fire engine accident

* Thailand targets illegal forex investment network in sweep

* Thai PM takes back Eastern Economic Corridor to lead new investment push: Source

* Ferry service from southern Thailand to Kuala Perlis to start in one to two weeks' time

* Thailand's condominium sales to foreigners plunge in Q1

Indonesia

* Indonesia minister heads to China to prepare panda bond sale

* Jakarta battles cat-astrophic stray population as nearly 1.5 million felines roam the streets

* Death of family of four while camping caused by carbon monoxide poisoning, say police

* Indonesia's Press Council proposes economic rights for journalistic works

* Indonesia minister heads to China to prepare panda bond sale

* Jakarta eyes deeper Singapore cooperation ahead of 500th Anniversary

* One dead, dozens injured after Indonesian quake

* Digital boom must translate into real economic gains, says Indonesia minister

Philippines

* Philippine police subpoena 48 over drowning of university basketball players

* Gatchalian becomes Philippines' new Senate president

* Philippine President leaves for Russia to lead Asean summit, hold talks with Putin

* Philippine Justice Dept probes officials over Senate shooting, Dela Rosa escape

* Philippines says floating platform removed from Scarborough Shoal

Rescued cats getting treatment in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam onJune 17, 2026- Vietnam Cat Welfare via AP
Rescued cats getting treatment in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam onJune 17, 2026- Vietnam Cat Welfare via AP

Vietnam

* Vietnam decrees that passengers must be compensated for flight delays from next month

* Top K-Pop band BigBang set for explosive two-night return in Hanoi

* Vietnam to equip all airports with UAV detection capabilities in 2027

* Vietnam to put seven new airports into operation by 2030

Cambodia

* Cambodia wants more girls in school as women dominate economy, corporate sector

* From garments to high tech: Cambodia seeks new era of industrial investment with South Korea

* Judicial officials in Cambodia laud cyber scam crackdown as new law enters enforcement phase

* Cambodia and Thailand select Unclos reps; 30 days left to mutually agree on chair

Myanmar

* Myanmar and China sign 18 agreements and MoUs during Presidential visit to Beijing

‘Brotherly bonds’: Political recognition is top prize for Myanmar leader’s China visit: Analysis

* Myanmar President, Chinese Premier discuss expanding bilateral cooperation

Laos

* Laos secures US$3.31mil for seven Mekong-Lancang cooperation projects

* Lao media reforms planned to align with digital development

* Laos and Russia sign peaceful nuclear energy deal, pledge stronger trade ties

Brunei

* Brunei Sultan calls for unity, hard work and vigilance to mark Islamic New Year

* Brunei bridges cultures through Islamic art

* Tapping Brunei's heritage tourism potential

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako during the wreath-laying ceremony at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026. - AP
Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako during the wreath-laying ceremony at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026. - AP

Aseanplus

* FIFA invites South Korean YouTuber targeted by racist gesture to match against Mexico

* Magnitude 5.5 quake jolts eastern Japan near Tokyo, no tsunami warning issued

* Court throws out Hong Kong couple’s challenge to daughter’s guardianship in Sweden

* Chinese ‘CEO in a school uniform’ builds, exports drones, funds start-up by waiting tables

* Sri Lanka ex-leader's son arrested over corruption (update)

* 'Unstable' Tasmanian devil found after 15 days on the run

* Study finds that children with obesity are less likely to get well-paying jobs

* Two humpback whales set records swimming between Australia and Brazil

* Hong Kong market sample tests positive for H9 bird flu after boy infected

* South Korean pianist recreates himself as a one-handed performer after paralyzing stroke

* High school student in South Korea under probe for leaving semen, urine in teacher’s classroom

* Shipwreck hunters to probe forgotten Danish role in India

* Australia must be ‘monocultural,’ One Nation leader Hanson says

* Nepal’s new Gen-Z inspired government places bets on China, India

* South Korea to ease civilian curbs along border with North

* A place among the stars: Asteroid named after firefighter who died in deadly Hong Kong blaze

* Japan puts the heat on suspected ice cream cartel

Trump says he had good meeting with India's Modi, working on trade deals

* 'Heartbreaking': Afghan govt staff abandon smartphones

* S. Korea's special counsel demands 1.5-year sentence for Seoul mayor in illegal political funds case

* Hong Kong market sample tests positive for H9 bird flu after boy infected

* China makes new push to take yuan global, vows vigilance against financial risks

* Telegram challenging Indian government order that temporarily blocks its use

* China calls for more Global South voices to be heard at United Nations

 

 

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