Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Thursday (June 18, 2026)


Women display posters during a rally against a fuel price hike, government inefficient spendings, and increasing military involvement in civilian affairs in Jakarta, Indonesia on Thursday, June 18, 2026. - Photo: AP

 

 

Malaysia

* Barisan has finalised 80% of Johor state election seats and candidates, says Onn Hafiz

* PAS rebukes Muhyiddin over Perikatan logo remarks

* Barisan chooses not to work with DAP due to different political ideologies, says Onn Hafiz

* Malaysia Stadium Corporation CEO claims trial to graft charges over squash centre tender

* Birth registration hurdles continue to affect many children in Sabah, says rights group

* Salesman pleads guilty to attacking biker on Federal Highway

* STPM 2025 records historic high national CGPA of 2.88

* Gardener charged with murdering ex-girlfriend's lover in Perak Tengah

* Port Klang duty free zone logs record RM566mil in cumulative new investment

* High Court to hear asset restraining order application against Na'imah on Aug 13

* Johor polls: Cops identify 39 hotspots for 'added attention'

* High Court dismisses Bersatu's bid to challenge freeze order on bank accounts

* Army duo charged with transporting smuggled migrants at Bukit Kayu Hitam ICQS

* Smugglers flee MMEA in Kelantan, leaving behind contraband cigs and three MPVs

* Pulau Carey third terminal development can begin this year, says Loke

* Guan Eng’s damages reduced to RM450,000 in suit against Muhyiddin

* Almost 400 sexual harassment cases recorded in first five months of 2026

* Perak to focus on Greater Ipoh plan rather than establish a second city, says MB

* Search called off for two missing fishermen in Kemaman after a week

* KLIA T2 to host Malaysia's first ultra-fast EV charging facility

* Increased traffic fines, making police reports online among proposed amendments to Road Transport Act

* Pakatan to announce its Johor candidates on Monday, says Dr Zaliha

* Selangor JPJ detects locals renting vehicles to foreigners without valid licences

* All bets are off: 58 nabbed in raids against illegal World Cup betting

* Cop charged with having drugs in court lock-up

* Perikatan consitution allows chairman to reshuffle posts, says PAS deputy info chief

* Johor polls: Muda to announce candidates this weekend, says election director

* JB woman reported missing in 2019 found safe in Langkawi

* Specialists training mired in govt red-tape pushing doctors abroad, worsening shortage, says MMA

* Anwar, Wan Azizah extend condolences over death of Nancy's husband

 

 

Singapore

* Singapore to lead Asean AI push

* Two people rescued from burning HDB flat in Singapore's Jurong West

* Man in Singapore allegedly drove against traffic, sped up to 114kmh, hit school bus and left his car in flames

* Two taken to hospital, 28 evacuated after fire in Yishun HDB flat

* Singapore Android users lose at least S$69,000 in less than 3 months to malware scams targeting seniors

* 22 people taken to hospital after multi-vehicle accident in Tuas

* Singapore regains top spot in 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking

 

 

Indonesia

* Pressure mounts in Indonesia to halt, review Prabowo’s free meals programme

* Indonesia central bank announces rate hike

* Indonesia builds canal blocks in Riau to prevent forest fires

* Indonesia on track to launch B50 biodiesel programme on July 1, minister says

* Indonesia presses for common Asean AI governance framework

 

 

Thailand

* Thailand revives US$30bil coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca Strait

* Thailand clears five trade agreements to expand global trade links

* Thailand keeps higher-use household power rates steady amid review

* Trade restrictions with Thailand mean opportunities for local producers, says Fisheries Dept

 

 

Philippines

* Sara Duterte ally removed as Senate head

* Sara Duterte impeachment pre-trial conference commences

* P1.7 million stolen as gunmen ambush bank employees in Philippines

* Philippine President Marcos maps out priorities for deeper Asean-Russia cooperation

 

 

Vietnam

* Vietnam to open seven new airports by 2030

* Vietnam maintains 10 per cent growth target for 2026

* Vietnamese doctors reattach 22-month-old child's nearly severed hand

 

 

Myanmar

* China says backs Myanmar's 'full participation' in Asean, UN

* Cambodia, Myanmar look to step up tourism cooperation, increase visitor flow

* Myanmar airstrike kills seven civilians: witnesses

 

 

Cambodia

* Cambodia elected to Unesco cultural heritage committee

* Japan pledges US$1.3mil to aid Cambodian returnees from Thailand, displace civilians

 

 

Laos

* New financing initiative targets SME growth, job creation in Laos

* United Nations ploughs US$4.5mil into food supply in northern Laos

 

 

Brunei

* Brunei's Prince Mateen meets Singapore minister in Russia

* Brunei Sultan and Putin discuss strengthening ties

 

 

AseanPlus

* Russia, Malaysia well positioned to deepen ties, says Putin

* Russia has agreed to long-term supply of petrol, oil and gas to Malaysia, says Anwar

* Malaysia eyes broader cooperation with Turkmenistan during Anwar's visit

* Anwar commends Putin, Xi for Middle East peace stance

* Developing nations will seek alternatives if treated unfairly by European countries, says PM Anwar

* Malaysia supports Turkiye's aim to become Asean Dialogue Partner

* One dead, four hurt in magnitude 6.3 quake

* The art and heart of a Kashmiri wedding

* ‘More difficult’ Iran talks ahead

* Shipwreck hunters to probe forgotten Danish role in India

* Paddling across a lost route

* Plea for US peacemaker

* Beijing calls for more Global South voices at UN

* HK actor Danny Hung holds 10 driving licences, wants pilot's licence next

* FBM KLCI advances above 1,720 amid cautious optimism

* Sivasangari defeats Japan's Watanabe in straight sets to book semi-final spot

* Ringgit opens easier against US dollar

* Asia reports sharp rise in cybercrimes and scams, Interpol says

* Bags to bicycles: Japan used goods market booms overseas

* New Zealand's economy perks up in Q1, eyes on Iran war impact

* Modi reports US-India trade progress after Trump meeting

* China’s unusually heavy downpours fill dams and put crops at risk

* South Korea's Lee leaves G7 with Trump's pen after talks about peace on the peninsula

* Vodafone Australia network outage hits thousands, services being restored

* MAG working closely with AirBorneo on operational recovery, aircraft availability

* Lululemon apologises after Great Wall drum sparks China backlash

* Pain-riddled South Korean man fights for right to die

* Trump thanks China's Xi, Russia's Putin for being 'neutral' in Iran war

* Malaysian born actor Christopher Lee stars in Singapore’s first AI-hybrid drama, 'Crooks'

* FBM KLCI trades higher at midday despite tighter global liquidity worries

* North Korea recalls its envoy to Britain after sanctions on children's camp: Report

* Oil down 2% after US, Iran sign ceasefire agreement

* This Russian actor finds his place in China’s storytelling world

* Nine out of 10 people can't tell what's real online because of AI, survey shows

* China seeks to curb 'unfair' competition in food delivery sector

* S. Korean police quiz executive in Starbucks 'Tank Day' fiasco

* Ad listing for US$5.5mil Tokyo apartment with ‘invisible man’ goes viral

* Australia says net migration down as far-right popularity surges

* India learns to live with hotter summers

* Hong Kong court rejects HK$12m claim against top star Cecilia Cheung over contract dispute

* Looking back - From backflips to backroom success, Thai superstar Kiatisuk Senamuang owns a special place in Asean Championship

* How India sparred with Telegram days ahead of blocking the app

* Eternal ‘star’: asteroid named after firefighter killed in Hong Kong blaze

* South Korea parliament launches probe into election ballot shortages

* After the success of the Ajith Kumar Go Kart Racing event in Cheras, organisers aim to make it even bigger in 2027

* FBM KLCI pares gains to close marginally higher amid cautious trading

* UN food agencies seek $202 million to shield 8.8 million people from El Niño

* Japan mother sues state over teen's 'hostage justice' death

* Ringgit closes lower against greenback on Fed rate hike expectations

* India doctor’s wife allegedly hangs self less than two months after marriage; husband arrested for dowry harassment

* Malaysia dance their way to two golds in Hanoi

* Bird flu kills more than 13,000 seal pups on remote Australian island

* China says 'welcomes' Iran-US signing deal to end Mideast war

* Wee Kiong-Azriyn march into Macau Open quarter-finals

* Korea’s hair-loss insurance proposal sparks backlash

* HK film producer Raymond Wong begins 5-month jail sentence after voluntarily surrendering bail

* Mother stabbed to death next to room where three children were sleeping in Fukuoka, Japan

 

 

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