Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Wednesday (June 24, 2026)


A visitor holds a T4 rifle displayed at a stall by JD Taurus, during the International Police Expo 2026 in New Delhi, India, June 24, 2026. - Photo: Reuters

Malaysia

* Anwar, govt apply to strike out MPs' suit over US tariff deal

* Foreigner arrested after female college student found dead in PJS 8 condo

* No evidence of abuse found at Shah Alam childcare centre, says cops

* Three-judge panel dismisses striking out appeal by former Penang chief minister

* No extradition request for Bestinet founder so far, Dewan Rakyat told

* Govt's culture of secrecy must be dismantled under freedom of information law, say civil society groups

* A second term would deepen ongoing reforms by Madani govt, says Nga

* Relationship and financial issues linked to college student's murder, say cops

* Health, Higher Education joint panel to align healthcare workforce supply and demand

* Police continue investigation into RM10,000 wallet theft despite bail granted to suspect

* Police crack down on drug trafficking: 171kg of marijuana seized in major operations

* Bersatu clarifies support for Pejuang joining Perikatan Nasional, objects to PCM

* Drastic increase in money lost to online scams nationwide, says Home Ministry

* Up to 697,000 jobs at risk from artificial intelligence and new economy, says Ramanan

* Teen motorist who caused three deaths sent to Henry Gurney School for three years

* Zara inquest: Expert explains why handwriting is hard to copy

* Dr Wee: Data proves Johor’s economic growth is widespread, not just centred in JB

* (Live) Barisan announces candidates for Johor polls

* Burning pile of paper sparked blaze that consumed 27 houses in Kg Gok Kapur, says Bomba

* Manhunt underway for drug suspect who hurt two cops in knife attack

* Court fines e-hailing driver RM101,750 over import of zam-zam water

* Anwar applauds civil servants for Malaysia's leap in World Competitiveness Ranking

* Man admits to posting insulting, threatening posts against Terengganu royal family

* Zara inquest: Blood on document does not prove writing was by victim, says expert

* Those used to gaining from graft keep fighting govt efforts to stamp it out, says PM

* Newly passed Road Transport Bill aims to prevent accidents, deaths, says Loke

* 'Not a parachute candidate': Pasir Gudang Amanah defends Sharon Teo's nomination for Permas seat

* Man fined RM10,000 for spreading false news on Covid-19 vaccine

* Johor BN rules out coalition government if it retains power, says Onn Hafiz

* Security guard gets eight months jail, RM50,000 fine for offensive comment against King

* South-East Asia on red alert for severe trans-boundary haze risk in 2026

* Fadhlina files police report over alleged malicious, defamatory video

* Court restrains Papagomo from publishing defamatory statements against MCMC

* FAMA moves to stabilise durian prices amid supply glut

* Man arrested for raping teen daughter over five years

* Johor polls: Adham Baba returns to contest Pasir Raja, Onn Hafiz to defend Machap

* MMEA busts RM65.7mil cigarette smuggling operation off Semporna

* Fuel prices June 25 - July 1: Diesel, unsubsidised RON97, RON95 prices down

 

Singapore

* Seven rescued, five taken to hospital after fire breaks out in Singapore home

* Singapore probing two men linked to Prince Group after US sanctions; US$465mil in assets seized so far

* Jail for Singapore woman who scratched, slapped and punched helper, causing multiple injuries

* Two Singaporeans, including student, 19, issued ISA orders over radicalisation triggered by Gaza war

 

 

Indonesia

* GoTo, Grab to cut driver commissions to 8% in Indonesia

* Gibran’s outreach to student protesters puts focus on his role in government

* Bali’s rabies crisis in spotlight following Jembrana dog attack

* Indonesia can achieve energy self-sufficiency within three to four years - Prabowo

 

 

Thailand

* Malaysia, Korea and China lead Thailand travel searches

* Thailand's 'Michael Jackson' jailed over fatal drink-driving crash

* Bending the bamboo: Thailand turns neutrality into a diplomatic advantage

* Thai Transport Ministry partners with Minor Group to launch luxury tourist trains under new Rail Act

 

 

Philippines

* Teens plotted shooting, say cops

* Quake turns seabed into shore

* ‘Asean’s gift to the world’: Hormuz crisis sharpens Philippines push for South China Sea code

* Murder charges filed against 15 year-old Philippine school shooter

* Philippines temporarily blocks gaming app used by suspect in deadly school shooting

* Philippines' Ateneo basketball star Baterbonia laid to rest in Agusan hometown

 

 

Vietnam

* Free annual health checks approved for Vietnam's elderly citizens from 2026

* Hanoi residents mount silent protest over home demolitions

* Vietnam heatwave to intensify as temperatures top 40 deg Celsius

* Wartime bomb found in primary school in central Vietnam, safely disposed

 

 

Myanmar

* 1.51 tons of ICE, over 6 million stimulant tablets seized in southern Myanmar

 

 

Cambodia

* ADB backs Cambodia’s first large-scale energy storage project

* Eyes on the prize: Hun Sen’s China trip tipped to boost investment

* Military action not the answer to Cambodia-Thailand border dispute, says scholar

 

 

Laos

* Japan pledges US$3.2mil for human resource development in Laos

 

 

Brunei

* Brunei records highest per-capita carbon emissions in Asean: Report

 

 

Aseanplus

* Anwar's oil and gas breakthroughs in Russia and Turkmenistan

* Russia assures Malaysia of long-term oil, gas, diesel supplies, says Anwar

* Malaysia reassured of long-term oil and gas supplies from Russia, says PM Anwar

* Erdogan says bilateral talks with Trump likely at NATO summit in Turkey

* North Korea should build two warships a year in next five years, Kim says

* Kim: No slowdown on defence

* Ex-minister held over money laundering

* Delayed monsoon brings relief from heatwave

* Lee orders election watchdog probe to go beyond ballot shortages

* At least 14 killed in blaze

* Military steps in as dengue cases near 50,000

* Ringgit opens easier as strong US data support US$

* Actress Isabella Leong celebrates birthday in bathrobe, confirms romance with Chinese actor Marc Ma

* FBM KLCI makes cautious rebound after global tech sell-off

* South Korea's government discussing major new chip investments with Samsung, SK Hynix

* Ringgit remains in comfortable position, hears Parliament

* Ringgit eases slightly on expectations of higher US rates

* Malaysia FDI jumps 41.2% to RM65.9bil in 2025 - DOSM

* Bursa Malaysia suspends short-selling of XL Holdings

* FBM KLCI picks up at midday after tech rout

* Man in China jailed after flat’s high electricity usage exposes breeding of 300 snakes

* Asian stocks under pressure, oil near four-month low as volatility risks highlighted

* Low-altitude economy set to soar to a RM30bil industry by 2030, says CAAM

* Bondi Beach attack hero denies assaulting father

* China detains two Japanese nationals over alleged smuggling

* China premier urges AI governance to avoid 'losing control'

* 'Teach You A Lesson': Korean teachers are split over controversial K-drama's message

* Gold slips to two-week low as Fed rate-hike bets buoy dollar

* Female succession still off the table as Japan plans overhaul of Imperial Law

* Fahmi: Social media platforms risk up to RM10 million penalty over age verification

* Govt has no plans to expand fuel subsidy programme

* Four Indonesian hitmakers unite for 'Konsert Muzik D.R.A.S.' at Unifi Arena on Aug 22

* FBM KLCI edges higher, ends two-day slide amid mixed regional markets

* US-Iran technical talks to resume next week, Pakistan says

* International super group Limp Bizkit announces first-ever show in Malaysia on Dec 9

* Indian tech hub Hyderabad names road after Donald Trump, drawing criticism from Modi’s party

* Pakistani rights activist Mahrang Baloch sentenced to life in prison

* Schools in Tokyo suburb to get bear sprays

* Malaysian rock stars Spider are back with a mega concert 'Spideraya' at the National Hockey Stadium on Sept 26

* Ee Wei heads to Australia for specialist help

* Survivors fear scrutiny gaps as Hong Kong fire probe declines statutory powers

* Air India Delhi-Amritsar flight briefly enters Pakistani airspace after navigation system snag

* ‘You left me on my birthday…I loved you so much’: Pune girl’s Instagram story after allegedly killing fiancé

* More stranded oil tankers exit Hormuz, adding to global supply

* Motor racing-F1 braced for next twist after Hamilton's Ferrari breakthrough

* Forced labour allegations in Xinjiang denied

* South Korea's Dongguk University professor dismissed over sexual harassment allegations

 

 

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