Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Tuesday (June 30, 2026)


Cambodian devotees, right, offer food into Buddhist monks' bowls before the monks return to their temple for lunch in Sre Ampel village, outside Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, as part of a bi-monthly scheduled ritual to receive blessings and share food with the local pagoda. - Photo: AP

Malaysia

* 452,726 jobs expected from 5,350 manufacturing projects in Malaysia

* Federal Court postpones key decision in Syed Saddiq’s appeal due to judge’s illness

* Over 415,000 visitors boost Malaysia's economy at inaugural Rain Rave Festival, says Tiong

* Syed Saddiq vows to keep fighting to clear his name after Federal Court defers verdict

* Selangor and Penang pay more tax than they receive in federal spending, says Anwar

* Govt will not announce new projects during election campaigns, says Anwar

* Rembau District Office orders eviction of official residence following appointment of new Undang

* New Malaysian passport rollout begins in July through 14 passport offices nationwide

* 73-year-old claims trial to charges of sexually assaulting two minors in mosque storeroom

* Bersama unveils five-point service pledge for Johor election

* Dewan Rakyat passes Bill to allow prosecution of child sexual offences committed overseas

* Body in suitcase: Victim died of slash wounds, say Kajang cops

* Johor polls: PAS supporting BN candidates is not racial issue, says Onn Hafiz

* Housewife jailed 17 years for causing death of seven-month-old adopted daughter

* Two Malaysians injured in Tak Bai bomb blast transferred to Kota Baru hospital

* LRT3 eases mobility for UiTM Shah Alam students, supports access to campus and Klang Valley connectivity, says Zambry

* Govt introduces RM30 health checks for eligible commercial drivers above 40 years old

* Refugee policy must balance humanitarian duties and national security, says Zahid

* Police report on MRSM bullying case still pending, says MARA chairman

* Soldiers at Kem Hobart injured by shrapnel from exploding firearm, says Army

* Over 60,000 used Shah Alam Line on first day of operations, says Rapid KL

* Man gets 32 years' jail, 12 lashes for murdering girlfriend

* MACC arrests senior enforcement officer over alleged graft

* Budi Diesel to start on July 1 with 700,000 vehicle owners expected to benefit

 

 

Singapore

* Commission launched to tackle online harm

* Analysis: As Workers Party cadres close ranks behind Pritam Singh, can the party win over middle ground voters?

* More young Singapore residents aged 25 to 34 staying single, especially among Chinese

* Electricity tariff for Singapore households to rise by 17%, gas tariff by 7.1% from July to September

* Man arrested in Singapore's Toa Payoh for obscene act, punching police officer in the face

* Jail for Kpod peddler who drove off during 2025 HSA raid in Singapore's Bishan, almost hitting officers

* More Singapore residents have no religion in 2025 than in 2020

* Former bank manager to be charged over allegedly taking S$1.8mil from bank vault in Singapore

* Doctor convicted of drug use; he was among 49 men arrested at Sentosa hotel in Singapore police raid

* China woman jailed over use of fake passport to enter Singapore; husband jailed for false declarations

* Two boys, 11 and 12, given conditional warnings after breaking into Singapore MRT train’s back cabin

* Man to be charged after shooting, injuring another with air gun in Singapore

 

Indonesia

* Rallies hit by police arrests

* Critics slam Prabowo’s praise for military, police role in food drive

* Indonesia scales back military training for staff in Prabowo's cooperative project after deaths

* Gojek founder Nadiem Makarim jailed 10 years over Indonesia school laptop corruption case

* Indonesian prosecutors seek up to 10 years’ jail for alleged baby trafficking ring linked to Singapore

* Singapore and Indonesia to cooperate on nuclear security and radiation protection

 

 

Thailand

* Aussie man charged over dead teen in suitcase

* Aussie cops arrest airline crew over heroin smuggling

* Thai durian sales soar as TikTok live commerce drives demand

* Thai Airways vows cooperation in Melbourne heroin probe, sets seven-day disciplinary inquiry

* Thai opposition leader faces ethics trial over royal insult reform

* Search under way after pontoon accident in Thailand's Samut Prakan

* Thai court jails mother of teen girl forced into sex work in Japan

* Thailand's Office of the Narcotics Control Board inspects Phayao home as Melbourne heroin probe widens

 

 

Philippines

* Thousands from Philippine sect protest pro-Duterte senator's looming arrest

* Rare Samar Rafflesia rediscovered in protected Philippine forest after 15 years

* Sara Duterte: Edsa rally reflects growing frustration with Marcos

* Philippine school shooting plot foiled; Grade 10 student in custody

 

 

Vietnam

* HCM City to offer free bus travel on 134 routes from July

* Setting sail into Ha Long's heritage

* HCM City police arrest 30 in online gun making, trafficking ring

 

 

Myanmar

* Myanmar President to pay state visit to Laos

* Myanmar jade mine landslide kills five, 15 missing

 

 

Cambodia

* Laos seeks Cambodian experience to combat scam operations

 

 

Laos

* Lao govt highlights success in crackdown on illegal mining

 

 

Brunei

* Brunei reaffirms trade commitment to deliver meaningful economic benefits

* Brunei Court of Appeal increases sentence on security guard for sexually assaulting two boys

 

 

AseanPlus

* Self-exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui gets 30 years in US prison for fraud conviction

* Chinese schools embrace AI tools

* Dozens killed in Afghanistan strikes

* Shenzhou-23 crew settles into life in orbit

* Illegal Afghan migrants face arrest

* Ousted PM Hasina vows to return home this year

* A bear-y happy birthday bash

* Jet Li says wife bought homes for his 2 daughters from 1st marriage

* Ringgit higher against greenback in early trade, tracks weaker US$ index

* Why Malaysian restaurateurs open global outposts in Singapore, London and beyond

* China's factory activity expands in June on high-tech exports

* China grounds light aircraft after Beijing tower crash: Report

* Asian stocks set for record-breaking quarter; dollar sinks gold and yen

* Japan fans stunned as Brazil end their World Cup dream

* South Korea, Timor-Leste agree to expand cooperation in climate change, infrastructure, education

* 'Dear You': Director and stars of China's surprise hit film coming to KL to meet fans on July 4 & 5

* Gold faces biggest monthly drop since late 2008 on hawkish Fed stance

* Bursa Malaysia morning session ends marginally higher

* Devoted police dog moves millions in China by waiting for injured handler, refusing food

* Malaysian exporters record RM160mil in trade leads at Korea Import Expo 2026

* 'Teach You A Lesson' star Kim Moo-yul could barely scrape together bus fare before making it as an actor

* China conducts patrols around Scarborough Shoal in disputed South China Sea

* Malaysia's official reserve assets at US$130.63bil at end-May

* Coffee shop owner in S. Korea loses franchise after accusing worker of stealing three drinks

* F4’s Van Ness Wu announces second marriage to the surprise of fans

* India's much-delayed bullet train project picks up speed

* Australian treasurer says alleged access of prime minister's bank data 'incredibly concerning'

* 9YO Japanese girl is world’s youngest DJ

* Higher electricity prices push Malaysia's headline inflation to 2% in May - Bank Negara

* India's Special Investigation Team names former Travancore Devaswom Board president, others as accused in Sabarimala gold theft case

* Seoul police refer 20 hospital staff over unprescribed anti-anxiety drugs

* China supports United Nations in better playing central role in international affairs, says foreign minister

* Is the US banning drones from China until it can make better ones itself?

* Bursa Malaysia ends on a softer note

* Ringgit closes lower ahead of key US economic data

* Man arrested for allegedly filming students in Bangladesh varsity women's washroom

* American envoy in Hong Kong upbeat on US-China ties, aims to engage city officials

* Japan bullet train collides with bear in Akita prefecture; no injuries reported

* Bird flu cases rise in Nepal, only zoo shut

* Neil the 1,000kg southern elephant seal is back, sows mayhem in Tasmania

* Shanghai court grants maiden guardianship rights to neighbour of mentally ill man

* HK star Lo Hoi Pang, 84, opens up about living alone: 'All my immediate family members are gone'

* Meta loses bid to dismiss US states' claims that Facebook, Instagram addict children

* Japanese PM Takaichi seeks deeper India ties on trade, security

 

 

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