Asean News Headlines at 10 pm on Monday (July 6, 2026)

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto (right) welcomes India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon his arrival at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base in Jakarta on Monday, July 6, 2026. -- Photo by Handout / Indonesia's Presidential Palace / AFP

Malaysia

* Finance Minister had final say on procurement, but PMO chose the contractors, Tengku Zafrul tells court

* List of 54 companies for Jana Wibawa projects came from PMO, not Finance Ministry, Tengku Zafrul tells court

* Azalina: Major shift in Malaysia’s legal framework with public prosecutor appointment reform

* Johor polls: 12,710 police personnel to cast early ballot tomorrow

* Johor polls: Teasing is ok, but don't get personal, says Tok Mat

* Johor polls: Political differences won’t hinder state-federal ties, says Onn Hafiz

* Malaysia's success depends on quality of human capital, says Fadillah

* Malaysia's food security index increases to 61.5, says Stats Dept

* Bank Negara seen keeping OPR at 2.75% as easing oil prices reduce inflation risks

* School stabbing victim in stable condition

* Federal stability not affected by state election results, says Azalina

* Stabbing incident at Kuala Langat secondary school leaves student injured

* Selangor Education Dept gives full cooperation in police probe over school stabbing incident

* Daughter was victim of opportunity, not intended target, says father of Banting school stabbing victim

* Unfair, highly restrictive tax-exempt conditions imposed on TAR UMT, says MCA president

* Three arrested for robbery in Manjung after impersonating police officers

A view of the tracks of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link running past residential apartments in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on Monday, July 6, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Edgar Su

Singapore:

* Singaporean 'stealing' RON95 viral video baits online outrage, that may have been the intention all along

* ‘Strategically aligned’: Singapore, Indonesia want Strait of Malacca open and free for all, say leaders

* Man in Singapore tasered and arrested for swinging saw and not complying with police

* Man dies after lightning strike in waters off Singapore's Pasir Ris Beach

* ‘Diving suits’ developed to assist cyborg cockroaches in underwater search-and-rescue efforts

* Shares edge higher in Asia as oil dips, earnings loom

* Oil slips after Opec+ agrees to raise output targets

* US lawmakers push for fewer tax breaks to reduce reliance on China technology

* The great AI reckoning: How China is flipping the script on US’ new industrial revolution

Indonesia:

* Modi eyes stronger Indo-Pacific ties amid mixed US signals during his trip to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand

* Indonesia mulls 0% income tax to draw money to the new financial hub in country

* Indonesia and Singapore reaffirm their commitment to safeguarding the Strait of Malacca

* Indonesia daycare abuse case grows to 27 suspects, police say

* Pardoned Indonesian convicts trained for food security jobs: Minister

* Indonesia, France discuss expansion of submarine cooperation

* Fire erupts after suspected explosion at community oil well in Indonesia's Aceh Province

In this photo released by The Fine Arts Department, archaeologists are pictured with human bones during an ongoing dig at the Don Yai Thong archeological site in Phetchaburi province, Thailand. -- Photo: The Fine Arts Department via AP

Thailand:

* Thailand detains 28 suspects linked to separatist group BRN in two-month operation

* Gold rings around 2,000 years old found during dig at Thailand archaeological site

* Malaysia in talks with Thailand, GACC on land route for durian exports to China

* Fire rips through Thai synthetic fibre factory in Samut Prakan, worker critically injured

* Heavy monsoon rain forecast for Thailand’s North, Northeast

* Thailand: A city of dreams and danger / Fugitive scam boss finally caught

Philippines:

* Philippine high school reopens with focus on healing after mass shooting

* Duterte ally arrested over plunder charge ahead of impeachment trial

* Impeachment trial of Philippine VP Sara Duterte to open in divided Senate

* AirAsia Philippines boosts collaboration with the aviation police to address challenge

* First day of Philippine VP Sara Duterte impeachment trial to focus on rules, procedures

* Australian PM apologises for inappropriate comment on singer Kylie Minogue / Australia PM Albanese apologises for crude Kylie Minogue remark

Philippines' Alexandra Eala in action during her fourth-round match against Italy's Jasmine Paolini at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London. -- Photo: REUTERS/Jaimi Joy

Vietnam:

* Vietnamese top actress Katleen Phan Vo weds businessman in Malaysia

* Vietnam gambles on US$4bil port to check China's naval power

* HCM City breaks ground on US$261mil port project to boost southern logistics

* Vietnam releases list of 'high-risk' AI systems

* Micron, Ford sign semiconductor supply agreement for vehicles

* As lay-offs hit, China’s unemployed find sanctuary in Communist Party centres

Myanmar:

* Eight killed in landslides at Myanmar-Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh

* Myanmar and Laos sign deal to study 2,790MW Mekong hydropower project

* Global markets - Asia shares sputter as earnings loom, oil weighed by supply

* Japan releases snowman-like asteroid image after flyby

A Cambodian farmer cleans rice seedlings before the rice plantation during the rainy season in Prey Svay village on the outskirts of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Monday, July 6, 2026. -- AP Photo/Heng Sinith

Cambodia:

* Cambodian govt says Thai JBC engagement is crucial to de-escalating border tensions

* Cambodia moves to permanently block death penalty revival through UN treaty ratification

* Welcome to the luxury city built by Taiwan’s AI boom

* Cambodia: Cross-border milestone in film on migrant life

Laos:

* Tropical Storm Maysak to hit Laos as govt warns of continued heavy rain

* Laos, Myanmar strengthen ties during state visit of Myanmar President

* ByteDance, Alibaba pull AI companions as Beijing tightens rules

Brunei:

* Digital Brunei 2030 to drive nation's digital transformation, says minister

* Brunei Sultan presents house keys to 300 National Housing Scheme recipients

* Gold eases from two-week high as firmer US dollar weighs

People rest on Inwangsan Mountain as the city skyline is seen in the background in Seoul on Monday, July 6, 2026. -- Photo by Jade GAO / AFP

AseanPlus:

* Ringgit may rebound on capital flow measures, analysts say / Ringgit ends lower as investors return to US dollar

* Malaysian detained in Macau has criminal record involving drugs, says Bukit Aman

* S'wak cops seize over 15 tonnes of bird's nests worth RM81.8mil in series of raids

* Malaysia to maintain peacekeeping troops in Lebanon amid security discussions

* Maybank Invest Asean affirms confidence in region, upgrades Malaysia outlook

* Anwar sends birthday greetings to Rahim Razali as legendary actor turns 87

* HK star Christy Lai enjoys roti tisu, kaya toast and more during Malaysian trip

* Nation: Crackdown on illegal gambling: over 500 arrested during FIFA World Cup 2026

* Korean singer Ilhoon reflects on his last visit to Malaysia & life since going solo

* William Wong becomes first to resign from Hong Kong Legco over scandal in 26 years

* Residents, visitors flock to waterfront as PLA Navy ships sail into Hong Kong

* Twenty-five dead, 100 injured in clashes at Sri Lanka prison, sources say

* K-idol T.O.P brings first solo Asia tour to Kuala Lumpur

* No apartment? You can't join this dating app

* Australia signs defence alliance with Pacific nation Fiji

* South Korea's Lee urges speed in launching mega chip projects

* India tells Meta to remove child abuse content from Instagram

* Hyundai Motor showcases humanoid at World Cup in robotics push

* Six killed after heavy rains trigger building collapse in Mumbai

* Chinese space probe reaches asteroid for first sample collection

* Japan says 'strongly' urged China to reconsider missile test launch

* Should Hong Kong ban smartphones in schools and who makes final call?

* China says successfully conducted test missile launch in Pacific Ocean

* Japan to test driverless buses for public transit from fiscal year 2027

* China: Newly discovered fossil sheds light on avian tail evolution mystery

* Proposed sexual offences overhaul extensive but advocacy groups cite concerns

* Samsung appliance workers to stage a rally protesting chip workers' wage deal

* Hong Kong can develop further with deeper integration, liaison office chief says

* Taiwan’s leader pays tribute to Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee after his death

* Chinese gym refunds client, offers membership elsewhere after body odour complaints

* China signals openness to reducing gaping EU trade surplus as Brussels toughens stance

* K-pop agency Ador unveils new evidence alleging former CEO orchestrated NewJeans’ split

* From starry-eyed to sceptical: Why young Chinese are turning away from the American dream

* Cyberattack on Hong Kong’s top appliance distributor Shun Hing Group affects data of one million people

* Bowling - Awesome duo Adelia-Adania strike Malaysia's first gold in Kuching

* Tennis-Ruthless Osaka dispatches Sabalenka, Djokovic wins ugly

* Motor racing - Two wins in three races but Ferrari boss plays down F1 title bid

* Soccer - UEFA slams FIFA's 'unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable' Balogun decision

* Football - Trump intervention causes World Cup storm as FIFA clears US striker Balogun to face Belgium