Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Sunday (July 26, 2026)


Elementary students compete in a traditional game festival at an eco-tourism village in Lubok Sukon, Indonesia's Aceh province, on July 25, 2026. -- Photo by CHAIDEER MAHYUDDIN / AFP

Malaysia

* Racial rhetoric, fear-mongering has no place in nation-building, says Zambry

* Top leaders in Malaysia rebukes Sanusi for 'Tanah Melayu' remarks

* Deputy IGP Ayob Khan retires after almost 35 years in the force

* Sanusi's speech taken out of context, says Perikatan info chief

* Malaysians in Qatar advised to remain vigilant

* Cops probing alleged land scam in Keningau

* Malaysia: Start preparing for Super El Nino now 

* BN-PH federal unity govt not binding, says Khaled Nordin

* Six to be charged over RM7mil kidnap case in PJ tomorrow

* Violence against city council officers unacceptable, says Ipoh Mayor

* Mangroves remain vital shields for Sabah's wildlife, says Danau Girang Field Centre

* Police force must place integrity and professionalism above all, says outgoing Deputy IGP

* Controversial businessman Liow not a PKR member, says Fuziah

* Ayob Khan receives heartfelt gesture from AKPS chief after retirement ceremony

* Bursa Malaysia to trade cautiously next week amid FOMC cues, Middle East developments

* Ringgit seen trading at RM4.08-RM4.10 against US dollar from Monday (July 27) ahead of Fed decision

Singapore

* Singapore: Man taken unconscious to hospital after fight in Yishun; police seek those involved

* Former entertainment lawyer in Singapore and Beam Artistes founder Samuel Seow dies at 53

* More than 20 flights between Singapore and southern China cancelled as Typhoon Noul hits

* Australia’s student visa fees are now the world’s highest. Here’s why S-E Asia got a pass

* Two eclipses in August: Is your phone ready to take the perfect shot?

* Singapore: More than 444 vape items seized by border control

* ‘The show must go on’: Nicholas Tse sheds tears at concert days after death of father Patrick Tse

Indonesia

* Indonesia to receive 12 Leonardo M-346 F jet trainers in 2030

* Bali tightens rules on foreign-owned small businesses amid concerns over local competition

* Indonesia: Ex-prosecutor held over cash, gold bars at home

* Indonesia's commitment to long-term partnership with China remains strong, says investment minister

* Thailand whips Laos as Malaysia wins against Myanmar thanks to Josue's double strike in Asean Hyundai Cup Group B openers

Thailand

* Ancient monastery in Thailand added to Unesco heritage list

* Three suspects face arrest warrants over two Narathiwat attacks

* Italian students fined after BTS train dispute with Thai woman

* World Drowning Prevention Day fights crisis in South-East Asia

* Iran says it has halted Middle East attacks as US holds fire after two weeks of escalation

Philippines

* Philippines eyes Aussie-style social media ban to curb school shootings

* Philippines, Japan, and the US hold joint exercise in the South China Sea; tension in disputed areas escalates

* Philippines: Senate seeks probe into sharp rise in electricity bills

* Mindoro consumer group challenges power coop’s explanation for P1/kWh rate cut

* China also holds air and navy patrol in South China Sea 

Vietnam

* Vietnam thanks China for support in rescuing 39 crew members of sunken ship

* Vietnam launches 500-day mission to find and identify thousands of war dead

* Vu Ha village keeps Vietnam’s sedge mat tradition alive

* Minors could face online posting ban in Vietnam

* Rescuers scour South China Sea for 17 missing after Vietnamese vessel sinks

Myanmar

* Myanmar to take legal action against internet providers over service failures

* Tastes of Golden Land: Regional flavours blend at Myanmar's largest traditional food show

* Oil tanker explodes in Strait of Hormuz after hitting a naval mine, says Iranian media 

* Renewing Asean’s resilience - When confronted with external shocks, will Asean members continue to support one another

Cambodia

* 'Boom, Boom, time' Cambodian fresh durian exports to China skyrocket, says govt

* Cambodia and FBI vow crackdown as UNODC warns of cybercrime surge

* Mekong Irrawaddy dolphin drowns after becoming entangled in fishing gear

* Cambodia establishes new sanctuary for critically endangered Siamese crocodiles

Laos

* Typhoon Yagi damage of over K20 billion repaired at Myanmar hydropower plant

* Laos sees a 9.87 per cent rise in international tourists in the first half of 2026

* Favourites Thailand open its Asean Hyundai Cup campaign with a 5-0 blitz of Laos in Vientiane

Brunei

* China, Brunei set example for bilateral ties between large, small nations, says top diplomat Wang Yi

* Brunei pledges stronger Asean judicial cooperation amid emerging legal challenges

* Chinese FM highlights fruitful China-Asean cooperation over past five years 

Aseanplus

* Wedding bells soon for Syed Saddiq & Bella?

* Malaysia to host Bahrain Grand Prix from Oct 2-4

* F1 fans, community abuzz over Sepang's possible return

* 12 cops under probe over alleged RM2mil extortion of foreign national

* PM Anwar congratulates Alif Rakib on historic One Championship world title win

* MMEA, enforcement agencies stepping up security to prevent trespassing on Penang bridges

* Typhoon Noul forces cancellation of Malaysia Airlines flights between KL, Shenzhen, Hong Kong

* Chinese family reunites with daughter decades after she vanished from market near home

* China security partner Solomon Islands to sign US Coast Guard patrol deal

* TET paper leak case takes fresh turn as arrests rise to 14

* Iran says it sold US$18bil of oil during war, ceasefire

* India: Exam leak scandal’s high cost

* China: 20,000 people evacuated as Typhoon Noul nears

* Ravi, Chenab swell as severe flooding spreads across Punjab

* Trump order targets China-linked military mineral supply chains

* Extreme heat spreads beyond South Korea’s hottest city, Daegu

* Asian openbills turn Batuli Pokhari into a seasonal nesting haven

* As US-Chinese AI model gap narrows, what next for Washington?

* Is Hong Kong kicking the can down the road with ride-hailing quota?

* Strong winds and rain lash China after Typhoon Noul makes landfall

* Japanese PM Takaichi's past revisionist comments draw fresh criticism

* Australia to raise concerns over new tariffs with Trump, PM Albanese says

* Analysis-India's Instagram Gen Z dents Modi's aura ahead of key state polls

* Star Biz7 - Skydecks: More than just a million-dollar view

* Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases surpasses 3,000

* Overnight Russian attack triggers fires in Ukrainian capital Kyiv

* Anthropic, China and why Pax Silica architect thinks the US can keep the AI lead

* The FIFA effect: Hong Kong developers bet on sport fever to keep shoppers spending

* Humanoid robots showcase traditional Japanese dance and conversation in Okayama

* Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp among new additions to join UNESCO's World Heritage List

* Well-known Taobao-partnered furniture store to close in HK after lease ends in October: sources

* Entertainment: Spider-Man star Tom Holland vomits during taping of popular YouTube show ‘Hot Ones’

* Top Entertainment stories of the week: Simon's daughter graduates; Sei Gor's final send-off; Halftime show with no purpose?

* Badminton: Tien-chen proves age is just a number with historic China Open triumph

* Commonwealth Games: Aniq powers his way to Malaysia's first gold in Glasgow with Games record

 

 

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