Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Saturday (Aug 29, 2026)


A firefighter sprays water in an attempt to extinguish a wildfire near the Palembang-Indralaya toll road in Ogan Ilir, South Sumatra province, Indonesia. -- Photo: REUTERS/Abriansyah Liberto

Malaysia

* Exhaust all diplomatic avenues to find 49 missing Malaysians, families urge govt

* Nepal flood: Families of missing Malaysians clinging to hope for news

* Nepal floods: 72 safe in China, 55 Malaysians in Nepal still missing

* Nepal floods: Malaysian Red Crescent seeks public donations for relief efforts

* Nepal floods: Number of missing soars to nearly 3,000, over 630 bodies recovered

* Nepal floods: Briefing for families of missing M'sians to be held tomorrow, says Tok Mat

* Haze: Asthma, conjunctivitis cases on the rise, says Health Ministry

* Pakatan open to any future political cooperation, says Amirudin

* Malaysia must abolish outdated colonial-era laws, says Anwar

* Purr-triotic 'King Oyen' turns heads at Merdeka rehearsal

* Nepal floods: Wife of missing Malaysian fireman heads to disaster site

* National Day celebrations on track despite haze concerns, says Fahmi

* Anwar defends anti-corruption drive, vows to restore lost national wealth

* Youth and Sports Minister calls for thorough probe into Nur Qaira Alisha’s death

* Better governance can free up resources to be returned to the rakyat, says Anwar

* Love scam deaths: Families knew victims were caught in scam, investment scheme

* New initiatives addressing daily concerns to be unveiled in National Day Address, says Anwar

* Door to peace is firmly shut’: PAS says Bersatu reconciliation talks are no longer possible

Singapore

* Singapore’s Mercy Relief to deliver emergency aid to flood victims in Nepal and the Philippines

* S$3bil money laundering case: Luxury properties, handbags and jewellery seized in Singapore up for auction

* Singapore Zoo employee hospitalised after being bitten by Malayan tapir

* Man to be charged over concealing 19cm knife in shoe at Changi Airport

* ‘I had to turn my eyes away’: Search for loved ones missing in Nepal floods turns grim in Kathmandu

* Singapore: Breathable attire, ice packs mandatory for outdoor workers

* US judge questions but won't yet block Trump's new birthright citizenship order

* Tesla forced to recall a record three million cars in China over door-handle issue

Al Ikhlas Grand Mosque is shrouded in haze from wildfires that cover the area in Ketapang, West Kalimantan province, Indonesia, on Saturday, August 29, 2026. -- Photo: REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan
Al Ikhlas Grand Mosque is shrouded in haze from wildfires that cover the area in Ketapang, West Kalimantan province, Indonesia, on Saturday, August 29, 2026. -- Photo: REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan

Indonesia

* Will other Southeast Asian countries follow Indonesia’s example with joint China drill?

* Malaysian nabbed for smuggling etomidate vapes to Medan

* Australian man arrested for alleged public sex act in Bali

* Indonesia: Public transport disrupted due to protest

* Indonesia escalates battle against fires and putrid haze

* Southern Asean haze highlights need for stronger firefighting cooperation, says SIIA

Thailand

* Blaze at Bangkok's Khlong Thom hits 300 stalls, injures 11 amid toxic smoke alert

* Immigration Dept to get info from Thai authorities on alleged trafficking of China nationals

* Monsoon downpours put four Thai regions on flood alert

* Thailand: Troubled US aircraft carrier to stop for rest

* Thailand: Villagers trapped in a cycle of fear

* China event asks if Apec’s rules can close growing AI gap between rich and poor

Philippines

* Meta sharing social media data to help Philippines probe threats

* Over 700 residents flee homes as floods hit Philippines' Zambales region

* Private credit roundup: Institutional investors step up allocations to Asia

* Philippine peso on Friday night hits record low on energy woes

* Washington pushes ‘America first’ agenda in Apec talks ahead of Chinese leader’s visit

Catholic figurines are displayed for sale outside Quiapo Church in Quiapo, in Manila, Philippines. -- Photo: REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez
Catholic figurines are displayed for sale outside Quiapo Church in Quiapo, in Manila, Philippines. -- Photo: REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

Vietnam

* People flock to bus stations as Vietnam's National Day holiday gets under way

* 32 fishermen rescued off Vietnam's Spratly Islands, 19 remain missing

* Vietnam demands end to activity in Paracels after report of Chinese construction

* What does the US-Canada trade dispute mean for China and Asia

* China and US push Southeast Asia over their AI blocs. Will it test region’s non-alignment stand

Myanmar

* In war-split Myanmar 'spirit consorts' commune across divide

* China removes two top generals from supreme military command body

* India steps up glacier monitoring after Nepal disaster

* Nepal resumes frantic flood rescue but seeks technical help and billions of dollars

Cambodia

* Cambodia claims it has wiped out online scam compounds after a sweeping crackdown; experts are skeptical

* Australian investors mull industrial agriculture park investment in Cambodia

* US congressional delegation pledges support for broader cooperation with Cambodia

* Troops seeking to reach survivors trapped in tunnel / Rescuers face fresh risks after terrible tragedy

Laos

* Vienna gathering helps strengthen Vietnam - Laos - Cuba friendship and solidarity

* 25th Beerlao Badminton Championship kicks off in Vientiane

* Laos govt holds on to 6% growth target as economy hits 5% in first half of 2026

Brunei

* Brunei's Consumer Price Index rises 0.02 per cent in July

* Inspections uncover workplace violations in Brunei

* Brunei Open Tug-of-War Championship begins

A member of the Nepal Army carries a girl from a helicopter after she is rescued and airlifted from flood-affected areas at Maithili Barrack, an army training centre that serves as a primary base for airlifting survivors, following flash floods and a mudslide, in Trishuli, Nuwakot district, Nepal, on Saturday, August 29, 2026. -- Photo: REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
A member of the Nepal Army carries a girl from a helicopter after she is rescued and airlifted from flood-affected areas at Maithili Barrack, an army training centre that serves as a primary base for airlifting survivors, following flash floods and a mudslide, in Trishuli, Nuwakot district, Nepal, on Saturday, August 29, 2026. -- Photo: REUTERS/Adnan Abidi

Aseanplus

* Set example by rejecting corruption, wrongdoing, Malaysian PM urges Muslims

* Haze: Two areas in S'wak record 'very unhealthy' API readings, 29 others rated 'unhealthy' as at 4pm

* Haze: 28 areas record unhealthy API readings, Sri Aman worst-hit

* Bersih claims several members barred from entering Sabah

* Immigration raid in Kulai sees 69 foreigners nabbed

* Nation: Seven foreigners nabbed over dangerous car stunt

* China expected to drive half of RM8bil MOUs at MAHA 2026, says Mat Sabu

* Nepal flood: Families release names of 49 Malaysians still missing

* Nepal floods: Number of missing soars past 2,400

* Nepal flood: Rescue efforts hampered by thick mud, victims trapped in tunnels

* Nepal floods: Rescuers claw through mud as Nepal, China flood missing toll nears 3,000; 630 bodies recovered

* Nepali government asks Meta, TikTok to remove graphic flood content, misinformation

* Talks are ‘only way out’ on Iran, Beijing says as Trump hints at Chinese bank bans

* Hong Kong woman arrested for allegedly wearing seditious T-shirt outside court

* Nepal floods: Mother reunited with eight-year-old who climbed trees to survive

* OpenAI-backed legal tech firm pivots to Chinese Kimi K3 open-weight model

* Hong Kong officer charged over indecent messages to suspect’s friend

* In a small Virginia town, distrust of Big Tech hampers Trump’s AI push

* Australia to evacuate sub-Antarctic research base over bird flu fears

* RTHK editor gets 160 hours of community service for upskirt video

* Japan: Schools told to be firm towards parents

* Man arrested over $RM36,000 grape theft in western Japan

* South Korea: Seoul’s fertility rate rebounds for second year

* Miss Korea 2026 Woo Seo Yoon faces plastic surgery speculation

* Exclusive-Nepal needs at least $4 billion for rebuilding, finance minister says

* China vows to safeguard interests after ‘Economic D-Day’ sanctions over Iran ties

* China-Nepal floods: Debris lake the size of 1,000 Olympic pools in breach danger

* Chinese cinema offers noon nap service with flat seats to boost lunchtime business

* China hospital joins nightclubs in offering marriage services to fight low wedding rates

* S. Korean woman allegedly made US$319,000 scalping K-pop tickets. Now she faces prosecution

* UN agency warns of 17,000 children in urgent need of assistance as aid reaches some Nepal survivors

* US military families ride 'roller coaster of emotions' over six months of Iran war

* Arts: Yayoi Kusama’s legacy extends to her exploration of mental health through art

* Entertainment: Dolly Parton streams skyrocket after her death, making her the most streamed artiste globally

* Patriotic song 'Kita Warga Malaysia' officially launched in the country - one song, one film and one voice for Malaysia

* Athletics - India top star Chopra ends season early after ligament tear

* Motor racing - Norris extends to 2030 and would be happy to end career at McLaren

* Cycling - Azizul says delay derailed his plans as NSC ask for programme and budget

 

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