Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Monday (Sept 14, 2026)


People fish at the bank of Kapuas River amid the thick haze from forest fires, in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia, on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. -- AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana

Malaysia

* Malaysia, Keralam to strengthen economic cooperation, trade and investment

* Negri royal row: Signing document to depose Ruler an act of treason, says DKU

* Police probe ongoing into Negri MB coercion claim over ruler proclamation

* Loke to urge PM to convene Pakatan presidential council meeting over political stability concerns

* Joining BRICS not about opposing other blocs but to seek fairer global order, says Anwar

* Moderate approach chosen over Umno issue to ensure govt remains stable, says Anwar

* Akmal calls for apology over joke about priests at Umno assembly

* PAS wants govt to explain deferment of Najib's pardon application

* Muhammad Shafee's damages in Malaysian Bar suit slashed to RM120,000

* Armed Forces ready to deploy air assets for emergency FDS evacuations

* Salary, pension may continue for missing duo in Tibet, says Bomba chief

* Finance Ministry willing to consider higher Rela allowance, says Saifuddin

* Ex-minister Jamil Khir charged over RM860.3mil Tabung Haji asset disposal

* Wisma Putra: Search continues for 55 uncontactable Malaysians in Nepal, China

* Haze: Number of areas with unhealthy air quality climbs to 23 as at 6pm on Sept 14

* ‘Dedicated nurse, loving mother’: Niece gives moving eulogy at Debra Moset funeral

* "Court best place to get justice": Jamil Khir confident of vindication over TH charges

* Malaysia Day exhibition expanded to digital platforms, promotes MA63 as national narrative

* Flying Doctor Service must continue despite crash, but safety overhaul needed, says Lee Lam Thye

Singapore

* Air quality in Singapore’s central region back in unhealthy range as PSI hits 102

* Jail, caning for man who raped two teen girls, sexually assaulted third female minor in Singapore

* Cyber insurance gains ground in Singapore as coverage widens, premiums fall

* Two taken to hospital, 20 evacuated after fire in bedroom of Pasir Ris HDB flat in Singapore

* Oil prices jump more than 2% after new strikes on Saudi, Strait of Hormuz

* Great mall makeover - Singapore's shopping malls are being reinvented

* Addiction, doom scrolling, cyberbullying most common social media harms for youth: Report

* No peace in sight in the Middle East as oil gains on supply fears as AI warnings rattle tech firms

* Heavy vehicles to be allowed to park overnight at Singapore's industrial, commercial and work sites from Sept 15

Indonesia

* Prabowo replaces Finance Minister Purbaya in long-awaited Indonesian Cabinet shake-up

* Nation: Four Indonesian men face charges over migrant smuggling in Manjung

* Thick haze disrupts flights on Indonesia's Borneo island; Poor visibility also hampers firefighting efforts

* Two earthquakes felt across parts of Java and East Nusa Tenggara

* Indonesia keeps 53 aircraft on standby as fire risks persist

* One dead, 13 injured as landslides hit Indonesia's central Aceh

* 'Keeping them alive': Three more orangutans rescued after wildfires in Indonesia force them out of their habitat

* Three earthquakes in a day: Indonesia suffers a magnitude 6.2 quake that strikes North Maluku, tremors felt as far as Manado; earlier two in Java

* Indonesia rescuers searching for 129 people still missing after passenger ship capsizes / Indonesia rescuers battle turbulent seas in search for 129 people after passenger ship capsizes

Thailand

* Queen Sirikit commemorative notes return at face value in Thailand from Oct 1

* Thai Election Commission refers Senate-rigging cases to the court

* Pop Mart marks Molly’s 20th year with Bangkok show from Sept 24

* Chinese murder suspect held in Pattaya over alleged Thai ID fraud

* Asean risks irrelevance as sub-groupings grow, warnn Sec-Gen Kao

* Global panel to hear Cambodia, Thailand sea dispute

* Nation: 1821 Kedah-Siam War relics find new home

* Thailand: Potential diabetes cure for pets

Philippines

* Philippine President Marcos’ cousin to be moved from hospital to Quezon City jail

* Marcos opens Malacañang Palace grounds to public for birthday celebration

* Philippines halts exports of fresh purple yam as demand rises

* Philippines: ‘Sub-quality’ dismissed cops turn to crime

* Girl, 13, squeezes, crawls way out of burning ferry off Palawan

* Three shot dead, 15 wounded ahead of polls in Philippine Muslim enclave

* Voting starts in Philippines' south after three killed in election violence

* Factbox - What is the Philippines' BARMM regional election and why does it matter / Polls open in Philippine Muslim enclave after deadly shooting

Vietnam

* Vietnamese couple nabbed in Ampang for offering illegal immigration services

* Hanoi rolls out new framework to attract strategic investors

* Shares skid in Asia as oil rises, rate hikes loom

* Transboundary haze reaches southern Vietnam as Singapore's central region turns unhealthy 

* Tropical depression makes landfall with wide area affected in Vietnam

* Flash foods force evacuation of 2,500 people in central province of Quang Tri

Myanmar

* Myanmar government revokes status and seeks action against UN envoy Kyaw Moe Tun

* Electric cables catch fire, shops up in flames in Myanmar's Sanchaung township

* Myanmar police seize over 300,000 stimulant tablets

* Myanmar: Envoy to UN illegitimate, says junta government

* Myanmar embraces Chinese traditions at ceremony marking Mid-Autumn Festival

Cambodia

* Minimum wage talks continue in Cambodia as workers seek US$15-$40 increase

* Cambodian ministry considering restoration of ancient bridge repair after Thai bombs

* Cambodia, Timor-Leste central banks sign pact on cross-border digital payment cooperation

* Asean sec-gen: Asean must move from frameworks to outcomes

Laos

* Laos, Hong Kong deepen finance, battery storage development

* Cluster Munitions Review Conference opens in Vientiane

* Laos to host Asean women entrepreneurs forum

Brunei

* Haze situation improves in Brunei

* Five Employment Act offences uncovered during Brunei enforcement operation

* Asean leaders to discuss ways to mitigate disaster impacts during a special meeting

Aseanplus

* Anwar receives Sheikh Abu Bakar Foundation Excellence Award

* Abang Johari hints upcoming Sarawak polls may be his last

* Tabung Haji RCI: Jamil Khir arrives in court to face charges

* Economy - Malaysia: F1 return poised for billion-ringgit boost

* Nation: Sisters share mooncake tradition across cultures

* Seven anglers missing in waters near Pulau Ketam, says MMEA

* Asian stories, Asian voices: Asia News Network editors highlight heritage as a unifying force in latest webinar

* New Bornean parliamentary seats a vital part of respecting MA63's spirit, says Mustapha

* Sabah Parks mulls hefty compound, lawsuit against Croatian rescued on Mt Kinabalu

* MMEA to receive second Turkish-built patrol vessel by end of next year

* Bintulu Port officially transitions from Federal port to state port

* South Korea's Lee hits new approval low as housing discontent grows

* Australia’s far-right leader vows to cut migrants by 750,000

* Man hospitalised after shark attack in Western Australia

* South Korea aims to save seniors lost in digital age

* Japan: Fighting back, one frill at a time

* South Korea: Life sentence upheld for sex crime ring leader

* Migrant workers flock to Indian Kashmir despite militant threats

* Two top execs at scandal-hit Japan nuclear plant operator resign

* Fast-food brand loyalty linked to poorer diet quality, says study

* Okinawa election win may give Tokyo freer hand on military build-up

* Seoul’s Myeong-dong holds lead as South Korea’s tourist shopping hub

* Musk reiterates that AI could be more dangerous than nuclear weapons

* Seoul metro worker files defamation complaint against American influencer

* Hong Kong Chief Executive Lee unveils symbolic attire ahead of policy address

* Nine dead after suspected adulterated liquor consumption in India's Nagaland

* Himalayas approaching tipping point, millions of livelihoods at stake: Report

* North Korea held live-fire drills involving artillery and missiles, KCNA says

* Australian far-right leader sparks outrage with 'primitive' Indigenous comments

* More restaurants, clinics in Japan offering system of paying for priority entry

* India-China ties: Modi and Xi pledge long-term cooperation to repair strained ties

* Focus on jobs sees affluent Chinese families spend more on tutoring than overseas exposure

* China teen’s Hong Kong concert trip costs family government subsidies, sparking mixed reaction

* Entertainment: Cantopop legend Alan Tam to hold concert in KL on Nov 28 and 29

* Indian pianist M Rehman on his viral moment with Anwar: 'My face is being shown all around the world'

* Entertainment: HK actor Nick Cheung takes on 'most extreme' role yet in latest movie, filmed in M'sia

* Life Inspired: On screen or in business, Daiyan Trisha gives her all

* Streaming: Netflix raises subscription fees in Malaysia

* Tennis - Zverev banishes US Open demons with victory over Shelton

 

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