Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Friday (Oct 2, 2026)


Residents and volunteers of the local fire brigade battle a peatland fire at Gambut village in Banjar, South Kalimantan, on Friday, October 2, 2026. Wildfires in Indonesia are blamed in large part on slash-and-burn land-clearing practices that result in the destruction of fire-resistant forest cover and the draining of peatlands. -- Photo by MUDA SAGALA / AFP

Malaysia

* Undang reiterate Tuanku Muhriz removed, say dispute could affect state administration and public services

* Malaysian passport's second-place global ranking reflects confidence in country's systems, says Saifuddin

* Parliament has greater autonomy with new Act in force, says MP

* Give Dr M space to grieve, says Mukhriz

* PJ MP ‘quit’ more than a year ago, says Anwar

* F1 Bahrain GP to be aired live on RTM, says Anwar

* Positive progress made in BN-PAS talks, says Umno sec-gen

* Ringgit ends slightly higher after cautious range-bound trading

* Cops smash seven cable theft gangs in Nilai, 47 suspects arrested

* Android MyDigital ID app now supports new MyKad for registrations

* I'll keep checking with Nepal PM, Anwar promises families of missing M'sians

* Nepal floods: One of 55 missing Malaysians confirmed alive, reunited with family

* Jailed ex-bowling coach gets two more years behind bars for molesting male athlete

* MCMC warns against misuse of AI to manipulate footage of grieving Tun Dr Mahathir

* Don't get fleeced by scalpers, buy tickets through official channels, says Fuziah

* PM Anwar congratulates Malaysian athletes for winning three more golds at Asian Games

* Govt moving forward with Bills to regulate charities, tighten management of statutory bodies

* Nation: I hope to stay on in PJ for GE16, says Lee Chean Chung / Lee Chean Chung quits as Petaling Jaya MP

* Syed Saddiq, Bella Astillah to hold wedding receptions in Muar & Kota Kinabalu, public invited to 'Kenduri Rakyat'

Singapore

* Heat and haze could linger over Singapore for a longer period due to El Nino: Experts

* Singapore launches its first new offshore patrol vessel

* Nation: JB-Singapore RTS Link to commence operations in February 2027

* Singapore dating service for govt staff: Scheme will not match those from same agency

* Nation: Netizens weigh in after Fernandes says AirAsia's food better than Singapore Airlines'

* Oil retreats as market weighs mixed supply signals

* Singapore navy launches new patrol vessel that can combat unmanned threats

* No happy ending yet: US-China trade truce remains ‘fragile’ after Xi-Trump summit, analysts say

* Judge approves extradition of Singaporean wanted by the US for links to global insider trading ring

* Singapore: Microdrama training for media professionals

Indonesia

* Prabowo taps tycoons, retired generals, and religious leaders as presidential advisers

* Indonesia president picks billionaires and Islamic leaders for advisory council

* Tesso Nilo national park in Riau welcomes new baby elephant

* Indonesian stocks head for worst week since June on new rule

* Johor writes to Indonesia on worsening haze in state

* Indonesia: Choked by haze, limited by the law

* New Indonesia finance chief steers clear of Prabowo turf wars

* Eight Chinese nationals detained in Batam over 11kg gold smuggling

* FAM want FIFA to explain added-time change in Indonesia-Bangladesh match

Thailand

* Thailand steps up emergency preparations in the south as heavier rains loom for the province

* Thai Airways chief says he was fired by the board after the Bangkok flood chaos

* Plankton bloom turns Thai island waters a bright, smelly green

* Upper Thailand faces very heavy rain and floods from Oct 4–7

* Thai Airways chief sidelined by board over flood response, local media report

* Canadian diver Erik Brown, who helped in 2018 Thai cave rescue, dies at 44

* Entertainment: Thai teen rocker Nene aims to tour, write music ... and return to school

Philippines

* Beijing slams ‘harassment’ after Manila challenges research ship near Batanes

* Philippine govt urged to adopt South-East Asian models to curb fuel prices

* Viral anti-vax posts weaponise Philippine inoculation fears

* Philippines: Tribe in limbo over US-led tech hub

* Seven found dead inside Philippine mine tunnel in Benguet town

* Asian shares fall after wild swings in bonds, FX before US jobs data

Vietnam

* South Atlantic whale sanctuary bid blocked again at IWC meeting

* World food prices near four-year high in September, UN says

* Gold steadies before US payrolls data, set for second weekly loss

* Vietnam considers limiting foreign home ownership to apartments

* ‘Hold the status quo’? US Congress reviews Xi-Trump summit outcomes

* Malaysia-Vietnam business ties can bolster supply chains, boost intra-Asean trade: Matrade

Myanmar

* Myanmar ships with returnees from Malaysia enter home waters, state media says

* South Atlantic whale sanctuary bid blocked again at IWC meeting

* Nation: Two Myanmar nationals charged with injuring policeman

* China gears up for record travel demand during week-long National Day holiday

* Chinese enterprises eye growing role in Myanmar's economic, social development

Cambodia

* Cambodia urges fair debate, verified reporting amid AI misinformation risks

* Cambodia inaugurates major China-funded highway to boost regional trade, tourism

* Smartphone 'detox' a refresh for peace of mind

* South Korea warns 'further measures' if Ukraine refuses public apology

* Asean talks on strengthening regional information and media cooperation

Laos

* China takes strategic military step overseas with new Laos air force centre

* Better times ahead as Laos' inflation rate stands steady at 7.8 per cent in September

* Laos, Thailand seek stronger economic, border ties

* Lao Gold Festival draws over 50,000 visitors, gold sales exceed 230kg

Brunei

* Roadshow connects Brunei jobseekers with employment opportunities

* In older women, too much coffee may affect bone health

* Good air quality recorded across all districts in Brunei

Aseanplus

* Corporate News: JPJ suspends Zetrix AI, MyEG as collection agents with effect from Oct 5

* Zetrix allegedly owes Malaysian government over RM200mil in collections

* Malaysia still far from target of 3,000 smart factories by 2030

* Raids on KL gambling call centres lead to 46 arrests

* The Big Pink Walk returns to Desaru Coast for its 2026 edition this Oct 10

* Top influencer Abby Choi's murder case: Detailed plan led to Hong Kong top model's killing, court hears

* Five universities in Hong Kong rank in the top 100 in ‘historic’ shift from West to East

* Cheltenham Ladies' College in England names new sixth form centre in honour of our Queen

* Trump rejects calls to work with China on AI safety despite Xi summit progress

* Return of swarming moth spectacle has Australia in a flutter

* Nepal's grim DNA puzzle to identify flood dead

* 5.1-magnitude earthquake hits near Tokyo

* The Vertex developer hit with HK$770,000 fine over disclosure failures

* US criticises China’s WTO compliance as industry groups mount complaints

* Tokyo core inflation rate jumps in September, bolsters case for more BOJ hikes

* Chinese deep-ocean drilling ship brings home ‘precious’ South China Sea samples

* China slaps 55% tariff on Brazilian beef, rebuffs bid to borrow Uruguay’s quota

* SpaceX launches 13th long-duration astronaut crew to International Space Station

* Can Hong Kong protect its eco-sensitive sites amid ‘golden week’ overtourism fears?

* Xi-Trump rapport is ‘most valuable strategic asset’ in US-China ties, envoy Xie says

* China warns officials, fires kindergarten principal over ‘mops in cooking pots’ scandal

* China wife donates kidney to husband, defying sub 10% match rate for non-blood relatives

* Alibaba deepens sports tech push after its new partnership with top NBA team Brooklyn Nets

* Chinese women spend top dollar on male model shoots, turning staged romance into viral trend

* Chinese hair embroidery uses human hair instead of silk thread to create ultra-fine portraits

* 'Heroic tale': Taxi passengers take the wheel after cabby faints while driving on Hong Kong highway

* 'Peeping Tom gets out': Man who allegedly hid three spy cameras in Hong Kong gym changing rooms out on bail

* India's Cockroach Janata Party, student groups to protest, demand poll chief's resignation

* Entertainment: The AIM25 gala event makes history in Sarawak

* Entertainment: K-pop's rising star Young K is bringing his new solo 'Youngest ' tour to KL next year

* Soccer - Brazil bask in festive welcome in Kolkata ahead of India friendly

* Squash: Eain Yow and Co nick team title to equal Malaysia's best Asiad haul of nine golds

* Cycling: Azizul reigns supreme to bag Asiad gold in keirin - 16 years after first win

* Badminton: Rexy brushes aside calls to quit after Malaysia miss Asiad target

* Motorsport: Farhan explains story behind viral Verstappen takraw photo

* Nation: Court orders woman accused of killing bedridden mother to undergo psych evaluation

* Defence strongman Rodney Kelvin is confident his Kuching City side can prove their worth in the Shopee Cup beginning Oct 7

* Entertainment: Mhia Firdaus first Malay actress to be nominated for Best Supporting Actress at Taiwan's Golden Horse Awards

 

 

 

 

 

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