Asean news headlines as at 10pm on Tuesday (Nov 3)


Police officers blocking protesters during a rally against a concert by Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli due to his past performances in Israel and interactions with Israeli figures, outside the concert venue in Jakarta on Nov. 3, 2026. - AP

Malaysia

* Malaysia secures RM59.5bil in potential investments from overseas visits

* Govt to maintain targeted fuel subsidies, says Amir Hamzah

* Global security threats closer to our shores than many think, Anwar warns

* Stay vigilant but don't panic over global security concerns, says PM

* Financial scams cost victims RM1.23bil since 2016, Parliament told

Govt does not rule out RCI on corporate mafia allegations, says Saifuddin

* Over 330 flood hotspots identified as Johor braces for Northeast Monsoon

* M'sia has decided not to extradite Zakir Naik, Dewan Rakyat told

* Eleven Malaysian varsities ranked among top 100 in Asia

* MMA urges govt to explain vape nicotine exemption from poisons list

* LHDN must be firm but fair in applying tax rules equally to all, says Anwar

* Putrajaya admits to gaps in airport drug screening, will modernise security assets

* No leak in 2026 SPM English speaking test, says Exams syndicate

* Gunung Kanthan monks cite access restrictions, safety concerns amid quarry dispute

* Perak exploring 100MW AI data centre

* PM: Govt still faces RM3bil loss from failed pipeline projects despite RM5bil deal with China

* PM proposes closed-door national security briefing for all MPs

* Rafizi says being investigated over two reports after questioning ends at Bukit Aman

* Teo: MCMC takes down 724,879 online gambling content, blocks 2,603 websites

* Woman arrested over shopping mall scuffle after viral video of assault

* Native group wants Mt Kinabalu project stopped to protect sacred beliefs

* TuJu now redirects users to Google Maps for navigation

* RM20.27bil in tax refunds paid as at Oct 31, says Amir Hamzah

* Negri MB Ismail remains optimistic state assembly will convene on Nov 26

* High Court finds no malice in police probe involving Daim’s widow over alleged plot to topple government

* Melaka polls: Pakatan pledges 30% of council works contracts to youths

* Melaka polls: Ab Rauf defends achievements amid queries by PKR and Bersama

* Melaka polls: Young candidates no guarantee of youth vote, says Adam Adli

* Melaka polls: Zahid downplays police report against BN's Rim candidate over alleged use of govt machinery

* Muhyiddin to submit representation in Nenggiri by-election sedition case

* 48 civil society organisations urge cross-party pact to implement eight key reforms

* Sangari storms into US Open quarters with commanding win

* Govt mulling RM12mil retention pond to ease Sg Buloh flood woes

* Taiwanese man to be charged over drug-impaired driving

* MCMC investigating social media post allegedly insulting Selangor Ruler

* RM14bil in unclaimed money as of September 2026, says Amir Hamzah

* Govt cuts pipeline project losses to RM3bil, reallocates RM5bil to water projects

* Chinese business delegation eyes investment opportunities in Malaysia

* Fashion Valet investment funds cannot be used to pay dividends, court told

* Let cops probe domestic violence claims against Penang rep, says CM

* Distribute tax revenue equally regardless of political affiliation, says Hadi in criticising CSA

* More than 500 homes affected by floods in Sungai Buloh, says Ramanan

Singapore

* Singapore decides not to nominate Padang, surrounding buildings as Unesco World Heritage Site

* MoneySmart data breach hits Singapore, HK users; IC numbers, financial info potentially exposed

* Singapore will push for stronger action against transboundary haze as Asean chair in 2027, says minister

* Singaporean actor Thomas Ong’s souvenirs from Japan trip: 2 crutches

* Scoot extends Middle East flight cancellations to February 2027

* Two Singapore babies abused to death between 2021 and 2024; three child abuse cases with serious injuries in 2025

* Singaporean actor Chew Chor Meng leaves Mediacorp after 36 years

* Singapore will work with Asean members to establish haze centre, tackle root causes of haze: Minister

Thailand

* Malaysia, three other Asean countries join Interpol operation against chemical smuggling

* Thailand raises tax on fully imported EVs to 35%, finance minister says

* Thai teen golfer dies after lightning strike during youth tournament

* Historic Chiang Mai pagoda spire collapses suddenly at Wat Mai Nong Hoi

* Thailand targets 11 million long-haul tourists in 2027 despite rising costs

* Thailand’s Chiang Mai airport to cut flight operating hours for lantern festival in late November

Indonesia

* Indonesia arrests three for tapping president's phone

* Explaining the curious rise of West Java's Dedi Mulyadi: Comment

* North Sumatra teacher arrested over alleged sexual abuse of eight students

* Indonesia will not export electricity to Singapore unless price is right: Minister

* Floods, landslides affect over 1,400 households in Indonesia's East Java

* Indonesian police probe alleged trafficking in Russian military recruitment

Philippines

* El Nino alert: How a strong event could threaten Metro Manila’s water supply

* Teodoro: Ex-President Duterte ended oil talks with China, not me

* Philippine schools may suspend, resume classes under new Marcos Executive Order

* Philippine oil firms raise gasoline prices

Vietnam

* Remains of fallen soldiers discovered in underground shelter in Danang

* Vietnam scraps child organ donors proposal after backlash

* Danang puts region's culinary essence on digital map

* Ho Chi Minh City steps up cooperation with global investors to attract quality FDI

A drone view of the Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship docking at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, after permanent residents living aboard the vessel were forced to disembark in Cambodia, as the operator said rising fuel prices linked to conflict involving Iran had made operations prohibitively expensive, in Preah Sihanouk province, Cambodia, on Nov 3, 2026. - Reuters
A drone view of the Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship docking at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, after permanent residents living aboard the vessel were forced to disembark in Cambodia, as the operator said rising fuel prices linked to conflict involving Iran had made operations prohibitively expensive, in Preah Sihanouk province, Cambodia, on Nov 3, 2026. - Reuters

Cambodia

* Cambodia's military service attracts 15,000; first 5,000 prepare for health checks

* Cambodia's insurance gross premiums rise in first nine months of 2026

* Upcoming cashew, pepper forum looks to jumpstart international market access

* Cambodia traffic accidents claim over 1,300 lives in first 10 months of 2026

Myanmar

* Yangon invites tenders to convert Yangon's waste into electricity and bio-CNG

* US strategy links Myanmar peace talks to rare-earth access

* Myanmar attracts US$433mil FDI in first half of FY 2026-27

Laos

* Malaysian Embassy screens silat film 'Gayong' in Vientiane as ties turn 60

* Laos plans Boun Neua Airport expansion to accommodate larger aircraft

Brunei

* Brunei reaffirms commitment to regional food security

* Brunei withdraws approval of BEEP as payment system operator

Aseanplus

* China foreign minister meets South-East Asian officials amid relations push

* Abby Choi’s former father-in-law bought saws two days after model vanished, trial hears

* China's affluent population on the rise

* Guns from US smuggled into North Korea by Hong Kong network, sources say

* China's Baidu launches AI model simulating road environment for robotaxis

* Hong Kong logs hottest October on record

* Court extends actor Imran Khan's stay in India after he apologises for protesting, LiveLaw reports

* Home-swapping holidays surge among China retirees to travel affordably, foster connections

* North Korea denies role in US$6.3bil Binance crypto heist

* Cyclone Murasu makes landfall on India's eastern coast

* New Zealand election too close to call four days from vote

* Bangladesh garment workers clash with police, demanding higher wages

* China plans broad AI guardrails after global security lapses

* South Korea investigates online leak of president's passport details

* Hong Kong to sentence activist Joshua Wong on Thursday

* North Korea’s hackers supercharge crypto heists with AI skills

* Indian national killed after two helicopters collide in Nepal's Mount Everest region

* Japan launches national disaster management agency

* Reddit blasts 'inept' Australian social media ban as challenge airs in court

* Phone set up in Hokkaido to help ease grief after boat sinking that left 20 passengers dead

* S. Korean police arrest 13 people for alleged meth production using cold medicine

* Lahore, Delhi choke as air pollution spikes in parts of South Asia

* How South Korean perfumers are turning cultural heritage into modern fragrances

* HK singer Steven Cheung reflects on cheating scandal that derailed his career

* Blackpink's Lisa looks back on starting out as a trainee at 14: 'It wasn't easy to live alone'

* HK star Julian Cheung reportedly rich enough to support 3 generations of his family

 

 

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