Asean News Headlines as at 9pm on Thursday (Oct 13)


A Buddhist monk collects alms on a flooded street in Koh Kret in Nonthaburi, in the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand on Oct 12, 2022. - Reuters

Malaysia:

* PAS-led Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu not dissolving state assemblies, says Hadi

* No surprise PAS is sticking with Perikatan, says Zahid

* GE15: Pakatan's manifesto to focus on five main points, says Anwar

* GE15: Those Covid-19 positive but not in critical condition can still vote, says Health DG

* Selangor Palace: Amirudin did not mention state assembly dissolution during Oct 11 audience

* Toll fare cut for six expressways in Klang Valley, says PM

* Possible negligence detected over Batu Puteh case, says PM

* Sabah 'claim': Govt won't back down in defending sovereignty, says Wan Junaidi

* Jho Low told bank about TIA two years before it was formed, 1MDB trial hears

* Najib's application to review Federal Court decision has no merit, says prosecution

Singapore:

* Singapore jails OnlyFans star in precedent-setting case

* American who allegedly made false bomb threat on board SIA flight denied bail

* HK Court orders return of S$99,500 to Singaporean scam victim

* Fresh Malaysian chicken back on sale in Singapore

* Singapore Airlines pursues Air India stake to expand market presence

* Yishun teen accused of father's murder to be remanded for one more week

* Road accident involving multiple vehicles at Causeway causes delays

* Indonesian air force chief of staff receives prestigious S'pore military award

* Two Indonesians jailed for feeding poison to pigeons

* Indonesia's China-funded rail project on track despite cost overrun

Thailand:

* Thailand assures Covid BQ.1.1, XBB variants not in country

* Over 70 rescued after being trapped by flash flood in Thai national park

* Unique Bangkok community offers visitors cultural and culinary treat for 10 days

Indonesia:

* Is World War III coming?: Jakarta Post

* FIFA, Indonesian football body form taskforce after fatal stampede

* Indonesia expects all G-20 leaders to attend November summit in Bali

* Indonesian factories face export slowdown amid potential global recession

Philippines:

* Manila lawmaker seeks probe into cybersex abuse of children

* US showcases firepower in joint combat drills with Philippines

* Marcos told to use power to release senator De Lima

* Will Marcos Jr be a genie or snake oil merchant?: Inquirer contributor

Vietnam:

* Investment in small Vietnam airports helps local economies take off: experts

* Vietnam's Quang Ninh province welcomes first cruise ship this year

* Vietnam's F1 track abandoned as hopes fade for debut grand prix

* Outmoded model: Ride may be over for Hanoi's historic cycle rickshaws

Myanmar:

* Over 37.2 million people vaccinated for Covid-19 in Myanmar

Cambodia:

* Cambodian PM demands education for migrant children

* Hun Sen calls on Asean to pull together to recover from pandemic

* Toyota Cambodia plans to step up hybrid vehicle imports

Laos:

* Laos and South Korea partner to boost energy sector

* New emergency call centre to aid Lao accident victims

Brunei:

* Brunei court fines woman for stealing potted plants

* Universiti Brunei jumps in university ranking

Aseanplus:

* China's Xi on course for historic third term at zero-Covid Congress

* HK eyes property tax cut, visa moves to reverse Covid brain drain

* N. Korea says it has tested and deployed 'tactical nuke' cruise missiles

* Accused in murder-sorcery case confess to eating human flesh

* HK man jailed for stabbing police officer at protest

* Taiwan welcomes back visitors after ending Covid quarantine rules

* Shanghai Covid cases hit three-month high as schools close

* Suspected human skull found outside Japan's Universal Studios

* Asian markets drop as traders brace for key US inflation data

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