Asean news headlines as at 9pm on Thursday (May 18)


Firemen extinguish fire that engulf a mock-crashed airplane as passengers are being evacuated during an aviation safety drill at Juanda International Airport in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia on May 17, 2023. - AP

Malaysia

* Woman nabbed in Setapak after making millions as illegal immigration agent

* Cops will leave ‘Allah’ use issue to Federal Govt, says IGP

* Ministry to probe reports of RM43,000 Coldplay tickets resale, says Salahuddin

* NRD-police integrated system expected to start in October to speed up citizenship application process

* Malaysia has what it takes to become high-income status nation by 2028, says Rafizi

* Anwar praises Farid Kamil's performance in 'Anwar: The Untold Story' biopic

* Lecturer loses over RM2.5mil to Macau scam

* Air tickets to Sabah, S'wak for Kaamatan, Gawai not exceeding RM300, says Transport Minister

* Court of Appeal sets June 22 to hand down decision in Rosmah's case

* Pakatan Cabinet suggested 'Allah' use to be settled out of court, says Anthony Loke

* Penang Maqis seizes smoked rats from Vietnam

* Fahmi: MCMC to act on Coldplay ticket resale ads on social media

Singapore

* Singapore Air hands staff eight months’ salary bonus after record results

* Man jailed for slashing son with chopper over opening of letters without consent

* Singapore cricketer Raoul Sharma wins hearts among SEA Games volunteers in Cambodia

* Unauthorised ticket redemption for Jacky Cheung’s Singapore concerts a ‘potential scam’

* 30 from Singapore on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia 2023 list

* 55 charges against convicted mastermind of bogus claims withdrawn

* Three taken to hospital after fire breaks out in Sengkang flat

* S'pore firm to set up EV charging network across five countries in South-East Asia

Thailand

* Move Forward Party announces 8-party coalition with eye on forming govt

* 15-year-old accused of insulting Thai monarchy freed after 50 days in detention

* Move Forward’s coalition govt is unsinkable, admits deputy PM

* Cyanide murder suspect had massive online gaming debts: police

* Third-placed party Bhumjaithai won’t back Pita who supports amending lese majeste laws

Indonesia

* Indonesia revels in SEA Games soccer glory after 32-year wait

* Riau Islands resident finds 1.5 kg of cocaine on beach

* Pheu Thai leader vows to help Move Forward muster 376 votes to elect Pita as PM

Philippines

* As Manila mulls regaining control of power corp, China declares support for Chinese firms

* Australia offers drones to Philippine Coast Guard for stronger border patrols

* Sceptics won’t quiet down on Manila's latest sugar import plan

* Philippines' military chief visits remote islands near disputed Spratlys

* Lawmaker Teves to face murder raps over governor Degamo's slaying

Vietnam

* ‘Wear less-stuffy clothing’: Ho Chi Minh City tries to save power as heat hits grid

* Vietnam rebukes China, Philippines over South China Sea conduct

* Pitbull dog kills 82-year-old woman in southern Vietnam

* Support needed to save Vietnam enterprises from exiting market: minister

Cambodia

* Hun Sen: Honour and dignity from hosting SEA Games will last a century

* Workers offered support with migration to Thailand

* SEA Games concludes in Cambodia with Vietnam topping medal table

Myanmar

* HRW slams Myanmar, Bangladesh plan to repatriate Rohingya

* Myanmar residents hunt for water as UN asks junta for access

* UN expert: Myanmar military imported US$1 billion in weapons since 2021 coup

Laos

* New Lao-Thai river bridge now 72% complete

* Lao researchers project economic growth of 4.5 per cent this year but high risks remain

Brunei

* Brunei receives postal award

Aseanplus

* Two bodies found in Chinese fishing vessel crew search

* China ends import ban on Australian timber

* Japan summit: G-7 to shun use of ‘Global South’ to avoid giving the term legitimacy

* Cathay Pacific flight giveaway sparks US, Canada frenzy for tickets

* Bank of Korea employee caught after twin brother fakes job test

* Famed kabuki actor found collapsed, parents dead: media

* Papua New Guinea to sign security pact with US: PM

* Chinese envoy asks Australia to increase search for 39 aboard capsized fishing boat in Indian Ocean

* China's fiscal revenue growth quickens as economy recovers

* Asian markets rally with Wall St on US debt optimism

* Michelle Yeoh's success encourages Asian actors says Gong Li

* South Korean actress Lee Joo-woo loves meeting new people every time she goes to drama set

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