Asean news headlines as at 9pm on Tuesday (July 25)


Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr,and wife Liza arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on July 25, 2023. - Nazri Rapaai/Malaysian Department of Information via AP

Malaysia

* No conspiracy to arrest Sanusi, says Deputy IGP

* Cabinet to review Sedition Act, use only to protect royalty, says Azalina

* MACC nabs 'Datuk' concert organiser

* The 1975 left country even before report lodged against them, says Deputy IGP

* Hajiji urges PBS to strengthen GRS amid talk of merger with Sabah STAR

* July 27 traffic diversion on Second Link to facilitate bilateral emergency exercise

* State polls: DAP unveils Penang candidates, seven new faces in line-up

* State polls: Perikatan can win in up to 35 seats in Selangor, says Azmin

* Analysis shows combustible materials planted on Siti Kasim's car, confirms Deputy IGP

* S'gor cops seize RM7.94mil worth of drugs, cripple four syndicates

* Starlink offers 100Mbps satellite broadband for RM220 monthly without contract

* Govt likely to cut RON95, diesel prices to ease cost of living, says MIDF Research

* State polls: Stay away from Malay seats, Tasek Gelugor PAS Youth warns Gerakan president

* Consider well-being of doctors when deciding postings, MMA urges govt

* State polls: Allegedly leaked Penang DAP list shows strongmen Phee, Ramasamy dropped, seven new faces

Singapore

* ‘Worse than a dog’: Family members insult maid in chat group after she left flat to eat in coffee shop

* Visitors stuck on rides at Universal Studios Singapore following power disruption

* Singapore to execute first woman in nearly 20 years: rights groups

* Lee Hsien Yang issued Pofma correction direction for Facebook post on Ridout Road, SPH Media

* Jail for company director who injured pedestrian while driving dangerously

* S'pore, HK share close relationship, says PM Lee during HK leader's first official visit

* Owner of pet peacock that attacked 3-year-old girl issued stern warning

Thailand

* Parliamentary vote to select Thailand PM postponed

* Every dog has his day: Court sentences policeman to jail for beloved Tia’s death

* Sri Lanka aims to complete free trade talks with Thailand by February

* Thailand declares extra holiday for a 6-day long weekend to spur tourism, economy

* Eight-party coalition aims for 375 votes in Thai PM vote

* Postponement of vote for Thai PM gets the nod

Indonesia

* Police blame Google Maps for crash disrupting Indonesian railway services

* Four suspected Uzbekistan terrorists arrested in Jakarta; escape bid leaves one officer, one suspect dead

* Medan to turn Air Force base into a trade centre

* Indonesia c.bank keeps rates unchanged, as expected

* Magnitude-6.0 quake strikes off East Nusa Tenggara

Philippines

* Estrada tells Marcos: Crack down on agriculture smugglers, hoarders with iron fist

* Women’s World Cup debutantes Philippines stun co-hosts New Zealand in high stake match

* Philippine President Marcos in Malaysia from July 25-27 for state visit

* Philippines orders evacuations ahead of super typhoon Doksuri

Vietnam

* Vietnam and Israel sign free trade agreement

* Laos, Vietnam cooperate to improve exported rubber quality

* Vietnam aims to raise raw rare earths output to 2 million tonnes per year by 2030

* Philippine, Belgian, American tourists biggest spenders in Vietnam: report

Cambodia

* Work nearly complete on controversial Cambodia naval base

* Cambodia explores cardamom production

* Cambodian heir apparent hails poll victory, defying outside criticism

Myanmar

* Myanmar's foreign trade reaches over US$9.7bil in first three months of 2023-24 FY

Laos

* Laos PM calls for stronger agriculture, tourism development in Vientiane province

* Lao officials probe claim of unlawful passport stamp charges at Thai border bridge

Brunei

* China, Brunei maintain friendly, cooperative military relations: Chinese defence attache

* Man fined BND1,500 for obscene act in public

Aseanplus

* Doctor and family arrested over headless man found in Hokkaido hotel

* China removes foreign minister Qin Gang; Wang Yi gets old job back

* Anger in South Korea as court rejects removing minister over Halloween crush

* Hangzhou’s ex-party chief gets life in jail for taking over US$25mil bribes

* N. Korea isn’t talking about American soldier who bolted, US says

* Travis King crossing puts North Korea border tours under scrutiny

* China appoints Pan Gongsheng as new central bank governor - state media

* N. Korea to allow Chinese delegation to visit for likely parade

* China urges India to stabilise ties for mutual benefit after BYD’s failed US$1 billion EV factory bid

* Anger in S. Korea as court rejects removing minister over Halloween crush

* Unusual hobby: Young people in China ‘rear’ mango pits as ‘pets’

* Hindu verse in 'Oppenheimer' sex scene sparks outrage in India

* Asia shares rebound sharply on China policy pledges

* 'Era of mass closures': the Japan businesses without successors

* Taiwan President Tsai tests positive for COVID-19

* China's stocks surge as leaders vow to shore up slowing economy

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Asean news , headlines , July 25

   

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