Asean news headlines as at 9pm on Wednesday (July 26)


Community members clean up trash from the Cikeruh river, which is experiencing a shortage of water, at Ranjuango village in Bandung on July 26, 2023. - AFP

Malaysia

* Anwar meets Philippine's Marcos Jr to discuss revitalising bilateral ties

* 1MDB trial: Former Bank Negara governor Zeti arrives as prosecution witness

* 1MDB Trial: Zeti to take stand on Thursday (July 27)

* 1MDB trial: Presiding judge admits to working with 1MDB's former general counsel over a decade ago

* Klang to be given city status

* Empowering the people: PM to launch Budget 2024 theme 'Madani Economy' on July 27

* Robbers cart away RM1mil worth of jewellery from Tanjung Rambutan goldsmith

* RM38mil cash, 200kg of gold seized in multi-agency takedown of smuggling syndicate

* KL-Karak Highway sinkhole caused by ECRL tunnel construction, says Works Ministry

* Man crushed to death by toppled container in Klang

* Elderly man given 38-year prison sentence for murder in Ipoh

* State polls: It's cooked-up news, Noor Hisham says of candidacy claims

* State polls: DAP being ruled by 'emperor', a danger to democracy in Penang, says incumbent rep

* State polls: Amanah urged to focus on victory, not on Salahuddin's replacement for minister post

Singapore

* Singapore hangs 14th drug convict since last year

* Fatal Myanmar maid abuse: Mum-in-law of defendant tells court of plans to send victim home

* Singapore's recent political scandals a 'setback' for ruling party - deputy PM

* Bakery iBread fined S$7,000 for hygiene lapses, including roach infestation

* Singapore, Malaysia take part in first mock chemical spill exercise since pandemic

* Jetstar Asia to hire more than 200 pilots, cabin crew as budget airline rebuilds capacity

* Record number of marriages, fewer divorces in 2022

Thailand

* Move Forward still has trust in Pheu Thai: Sec gen

* Thaksin's daughter admits she and family are concerned about his return on Aug 10

* Thailand trims GDP growth outlook as exports soften

* Former PM Thaksin plans to return to Thailand in Aug - daughter

* Kalasin’s Phu Noi site reveals bones of Thailand’s 13th dinosaur

Indonesia

* Jakarta says Taliban representatives visited Indonesia ‘informally’

* Indonesia aims to bring obesity rate below 3 per cent by 2030

* PDI-P to remove Jakarta councillor for playing mobile game during meeting

* HK signs 15 deals with Indonesia as leader John Lee courts Asean to boost economy

* Indonesia to make it less painful for exporters to keep earnings onshore:: official

Philippines

* Marcos govt sacks 18 police officials linked to drugs

* One dead as typhoon Doksuri batters Philippines (update)

* First all-Filipino K-pop group HORI7ON sets sail with first album

* With SIM registration period over, govt urged to intensify crackdown on scammers

* Typhoon Doksuri batters northern Philippines

Vietnam

* Vietnam's new e-visa policy draws attention of foreign tourists

* Two Vietnamese jailed for smuggling endangered turtles

* Muong Thanh Group chairman to stand trial for illegally profiting US$20.3mil

Cambodia

* Cambodia PM Hun Sen to hand over power to son next month

* Couple strikes gold with mulberry farm in Battambang

* Cambodian reporter in detention for ‘lese-majeste’

Myanmar

* Myanmar military may move Suu Kyi to house arrest: media

* China tells Myanmar junta to 'root out' online scam groups

Laos

* Laos to roll out QR code transactions with neighbouring countries

* Lao govt moves step closer to wage hike

Brunei

* Litter and trash frustrate Brunei park goers, cleaners

* Abortion lands Brunei woman six months in jail

Aseanplus

* China's first domestically-built cruise ship passes sea trial

* China refuses to say why foreign minister Qin Gang was removed

* India's Modi govt faces no-confidence vote over ethnic clashes

* One of China's best chilli sauces is from the tourist-friendly Guizhou province

* HK stars Cecilia Cheung and Nicholas Tse not back together, says manager

* BTS’ Jimin thanks 'Barbie' star Ryan Gosling for gifting him Ken’s guitar

* Japan sees record drop in population

* Blackie Chen files criminal complaint against Tina Chou after dropping civil suit

* Fast fashion battle: H&M sues rival Shein in Hong Kong court

* Japanese actress Ryoko Hirosue to divorce after almost 13 years of marriage

* South Korea launches interagency investigation team to tackle rising crypto crimes

* Gay man in Japan receives compensation after being outed by boss

* Most Asian currencies split for direction; US FOMC meet eyed

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