Asean News Headlines at 9pm on Sunday (Oct 22, 2023)


This image released by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, shows a Chinese militia vessel, top, and Philippine coast guard vessel BRP Cabra as they approach Second Thomas Shoal, locally called Ayungin Shoal, at the disputed South China Sea on Sunday Oct. 22, 2023. - Armed Forces of the Philippines via AP

Malaysia:

* Asean-GCC framework of cooperation historic, benefits both blocs, says Anwar

* Malaysia aware of risk in championing Palestinian cause, says Anwar

* Anwar brings Malaysia's voice to world stage, urging other nations to support Palestine

* Mental health cases among youth a worrying trend, says Dr Zaliha

* Govt taking steps to address excess of foreign workers in certain sectors, says HR Minister

* PM's discussion with Turkish Finance Minister productive, says Foreign Minister

* Palestine: World must wake up against hypocrisy, says PM Anwar

* Abdul Hadi returns unopposed as PAS president

* PAS meet: Takiyuddin, Sanusi retain their positions of sec-gen, election director, respectively

* School curriculum 2027: Education Ministry to hold roadshows from next year

* Thousands gather at Dataran Merdeka for peaceful rally for Palestine / Thousands gather at Dataran Merdeka for ‘Freedom for Palestine’ rally

* Bursa Malaysia to consolidate sideways this week, says economist; should stay around 1,430 and 1,450 level

Indonesia's President Joko Widodo (centre) accompanied by Defense Minister  Prabowo Subianto (back), a potential presidential candidate for the upcoming 2024 election, and Executive Council of Nahdlatul Ulama Chairman Yahya Cholil Staquf (R) attend the commemoration of National Santri Day in Surabaya, East Java on Sunday, October 22, 2023. - AFPIndonesia's President Joko Widodo (centre) accompanied by Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto (back), a potential presidential candidate for the upcoming 2024 election, and Executive Council of Nahdlatul Ulama Chairman Yahya Cholil Staquf (R) attend the commemoration of National Santri Day in Surabaya, East Java on Sunday, October 22, 2023. - AFP

Singapore:

* 12 arrested in Singapore after allegedly surrendering bank and Singpass details to scammers

* Singapore and Saudi Arabia to elevate ties to strategic partnership

* Singapore can breathe easy as haze retreats with rainy weather

* Singaporeans who helped set up firms linked to $2.8b money laundering case removing their names from their companies

* Asean’s contributions to cybersecurity get global nod

Indonesia:

* Indonesia increases import duties on bicycles, watches and cosmetics

* Indonesia presidential candidate Prabowo picks Jokowi's son as running mate

* Give time off for Indonesian workers to vote, envoy tells M’sian bosses

* Indonesia presidential race: Prabowo has the edge in opinion polls

* Indonesia’s newest dynasty on the rise

Thailand's Atthaya Thitikul lines up a putt on the 7th hole during the final round of the BMW Ladies Championship golf tournament at Seowon Hills Country Club in Paju on Sunday, October 22, 2023. - AFPThailand's Atthaya Thitikul lines up a putt on the 7th hole during the final round of the BMW Ladies Championship golf tournament at Seowon Hills Country Club in Paju on Sunday, October 22, 2023. - AFP

Thailand:

* Thai music sensation Lisa of Blackpink sets pulses racing with sexy new photos

* ‘Natural to own gun for protection’: Why Thais don’t fear guns despite mass shooting incidents

* 'Please, we rather go home early': Little backing from Thais for extending closing hours of entertainment venues, says poll

* Grand plans for Thai-Malaysia rail connectivity / * Kratom vending machines raises concern in Thailand's Hat Yai

* Bangkok pollution spikes - Govt vows action but activists accuse authorities of empty talk

Philippines:

* Philippines says a coast guard ship and supply boat were rammed by Chinese vessels at disputed shoal

* Philippines and China trade accusations over collision in South China Sea

* A young Filipino-Palestinian speaks out - Imagine living in an open-air prison for years with electricity and water allowed for only three hours a day

Container ships are docked at PSA's Tanjong Pagar terminal in Singapore. - ReutersContainer ships are docked at PSA's Tanjong Pagar terminal in Singapore. - Reuters

Vietnam:

* Coal-fired to gas-fired power generation helps ensure energy security in Vietnam, say experts

* Vietnam keen on expanding labour cooperation with Singapore, says top official

* Vietnam needs to reduce logistics costs to increase competitiveness, says top official

Myanmar:

* Myanmar designates new protected public forest area in northern state

* Myanmar junta orders airstrikes and troop reinforcements to recover lost outposts near Chinese border

* Boat fest’s return brings both joy and sorrow for Myanmar people

President of South Korea, Yoon Suk-Yeol meets Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman in Al Yamamah Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Sunday, October 22, 2023. - ReutersPresident of South Korea, Yoon Suk-Yeol meets Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman in Al Yamamah Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Sunday, October 22, 2023. - Reuters

Cambodia:

* Asean-Gulf council statement commits to peace, prosperity and climate action

* Cambodia wins two world travel awards

Laos:

* Lao economy projected to grow at 4 per cent despite global and inflation challenges

* Laos gears up to attract more international visitors in 2024

Brunei:

* 18 foreigners nabbed for immigration violations in Brunei

* Breast cancer most common cancer among women in Brunei

India's Virat Kohli (right) along with other players looks on as fog hovers over the field during the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup one-day international (ODI) match between India and New Zealand at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday, October 22, 2023. - AFPIndia's Virat Kohli (right) along with other players looks on as fog hovers over the field during the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup one-day international (ODI) match between India and New Zealand at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday, October 22, 2023. - AFP

AseanPlus:

* Fate of Pan Borneo Highway's route through Tawai Forest to be decided

* Parasite actor, chaebol scion under police scrutiny for suspected drug abuse in South Korea

* Hong Kong doctors overseas return to work in public hospitals, wooed by better pay, training opportunities

* Little punishment or change after South Korea’s 2022 Halloween calamity

* ‘This man is a devil’: China model gains 35kg in a month to impress boyfriend, who promptly dumps her

* Yo-Yo Ma ticket frenzy: Hong Kong users swarm booking platform for November 6 recital by star cellist

* China joins mission to test seas, marine life around Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant for radioactive content

* ‘Inability to breathe for 6 minutes’: Former China Olympic champion gymnast reveals he needs ventilator to sleep for rest of life

* US secures Marshall Islands military deal, keeps China at bay in strategically vital Pacific region

* ‘Painless mountain climbing’: Critics say tourist escalators at China scenic spots ‘kill’ joy of hiking

* China’s municipalities to issue special bonds for funding urban renewal, affordable housing to boost slumping economy

* Hong Kong should go beyond HK$20,000 handout for newborns and bring in major education and housing reforms to boost birth rate

* Climate change: Chinese carmakers lead the EV transition but lag peers in supply chain decarbonisation, Greenpeace says

* China says it uncovered another spying case in United States

* China sees Russia partnership as crucial to its great-power ambitions and is developing ability to ‘win wars’: Pentagon

* China's scientific ambitions - Science and technology were key features in China’s new action plan unveiled during the third Belt and Road Forum

* ‘Wars unlikely to affect relations’ - Analysts: Gaza and Ukraine crises won’t change China-US strategic competition

* Apple supplier Foxconn faces tax audit, land use probe: Chinese state media

* South Africa have New Zealand 'homework to do' before historic Rugby World Cup final

* Three reasons why it's all gone wrong for defending champions England at the cricket World Cup in India

* Badminton: Zii Jia, Aaron-Wooi Yik storm into Denmark Open final

* Motorcycling-Bad weather forces cancellation of Australian MotoGP sprint

* Swimming-McKeown lowers own mark for second world record in two days

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