Asean news headlines as at 9pm on Monday (Oct 23)


Presidential candidate Ganjar Pranowo (left) and his running mate Mohamad Mahfud, popularly known as Mahfud MD, greet reporters prior to the medical check up required for their candidacy in the upcoming presidential election, at Gatot Subroto Army Hospital in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Oct 22, 2023. The world's third-largest democracy is holding its legislative and presidential elections on Feb 14, 2024. - AP

Malaysia

* I gave RM2mil each to Najib, Guan Eng, witness tells court

* Anwar invites all Malaysians to join Palestine solidarity gathering on Oct 24

* 50 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to be sent to Palestine by Oct 27

* Swimming: Nur Syaiful smashes Asian Para Games record to bag 100m breaststroke gold

* PM Anwar conveys humanitarian message on Gaza in visit to Turkiye

* North-East Monsoon: MetMalaysia advises public to be wary of weather changes

* Kelana Jaya Line LRT expected to hit 3-minute frequency by month-end

* Failing to report child sexual abuse can lead to RM5,000 fine, says Azalina

* Displaced Palestinians take refuge in Gaza school funded by Malaysians

* Appeals Court reserves verdict in Cradle Fund CEO murder case

* Nasi lemak seller fined RM10,000 for caning, injuring stepson over homework

* PKR division lodges police reports over 'slanderous' social media post on Wan Azizah

* Citizenship application: Most of the elderly fail Malay language test

* Tour guide nabbed in Sabah for sexually harassing Chinese tourists

* Federal Territory, Johor Islamic councils allowed to be intervenors in Indira Gandhi lawsuit

* Pan Borneo Highway should avoid Tawai reserve, says forest conservator

* MYAirline probe: Goh to be released, latest suspect remanded five days

* MYAirline case: i-Serve investors urged to lodge police reports to assist investigations

Singapore

* Singapore inks air traffic agreements for more direct and efficient flight routes

* Raising standards of coastal fish farms in S’pore with tilapia, the ‘chicken of the sea’

* Cannes-winning Malaysian film 'Tiger Stripes' set to roar, uncut, at Singapore International Film Festival

* New WhatsApp-based game highlights Singapore’s hidden gems

* Singapore Sept core inflation at 3% y-o-y

* Singapore and UAE deepen collaboration to combat climate change, ink 8 agreements

* Blockbuster Broadway musical 'Hamilton' set for Singapore debut in 2024

Thailand

* Bounty set for Thai convict who escaped hospital

* Digital wallet scheme not copied from Japan: Thai minister

* Thai King grants burial soil for 18th Chula Rajamontri Asis Pitakkumpol

* Thaksin allowed to remain in hospital for further treatment

Indonesia

* Solo to Jakarta in seven days: How Jokowi’s son got on Indonesia’s vice-president ballot

* Once disgraced, Indonesian ex-general tipped for presidency after makeover

* Malaysia, Indonesia conducting joint military exercise in Tawau

* Indonesia top court rejects presidential age limit, clearing legal path for Prabowo

Philippines

* US renews warning it will defend Philippines after incidents with Chinese vessels

* Manila says Chinese vessels 'intentionally' hit Philippine boats

* Philippines labels China as an 'aggressor' fanning tensions in South China Sea

* Disco and despots: Filipino-Americans grapple with Broadway musical about Marcos family

* Filipinos in Lebanon urged to leave while Beirut airport is open

* Philippines says summoned Chinese envoy over collisions in disputed waters

Vietnam

* Trial over bid rigging case at Quang Ninh health department opens

* EC delegation recognises Vietnam's anti-IUU fishing efforts, yellow card removal pending: official

* Vietnam PM says 2023 economic growth seen below expectation

Cambodia

* Cambodia's timeless stories carved in leather

* Crepe crusaders help Cambodians dig for wells

* Cambodia to bank on solar, imports to address hydropower volatility

Myanmar

* Deep Depression can’t move towards Myanmar: Met Dept

* Myanmar to provide more bakery training courses under Lancang-Mekong programme

Laos

* Lao, Vietnamese PMs discuss cooperation in Saudi Arabia

* Top Lao, Chinese leaders hold talks, witness signing of cooperation deals

Brunei

* Sixteen Brunei businesses join Selangor events

* Malaysian globetrotter on journey since 2014 shares his tales in Brunei

* Brunei to integrate religious school subjects into general education system

Aseanplus

* China lodges complaint with Philippines over maritime collisions: embassy

* Lotte aquarium, S.Korea activists battle over release of beluga whale

* China’s crackdown on stray dogs sparks public outcry

* Plastic use for K-pop albums up 14 times over last 6 years

* Australian PM to visit China after reaching deal over wine spat

* China detains employee of Japanese trading firm: Report

* Alibaba promises major discounts ahead of China’s ‘Singles Day’ shopping event

* Growing number of elderly S. Koreans in workforce, especially women: Survey

* China crackdown on cyber scams in South-East Asia nets thousands but leaves networks intact

* No scary makeup: China subway station bans Halloween fun by setting up cosmetics removal desk to prevent panic, goes viral

* Japan launches antimonopoly probe into Google's search dominance

* Pakistan's Imran Khan indicted in official secrets case - party

* Foxconn faces China tax probe amid Taiwan election - sources

* HK's 'Flying Fish' strikes gold in Budapest

* Coco Lee's mum lashes out at late singer's husband for alleged infidelity

* Chinese celebrity couple Wang Feng and Zhang Ziyi divorce after 8 years of marriage

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