Asean News Headlines at 9pm on Saturday (Nov 4, 2023)


A Balinese dancer performs a Legong Kraton traditional dance in front Jagatnatha temple in Denpasar, on the resort island of Bali on Saturday, November 4, 2023. - SONNY TUMBELAKA / AFP

Malaysia:

* Be grateful for peace, freedom in Malaysia, says King

* Japan PM Kishida arrives for two-day working visit

* PM urges Opposition MPs to resume talks on constituency allocations

* No need for Umno to persuade Opposition MPs to support PM, says Ahmad Maslan

* Water sector needs to be a national priority, says Malaysian Water Association

* PM: Hold fast to family values to keep nation strong

* MYAirline co-founder faces RM81mil fraud probe

* Student beaten up by senior in Kuala Kangsar boarding school

* M'sia's first humanitarian aid shipment for Palestine departed yesterday / First shipment of Malaysian aid for Palestine lands in Egypt

* Communications Ministry to discuss TikTok Shop regulations, says Fahmi

* Malaysia setting up new anti-cybercrime task force

* Immigration bust syndicate forging documents, arrest two African masterminds

A butterfly collects nectar from the flowers at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore. - AFPA butterfly collects nectar from the flowers at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore. - AFP

Singapore:

* Five youth arrested, RM1.75mil worth of cannabis, Ice, heroin and other drugs seized, says Singapore narcotics bureau

* Ex-Certis officers in Singapore charged with taking bribes from sex drug peddlers, stealing drugs for own use

* Cathay Cargo apologises after passenger’s cat escaped while being loaded onto plane at Singapore's Changi Airport

* Singapore may review past takeovers on national security grounds

* Oil posts weekly loss as geopolitical risk premium ebbs

Indonesia:

* Indonesia's rice production disrupted badly by El Nino, inflation in country expected to rise

* Indonesian and Malaysian military committed to maintain territorial airspace security

* Indonesian economy to grow 5.1 per cent backed by spending before election

* Three men stranded in sea saved by Indonesian Rescue Agency but later arrested for piracy

Balinese dancers perform a Legong Kraton traditional dance in front Jagatnatha temple in Denpasar, on the resort island of Bali on Saturday, November 4, 2023. - AFPBalinese dancers perform a Legong Kraton traditional dance in front Jagatnatha temple in Denpasar, on the resort island of Bali on Saturday, November 4, 2023. - AFP

Thailand:

* Thailand and South Korea to hold consular talks amid complaints over immigration services for Thai nationals

* Thailand in talks with Iran, other governments for Hamas hostages release

* Govt trying to rescue 162 Thai nationals stuck in Myanmar

* Thai students at rival colleges turn to gang violence

Philippines:

* Japan's prime minister tours Philippine patrol ship and boosts alliances amid maritime tensions

* Philippines military remains loyal to the president, says national security adviser

* Japan PM Kishida: Cooperating with Philippines, US to protect South China Sea

* Kishida in Manila to boost defence

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, center, sits on the bridge of the BRP Teresa Magbanua ship at the Philippine Coast Guard headquarters on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 in Manila, Philippines. - APJapan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, center, sits on the bridge of the BRP Teresa Magbanua ship at the Philippine Coast Guard headquarters on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 in Manila, Philippines. - AP

Vietnam:

* Prices of Vietnamese export rice hit record high

* Vietnam calls for political will and international action to respond to sea-level rise and climate change

* Vietnam attracts over US$25.7bil in foreign direct investments in 10 months

* Dutch chips companies to invest in Vietnam, PM Rutte says

Myanmar:

* Myanmar ethnic groups seize more outposts in junta offensive

* Top defence official confirms Russia and Myanmar to hold joint naval exercises

* Myanmar Junta vows to hit back at ethnic groups

A farmer fishing at sunset in Vietnam's Hau Giang province. - AFPA farmer fishing at sunset in Vietnam's Hau Giang province. - AFP

Cambodia:

* Cambodia eyes joint energy future with Thailand; focus on oil and gas exploration

* Cambodian PM Hun Manet thanks the people for faith in new government and ruling party

* Cambodia's famed Angkor records 602,570 international tourists in first 10 months

Laos:

* Lao central bank mulls solutions to high inflation rate

* Laos sees economic growth despite ongoing challenges, says Lao PM

Brunei:

* Indonesian national and Brunei hotel housekeeper jailed for stealing

* 11 foreign workers nabbed by Brunei immigration officers for immigration offences

A tourist couple walks in a garden covered with fallen Chinar leaves on the outskirts of Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. - APA tourist couple walks in a garden covered with fallen Chinar leaves on the outskirts of Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. - AP

AseanPlus:

* Japan to enhance cooperation with Malaysia in maintaining peace and regional stability, says PM Kishida

* MMEA arrests 30 undocumented foreigners after boat capsizes

* ‘I am...’ meme latest to go viral in South Korea’s bizarre saga surrounding fencing star

* China defence ministry: Canadian military helicopter in South China Sea violated laws

* China investigates former top bank official for suspected corruption

* Quake shakes northwest Nepal, killing at least 128 and injuring dozens; officials fear toll to rise

* Rescuers struggle to find Nepal quake survivors, deaths at 137

* Malaysia, China ready to share anti-terrorism expertise, says DPM

* Man in South Korea gets jail term for killing bedridden wife after years of caring for her

* Australian PM Albanese in landmark China trip

* North Korean art sells in China despite UN sanctions over nuclear programme

* Australia PM says China visit 'very positive' for bilateral relations

* Turning to AI to combat crimes in South Korea

* UK university returns tribal warrior skulls to Taiwan

* Letter From Tokyo - In the seedy underbelly of Japan’s entertainment industry, sexual predators lurk in the shadows

* China jets endangered crew of Canadian chopper in international waters - Ottawa

* US airs concerns to China about 'dangerous and unlawful' South China Sea actions

* OpenAI to make models cheaper, more powerful in its first developer conference

* Climate crisis summit: Will COP28 be another copout?

* Militants attack air force base in central Pakistan -military

* Blackpink star Lisa removed from social media in China after cabaret show

* US airs concerns to China about 'dangerous and unlawful' South China Sea actions

* South Africa look to end India’s winning run at majestic Eden Gardens in Cricket World Cup

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