Asean News Headlines at 9pm on Saturday (Nov 25, 2023)


Dancers in traditional dress pose for a photo, during a cultural festival parade in the village of Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. - AP

Malaysia:

* Sirul's statement unfounded, creates speculation, says IGP / Sirul remains on Interpol’s Red Notice list

* Not another sugar high: Anwar urges Malaysians to reduce sugar intake following Asia's top diabetic nation label

* Govt to allocate RM1bil for rural communities to start economic projects, says PM

* PKR’s internal survey shows increase in PMX’s popularity since July, says Rafizi

* Wife said yes, so I will stay on as president for one final term, says Muhyiddin

* Bersatu's prominence a testament to Muhyiddin's leadership, says party information chief

* Tourism Ministry to review eligibility of travel agencies managing umrah pilgrimage

* Dr Noor Hisham hopes to uphold University of Cyberjaya's tradition of nurturing young minds of tomorrow

* Anwar: I told the truth about massacre in Gaza as it was the right thing to do

* Please tell all Sirul, says Najib

* No basis for linking me to London Move, says Ahmad Faizal Azumu

* Reform agenda on track as Anwar's govt marks one year in power, says Fadhlina

Cirquera de Cameleon perform during the opening ceremony of the French Film Festival at a mall in Manila on Saturday, November 25, 2023. Cirquera de Cameleon is part of an international non-government organization that promote children’s rights and advocates for the protection of women and children against violence. - AFPCirquera de Cameleon perform during the opening ceremony of the French Film Festival at a mall in Manila on Saturday, November 25, 2023. Cirquera de Cameleon is part of an international non-government organization that promote children’s rights and advocates for the protection of women and children against violence. - AFP

Singapore:

* Rise in workplace injuries in bus and rail operations in SIngapore but many preventable, says Senior Minister

* Demand for pest control in Singapore grows as bedbug fears bite

* Singapore police probe 316 suspected scammers, money mules linked to alleged loss of over RM30mil

* Mouth rinse that can help reduce spread of viruses launched

* Oil notches weekly gain ahead of Opec+ decision

Indonesia:

* Bangladesh stops scores of Rohingya seeking to sail to Indonesia

* Indonesian police and fishermen start patrols to stop Rohingya boats

* Indonesia suspends anti-graft chief amid extortion probe

* What led to the cough syrup deaths in Indonesia

Williams' Thai driver Alexander Albon drives during the third practice session for the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in the Emirati city on Saturday, November 25, 2023. - AFPWilliams' Thai driver Alexander Albon drives during the third practice session for the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in the Emirati city on Saturday, November 25, 2023. - AFP

Thailand:

* Exotic pet trend in Thailand raises concerns over wildlife protection

* 'I'm not dead,' Thai hostage says after 'miracle' release in Gaza

* Thailand says Hamas still holds 20 of its nationals after freeing 10

Philippines:

* President Marcos confirms Filipino hostage released by Hamas

* Another fire and tragedy in the Philippine - six dead and two injured in gutted house in Manila

* Philippines and Australia launch joint air and sea patrols in South China Sea

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, left, and her Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, shake hands during their bilateral talk,  in South Korea's southern port city of Busan, ahead of Sunday's three-way talks Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. - (Kyodo News via AP)Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, left, and her Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, shake hands during their bilateral talk, in South Korea's southern port city of Busan, ahead of Sunday's three-way talks Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. - (Kyodo News via AP)

Vietnam:

* Smuggler linked to 39 lorry deaths of Vietnamese nationals to pay RM385,000 to families

* Vietnam's plan for spending US$15.5 billion for its clean energy transition to be announced at COP28

* Top Vietnamese tycoons held in wave of fraud cases and accused of embezzling billions of dollars

Myanmar:

* Asean foreign ministers unite to call for safe return of national amid Myanmar conflict

* Indonesia says held ‘positive’ Myanmar political talks

* Ethnic groups launch drone attack against the Junta

A Cambodian devotee, offers prayer with some foods to Buddhist monks in Tuol village outside Phnom Penh Cambodia, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. - APA Cambodian devotee, offers prayer with some foods to Buddhist monks in Tuol village outside Phnom Penh Cambodia, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. - AP

Cambodia:

* Cambodian PM Hun Manet aims for development strategy plan into kingdom's 2030 and 2050 visions

* Cambodia's new glittering airport receives first direct flight with large plane from Australia

* Gold industry in Cambodia - Golden boost for revenue

Laos:

* 135th Mekong River joint patrol and taskforce concludes on Saturday (Nov 25)

* Laos kicks off festival on sustainable productivity

Brunei:

* Prince Sufri of Brunei calls for increased female representation in sports in the country

* Brunei's CPI decreases by 0.1 per cent in August

Jung Soo Jung poses for photographers upon arrival during the red carpet event for the Blue Dragon Film Awards in Seoul, South Korea. - APJung Soo Jung poses for photographers upon arrival during the red carpet event for the Blue Dragon Film Awards in Seoul, South Korea. - AP

AseanPlus:

* Malaysian Home Ministry confiscates eight books suspected of having elements of communism

* Malaysian dancer's work 'Interchange' set to shine in Japan

* Murder ‘out of curiosity’: Woman in South Korea jailed for life for killing, dismembering stranger

* Japan detects season's first bird flu case, to cull 40,000 birds - NHK

* Cyber attack feared in series of South Korean government website outages

* Binance US guilty plea complicates Hong Kong affiliate’s crypto licence application

* Cathay Pacific for first time offers airfare discounts to Hong Kong voters in mainland China returning for district council poll

* China-Europe rail shipments, shunned amid Ukraine war, have triggered a train reaction

* Court orders Japan to compensate ‘comfort women’

* Australia climate change activists disrupt shipping at coal port

* Rise in respiratory illnesses in China / What we know so far about surging respiratory illnesses in China

* Manual drilling likely in last stretch to rescue 41 trapped workers in Indian tunnel

* Hong Kong: Livestock to be culled after second swine fever case in a month

* Hong Kong police investigate crash involving minibus driver, 73, who died after vehicle slammed into wall

* Taiwan’s TPP candidate Ko Wen-je registers for presidential run, ending joint ticket hopes

* China wielding ‘bargaining power’ with Russia over Power of Siberia 2 natural gas pipeline

* Mongolia tops 'Best In Travel' list for 2024, according to Lonely Planet

* 39 Palestinians freed in first Hamas-Israel prisoner exchange deal

* At least nine people killed in Pakistan shopping mall fire

* Japan may change duty-free shopping tax waiver process for tourists: Report

* Soccer-Australia coach Gustavsson 'focused on Olympics' despite Sweden speculation

* Squash queen Sivasangari nails second title of the year in Hong Kong

* UK National Gallery director says ‘innovative’ and ‘playful’ presentation style at Hong Kong’s Palace Museum something to take back to London

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