Asean news headlines as at 10pm on Tuesday (Aug 20)


Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi watch as Indian foreign minister S. Jaishankar exchanges document with his Malaysian counterpart Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan after the signing of agreements between the two countries in New Delhi, India on Aug 20, 2024. - AP

Malaysia

* Malaysia, India elevate ties to comprehensive strategic partnership, says Anwar

* Anwar's visit significant for India's relations with Malaysia and Asean

* Anwar receives ceremonial welcome at India's presidential palace

* Anwar arrives in New Delhi, bolsters 67 years of strong Malaysia-India relations

* Unemployed man charged with murder of parents, niece

* No job losses at KTMB arising from train leasing deal with China, says Anthony Loke

* Missing fisherman found clinging to jerrycans near Pulau Tiga

* Muhyiddin will follow due process and provide statement to cops, says Bersatu

* Is Puteri Sarah 'having the best days of her life’ amid news of Syamsul Yusof’s divorce?

* Pahang Perikatan leaders support police investigation into Muhyiddin's speech

* Najib withdraws appeal to recuse judge in RM2.28bil 1MDB trial

* RTS Link progress in Johor Bahru reaches 83%

* No immediate plan for Mpox vaccination, says Lukanisman

* Missing boys found, trapped in lift for nine hours

* Transport Minister wants My50 travel pass continued in Budget 2025

* Olympics bronze medal winner Zii Jia crashes in first round of Japan Open

* Top gun Chen Jie fires another Sukma record en route to winning sixth gold

* Dayang Nursharzyra-Awang Sharzan Nasrin seize gold in 3m springboard at Sukma

* Foreigner arrested in connection with bodies found in Kedah drain

* Melaka expected to receive 200,000 international tourists from new cruise route

Singapore

* Singapore PM congratulates new Thai premier Paetongtarn Shinawatra

* Jail for five linked to housing loan scam; bank duped into disbursing over S$5.1mil

* Singapore schools to get better network coverage, flexible furniture and barrier-free routes

* Woman admits to showing nude photos of colleague to other colleagues

* Rare sight’: Singaporeans show off their photos of supermoon online

* ‘Very wrong... very shameful’: Judge tells man who made daughter, 10, perform indecent act on him

* Singapore adds public housing curbs to boost affordability

* Driver charged after he allegedly took photos and videos of ICA officer at Woodlands Checkpoint

Thailand

* Yingluck applauds niece Paetongtarn as she takes over as Thai PM

* Driver of jet ski that fatally injured on two Chao Phraya river vows to enter monkhood

* Top Thai opposition party seeks to rein in constitutional court’s power after political upheaval

* Second Sadao customs checkpoint to facilitate border trade with Malaysia

* Thai central bank may face more rate-cut pressure from new PM

* ‘We’re going nowhere’: Thai opposition figure Pita says court interventions must stop

* PM Paetongtarn’s Cabinet expected to have both new and old faces

* Thailand loses Martial Arts Games after missing preparation deadline

Indonesia

* Critics slam lame duck Jokowi’s final state honours for allies

* Indonesian Navy intercepts speed boat carrying undocumented migrants

* Australia, Indonesia agree on defence pact seen as ‘vital plank’

* Indonesia ready to hold Bali International Airshow 2024

* Australia and Indonesia seal treaty-level defence pact

Philippines

* Despite ramming in Sabina, area not a new flashpoint in South China Sea tension: Philippine navy

* US and Philippines reach deal on Afghan asylum seekers

* Philippines says China coast guard is hindering confidence-building

* Philippines agrees to host a US visa processing centre for Afghans resettling in America

* Alice Guo’s legal team insists ex-Bamban mayor is still in the Philippines

Vietnam

* Duo held in Vietnam over smuggling of fishermen to work illegally on Malaysian fishing boats

* Thousands of children cut off from school by north Vietnam floods

* International tourists can purchase Vietnam train tickets via e-wallets from Aug 20

Cambodia

* Social media in Cambodia: A catalyst for change or a tool for division?

* Central banks of Cambodia, Philippines sign MoU on enhancing ties

Myanmar

* Rebel army claims to have taken over administration of Lashio

* Over 600 killed, 266 injured in landslides across Myanmar over past 10 years

Laos

* China-aided hospital opens in Luang Prabang

Brunei

* Take a spin: Growing phenomenon with a resilient spirit

* Cook to serve 18 months jail for sexually assaulting waitress

Aseanplus

* Disbelief as house cleaners hired by Japan man stumble upon skeleton of ‘missing’ mother, shocking mainland social media

* Seven dead after drinking poisonous milk in Sindh

* China approves record 11 new nuclear power reactors

* With tourists away, Mt Fuji barrier taken down in Japan

* Hong Kong police search for couple after car abandoned on Light Rail tracks, netizens slam reckless act

* Australia student cap may hurt economy, says migration expert

* Nintendo museum to open in Kyoto, Japan in October

* Cheng Yip-kai, 16, becomes first Hongkonger to win Pokemon Go World Championship

* India's top court sets up doctors' panel on workplace safety after rape, murder

* China plans 'bigger, stronger' social security fund to aid ageing society

* North Korean defects to South, says Seoul military

* India's homemade superhero star strikes Bollywood fame

* How Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party elects new leader to succeed Kishida

* Pakistan's Sindh orders inquiry into monsoon child brides

* Bank of Japan highlights rising wage pressure from structural job market changes

* South Korea’s household debt picks up in worrisome sign for Bank of Korea

* Transitional government of Bangladesh commits to supporting Rohingya refugees

* Bangladesh's Summit reviewing cross-border power deals after India rule change

* New Zealand says Australian-owned banks run oligopoly

* Former TVB star Fala Chen reunites with 'Queens of Diamonds And Hearts' co-stars after 13 years

* HK actress Annie Liu used to be afraid of Chow Yun Fat: 'I was very shy'

* Filipino actor Sandro Muhlach sues alleged abusers for rape

* China, US enhance links to boost financial stability

* Asia shares hit one-month high on bets for dovish Fed

* Asian FX, stocks gain ahead of Jackson Hole meet

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