Asean news headlines as at 10pm on Tuesday (Sept 17)


Cambodian tycoon Leang Pov (left) and his wife posing for a photo next to their supercar taking part in the Gumball 3000 rally, a motoring event founded by British entrepreneur Maximillion Cooper where participants drive their vehicles some 3,000 miles (4,828 kms) across multiple countries, parked in front of the Angkor Wat temple in Siem Reap province on Sept 17, 2024. - AFP

Malaysia

* King's China trip a new chapter in bilateral ties

* GISB probe: We didn't hesitate to raid care homes given glaring signs of misdeeds, says IGP

* GISB probe: Father of victim in viral video of boys being whipped lodges police report

* GISB probe: King orders police to conduct immediate, thorough investigation

* IGP: Elements of physical, emotional crimes found in kids rescued from care centres

* Tenom police station roof blown off by strong winds

* Lightning-quick reaction saves two men when tree falls on vehicle

* 99 Speed Mart billionaire sets sights beyond Malaysia after IPO

* Popular Penang seaside spots bashed by strong winds and tides combo

* Govt committed to expanding 5G coverage, says Fahmi

* RM1bil needed for third phase of NSE expansion in Johor

* 1MDB lawsuit: Arul Kanda unaware of 'investments' and their value, Tony Pua tells court

* Strong winds bring down 20 trees in Sabah

* Hundreds of trees down, floods hit 71 locations in storm-lashed Penang

* Immigration services temporarily disrupted due to MyGov*Net downtime

* Penang hiker killed after falling into drain during storm

* One new mpox case detected, says Health Ministry

* Ten ferry trips between Langkawi, Kuala Kedah cancelled due to high waves

* Sabah may cultivate this ‘dangerous’ plant if proven harmless to other crops

* Miti: National single window initiative will boost Malaysia-China trade

* Acquiring power plant was 1MDB board's proposal, not Najib's idea, lawyer tells court

* Bus driver who allegedly uploaded videos of schoolkids out on bail

* Sabah Customs intensifies fight against smuggling with sweeping crackdown

* Give health personnel a way to report bullying anonymously, says Warisan

* Fishing trip for two men leads to encounter with tiger

Singapore

* Jail for man who abused 11-year-old girl with special needs while her mother watched

* Has Singapore’s thrift store scene lost its way?

* Community lawn, movable platforms among winning ideas for former Tanjong Pagar Railway Station

* Live screening of Formula One Singapore Grand Prix at five community hubs

* About 280kg of illegally imported produce seized at Woodlands Checkpoint

* Foreign-owned firms employ 60% of high-earning Singapore residents: MOM data

Thailand

* Thai economy to get 'jolt' from stimulus rollout this month: PM

* Thai Cabinet approves US$4.4bil cash handout to spur economy

* Eastern Bangkok to pilot pedestrian and cyclist haven

* Thai woman’s death after being denied sick leave sparks online uproar

* Thai minister urges positive trade links with China

Indonesia

* Jokowi's son Kaesang goes to anti-graft commission to explain private jet trip

* Thai couple among four suspects nabbed for drug smuggling in Bali

* Indonesia's trade surplus beats forecast in August on export recovery

* Govt to launch new study on authenticity of Borobudur’s ‘chattra’

* Indonesia's new capital Nusantara opens to the public

Philippines

* Philippine police eye rescue of preacher Quiboloy’s other alleged victims in compound

* More firms tied to Alice Guo, Mayor Calugay unveiled during Senate probe

* Ex-police chief allegedly took bribe to help Alice Guo, siblings flee Philippines

* Philippines in race against time to stop potential China takeover of disputed shoal

Vietnam

* Vietnam develops border gates into key economic zones

* PM calls for quick action to rebuild Phong Chau Bridge after collapse

* Vietnam braces for another storm as Yagi typhoon death toll surpasses 290

* Vietnam's fishery exports up 20% in August

Cambodia

* Union leader freed from prison vows to continue strike against Cambodia's biggest casino

* Cambodian PM sends condolences to neighbouring countries over Typhoon Yagi, flood disasters

* Initiative repurposes discarded cashew apples into liqueur - a first in South-East Asia

Myanmar

* Myanmar flooding death toll jumps to 226

* Myanmar villagers battle to save rice crop after Typhoon Yagi floods

* Myanmar military intensifies civilian killings and arrests, says UN report

Laos

* Afta spurs growth in Asean trade by 21 per cent

* Laos PM Sonexay receives distinguished Asean Leader Award 2024

Brunei

* Strong winds wreak havoc in Brunei

* Minister highlights patient safety, diagnostic accuracy for better healthcare

Aseanplus

* Hong Kong Mark Six Mid-Autumn Festival snowball lottery draw offers HK$80 million jackpot

* China landlord tries to evict terminal cancer tenant, fearing death could reduce property value

* Indian police chief in Kolkata sacked after protests over doctor's murder

* Thousands line streets, waterfront as Hong Kong marks Mid-Autumn Festival with fire dragon, drones

* Tencent’s Pony Ma reclaims title of China’s richest person

* Miss Hong Kong Ellyn Ngai aims to promote women’s rights, redefine beauty standards

* Japan wife discovers ‘jealous’ husband made 100 nuisance calls a day for entire month

* More than 95,000 Japanese aged over 100, most of them women

* India’s middle class reshaping Asia tourism as sector pivots to next big market: Analysts

* Eats, shops and leaves: Koala ambles through Australian supermarket

* Hong Kong swelters under record Mid-Autumn Festival heat

* Noise pollution, pesky Instagrammers: Goa’s residents have had enough of overtourism

* Mooncake sales in China frosty amid anti-corruption rules over pricey gifts, sluggish economy

* Shanghai cleans up after strongest storm in decades hits Chinese megacity

* US approves possible military sale to Taiwan of spare parts for about $228 million

* Most Asian markets up ahead of Fed but Tokyo hit by strong yen

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