People looking at a float with portraits of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn during the annual "Khong Dee Muang Nara" festival celebrating the culture and traditions of Thailand's southern province of Narathiwat, in Narathiwat on September 19, 2024. - Photo: AFP
Asean news headlines as at 10pm on Friday (Sept 20)
Malaysia:
* Malaysia budget day - Hoping for a greener Budget 2025
* Malaysian King to meet two top Chinese leaders today
* Musang King is ours until 2034, says Mat Sabu
* Come forward with info on GISB, urges Bukit Aman
* Son of former Al-Arqam leader among seven more linked to GISB detained
* Sabah eyes Russian tourists heading to Southeast Asia via Shanghai
* All Malbatt officers and personnel safe following incident in Lebanon
* Malaysia to offer tax breaks, incentives in Forest City development to boost investments
* Aggression towards Malbatt team stopped when crowd learned soldiers were from Malaysia, says Khaled
* Mahkota polls: Federal Govt stability more important than unity govt in Johor, says state Amanah chief
* Soon Huat-Shevon stun world No. 2 home pair to reach China Open semis
* Malaysia's foreign policy has always favoured strong partnership with China, say King
* Heartwrenching as grandfather plunged into flooded drain to retrieve granddaughter's body
* Ringgit a clear winner from FFT cut, pivots vs US$
* MAHB records 12mil passengers in August 2024
* Bear attacks, seriously wounds man on the hunt for honey
* Two men get 11 years jail, two strokes of the rotan for raping 18-year-old girl
* Anwar denies investigation closed on disabled e-hailing driver assault case
* Media groups defend court reporting on bus driver’s sexual offences case amid criticism
* Construction works for Penang Hill Cable Car project to start on Oct 15
* Malaysia condemns attack using comms devices in Lebanon, says Anwar
* Civil service reforms: PM cancels trip by 68 ministry, agency officials to Berlin exhibition
* No signs of foul play in female Borneo elephant's death in Lahad Datu
* Placement of Jakim officers to be further discussed by bureau under Harmoni Committee, says MCCBCHST
Singapore:
* Two more VEP RFID registration locations to open on Sept 22
* FBI arrest Singaporean man, 20, in US over US$230m crypto heist
* Singer-actor Jared Leto spotted ahead of Thirty Seconds To Mars’ F1 gig in Singapore
* Family offices shifting cash towards risk assets in Singapore
* New facilities for food R&D open in Singapore
* Oil prices set to end week higher after US rate cut
* ‘Are we five-year-olds?’ F1 drivers won’t mind their language
* Jail for China woman who rode bicycle with faulty brakes and caused pedestrian’s death in Singapore
* Double worksite deaths in Singapore's Lentor Avenue: Victims were young fathers, with one planning to build new home
* Motor racing-Leclerc fastest in first Singapore practice
* Top brass of Japanese syndicate accused of laundering S$628.7mil for criminals lived in Singapore
* At least S$616,000 lost in 2024 amid spike in Singapore's parcel delivery phishing scams
Indonesia:
* International airshow returns to Indonesia after 28 years
* Asian shares extend rally, yen edges higher as BOJ holds steady
* Emerging Markets - Indonesian rupiah hits highest level in 13 months; Asian stocks, currencies set for weekly gains after hefty Fed rate cut
* Two children die, hundreds injured in 5-magnitude West Java quake
* Indonesian navy thwarts drug drop in maritime waters
Thailand:
* Thailand unveils new Bill to regulate cannabis while keeping it legal
* Thailand's phenomenal tearjerker 'How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies' inspires cross-cultural resonance all over the world
* Malaysian Consulate warns travellers to stay cautious due to bad weather in Thailand
* Thailand launches new visa to woo digital nomads
* Thai Transport Ministry eyes bonds, congestion fees to fund 20-baht Skytrain fare
Philippines:
* Philippine China-centric casinos seen deeply tied to syndicates
* Tealive eyes Indonesia, but only if it has 100 stores in the Philippines
* Philippine senator won't rule out ex-mayor facing charges is a Chinese spy
* Filipino fisherman adrift at sea for 47 days rescued
* Kanlaon Volcano in Philippines may still erupt, public told to stay alert
Vietnam:
* Tax support for victims of Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam
* Vietnam: Factories struggle to fulfil year-end orders
* Vietnam stands resilient in the wake of Typhoon Yagi
Myanmar:
* Thailand pushing for talks to repair key Myanmar highway
* Flood death toll in Myanmar reaches nearly 270; almost 90 people are still missing
* WFP to provide emergency food aid to flood victims in Myanmar
Cambodia:
* Malaysia and Cambodia launch cross-border QR payments connectivity
* Cambodian opposition figure Rong Chhun in court on incitement charge
* Cambodian parliament approves PM Hun Manet's cabinet reshuffle
Laos:
* Laos and WIPO partner to improve intellectual property management in the country
* Lao govt making efforts to protect biodiversity; ensure less poverty and better income for farmers
* Asean, Mekong River Commission committed to addressing water security challenges
Brunei:
* Brunei focusing on sustainability as its core policy aspiration, says minister
* Workshops in Brunei fined for improper disposal of waste, vehicles
* Teachers honoured as pillars of knowledge and guidance by Brunei Imams
AseanPlus:
* US rate cut, Malaysia's structural reforms and economic outlook fuelling ringgit recovery - Bank Negara
* Singer-actor Dafi denies undergoing bariatric surgery, attributes weight loss to healthy diet
* Japanese embassy in China meets with Japanese community after stabbing incident
* Israel unleashes heavy strikes on Lebanon as US and Britain urge restraint
* Components for pagers used in Lebanon blasts are not from Taiwan, minister says
* In Shenzhen, the fatal stabbing of a Japanese schoolboy is quietly mourned
* Respected mathematician Kenji Fukaya leaves US to teach at China’s Tsinghua University
* Japan faces bear spray shortage as attacks rise, residents turn to ineffective alternatives
* Chinese researcher pushes US ahead in race to build ultra-precise nuclear clock
* China unexpectedly leaves lending rates steady; markets expect cuts soon
* Why are selfie shops and claw machine arcades popping up all over Hong Kong?
* US panel calls for Biden to prioritise release of Americans wrongfully held in China
* US Federal Reserve slashes interest rates by half a point, first cut in four years
* Korean YouTuber under fire for consoling former K-pop singer accused of bullying
* Striking Indian doctors set to resume essential services
* India minister blames dam release for flooding
* Killer role: Viral Korean Olympic shooter scores first acting role as assassin
* Soccer-Arnold resigns as Australia coach after World Cup qualifying setbacks
* Ton-up Ashwin and steady Jadeja lifts India to 339-6 against Bangladesh
* Aussies so classy - Head's hundred seals Australia win over England in 1st ODI after Labuschagne strikes
* Former CNN news anchor Connie Chung reveals doctor who sexually abused her also delivered her: 'Reprehensible'
* Jani Master, the top Indian cinema choreographer who has worked in many top movies, held in sexual assault case
* Police bust Vietnam-based phishing ring in W10b scam
* India warns Maoist rebels to surrender or face ‘all-out’ assault
* Cricket - Bumrah leads Bangladesh rout in first Test, India in box seat in Chennai
* Two Malaysians released in Bangladesh after completing prison sentences
* Three suspects apprehended for selling celebrity deepfake porn: South Korean police
* Khagrachhari violence: Three dead, four sent to hospital 'with bullet wounds'
* Japan sees record number of foreign visitors in August; hotel companies actively opening new properties
* China to 'gradually resume' seafood imports from Japan after Fukushima ban
* Kimchi threat as heatwave drives up South Korea cabbage prices
* Hong Kong jails third person for sedition under new law
* Some Japanese firms in China offer to send staff home after stabbing, employees say
* Premadasa, son of slain Sri Lanka president, now in contest for same role
* For Sri Lanka's minority Tamils, election does not offer hope
