Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Monday (Oct 28, 2024)


Mobile coffee vendors wait for customers at the Bundaran Hotel Indonesia shopping district in Jakarta on October 27, 2024. - Photo AFP

Malaysia

* TNB introduces MyDigital ID as an additional login option for myTNB users

* RMAF delivers supplies to typhoon-hit regions of Philippines

* Gig workers will get 24-hour social security coverage in new Bill, says Zahid

* China-flag waving incident: Parade followed legal procedures, says association

* Indonesian woman claims to have lost RM4mil to M'sia-based forex syndicate

* Helping the people will not cause govt's downfall, corruption will, says Anwar

* PM accepting Najib's apology shows strong leadership, says Zahid

* Minimum wage hike a bold move, reflects unity govt's resolve, says Anwar

* ETS, Komuter services disrupted by third-party tree-cutting near track, says KTMB

* Daim's wife gets temporary stay on RM313mil tax arrears

* Heated debate erupts in Dewan Rakyat over killing of 'Kopi' the dog

* Three reasons targeted diesel subsidy hasn't been implemented in Sabah, Sarawak, says Armizan

* GISB probe: Welfare Dept carefully reviewing 68 applications for return of rescued kids, says Nancy

* Heavy rain and storms expected in seven states

* Sabah Malaysia to visit Asean neighbours ahead of AIPA meeting, says Johari corporation rolls out caravans for tourism

* Data centre company signing with foreign firms injects RM1bil FDI into Johor, says MB Onn Hafiz

* Don't compare M'sia to 'banana republics', still room for improvement in fight against corruption, says PM

* Najib's apology means nothing to me, says Loke

* Nepali attempted kidnapper sent for psych evaluation, says the police

* Strength in numbers: Passengers lift cars to clear road, win online praise

* Deepavali: Over 2.6 million vehicles expected on major expressways from tomorrow

* Anwar calls for top-level standards in logistics infrastructure and workforce

* Police raid abandoned hotel in KL, nab 10 foreign women for prostitution

* Crowd thrilled to witness Pahang royal wedding ceremony

* Python captured after devouring three goats in Kuala Krai

* Agriculture ministry probing influx of 'shine muscat' grapes into country

* BlackBerry picks Malaysia for its regional HQ for cybersecurity

* All geared up for new AI arm in December

* Gathering in Perak was illegal, say cops

* Local councils urged to support revelry

* KL Immigration steps up checks on illegal workers

* Three more held over abduction

* Anwar: PKR to continue ties with Umno and Barisan

* Sarawak fulfilling its aspiration to be the ‘Battery of Asean’

* Two-tiered pricing poses hurdles

Singapore

* At least S$236,000 lost to e-commerce scams offering cheap gold over last two months

* Singaporean doctor who made inappropriate MediShield Life claims has suspension cut by two months: Ministry of Health

* Asean needs a ‘reboot’ to tackle ongoing challenges, say regional govt leaders

* Jail for man over roadside attack on victim who was also stripped and had video taken

* Tokyo-bound Singapore Airlines flight diverted to Taipei due to mid-flight cracked windshield

* Crowd and traffic management rules in Singapore's Little India kick in for Deepavali period

* New app lets Singapore diners buy unsold food at big discount, helps cut food waste

* Sixteen-year-old girl among 112 nabbed for suspected drug offences in Singapore

Indonesia

* Sexism persists as regional race intensifies in Indonesia

* Indonesian language dictionary to include 200,000 entries by end of 2024

* Indonesia blocks sale of Apple iPhone 16 in bid for investment

* Prabowo govt inherits a troubled economy

Thailand

* Thai court dismisses 2004 massacre case

* Miss Grand International imposes ‘lifetime ban’ on Myanmar national director

* Transport Ministry pushes for six new airports in Thailand

* Most Thais want end in Tak Bai crisis but want victims to be remedied

Philippines

* Former Philippine President Duterte confirms existence of 'death squad'

* Rodrigo Duterte on drug war: ‘I and I alone take full legal responsibility’

* 116 dead due to Tropical Storm Kristine (Trami), over six million affected in Philippines

* New storm bears down on Philippines after deadly Trami

* Storm’s death toll rises to 100

Vietnam

* Vietnam Airlines launches non-stop flights between Hanoi and Phnom Penh

* PM Chinh meets Vietnamese community in Abu Dhabi

* Trami lands in central Vietnam, poses flood risks

* Foreign eCommerce platforms expand market

* Dutch help for Vietnam wastewater treatment project

* Hanoi looks to revive plans for nuclear power

* Long An strive to improve investment environment

Myanmar

* Myanmar puppet arts call for youth to preserve culture

Cambodia

* Cashew processing hopes rise with impending new facility in Cambodia

* Floods claim 17 lives in Cambodia from mid-July to September, says disaster control spokesman

Laos

* Lao government eyes increase in minimum salary for civil servants

* Laos aims to become BRICS member, support multilateralism

Brunei

* Senior chief immigration officer in Brunei sentenced to three years’ jail for graft

* Brunei delegation participates in Asean-Japan sports programme

Aseanplus

* Indian army kill suspected rebel in Kashmir after convoy ambush

* Pressure mounts for ouster of Bangladesh President

* Man in Beijing stabs five people, including three minors, outside a top primary school

* NATO chief confirms North Korean troops are in Russia's Kursk

* The Wynners’ Kenny Bee, 71, falls twice at band’s Guangzhou concert

* Woman found dead in pond in Hong Kong’s Waterfall Bay Park

* Removal of Chinese tariffs sees imports of Australian wine surge

* Andy Lau is now 63 but he just keeps getting stronger and his performances more amazing than ever as seen in Axiata Arena

* Ringgit eases against US dollar at the close

* New Himalayan snake species named after Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio

* Malaysians doing good for the world - 'Warm Their Winter' project for Syrian refugees in Lebanon; donations welcomed, says Syria Care

* Russia welcomes India-China pact on patrolling arrangements, Modi-Xi meet at Kazan

* What next after Japanese election?

* Why North Korea is starting to become a ‘forgotten’ space for China and the US

* Chinese cities ease residency requirements as ‘war for people’ heats up

* Shigeru Ishiba: Japan's train-loving PM who got derailed in election

* Thousands of Chinese kindergartens close as falling birth rate takes its toll

* Thirty-six-week abortion an apparent murder: South Korea police

* Could India become Asia’s next real estate investment hotspot, surpassing even China?

* Chef at restaurant in Four Seasons Hong Kong gets suspended sentence for filming upskirt videos

* Indonesian rupiah, Malaysian ringgit fall most among tepid Asia FX

* Singer-rapper The Kid Laroi cancels Malaysia show and rest of Asian tour

* Japan PM Ishiba will stay in office, blames election result on scandal ‘suspicion, mistrust and anger’

* Incheon Airport scraps 'celebrity' security lanes amid favouritism dispute

* China’s second-generation factory owners go digital to combat challenges

* India will focus on de-escalation after disengagement with China on border: Minister Jaishankar

* Record number of women win seats in Japan election

* 'One million' Christians join anti-LGBTQ+ marriage rally

* China central bank activates open market outright reverse repo operations facility

* Oil prices tumble as Iran fears ease, yen weakens after Japan polls

* Japan PM under pressure after debacle election

* Brains and brawn, muscular China academic offers free personal training to PhD candidates

* Hello Kitty, probably the world's most valuable cat, is turning 50

* North Korea blames South's military for drone intrusion

* Eight killed, five wounded in western Pakistan suicide bombing

* New Japan PM on shaky ground

* Consumer confidence seen as driver for growth

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