Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Sunday (Nov 10, 2024)


An Indonesian artist performs a traditional dance on stage during the Indonesia-China Business Forum which attended by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, in Beijing, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. - AP

Malaysia:

* Port Dickson Polytechnic is best TVET institution in Asia Pacific, says Zahid

* Anwar thanks Egypt for backing Malaysia's BRICS application as he kicks off visit

* ‘We will meet in court’, says Saifuddin to Sanusi

* Malbatt members slightly injured by Lebanon explosion, says Defence Minister

* Wisma Putra urges Malaysians in Pakistan to remain vigilant after bomb blast

* Expansion of WCE expected to drive development, says Ahmad Maslan

* Female family member to be charged today in Johor businessman kidnap case

* 'PEERS' module to be part of 2027 curriculum to tackle teen pregnancy issues, says Fadhlina

* Growing concerns over teenage pregnancies, underage marriage, says Nancy Shukri

* KD Tun Razak in excellent condition, capable of operating at maximum depth, says Defence Minister

* Malaysia's FBM KLCI Futures to continue uptrend this week; expected to remain above 1,600 level

* Ringgit to trade between RM4.3259 and RM4.4390; local currency likely to trade higher against dollar from Monday (Nov 11)

Winner Mark Cavendish of Astana Qazaqstan celebrates after crossing the finish line during the Prudential Singapore Tour De France Criterium, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. - APWinner Mark Cavendish of Astana Qazaqstan celebrates after crossing the finish line during the Prudential Singapore Tour De France Criterium, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. - AP

Singapore:

* Police patrols heightened at places of worship after stabbing of Catholic priest, says Singapore home ministry

* Man attacked priest with folding knife during communion; police found five weapons in his possession

* No place in our society’: S’pore Mufti, Hindu leaders decry violence after priest stabbed in church

* Singapore PM Wong calls for calm and unity after priest stabbed at St Joseph's Church

* Man who attacked Singapore priest previously convicted of stabbing ex-girlfriend

* Man banned from entering Singapore among five arrested in forested area in Bukit Batok

* Cycling- Briton Cavendish wins his final race in Singapore

* Singaporean, Australian troops conduct bilateral ship-to-shore landing exercises Down Under

* Singapore biggest lender DBS eyes Malaysian bank stakes in expansion push, sources say; Alliance Bank and Kuwait Finance main targets

Indonesia:

* KFC Indonesia shutters numerous outlets, lays off thousands of employees after massive losses in 2024

* Indonesia's GoTo and China's Tencent, Alibaba agree on cloud infrastructure development

* Australian Defence Force arrives in Indonesia ahead of largest joint exercises

* Balinese hope construction freeze can tame tourism

* Indonesia and China enhance ties with key deals on lithium, green energy and tourism

* Malaysia, Indonesia launch joint border security operation

* Diaspora hopes for warmer ties between Trump’s US and Indonesia

This aerial handout picture  by the National Disaster Mitigation Agency shows the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki as seen from the Eputobi rest area in East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara. - AFPThis aerial handout picture by the National Disaster Mitigation Agency shows the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki as seen from the Eputobi rest area in East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara. - AFP

Thailand:

* Thai badminton star and Paris Olympics runners up Kunlavut wins Korea Masters

* Thailand ready to become a world-class blockchain hub: Digital Economy Minister

* Narathiwat Prison authorities: Allegations of mistreatment of six Malaysian inmates untrue

* Thai state agency focusing on high safety standards for veggie and fruit export

* Actress 'Yaya' to play Nang Noppamas in Bangkok's Loy Krathong celebration

* Asia, the world's economic engine, prepares for Trump shock; trade war between the world's biggest economies expected

Philippines:

* Philippines to evacuate 2,500 villages ahead of Severe Storm Toraji after previous trio of storms killed 159 people

* China opposes new Philippine maritime law, vows to protect South China Sea 'sovereignty'

* Two more weather disturbances may affect Philippines in coming days

* Jessica Lane of Australia crowned as Miss Earth 2024 at star-studded event in the Philippines; home favourite Irha Alfecche in Top 12

* Complaints filed against Duterte and former top cops at Philippine UN human rights body

A decorated elephant walks past devotees (R) waiting to take part in a procession to carry a red cloth atop the Wat Saket Buddhist temple in Bangkok to mark the start of a ten-day annual fair ahead of Thailand's Loy Krathong festival. - AFPA decorated elephant walks past devotees (R) waiting to take part in a procession to carry a red cloth atop the Wat Saket Buddhist temple in Bangkok to mark the start of a ten-day annual fair ahead of Thailand's Loy Krathong festival. - AFP

Vietnam:

* Vietnam govt to give leverage for development of medical and biotechnology sector

* Vietnam detains pro-democracy activist, confirms state media in latest crackdown on political dissidents

* Pilot programme allowing Vietnamese to gamble in casinos extended

* Ca Mau province in Vietnam lures tourists with community-based ecotourism

* Housewife charged in Johor business man kidnap case; two Vietnamese involved in case

Myanmar:

* Possible famine in Rakhine could spill over beyond Myanmar borders, reports United Nations

* Trump presidency may end resettlement of Myanmar refugees, says human rights adviocate

* Myanmar Embassy in Thailand announces entry ban for overstayers' duration

New Miss Earth 2024 Jessica Lane, of Australia, waves during the Grand Coronation night at a hotel in Paranaque, Philippines. - APNew Miss Earth 2024 Jessica Lane, of Australia, waves during the Grand Coronation night at a hotel in Paranaque, Philippines. - AP

Cambodia:

* Newborn announced as Cambodia hails rise in Irrawaddy dolphin numbers

* Cambodia govt wants all-out effort to lure more international tourists for it renowned Water Festival on this Saturday (Nov 14)

* Tour operators encouraged to promote Cambodia's Bon Om Touk water festival internationally

Laos:

* Laos eyes role as Asia’s potash powerhouse with rail exports to China

* New electric buses arrive for passenger use in Vientiane

Brunei:

* Malaysian man jailed for four months in Brunei for trespassing and assault with machete

* Forest Run 2024 in Brunei promotes nature awareness

Coco Gauff of the US holds her trophy after winning against China's Qinwen Zheng in their women's singles final match of the WTA finals at the King Saud University Indoor Arena, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. - APCoco Gauff of the US holds her trophy after winning against China's Qinwen Zheng in their women's singles final match of the WTA finals at the King Saud University Indoor Arena, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. - AP

AseanPlus:

* Bangladesh seeking arrest of Bestinet founder in Malaysia, says Home Minister

* China teen found dead at KL private school carpark

* Malaysian teacher wins Asia Education Awards for excellence in early childhood education

* Videogame billionaire Gaben to make Jho Low's superyacht into his floating mobile gaming room

* Malaysian couple finds trekking the Annapurna Base Camp trail is not easy as ABC

* S. Korean court upholds eight-year sentence for mother who killed newborns, stored bodies in freezer

* Man-eating male leopard gets mate in Odisha zoo

* Delhi Ganesh, beloved Tamil actor, dies at 80

* Economic woes sour prospects for China's dairy farmers

* Scholars debunk myth of Roman settlement in China after DNA tests, doubt still draws tourists

* Super Typhoon Yinxing: Hong Kong braces for intense rain and strong gusts

* 2024 'virtually certain' to be hottest year on record: EU monitor

* Australian parliament staff report workplace offences as it seeks to address sexual harassment

* At least 40 killed as Israel pounds Lebanon, Lebanese officials say

* High stakes summit - Climate change is making disasters deadlier

* South Korean police uncover over 4,700 minors in crackdown on online gambling

* Japanese organ builder 'honoured' to restore voice of Notre Dame

* BTS’ V to collaborate with late Bing Crosby on classic song 'White Christmas'

* Southeast Asian durian growers shrug off threat of Chinese competition

* What Trump augurs for Sino-US ties - nothing matters more for global peace and prosperity

* China woman dies after six cosmetic surgeries in a day, family gets half of US$168,000 sought

* Praying inside the belly of a great white whale at church in Japan's Hyogo Prefecture; architect Togo Murano’s legacy

* Elections and divisions - There are alarming similarities between the politics of the US and South Korea

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