Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Thursday (Nov 14, 2024)


Visitors walk past weapon displays at the Norinco booth during the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, or Airshow China, in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, China November 14, 2024. - Photo: Reuters

Malaysia

* Three-day series of events to mark two years of Madani Govt

* Deeply honoured to receive prestigious order from Peru, says Anwar

* Peruvian president to visit Malaysia end of next year, says PM Anwar

* TikTok guarantees scrutiny of cyberbullying and scam issues, says PM Anwar

* Trailer company faces possible licence suspension after fatal Penang incident, says Loke

* PETRONAS invests another RM7.5bil in Pengerang Integrated Complex

* Motion sensors, warning lights proposed for wildlife roadkill hotspots

* Family mourns Penang woman crushed to death by container

* Euro 5 petrol introduction will not burden customers, says Nik Nazmi

* Six religious school students from T'ganu strike gold in international innovation competition

* Ban heavy vehicles from roads during peak hours, says MCA on fatal container mishap

* Malaysia protests new Philippines laws infringing on Sabah's maritime boundaries

* Unemployed man gets 35-year prison term, whipping for murder of brother, aunt

* Malaysia's population is now 34.1 million but slower growth rate recorded

* Man faces up to 40 years' jail for sexually assaulting niece in Melaka

* Encorp CEO charged with CBT involving RM1.05mil

* NCDs cost Malaysia RM64bil in economic losses in 2021, says Dzulkefly

* Company, two directors charged with failing to pay RM1.6mil in service tax to Customs

* Penang woman crushed to death by container called mother with dying breath

* 13 foreigners nabbed for working illegally at popular JB nasi lemak spot

* No plans to repeal, amend Sedition Act, deputy minister tells Parliament

* RMAF retiree fined RM150,000 for accepting RM100,000 bribe

* Another company director picked up by MACC over foreign worker quota

* Male student summoned by MCMC over self-made porn

* Miros releases safety guides for electric vehicles

* Immigration nabs 38 undocumented foreigners in Selangor

* Student in critical condition after struck by police officer’s car, High Court heard

* Swimming coach charged with sexually assaulting boy in Sentul

* Courier company apologises after van driver accidentally runs over sleeping dog

* Local man, Vietnamese woman charged with trafficking MDMA

* Prosecution yet to receive AG’s decision on Daim’s case

* Lorry driver remanded four days in fatal Bukit Mertajam container accident

* Khazanah will not stop investing in start-ups despite FashionValet issue, says Amir Hamzah

* Price hike: Netflix subscribers in M’sia will now have to pay more monthly

* GISB CEO's teachings are deviant, says MKI

* RM150,000 to treat one patient warded for 12 days due to vaping injury, says Dr Dzul

Singapore

* Malaysia, Singapore sign MOU to combat cross-border crime

* Singaporean duo who sold WhatsApp accounts to scammers nabbed; over 6,800 SIM cards, 15 phones seized

* Police report made over Facebook page impersonating Plaza Singapura to sell Labubu dolls

* Singaporean man jailed for cheating victims of S$154,000 with promises of luxury items, investment returns

* Early closure of Singapore's Bukit Panjang LRT at 10.30pm from Thursdays to Sundays until Oct 2025

* 24 weeks’ jail for man who demanded nearly S$400k from foreign workers to renew work passes

* Home Ministry finalises app for Singapore entry and exit via QR code

* Singapore government sets out ways it helps sustain hawker culture, alleviate cost pressures on citizens

Indonesia

* Indonesia's VP visits area hit by Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano eruptions

* Indonesia's Mount Ibu erupts, triggering second-highest aviation alert

* Flights to Bali resume following volcanic eruption

* Indonesia's Indosat, GoTo launch local-language AI model

* Indonesian president says he will safeguard sovereignty in South China Sea

Thailand

* Chiang Mai flights cancelled, rescheduled for lantern festival

* Thailand agrees to Malaysia's security and flood wall plan along Kelantan border

* Moo Deng, boing boing: Internet’s favourite baby hippo now has an official song

* Thais urged to change habits as diabetes cases cross 6.5 million

* Thai Transport Ministry to push for four mega projects this year

Philippines

* Miss Universe 2024 unveils Philippines-made crown for 73rd pageant

* Quiboloy undergoes more medical tests at Philippine Children’s hospital, says police

* Thousands flee as Typhoon Usagi hits north of Philippines

* Philippines Marcos' says will not block ICC if ex-president Duterte wants to be investigated

Vietnam

* Vietnam looks to restart nuclear power projects

* World Heritage Committee requests reports on new tourism, residential developments in Halong Bay area

* Vietnamese, Peruvian Presidents hold talks in Lima

Myanmar

* Thai military accused of beating Myanmar man to death

* Myanmar to hold mid-year gems emporium in Naypyidaw

* Unions file complaints over Myanmar garment production

Cambodia

* Free condoms, HIV testing for public during Cambodian Water Festival

* Water festival signifies Cambodia's stability for investors, tourists

* Over 16,000 personnel mobilised for security, safety at Cambodia's Water Festival

Laos

* Future Lao legal practitioners welcome Japan International Cooperation Agency experts’ lecture

* That Luang Festival a boost for locally-made products: Lao President

* Lao National Assembly VP calls for unity among citizens and Lao-origin people abroad

Brunei

* Talks spotlight cyberbullying in Brunei schools

* Brunei hosts association of Asia Pacific airlines meeting

* Sultan of Brunei visits Naval School of Peru

Aseanplus

* Late Mandopop diva Coco Lee’s grave falls into disrepair after just one year, leaving fans heartbroken

* Popular Chinese influencer Li Ziqi makes surprise online return after three years

* Ringgit, emerging market currencies slide against greenback at the close

* Japanese government says not planning to abolish death penalty

* India’s most notorious gangster wanted by Canada is named in several cases in India

* Safety, educational videos resurface online in China after deadly car attack

* Tourist killed after boardwalk breaks at Taiwan’s popular attraction Alishan

* Smugglers caught with juvenile Komodo dragon in underwear at South Korea airport

* Hong Kong mastermind of 2019 bomb plot targeting police jailed for nearly 24 years

* Global crypto market tops $3 trillion on hopes of Trump-fuelled boom

* Trump’s return mixed bag for Korean economy: trade experts

* Violence in Rajasthan village after Congress rebel MLA allegedly slaps magistrate during bypoll

* Asia shares stumble; long-end US bond yields rise with dollar

* All eyes on China at Apec event

* Asian markets mixed as traders weigh Fed; bitcoin above US$90,000

* Legendary HK actor Michael Hui, 82, says he is afraid of death

* Notre-Dame in Paris set to reopen December 7, five years after devastating blaze

* Livestreamed prayers for stressed South Korean exam parents

* Man charged over plot to import 252kg of 'pink cocaine' to Australia

* South Korea top court upholds conviction of 'comfort women' activist over embezzlement

* Zhuhai car attack victims heard sound ‘like earthquake’ but had no time to escape: witness

* Hong Kong superstar Andy Lau at centre of war of words over song choice in Taiwan

* Bursa falls as China's economy weighs on regional sentiment

* New Zealand parliament debates controversial bill as protesters march on capital

* The 'morphing' wheel from South Korea that may transform lives and robots

* Japanese man avoids decisions for 15 years by sticking to same foods and strict routines

* Polling percentage falls in India's Wayanad as Priyanka Gandhi makes electoral debut

* Sri Lanka president eyes parliament win in snap election

* Single-person households in Japan expected to top 40% in 27 prefectures in 2050; rise attributed to increase in unmarried people

* Only half of Koreans believe marriage is essential: study

* Residents in China’s Zhuhai city reel from deadly car rampage

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