Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Sunday (Nov 24)


People watch houses on fire at Tondo in Manila on Sunday, November 24, 2024. Raging orange flames and thick black smoke billowed into the sky, as fire ripped through hundreds of houses in a closely built slum area of the Philippine capital Manila. - AFP

Malaysia:

* Female Sabah rep 'punched' by fellow lawmaker

* New National Children’s Policy unveils to champion protection, growth, and participation, says Nancy

* Johor's four-and-a-half-day work week depends on state govt's rationale, says Azalina

* PM Anwar to strengthen Malaysia-South Korea ties during official visit

* National integrated immigration system to be ready by 2028, says Immigration DG

* Sabah PKR gathering evidence to dispel corruption allegations against PM

* Govt to continue aid to T'ganu, no selective restrictions on oil royalties, says Fahmi

* Elderly Aussie couple were issued 'Not To Land' notice on Oct 25, says Sabah Immigration director

* Special committee to be formed to tackle local rice shortage, says Mat Sabu

* Share too much info on social media and risk being hacked, warns MCMC

* Ringgit to trade in tight range this week; traders to closely monitor the US personal consumption expenditures

* Bursa Malaysia to trade in tight range between 1,600 AND 1,610 from Monday (Nov 25) onwards

Singapore:

* Stakes high in GE2025; no guarantee PAP will win and form a stable govt, says Singapore PM Wong

* Singapore's Senior Minister Lee visiting China to mark Suzhou Industrial Park’s 30th anniversary, meet Xi Jinping

* Singapore PM warns of a dangerous world amid global instability and rising tensions

* Singapore PM Wong to take over as PAP chief in coming weeks, with Senior Minister Lee remaining in CEC

* Actress Yvonne Lim moving back to Singapore with family after 10 years in Taiwan

* Man in his 60s saved from transferring S$600,000 in life savings to scammers for ‘better interest rates’

* Scam combat in Singapore: 'Parental state controls'

Indonesia:

* Indonesia seeks to increase tourism's contribution to national economy, says minister

* Landslides, flash floods in Indonesia’s North Sumatra kill six, injure seven

* Indonesia and Malaysia lead global effort for Palestinian rights, advocating for stronger international action

* Long journey to the World Cup for Indonesia

* Cafe owned and run by women, for women, in Indonesia’s most conservative province, Aceh

* Indonesia agrees to transfer remaining Bali Nine to Australia

Thailand:

* Malaysian ambassador honoured with vibrant tuk-tuk send-off in Thailand

* Malaysians using illegal Rantau Panjang-Sungai Golok route will be detained, says NSC

* Yingluck will return to Thailand and undergo legal process: Worachai

* Wife and daughter of wanted Thonburi Hospital founder in police custody

* Thai economy to grow 2.7% this year, beat 2025 forecast, says PM Paetongtarn

* Analysis cites potential impact of Trump presidency on Thai economy

Philippines:

* Dengue cases in Philippines up 81 per cent so far this year; govt sound alarm and promises to eradicate epidemic

* Thousands left homeless as fire tears through Manila

* Fire rips through slum area in Philippine capital

* Philippine VP's assassination threat against president a national security matter, official says

* Marcos guard tightened against Sara slay plan

Vietnam:

* Vietnam and Canada sign MoU to foster cooperation in science and technology

* Malaysia Airlines flight diverted to Vietnam due to technical issue

* HCM City faces labour exodus as workers move out

* Russia says US using Taiwan to stir crisis in Asia

* Vietnamese party leader meets Malaysian DPM

Myanmar:

* Couple detained for trying to smuggle in eight Myanmar nationals at Bukit Kayu Hitam

* Developing nations slam 'paltry' US$300bil climate deal; many say it is way insufficient

* UN expert: Desperate military ramping up attacks on rebel-held villages

* China-funded training benefits Myanmar's tourism sector

Cambodia:

* Survivors, sniffing dogs join anti-mine march at Cambodia's Angkor Wat

* Unicef marks World Children’s Day with Mondulkiri festivities in Cambodia

* Clinic owners dump dead patient and 3-year-old girl by deserted road

Laos:

* Deadly alcohol poisoning casts shadow over the Laotian backpacker town / Laos vows justice after tainted alcohol kills tourists

* Laos battles Golden Triangle traffickers from creating drug corridor on its land

* Savannakhet province in Laos boosts its natural, historical and cultural tourism potential

Brunei:

* Bangladeshi man gets jail, whipping for overstaying in Brunei

* Bruneians walk for peace

AseanPlus:

* Super feat as table tennis team emerge as SEA overall champions

* Olympic champion An wins China Masters crown in style and in just 38 minutes

* Elon Musk hails India for counting ‘640 million votes in one day’, takes jibe at US electoral process

* Yamaguchi: Elephant weighing made easy at zoo with new custom-built scale

* UN envoy says 'extremely critical' to avoid Syria being dragged into war

* Greenpeace and global south countries clam COP26 accord

* South-East Asia has a crucial role in the world’s energy future

* Accelerating decarbonisation - South-East Asia needs serious money to get to net zero

* How Asean's cybersecurity push could protect people and economies

* Police training should focus on integrity, good morals and ethics, says Lam Thye

* Japan holds Sado mines memorial despite South Korean boycott amid lingering historical tensions

* Chinese EV makers face ‘do-or-die moment’ as competitive screws tighten

* Two jailed in South Korea for forcing disabled teens into prostitution

* Indian billionaire Adani down again, but not out

* China renews alerts for cold waves, strong winds

* Work absences, premature deaths: Mounting economic costs of India’s killer smog

* Kayaker's leg amputated after stuck in Australian river rocks

* Families fleeing after 32 killed in new sectarian violence in Pakistan

* Chinese film about Covid-19 wins Taiwan's top Golden Horse prizes

* ‘Intrusive’: China retail giant sparks controversy over bride price, lavish wedding ban

* China is expanding visa-free entry to more countries in bid to boost economy

* Islamabad locked down ahead of protests seeking ex-PM Imran Khan's release

* South Korea to hold own memorial for forced labour victims, boycotting Japan’s

* Chinese murderer holds banquet outside victim’s home after 20 years in jail, angers family

* World's most expensive cricketers - Pant and Iyer shatter IPL pay record with eye-watering deals

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