Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Monday (Nov 25, 2024)


Rescuers search for missing people after a landslide that killed a number of people and left some others missing in Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. -- AP Photo/Binsar Bakkara

Malaysia:

* Police handling enforcement on edited video of Prime Minister’s CNN interview, says Teo Nie Ching

* Putrajaya ordered to return seized Swatch watches

* JB religious teacher pleads not guilty to raping, sexually assaulting female student

* Anwar denies using private company funds for foreign trips

* Body in freezer: Man to be charged with mum's murder tomorrow, say cops

* Malaysia's September LI up 1.8%, shows continued economic growth - DoSM

* Malaysia chosen as chairman for Asian and International audit institutions

* South Korea's Yoon, Malaysia's Anwar agree to cooperate in defence, minerals

* Local Govt Ministry amending guidelines for non-Muslim houses of worship, Dewan Rakyat told

* Senior citizens' driving licence renewal remains unchanged for now, says JPJ

* Students crossing Thai border to go to school to be placed in hostels, says Fadhlina

* RM400mil set aside for Visit Malaysia Year 2026 campaign, says Deputy Minister

Singapore:

* Singapore announces civil servants to get 1.05 months of year-end bonus; junior grade officers to get additional S$600

* Elderly man allegedly molested four women on board Singapore Airlines flight

* Lee Hsien Loong supports current PM Lawrence Wong to lead Singapore's ruling party

* Singaporean actor Thomas Ong sells huge oil painting of Lee Kuan Yew for RM13,000

* Singaporean filmmaker wins Best New Director with his wife at Golden Horse Awards

* Oil prices ease, Russia, Iran tensions check losses

* Bonds bounce, dollar dips on Bessent pick

Indonesia:

* Indonesian minister reviews transfer of Bali nine members to Australia

* Indonesia calls Apple’s US$100mil investment offer unfair and inadequate

* Landslide and flash floods hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island, leaving 16 dead and six missing

* Mr DIY Indonesian business plans IPO to raise up to US$297mil

* Prabowo's first state visit highlight Indonesia's global role

* Resisting cultural erosion, one Balinese dance at a time

A family wades through mud, past a crushed car following landslides at the Semangat Gunung village in Karo, North Sumatra on November 25, 2024. Flash floods and a landslide swept four districts of Indonesia's Sumatra island over the weekend, killing at least 16 people, the national disaster agency said. - AFPA family wades through mud, past a crushed car following landslides at the Semangat Gunung village in Karo, North Sumatra on November 25, 2024. Flash floods and a landslide swept four districts of Indonesia's Sumatra island over the weekend, killing at least 16 people, the national disaster agency said. - AFP

Thailand:

* Thai police probe monastery for using bodies in meditation

* Joint operations to combat drug smuggling along Sungai Golok border, says Bukit Aman

* Emerging Markets - Thai baht down as bullion loses shine; Singapore dollar slips post inflation data

* Exiled former PM Yingluck to return to Thailand, undergo legal process

* ‘Goofy’ golden tiger at Thai zoo captures hearts, emerging as next star after hippo Moo Deng

* Thai medical tycoon wanted for fraud has fled to China, police say

Philippines:

* ‘Ribbit’ or regret? Internet divided over Pizza Hut China’s frog-topped offering

* Philippines' Marcos vows to fight back after estranged VP's assassination threat

* Philippine VP Duterte labelled 'mastermind' of assassination plot

* Philippines Marcos says threat of assassination 'troubling'

* On alert after Sara hitman threat on Marcos Jr

Vietnam:

* Chinese coast guard fleet sets sail for joint patrol with Vietnamese counterpart

* Next round of talks for Asean – India trade pact slated for February next year

* Lawmakers weigh Vietnam Airlines share issuance to raise US$866mil

* Vietjet launches Hanoi-Kuala Lumpur route

Cambodian military perform during an ending ceremony of military joint training exercises among Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam, in Svay Chok village, Kampong Chhnang province, north of Phnom Penh Cambodia, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. - APCambodian military perform during an ending ceremony of military joint training exercises among Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam, in Svay Chok village, Kampong Chhnang province, north of Phnom Penh Cambodia, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. - AP

Myanmar:

* Contentious COP29 deal shows climate cooperation fraying at edges

* 39 foreigners flee Myanmar scam centre, says Thai police

* In world's largest refugee camps, Rohingya mobilise to fight in Myanmar

Cambodia:

* Cambodia launches mobile app to combat violence against women, girls

* The UN chief and pope call for nations to end the use of antipersonnel land mines; problems still lingers in Cambodia

* Voices unite against landmines

Laos:

* Lao govt seeks measures to address challenges for next year

* Deadly poisoned drinks raise alarm in Laos

* Asean pushes for better public engagement through enhanced communication

Brunei:

* Brunei and Singapore sign MoU on beef exports

* Brunei to host Asia Pacific ICT Alliance Awards 2024

* Brunei-born star Wu Chun opens up about 20 years of insomnia: ‘I sleep less than 6 hours a night’

AseanPlus:

* Malaysia to host China's "Happy Chinese New Year" event and Asean-Korea Music Festival in 2025

* Anwar, Yoon hold talks on Malaysia-South Korea ties

* More needs to be done to stop plastic pollutin in Sabah, says Deputy CM

* Innovative AI solution by Malaysian teens aids stroke rehabilitation

* Hong Kong Airlines flight to Japan diverted to Taipei after suspected fuel leak

* Carina Lau celebrates husband Tony Leung's honorary doctorate: 'Congratulations, Dr Leung'

* South Korea pushes for better work-life balance to ease falling birth rate

* New Zealand citizen poisoned by tainted alcohol in Laos returns home

* How to avoid military service? South Korean takes a fat chance but pays heavy price

* US to cut Intel’s US$8.5bil chips grant as tech giant struggles

* China’s NEV boom boon for global auto sector - Global players eyeing opportunities in promising market

* Chinese rocket debris reenters atmosphere, mostly burning up

* Lone child in puppet village - More than 20,000 communities in Japan have a majority of residents aged 65 and above

* Hong Kong studio to draw on panda economy with new character IP

* Chinese firms likely to boost M&A activity in response to Trump threats: analysts

* Australia's most populous state faces elevated blackout risk due to heatwave

* Diehard gamers are fuelling demand for esports hotels in China

* Binge watching K-drama could improve your mental health, expert says

* South Korean opposition leader cleared of forcing witness to commit perjury

* HKUST can draw talent to Hong Kong for third medical school despite inexperience: adviser

* South Korean defence ministry denies special treatment for BTS’ V amid phone use allegations

* Prosecution asks for 20-year sentence for Frenchman accused of drugging, mass rape of wife

* Social media sites call for Australia to delay its ban on children younger than 16

* Hong Kong rental yields hit 12.5-year high on talent-scheme influx, lower rates

* Brilliant captain Bumrah leads the way as India rout Australia by 295 runs in first Test

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