Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Saturday (May 31, 2025)
Malaysia:
* Notorious drug kingpin nabbed in KL hotel deported, says IGP
* Anwar calls for decisive, consistent action on Gaza at Shangri-La Dialogue
* Anwar calls for code of conduct on South China Sea issues
* MACC seizes RM85.6mil in assets in highway funds probe
* Mano Maniam, revered Malaysian actor and theatre stalwart, dies at 79
* S'wak govt aims for equitable rural-urban growth, says Uggah
* Gawai Festival: A time to celebrate unity and harmony in Sarawak, says churches association
* Religious Affairs Minister says health of haj pilgrim top priority as death of fifth M'sian recorded
* Umno-PKR ties in unity govt intact despite Tengku Zafrul's exit, says Johari Ghani
* Umno respects Tengku Zafrul's decision to leave party, says Tok Mat
* MACC seizes RM85.6mil in assets in highway funds probe
* Ringgit expected to trade in cautious mode next week amid US tariff uncertainty
* Malaysia garnered over RM8bil in potential investments at Expo 2025 Osaka, says Fadillah
* Teacher in Alor Gajah affair controversy lodges report over leaked video
* Fake transit scheme foiled at KLIA, 105 foreign nationals ordered to leave
* Umno respects Tengku Zafrul's decision to leave party, says Tok Mat / Give me space to focus on haj, says Tengku Zafrul
* Indian actor Kamal Haasan is open to filming in Malaysia as he arrives in KL for promo tour of new movie 'Thug Life'
Beachgoers look on as a large wave crests at Kuta beach near Denpasar, Indonesia's Bali island on Saturday, May 31, 2025. -- Photo by SONNY TUMBELAKA / AFP
Singapore:
* Pentagon chief irks Singaporeans with Lee-Trump comparison
* Anwar, Singapore leaders discuss key bilateral issues / Anwar arrives in Singapore for Shangri-La dialogue
* Anwar meets US defence secretary Hegseth and Boeing chief in Singapore
* Macron touts 'positive new' Asia-Europe alliance amid US-China rivalry
* Singapore defence minister meets counterparts from Five-Power defence nations, other defence ministers
* Singapore couple row over man's colleague calling him 'baby', he argues it is norm
* Changi Airport exploring resumption of direct flights between Singapore and Uzbekistan
* US defence chief Hegseth tells Asian allies: Raise defence spending to 5% of GDP like Europe
* Singapore's Shanti Pereira pipped to 200m gold by Chinese ace at Asian athletic meet
* Singapore's logistics sector draws young talents / * Johor bookings in as school's out on both ends of the Causeway
Indonesia:
* Death toll rises to 17 in Indonesia quarry collapse as search continues
* Indonesian govt scrambles to help Indonesian students in the United States amid visa suspension policy
* Bali to ban production of bottled water under one litre
* Rockfall at Indonesian limestone quarry kills 13
* Wildfire smoke exposure may shorten lung cancer survival
* Possible new dwarf planet spotted near the edge of the solar system
* Soon Huat-Shevon shift focus to Indonesian Open after narrow loss to Thais
Thailand:
* Thailand's whopping US$115bil budget clears first parliamentary hurdle
* Seven bridges along Chao Phraya River in Thailand to be illuminated for Queen Suthida's birthday celebration
* Trade talks with United States must continue despite tariff ruling: Former Thai PM Thaksin
* Thailand to shut border with Cambodia amid boycott tensions
* Phuket tops southern Thailand's tourism revenue in early 2025
Philippines:
* Philippines defence chief says Asian superpower needs to overcome 'deficit of trust'
* Philippines' Bohol town mayor suspends water activities after two Koreans drowned
* Nigeria jails a Malaysian, an Indonesian, two Chinese and 11 Filipinos for internet scams
* It was hell: Filipino mom released from ICE detention
* Cautious optimism in Philippine stocks
Williams driver Alexander Albon of Thailand steers his car during the qualifying session ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix Formula One race at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, near Barcelona, Spain, on Saturday, May 31, 2025. -- AP Photo/Joan Monfort
Vietnam
* Alpine expert says climate change making mountains more dangerous
* MMEA overcomes aggressive foreign vessel in Miri waters
* Asian leaders voice concerns over US tariffs; call for greater unity among region's nations
* Vietnamese textile, footwear exporters eye target markets
* Vietnam, Hungary to deepen partnership with cooperation plan
Myanmar:
* Earthquake-hit Myanmar invite foreign investor for rebuilding
* Malaysia invites Myanmar conflict groups for dialogue in KL, says PM Anwar
* Over 1.9 million stimulant tablets and 134 kg of heroin worth US$2.9 billion seized in Myanmar
* Many survivors of devastating Myanmar quake in March still live in leaky tents
Cambodia:
* Cambodia and Japan deepen strategic partnership and cooperation
* Border issues with Thailand require patience and determination, says Cambodian PM
* Brics approves climate finance framework, crafting joint stance for first time
* Cambodian women rising to tap global fishery products market
Laos:
* Laos aims for 70 per cent forest cover to secure greener futurek
* Laos President, Japan PM pledge stronger links as two nations mark 70-year ties
* Laos, Russia agree to strengthen legal cooperation
Brunei:
* Brunei sultan discharged from hospital
* Asia-Pacific scholars address AI, language, communication in Brunei
* Malaysian man involved in online Macau scam sentenced to seven years' jail in Brunei
* Brunei holds nationwide Sunnat Hajat prayers for Sultan and country
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Japan's Defence Minister Gen Nakatani pose for a photograph at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore, on Saturday, May 31, 2025. -- Photo: REUTERS/Edgar Su
AseanPlus:
* Bella Astillah, Syed Saddiq delight fans with traditional dance
* Life stories of senior Malaysian Chinese artists highlighted in photo exhibition
* For the love of peace for all across South-East Asia as Buddhists in Malaysia celebrate the Wesak festivities in prayers and also style
* Discover the rural charms of Sabah's cool district, Tambunan
* Malaysian actress Daphne Low suffers first-degree burn from curling iron in stylist mishap
* Miss Grand International 2024 termination sparks online backlash
* India confirms it lost fighter jets in recent Pakistan conflict
* Chinese man lives in mountains, creates 300 cars, including 'work-desk vehicle'
* Thousands affected, over 50,000 power outages as severe weather batters Sri Lanka
* Man jumping into Terracotta warriors pit in China under investigation
* Rooted in the earth, Indian traditional mud wrestling thrives
* Bangladeshi mangoes enter China for the first time
* New Zealand swears in new deputy prime minister
* Turnout for early voting in South Korea falls short of 2022 at 34.74%
* Concerns over declining population of rare duck in Cambodia
* China's visa-free trial for GCC nationals hailed as major boost to bilateral ties, cooperation
* K-Pop and breakdance power South Korean high-stakes presidential race
* Japan seeks to grow Africa investments to ease reliance on China
* New model helps conservationists predict wildlife responses to climate change: study
* Art Hong Kong Expo: Cultural leaders rally to promote HK's global hub vision
* Rain havoc in Kerala: Five killed, trees uprooted; red alert in eight districts
* China set to resume seafood imports after Fukushima scare
* Japan says there is no easy concession on US tariffs, seeks more talks in June
* Hong Kong 47: Jimmy Sham, 3 other opposition figures released from prison
* Trump gets key wins at Supreme Court on immigration, despite some misgivings
* China already had a graduate jobs crisis. The trade war is making it worse
* Who's got the next Labubu? Hong Kong creators eye a slice of 'goods economy' pie
* Kannada originated from Tamil: Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan's remarks irk Congress, BJP
* Arson suspect in Seoul subway fire in custody; over 400 people evacuated, 21 in hospital for minor injuries
* Japan's House of Representatives passes Pension Reform Bill; more part-time workers to be eligible for employee programme
* Cricket - Mumbai eliminate Gujarat to keep alive IPL final hopes
* Motor racing-Piastri completes McLaren practice sweep in Spain
* Tennis-Swiatek wants equal treatment for women as French Open schedule remains in focus
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- Borneo Post
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