Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Wednesday (May 21, 2025)
Malaysia
* No Cabinet reshuffle after PKR polls, but won't stop anyone from their 'ambitions', says PM
* Former bank officer among five nabbed by MACC over graft involving RM11.3mil loan
* Penang confirms third bridge being considered as alternative to undersea tunnel
* Nga's flippant 'tea' invite to MACC chief demeans national institutions
* Sabah needs steady hands at the helm, not those that grab for power, says GRS leader
* JPJ introduces new driving licence card with enhanced security features
* First day of road closure dry-run goes smoothly, says KL traffic cops
* Rafizi shares list of aligned candidates ahead of PKR polls
* Three suspects in Bachok acid attack identified through CCTV footage
* Allow workers affected by road closures to WFH, Fahmi urges private sector
* 300,000 hit by unscheduled water cut in JB
* Appeals court acquits man of drug trafficking charge, possession conviction upheld
* Villagers told not to let livestock roam freely after tiger attack on cows in Gerik
* PETRONAS, Petros to work hand-in-hand to elevate O&G industry, says Anwar
* Penang's tuna landing industry surged sharply last year, says exco man
* Negri govt to decide on vape ban soon
* Tengku Zafrul: Miti to unveil new incentives to boost Malaysia's semiconductor industry
* Beware of wildlife when driving on East-West Highway at night, Perhilitan warns
* Clerk loses nearly RM650,000 to investment scam
* Dr Ravigadevi becomes first Malaysian elected to Royal Society
* Family questions MACC's early summons of Pamela Ling Yueh
* MASwings buy to be completed end-2025, says Sarawak Deputy Transport Minister
* Warisan confirms solo contest in Sabah state election
* Rafizi doubts retaining PKR deputy president post
Singapore
* Ex-cop in Singapore who was on the run for nearly 17 years admits obtaining S$47,700 in bribes
* 500 Yale-NUS books in Singapore disposed of, remaining 8,500 to be given away at book fairs
* Five key takeaways from Singapore PM Lawrence Wong's Cabinet reshuffle
* Singapore PM sticks with 'experienced hands' in cabinet reshuffle
* 'It's devastating': Otters in Singapore eat Bright Hill resident's koi valued at under S$10,000
* American pop star Lady Gaga spices things up at Singapore's Maxwell Food Centre
* NUS apologises for 'operational lapse' in disposal of Yale-NUS library books, promises review
* Special grant formula among top priorities in MA63 talks, S'wak assembly told
* MCA Youth reports MyKiosk 2.0 project to MACC
* MEF urges careful rollout of WFH during Asean Summit
* Malaysia to boost maritime security with advanced surveillance tech
* Seven-year-old girl dies after falling from Puchong condo
* SQ321 incident: One year on, passengers recall how extreme turbulence upended their lives
* 30 rescued after boat capsized
Indonesia
* Reform era draws to a close in Indonesia
* Indonesia central bank cuts rates, as expected
* House speaker Puan warns Indonesian govt against whitewashing history
Thailand
* Thai gemstone exports face uncertainty amid US tariff hike, risk losing ground to Vietnam and Sri Lanka
* Man releases snakes in Bangkok condo to protest against neighbour's noisy dog
* Strong 6.5 magnitude quake strikes Papua New Guinea; small tremors detected in Thailand and Myanmar
* Bangkok named a top city for tourist scams, Mastercard report reveals
Philippines
* Filipino mayor and wife arrested for killing of vice-mayor
* Filipino green card holder detained at Seattle airport after Philippine vacation
* Filipino reality TV star Lady Gagita meets Lady Gaga at singer's Singapore concert
* Philippines, US hold joint maritime drills in South China Sea
Vietnam
* Vietnam jails 23 people over rare earths exploitation
* Former Vietnamese president Tran Duc Luong passes away
* Vietnam approves new airline Sun PhuQuoc Airways
* Hanoi honoured as top cultural and artistic destination in Asia
* Vietnam minister meets Lockheed Martin, SpaceX on US visit for tariff talks
* Dozens of deals on the table as Macron visits next week
* 'Prepare for surge of Covid-19'
Myanmar
* Asean to dedicate two meetings to Myanmar conflict next week, chief says
* Myanmar deports 31 foreign nationals involved in telecom fraud and online crimes
Cambodia
* Cambodia Environment Minister to polluters: 'I have a sword, I will strike, with no exceptions'
* Cambodia calls for deeper Asean unity to tackle natural disasters
* Remembering Khmer Rouge atrocities
Laos
* No treasures found yet in search for buried Buddha statues in Bokeo, Laos
* New Lao-Thai Mekong bridge to open soon, promising economic lift for region
Brunei
* University in Brunei marks World Book Day
* Young Brunei royals part of musical production inspired by magical world of Harry Potter
Aseanplus
* KL Declaration will set tone for Asean's future in governance, digital transformation, says PM
* Malaysia wants to lead Asean in becoming cohesive, values-driven force, says PM
* Japan PM sacks Agriculture Minister Taku Eto over rice gaffe, Shinjiro Koizumi named ahead of key polls
* Tokyo to waive basic water bills to combat extreme heat
* Indian professor who was jailed for comments on women military officer is released on bail
* UK pledges over US$5mil in aid to Gaza
* Indian Congress leader Rahul Gandhi joins Tamil Nadu CM Stalin to condemn Centre of 'misusing' Governors to 'stifle' elected governments
* Clock is ticking, but demographic crisis gets drowned out in South Korean presidential race
* Boxing-'I'm back': Pacquiao coming out of retirement to face Barrios in title fight
* WHO supports Malaysia's Asean chairmanship, says Dzulkefly
* Chinese actress Zhu Yuanyuan dies of cancer at 51, just 16 days after wrapping final drama
* Soccer-Euro 2028 co-hosts must qualify but with safety net
* China's youth unemployment rate falls ahead of crunch graduation season
* Motor racing-McLaren ready to regain momentum in Monaco
* 'Despicable' Chinese shop owner adopts stray dogs only to kill, cook and eat them
* Eleanor Lee's former assistant admits to doctoring audio recording that landed Singaporean actress in trouble
* Indian professor who was jailed for comments on women military officer is released on bail
* Pope Leo calls for 'sufficient humanitarian aid' into Gaza
* Ringgit ends higher against greenback on concerns over US fiscal health
* India's lion population rises by a third
* Local government in Japan mulls whether to charge for cost of Mt Fuji helicopter rescues
* Beloved strongman: Support for Pakistan army chief surges after India conflict
* Police run security simulation as 46th Asean Summit begins May 23
* Alibaba and DeepSeek's home province launches AI spending spree to become innovation hub
* MAHB ready to welcome delegations for 46th Asean Summit
* Marriage registration in China becomes easier, more romantic than ever
* China, ASEAN complete negotiations on upgraded free trade deal
* Chinese smartphone exports to US plunge to lowest since 2011
* Malaysian gem Mirabel is first Asian to win golf's prestigious Annika award
* Four children killed over 30 injured in school bus bomb attack in SW Pakistan: Officials
* Flood victims stranded on roofs as downpours lash eastern Australia
* Korean children starting day care earlier, staying longer: Survey
* Quick rescue saves 30 Indonesians after boat capsizes in Malaysian waters
* Suicide bomber kills five on school bus in Pakistan's Balochistan
* South Koreans in Malaysia cast early votes ahead of June 3 poll
* Japan's JIC says JSR's weak financials do not affect chipmaking consolidation goal
* Timor-Leste: A young nation forged in resilience celebrates its independence
* Oil prices jump on report of Israel prepping Iran strike
* South Korea vote: Who will run Asia's fourth largest economy?
* Flash floods cut off inland Australian towns, residents flee to rooftops
* Asian stocks edge up as US trade deals, fiscal health in focus
* Japan agriculture minister resigns over free rice gaffe
* China slams US 'bullying' over new chip warnings
* Border control agency probing four officers for 'counter setting' at KLIA
* Unlicensed doctor among six foreigners nabbed in Klang Valley Immigration raids
* Mild bounce on Bursa Malaysia amid subdued trading
* Cheated by ex-husband who embezzled her assets, divorced actress becomes taxi driver to raise daughter
* Japan's 7-Eleven trials autonomous delivery robots
* Ringgit opens higher against greenback on weaker US economic outlook, tariff concerns
* 11 'Pakistan spies' nabbed
* PM slams minister's free rice claim
* Three killed, 12 hurt after car hits group outside school
* Police seek journalist arrest over martial law 'fake report'
* Drone strike kills four kids
* EU proposes allowing deportation of asylum seekers to third countries
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