Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Tuesday (Aug 19, 2025)
* Zara's diary tells tragic story
* Five minors to be charged in Zara's bullying case
* KL has highest number of hotels, draft for short-term rental rules ready, says Nga
* 386 medical officers resigned from Health Ministry last year, says Dzulkefly
* Identities of accused in Zara's bullying case must also be protected, says Children's Commissioner
* Cook charged with murdering wife's lover
* Hearing of bid to exhume body of Palapes cadet for second post-mortem set for Aug 25
* Zara bullying case: Lawyers urge AG to bring harsher penalties to bear or delay charging suspects
* Government monitoring, acting on 'swinger' activities, says Saifuddin
* Bullying of 10-year-old cancer patient: Seven called up in probe, says Johor top cop
* Sept 4 decision on Najib's bid to cite ex-AG for contempt
* Sultan Abdul Halim Airport closed due to an aircraft-related incident, says MAHB
* EVs to make up 20% of country's waste management fleet by 2027
* 'I feel threatened,' says key witness in Guan Eng corruption trial
* Double whammy: Man loses over RM450,000 after falling victim to consecutive scams
* Former CJ questions why police still cannot locate Indira's daughter
* Anwar chairs unity government leadership consultative council meeting on Tuesday (Aug 19)
* Five teens to be charged with bullying Zara Qairina, not causing her death, says AGC
* Muslim men in Terengganu face two years in jail, RM3,000 fine for missing Friday prayers
* Akmal Saleh to be charged on Friday (Aug 22)
* Anwar: National financial management carried out in line with the spirit of FRA
* Air Force training plane makes emergency landing at Kedah's Sultan Abdul Halim Airport
Singapore
* Wong vows to protect jobs from AI, trade wars
* Singaporean teacher who molested pupil on three occasions gets jail term reduced by three months on appeal
* Two China Eastern Airlines planes involved in runway incursion at Changi Airport in Aug 2024
* Four days' jail for former pre-school teacher who kicked and bruised pupil's shin
* Singapore seals carbon credit deal with Thailand, its first South-East Asian partner
* What led to Changi Airport runway incident involving two China Eastern Airlines planes in August 2024
* Married man who offered cash to 12-year-old girl for sexual acts gets 19 months' jail in Singapore
* Girl, 14, among three injured after minibus falls into Singapore's Bukit Panjang canal
* Man to be charged after allegedly slashing another man with Swiss knife at Singapore's City Plaza
Indonesia
* Twenty years on, Aceh and Jakarta continue managing peace
* Games, dancing and singing bringing people together in Indonesia
* Bali police arrest Peruvian over drugs smuggled in sex toy
* Fire at illegal oil well in Indonesia kills three, hundreds evacuated
Thailand
* Thailand prepares to sue Cambodian leaders over border conflict
* Thai industrial sentiment falls to lowest level in three years
* Thailand records 7.04% y/y drop in foreign visitors so far in 2025
* Thai princess on 'continuous' treatment to stabilise blood pressure
* Bank of Thailand to limit daily transfers to 50,000 baht to curb fraud and protect consumers
* Thailand turning to Sri Lankan workers to cope with Cambodian exodus, official says
* Malaysian defence attache leads Asean observer mission to Thai-Cambodian border
Philippines
* Philippine Senate asked to probe church accused of abusing 156 kids
* Long lines? Marcos wants 'zero balance billing' in public hospitals improved
* Philippines, Australia, Canada hold joint sail in South China Sea
Vietnam
* Vietnam rice exporters seek action after Philippines halts imports
* Vietnam president hosts welcome ceremony for King and Queen of Bhutan
* Hanoi heritage train, smart ticketing debut in celebration of 80th National Day
Myanmar
* Junta sets poll date amid raging unrest
* Myanmar border closure cripples Thai exports worth billions
* Myanmar's Sittaung River remains above danger level in the south, flood warnings issued
Cambodia
* Cambodia's border conflict with Thailand poses growing economic risks, analyst warns
* Following Thai-Cambodia conflict, 35,000 displaced remain in Cambodian sanctuaries
Laos
* Lao craftsmen, technicians head to Asean skills contest
* Laos pushes forward in combating human trafficking
Brunei
* AI transforming healthcare leaders' roles in Brunei
* Ten Brunei athletes head to Indonesia to compete
Aseanplus
* ECRL extension to Thailand brings long-term benefits, says Loke
* Landmark 19th Asean Navy Chiefs' Meeting gets underway in Penang
* Son of Norway's crown princess charged with rape and domestic violence
* Macquarie eyes investments in Malaysia, says Tengku Zafrul
* Truly a memorable night as Atilla Haron and Salamiah Hassan delivers an unforgettable show at their sold-out concert
* Meet "King Evian", he is the fairest and most impressive cat in the country
* Action star Jet Li sparks health concerns after sharing video from hospital bed
* North Korea's Kim calls for rapid nuclear buildup amid US-South Korea exercises
* Over 800 Sikhs from M'sia, S'pore take part in sports tourney
* US eyes role in building chip industry
* War games raise tensions in region
* Lai back in court despite health worries
* Saifuddin: Recent threats foiled, arrests linked to terror cells
* Flood rescue efforts resume
* 'Taste of Korea' campaign generates massive windfall
* China's coffee industry welcomes new 'flavour masters'
* China storing crude oil even as refinery runs rise
* Over 800 Sikhs from M'sia, S'pore take part in sports tourney
* Flood rescue efforts resume
* Oil prices edge higher ahead of Trump-Zelenskiy meeting
* HK actress Athena Chu, 53, stuns netizens with timeless beauty
* Bursa Malaysia rises as corporate earnings in focus
* Ringgit rebounds to open slightly higher vs US$
* HK teen's award-winning AI app ignites debate over academic integrity, social inequality
* Asia shares dip before Fed gathering; European futures up on Ukraine summit hopes
* Japan's rice crop at risk amid record high temperatures
* Plastic waste from Asia inundates Sea of Japan coastline
* India, China envoys discuss border peace, trade to boost cooperation
* New Zealand posts slowest population growth in three years
* Chinese hotel rolls out dog companion services to patrons
* HK-based artiste Kelvin Kwan loses wedding ring while touring KL with his wife
* China-aided malaria projects expected to help Cambodia achieve malaria-free goal: health official
* China's top diplomat hails 'positive trend' in relations with India
* Malaysia's exports rise 6.8% to RM140.45bil, driving trade rebound in July
* Tokyo ranked World's Best Workation City 2025 for internet speed, safety, and digital nomad visas
* FBM KLCI rises as results period picks up speed
* Australia chides Israel after diplomats' visas revoked
* Malaysia to raise Palestinian plight with Trump at Asean Summit, says Tok Mat
* Mumbai drenched by more rain as highest alert issued
* Chinese scientist develops robot with artificial womb for human pregnancy
* Chinese YouTuber builds a metro station for his cats
* Chinese centenarian sisters, separated for decades, reunite via video, move many online
* Two killed, four seriously injured after train hits railway workers in S. Korea
* Eight die as rain batters Maharashtra; heavy forecast in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar
* 7 in 10 Korean adults digitally adept, but divide widens by income, education
* Pop Mart's Labubu doll frenzy drives huge revenue and profit growth
* English legend Lee Westwood and South Korean star Sungjae Im to headline SJM Macao Open 2025
* Malaysia's second keirin spot for SEA Games up for grabs at Track Asia Cup
* Twenty bodies found in Pakistan mountain village after cloudburst flooding
* PM Anwar discusses ceasefire, border monitoring efforts, with Cambodian and Thai counterparts
* Asean Club Championships Shopee Cup 2025 group stage kicks off; Malaysia's JDT and Thailand's Buriram are the early favourites
* Over 14 million foreign visitors to Johor this year, Singaporeans top list
* Cricket-Gill and Bumrah in India's Asia Cup squad, Jaiswal ignored
* Ringgit up against major currencies, holds steady against greenback on strong trade data
* Foreign worker quota open until Dec 31 for three main sectors, 10 subsectors
* Indian police exhume human remains in mass-burial investigation
* Over 100,000 foreigners who entered country on work passes cannot be found, says Saifuddin
* HK actor Lee Lung Kei, 74, denies rumours of rift with 38YO fiancee: 'We are doing well'
* Former Miss HK Grace Chan throws surprise birthday party for husband Kevin Cheng in Malaysia
* Japan's defence minister visits Turkey for talks on defence cooperation, drones
* Indonesian acts Tulus and Juicy Luicy showcase a sterling display at the inaugural Ruang Inspirasi Festival in KL
* Trump says Putin 'tired' of war, but possible he doesn't want to make a deal
* Rugby-Women's World Cup hails huge ticket sales
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