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Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Wednesday (July 16, 2025)
Malaysia
* Court of Appeal's Wan Ahmad Farid said to be front-runner for Chief Justice
* Orang Asli welfare laws to undergo major amendments, says Zahid
* Fancy visiting Dr Mahathir's old home? Galeria Sri Perdana is now open
* Lorry almost completely razed on Karak Expressway
* High steaks: Syndicates using livestock sheds to smuggle drugs
* Police to lead National Scam Response Centre operations
* Woman killed, 13 injured after truck plunges into ravine in Lahad Datu
* 'It is absolute madness' says Saifuddin of video of baby being raped sold online
* Cops detain woman for assaulting, threatening 11-year-old boy in Mantin
* Government launches Border Security Index to gauge effectiveness of enforcement agencies, says Saifuddin
* New vehicle inspection centres to open soon, says Transport Minister
* New arrest made in six-month-old Johor shooting case
* Hundreds of fake pistols for sale to students seized in Melaka
* King awards scholarships to 13 university students
* Participants shed clothes at controversial motivational event, say cops
* Email allegedly from missing British teen tells family not to worry, stop looking, say cops
* Sultan of Selangor chairs 269th meeting of Conference of Rulers
* Clerk loses over RM126,000 to syndicate posing as police officer, prosecutor
* Cops uncover nearly 15kg of heroin base in secret compartment of car
* Singer Amy files police report against Shila Amzah
* National security, judicial appointments discussed at Conference of Rulers meeting
* Bomba to use drones in search for missing influencer
* MACC's apology insincere, says family of Teoh Beng Hock
* RM35.4mil worth of frozen food seized from unlicensed premises, 29 held in Sabah-wide ops
* Family of girl who fell to death from Sentul condo lodges second police report, alleges foul play
* Umno is now a local party in Sabah, says Ahmad Maslan
Singapore
* US tariffs may last well after Trump; crucial for countries to deepen trade ties: SM Lee
* Singapore open water swim races to proceed as water quality improves
* Singapore teen amasses what might be the world's biggest collection of Galactus comics – 854 and counting
* Singaporean singer JJ Lin opens up about heart condition: 'How long can I continue to sing?'
* Strong argument for cockpit video recording, says IATA chief in wake of Air India crash report
* Jail for drunken man who shoved stranger into Singapore River, causing him to drown
* Jail for man who fatally hit his daughter, two, while driving van without licence in Singapore
* Qantas flight from Singapore to Sydney delayed for days due to mechanical issues
Indonesia
* 11 capsize victims swim six hours to survive
* Trump says Indonesia to face 19% tariff under trade deal
* Indonesia police detain 12 suspects over baby trafficking ring linked to Singapore
* Jokowi suspects political motive behind diploma scandal, calls to impeach son Gibran
* Indonesian central bank slash rates again to boost growth
Thailand
* Cannabis curbs could leave farmers high and dry
* Bangkok eyes Middle East visitors as safety fears impact Chinese arrivals
* Thai police arrest woman who allegedly seduced and blackmailed Buddhist monks
* Thai cuisine is thriving in China
* Thaksin to receive verdict on royal insult case in late August
* Thailand to propose zero tariffs in crucial US trade talks Wednesday (July 16)
* Thai govt to crack down on cannabis-laced sweets with over-limit THC; shops face fines, jail for illegal sales or missing labels
Philippines
* US plans to build boat repair facility in Philippines' Palawan island
* Panel gives 12 Philippine cops five days to answer charges over missing cockfighting enthusiasts
* Filipino director pushes back after Beijing tries to block South China Sea film
Vietnam
* Vietnam's public security ministry takes stake in internet firm FPT Telecom
* Hanoi to implement trial ban on single-use plastics in inner city
* Vietnam sees alarming surge in diabetes cases, over half undiagnosed
Myanmar
* Myanmar youth embrace AI to shape future
Cambodia
* Cambodian PM orders renewed focus on online scam crackdown
* Vietnamese online scammers busted in Sihanoukville
* Cambodia arrests over 200 Vietnam citizens in cyberscam crackdown
Laos
* Economic issues take centre stage at Lao govt meeting with provincial governors
* Laos secures US$2.8mil from Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Special Fund to finance development projects
Brunei
* Chinese cultural showcase spotlights China's shared heritage with Brunei
Aseanplus
* Malaysia-China mutual visa-free travel begins tomorrow
* Korean K-drama superstar Lee Soo-hyuk has landed in KL, will meet Malaysian fans at Pavilion KL on Wednesday (July 16)
* Leader backs civil rights Bill despite pushback
* No signs of cooler summer days
* Closer watch on foreigners
* Rising tariffs, shrinking futures
* Albanese and Xi hail improved ties, commit to open communication
* Oil slips as Trump's 50-day deadline for Russia eases supply fears
* Zahid continues official visit, high-level meetings set in New Zealand
* Scientists develop tool to 'tell how fast someone is ageing'
* Hong Kong star Gillian Chung reveals she struggles with body dysmorphia
* Malaysian stocks slip as US inflation weighs on sentiment
* Ringgit slips at opening against greenback as US rate cut hopes fade
* 2Q 2025 GDP likely to grow 4.5-5.5% amid tariff rush - economists
* Three mixed pairs advance into second round in Japan Open
* Online gambling den busted in Serdang apartment raid, 496 illegal immigrants detained
* Air India crash rekindles debate over cockpit video recorders
* Malaysia still working on tariff negotiations with US, says Tengku Zafrul
* Hong Kong stocks lifted by Nvidia rally on mixed day in Asia
* Online job scams in Hong Kong jump 92% amid rise in 'click farming' tactics
* HK actor Ray Lui's wife flaunts RM216k handbag while vacationing with husband in Europe
* AI porn case student facing criminal probe by Hong Kong privacy watchdog
* Oil prices gain on summer demand hopes despite wider economy woes
* China's Baidu to deploy driverless cars on Uber
* Poor deals have long-term impact on Malaysia, says Tengku Zafrul
* Bursa Malaysia easier at midday as cautious sentiments abound
* English majors at Chinese universities face uncertain future as AI replaces basic skills
* China is spending billions to become an AI superpower
* Nvidia says it will resume sales of 'H20' AI chips to China
* New Zealand weather events prompt rethink of government housing protections
* India's river divers risk health in search for hidden treasures
* Lawyers for S. Korea's ex-leader Yoon request court to review legality of his detention
* 'Japanese First' party shakes up election with alarm over foreigners
* M'sia poised to be Asean halal hub for NZ products, says Zahid
* YouTuber from China fined RM800 for trespassing on Parliament grounds
* Fuel prices July 17-23: Diesel, RON97 up 3sen, RON95 unchanged
* Britain lifts ban on Pakistani airlines
* Japan sees record 21.5 million tourists in first six months
* Indian Cabinet welcomes Group Captain Shukla's return from space, lauds PM Modi's visionary leadership
* Share resources among Asean to offset Trump's tariff, says Perantim
* Early exit shock for Aaron-Wooi Yik in Japan Open
* Boeing opens KL office to support Malaysia's aerospace aspirations
* Ringgit closes slightly lower vs US$, stays defensive despite Fed concerns
* Nicol urges caution over placing too high hopes on Sangari, Eain Yow at 2028 Olympics
* China hands Tibet official suspended death sentence over US$50mil in bribes
* Former TVB actress Grace Wong shares rare family photos with husband and daughter
* China woman, left school at 15 to help her family, gets 7 million fans selling online
* Hong Kong care home resident arrested on suspicion of murder after man dies
* C-drama "A Dream Within A Dream" captivates global audiences especially in South-East Asia region with unique narrative style
* South Korea moves to end 'baby exports,' state to take full responsibility
* Central Asian Football Association expresses regret over Malaysia's late withdrawal from Nations Cup
* Japan YouTuber has 'world's longest chin', promotes self-love after beating taunts
* Action superstar Jet Li shares his perspective on death, reveals why he doesn't attend funerals
* 4 Malaysian bars on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025 list, Penang bar wins best menu
* Malaysia can be a top surfing destination in the region, surfers say
* 'Meniti Cakerawala' dance theatre odyssey sets off on a nationwide orbit
* South Korea reports African swine fever case after four-month hiatus
* Chinese passenger plane, cargo jet in near-miss over Siberia - reports
* Japan discards state-acquired Covid-19 drugs worth US$1.6bil