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The Star
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Saturday (July 19, 2025)
Malaysia: * Anwar: 'I will not step down, I don't steal money' * Malaysia has yet to receive info on Jho Low's whereabouts, says Anwar * Autogate glitch causes chaos at KLIA and Johor checkpoints, M'sian passport holders unaffected * Anwar needs to remain PM for the sake of the country's stability, says Rafizi * Health event was misrepresented as 'gay party', say rights group * Anwar to announce measures to show 'extraordinary appreciation' * Jho Low reportedly hiding in Shanghai luxury mansion, say journalists * Do not incite hatred through protests, says Anwar * Helicopter crash victim stable and moved to regular ward * PAS acknowledges Muhyiddin's meeting with opposition parties, cites scheduling conflicts for absence * Muhyiddin meets 11 opposition party leaders to form cross-party coalition, PAS not among attendees * Nine Kuskop initiatives reflect govt's commitment to empower Indian community * Cops to investigate influencer and brother over staged disappearance * Remand extended for man who slashed ex-girlfriend at varsity * New Court of Appeal judges, High Court judges to be sworn in on July 28, says Anwar * Market jitters to set tone for ringgit next week, with RM4.24-RM4.26 range expected * Data centre tender graft: Suspect burned nearly RM1mil in cash during MACC raid Water Polo - World Aquatics Championships - Women - Quarterfinals - Spain v Netherlands - OCBC Aquatic Centre, Singapore - Saturday, July 19, 2025; Spain's Bea Ortiz in action. Photo: REUTERS/Jeremy Lee Singapore: * Johor MB calls for urgent action over prolonged autogate disruption * Singapore is facing 'serious' cyberattack, says National Security Minister K. Shanmugam * SIA, Cathay Pacific cancel flights as typhoon nears Hong Kong * Singapore Police to assist Indonesia in baby trafficking probe * New auto pet wash service in Singapore's Buona Vista draws flak, but firm stands by its safety * Critical infrastructure in Singapore under attack by cyber espionage group: Shanmugam * 'May you find rainbows in your skies': Outpouring of support for Jetstar Asia staff as closure looms * No train service across entire Bukit Panjang LRT line in Singapore due to power fault Indonesia: * Earthquake in Indonesia's East Java damages 16 houses; no human casualties reported yet * Indonesian superstars Tulus and Juicy Luicy to headline the much-anticipated inaugural Ruang Inspirasi Festival in KL * East Kalimantan man arrested for grooming, extorting Swedish teenager * Authorities partially close Mt. Rinjani in Indonesia after two accidents involving foreign climbers * Foreign woman abandons family during immigration raid in Ipoh A woman practices aerial yoga during a session at a gym for women only in Banda Aceh on Saturday, July 19, 2025. (Photo by CHAIDEER MAHYUDDIN / AFP) Thailand: * Thai police to probe senior monks involved in large-scale fraud, extorting funds for temple construction * Thailand expects similar tariffs to other regional countries, minister says * New taskforce to target 'Grey Chinese' labour exploitation and illegality in Thailand * Doctor testifies former Thai PM Thaksin's condition not critical, prison didn't follow up Philippines: * Philippines population hits 112.7 million but annual population growth rate slowed to 0.80 per cent * Eight people dead, four injured in horrific three-vehicle crash in northern Philippines * 'Crising,' 'habagat' spell woes for Luzon, Visayas * Why Ken Chu from F4 is selling products by Barbie Hsu's ex-husband Wang Xiaofei TRUCKEE, CALIFORNIA - JULY 18: Rico Hoey of the Philippines plays his shot from the sixth tee during the second day of the Barracuda Championship 2025 at Tahoe Mountain Club on July 18, 2025, in Truckee, California. -- Photo:/AFP Vietnam: * Australian golf legend Greg Norman reappointed as Vietnam's Tourism Ambassador * Mishap at sea - at least three dead in cruise ship accident in North Vietnam * Enterprises in Vietnam expect further trade promotion * Massive overnight blaze at Hanoi warehouse largely contained after overnight battle Myanmar: * Myanmar to offer low-interest loans to drive growth in agriculture, livestock sectors * Myanmar's military leader puts in a rare appearance at event honoring Aung San Suu Kyi's father * Myanmar approves 35 new investment projects, creating over 9,000 jobs * Myanmar holds tree-planting ceremonies to green 13 arid districts A policeman walks on a street in Yangon on Saturday, July 19, 2025, on the 78th Martyrs' Day that marks the anniversary of the assassination of independence leaders, including General Aung San, father of the currently deposed and imprisoned leader Aung San Suu Kyi. - Photo by AFP Cambodia: * Cambodian government waives fines for expired tourism licenses * Cambodia's intense raids expose foreign women's involvement in scam centres * Cambodia launches first direct shipment of fresh durian to China * Analyst: Cambodian actions aimed at protecting social order, Thai actions aimed at provocation Laos: * Laos and Vietnam to deepen cooperation in advancing the digital era * Laos, Belarus agree to strengthen ties, waive visas * CPC delegation visits Laos to strengthen ties Brunei: * Brunei's longest-serving ambassador to Japan honoured * New tourism boom for Brunei as its underwater ecosystem attracts international divers * Russia prioritises relations with Asean, supports regional autonomy, says permanent representative Golf - The 153rd Open Championship - Royal Portrush Golf Club, Portrush, Northern Ireland, Britain - July 18, 2025; Thailand's Sadom Kaewkanjana hits his tee shot on the 1st hole during the second round. -- Photo: REUTERS/Paul Childs AseanPlus: * 21 detained in anti-vice raids in Petaling Jaya and Subang Jaya * Police nab Chinese nationals in Kuala Perlis burglary probe * Tourism Ministry issues 13 notices in nationwide tourism industry crackdown * Sabah-MM2H programme sees rise in applications from China and Taiwan * Malaysian all-boys group Alpha continues to impress as it goes retro with new hit "P. Ramlee & Saloma" * Asian fans favourite 'Demon Slayer' manga series tops 200 million copies sold worldwide * Trump's pick for United Nations ambassador wants to 'make the UN great again' * Contaminated Fukushima soil delivered to Japan PM's office * Korean court rejects ex-leader Yoon's request to be freed * Quirky China trend shows kids, pets hugging giant winter melons to stay cool at night * Over 80 per cent of scam emails globally targeted Japan in May: security firm * Welcome to China's very own CSI, new series 'Coroner's Diary' sees medical expertise and mystery-solving unite in ancient times * Debt linked to popular Hong Kong actor Jacky Heung repaid, Macau casino ends legal action * Torrential rain pounds South Korea for fourth day; over 7,000 people seek temporary shelters * Cave tourism in China's Guizhou is buzzing with underground wonders * Taxi drivers, passengers welcome new mandatory e-payment rules in Hong Kong * Asian fans favourite 'Demon Slayer' manga series tops 200 million copies sold worldwide * Villa, luxury home sales rise in Hong Kong as the rich pounce on bargains * US firms say China market vital despite fraying relations, other issues: survey * Damage mounts in South Korea as torrential rains enter fourth day * Japan heads to polls in key test for PM Ishiba * Japan's PM Ishiba faces uphill battle in upper house election amid rising prices and US tariffs * Microsoft to stop using engineers in China for tech support of US military, Hegseth orders review * Pakistan bans new hotel construction around tourist lakes * Trump says he thinks five jets were shot down in India-Pakistan hostilities * Seoul ends troubled private adoption as ministry takes full control * Japan: Nagasaki restores bell lost in atomic bombing * Three dead and another three missing after South Korea landslide * Hong Kong to regulate ride-hailing firms as early as first half of 2026, eyes levy * Student's electrocution sparks statewide protests in Kerala; ministers face backlash, calls for accountability * Football - Berbatov urges more Asian players to get on board to play abroad * Surfing - Japan's O'Leary beats world number one Dora to take J-Bay win * Badminton: Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah reach Japan Open final / Sze Fei-Izzuddin smash into Japan Open final
The Star
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Friday (July 18, 2024)
Malaysia: * Too early to decide on Adams' nomination as next US ambassador, says PM * PM ready to explain addendum issue to Umno division leaders * Don't ask me to lead again, but I can still be adviser to a PN govt, says Dr M * Abu Bakar Jais appointed as new Court of Appeal president / Seniority not a requirement for Chief Justice appointment, say experts * Malaysian Bar praises appointment of Justice Wan Ahmad Farid as Chief Justice * Appointments show there's no meddling in judiciary, says PM * Gerik bus crash: Speeding cited as main cause in accident that killed 15 students * Gerik bus crash: Multiple factors identified that caused accident, says report * Two-thirds of Umno division leaders call for Najib to be put under house arrest * We're not giving up on the Pamela Ling case, says KL's acting top cop * Police probing death of Form One student in Sabah, says Fadhlina * MRT3 developments boosts construction sector outlook, contract awards expected by 2027 * Over 2,000 cops to be deployed during rally on July 26 * Malaysia's economy grew 4.5% y-o-y in Q2, advance estimates show * Over RM112mil of cybercrime losses in first six months, says Penang cops * Building manager pleads not guilty to abduction and assault charges * High demand for Malaysian pineapples in New Zealand revealed, says Ahmad Zahid Water Polo - World Aquatics Championships - Men - Crossover - Romania v Hungary - OCBC Aquatic Centre, Singapore - July 18, 2025Two pigeons drink water from the pool during the game. -- Photo: REUTERS/Jeremy Lee Singapore: * Global fintech firms expanding in Singapore with larger offices, Asia-Pacific hubs * Five Chinese nationals charged over scheme to deliberately get arrested in Singapore to sell sex drugs * Sex first, then you can sell my flat: Women property agents fend off indecent proposals and harassment * Singapore's millionaires chase longevity and well-being as latest must-haves * Man charged over manufacturing DIY Kpods at Yishun home; first such case in Singapore * Asian markets on course to end week on a positive note * Indonesian Billionaire scion pays US$19mil for Singapore bungalow * Singapore key exports surprise with 13% expansion in June * Malaysia boosts coal power output, imports to meet rising demand Indonesia: * Indonesia court jails former trade minister for four-and-a-half years in sugar graft case * Injured Swiss climber rescued after falling during hike on Indonesia's Mount Rinjani * Indonesia still negotiating details, exemptions on US tariff deal: Official * Prabowo backs away from Nusantara for Independence Day celebration * Indonesia says US trade deal reached after 'extraordinary struggle' * Oil extends gain on Iraq outages, tight market supports Thomas Trikasih Lembong talks with his lawyer after his verdict trial at the Central Jakarta Court following the sugar corruption case, in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Friday, July 18, 2025. -- Photo: REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana Thailand: * Thai finance chief sees US cutting 36% tariff on fresh proposal * Misbehaving monks: Sex scandal shakes Thai Buddhist faithful * Thaksin touts golden visa, higher travel fees to boost Thailand * Man injured after falling face first onto durian after traffic accident in Thailand * Asian shares head for best week in months on trade deal hopes; currencies fall Philippines: * Philippines eyes favourable US trade deal as Marcos set to meet Trump * Marcos to discuss trade and security during US visit as tariffs loom * China issues safety warning for its nationals studying in the Philippines * Pacquiao is back, but how back is he? Saturday's fight against Barrios will reveal all A 69-meter-tall giant Buddha statue stands at the Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen temple in Bangkok on Friday, July 18, 2025. -- Photo by Chanakarn Laosarakham / AFP Vietnam: * Vietnamese authorities crack down on unsafe tourism jeeps and UAZ vehicles to ensure tourists' safety * Vietnam outlines new financial reforms in bid for emerging market status * Vietnam warns of food supply disruptions as African swine fever spreads * Emerging Markets - Forex steady, stocks set for weekly gains on global trade optimism Myanmar: * Myanmar military recaptures strategic town from rebels after a year, government says * Myanmar urges rebels to surrender in return for amnesty and even cash rewards, according to reports * Myanmar junta offers cash rewards to anti-coup defectors * Over 22 kg of 'happy water', other drugs seized in southern Myanmar Women relaxing in front of a fashion store in Hanoi. -- Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFP Cambodia: * Cambodia cybercrime crackdown arrest tally hits 2,000 * Navigating tensions: Scholars call for peaceful resolution to Cambodia-Thailand border dispute * Advanced technology sees Cambodian rangers detect almost 800 hectares of encroached forests * 1,000 arrests in latest crackdown - PM Hun Manet orders govt bodies to crack down on criminal cybercrime operations Laos: * Laos govt to renegotiate hydropower deals amid public outcry over electricity prices * US solar makers seek tariffs against India, Indonesia and Laos * Lao govt sets course for sustained economic growth, tackles key challenges Brunei: * Pop-up market celebrates royal birthday * Universiti Teknologi Brunei ranks among top tech universities in Asean Artistic Swimming - World Aquatics Championships - Women Duet Technical Preliminaries - World Aquatics Championships Arena, Singapore - July 18, 2025Spain's Txell Ferre Gaset and Lilou Lluis Valette perform during the women duet technical preliminaries. -- Photo: REUTERS/Tingshu Wang AseanPlus: * Seven Afghans detained at KLIA for using fake travel documents * Foreign investors remain significant net buyers in 1H25, contribute net inflow of RM21.4bil * Meet Malaysia's first professional violin maker carving out a rare craft * Cops still waiting AGC decision on Shila Amzah's case * Switzerland deepens Asean ties ahead of 10th anniversary of sectoral dialogue partnership * Education specialist ReSkills have big plans for pickleball and aims to see it grow in the grassroot level * China's Type 076 Sichuan is a next-level amphibious assault ship * S. Korean shaman accused of raping teen in 'exorcism' claims memory loss * Hong Kong vice-principal reported for allegedly waving scissors at hair-row boy * US-China spy wars intensify under Trump 2.0 as tech competition heats up * North Korea bans foreigners from beach resort after Lavrov trip * Japan rice prices double, raising pressure on PM Ishiba * North Korean defectors make debut in new K-pop boy band * Lightning strikes kill 33 people in eastern India * Former HK child star Mani Fok wows netizens in rare photoshoot with 14YO daughter * Japanese toilets measuring stool's colour, hardness, amount to sell for US$3,300 * US judge weighs putting new block on Trump's birthright citizenship order * China's 'green great wall' triggers hay fever misery: scientists * China expected to keep lending rates steady, focus turns to Politburo meet * 'Who killed love?' A video game plays to male resentment in China * Air India probe focuses on pilots - the air tragedy of India * Japan's former emperor Akihito diagnosed with another heart condition * Chinese ethnic minorities sing songs to solve legal disputes; case goes viral * Emirates flight from Dubai diverted after failing to land in Hong Kong * China's Type 076 Sichuan is a next-level amphibious assault ship * Asian shares track Wall Street higher, yen weak ahead of Japan vote * Labubu maker Pop Mart expects first-half profit jump of at least 350% * Explainer-What are the fuel switches at the centre of the Air India crash probe? * 'Scapegoats'? The harsh reality for mainland Chinese students in Taiwan * Japanese actress Nagiko Tono's family confirms her death at 45; police rule it an accident * Curious humpback whale disrupts Sydney Harbour ferry services during morning rush hour * South Korea court rejects ex-leader Yoon's request to be freed while under martial law probe, media says * Cricket-Series on the line, India consider Bumrah gamble in Manchester * Golf-Harman makes move at Open, mixed bag again for McIlroy * Badminton - Soon Huat-Shevon bow out of Japan Open * Tang Jie-Ee Wei in Japan Open semis after smashing past home pair * Pearly-Thinaah set up last four clash against Matsuyama-Shida in Japan Open / Sze Fei-Izzuddin survive scare to keep title hopes alive * Badminton - Wei Chong-Kai Wun go down fighting in Japan Open quarter-finals / Yew Sin-Ee Yi stun China's Weikeng-Wang Chang to reach Japan Open semis
CBC
15-07-2025
- Sport
- CBC
Open water swimming at World Aquatics Championships postponed due to poor water quality
Open water swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore has been postponed because of "water quality levels exceeding acceptable thresholds," the governing body World Aquatics said in a statement. The women's 10km event was to have opened the program Tuesday but was pushed back to Wednesday. It will be held the same day as the men's 10km event. Other open water events are scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Open water swimming was an issue in last year's Olympics in Paris with concerns about water quality in the Seine River. It was also an issue at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Water polo competition at the worlds is underway at an indoor venue. The main even of the championships is eight days of swimming competition in the pool, which opens on July 27.
The Star
13-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Sunday (June 13, 2025)
Malaysia: * PKR to study calls for disciplinary investigation, membership suspension of nine MPs * Dr M discharged from IJN / Dr M resting at IJN after feeling fatigued during birthday gathering * Police probing alleged leak of JAC meeting minutes * JAC Act not binding in judge appointments, says Azalina * Perikatan's rejection makes things easier, says GRS' Armizan * Umno Youth calls for immediate enforcement of 'royal addendum' on Najib's house arrest * Bursa Malaysia seen range-bound this week as macro data in focus * Ringgit likely to be in active trade and move between 4.24-4.26 against US dollar this week * Narcotics in nuts: Kelantan cops seize RM3.1mil worth of drugs hidden in cashews, couple arrested * Dead tapir a 'regular visitor' to Cherating Mardi agro park * Ahmad Zahid making five-day working visit to New Zealand * Malaysia to raise child digital safety, mental health issues in Geneva, says Nancy * Govt considering mandatory 'AI generated' label under Online Safety Act, says Fahmi * Return to sender: Court throws out bank's RM3.5mil claim on loan guarantors over wrong addresses * Police helicopter crash: Wreckage to be retrieved by July 14 or 15 * Higher Education Ministry monitoring institutions for militant-linked activities * Ban vaping now to curb drug abuse among youths, CAP tells Health Ministry Water Polo - World Aquatics Championships - Women - Group B - Netherlands v United States - OCBC Aquatic Centre, Singapore - Sunday, July 13, 2025: Netherlands' Nina ten Broek in action against Emma Lineback of the US. -- REUTERS/Jeremy Lee Singapore: * Singapore's first home launch since new curbs sells over 90% * Singapore: Driver arrested after elderly woman dies in car crash at Geylang pasar malam * I lost my daughter to Kpod addiction: Singaporean father of 19-year-old shares heartbreak and lessons * Casual racism is not okay and more people should understand this, says S'pore acting minister for Culture, Community and Youth * 'Singa-paw-reans' are not forgotten in Singapore's SG60 celebrations * Shanghai's luxury home sales boom as wealthy buyers flock to 'safe haven' assets * Asean's new role as middle ground - Region's bloc to play a big part in global world Indonesia: * Malaysia hosts largest ever higher education fair in Indonesia * Indonesian police probe death of diplomat in Central Jakarta * EU, Indonesia strike political agreement to advance free trade deal * Bali ferry mishap: Fisherman finds body of another missing victim; death toll at 17 * Prabowo in Brussels to seal European Union deal amid US tariff threat * Rewriting the past: Indonesia's new history books spook scholars * Indonesian Population reaches 286.6 million as of June Jeeno Thitikul, of Thailand, plays on the 18th hole during the last round of the Evian Championship women's golf tournament, in Evian, eastern France, Sunday, July 13, 2025. -- AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani Thailand: * New Covid-19 XFG strain spreads rapidly, infecting 23 in Thailand; South-East Asia on alert * Thailand faces crisis of faith in the monkhood amid scandals and shifting social roles * Thailand has never closed border with Cambodia, says defence chief * Russia warns US, South Korea and Japan against forming security alliance targeting North Korea Philippines: * Philippine, US and Japan push to advance trilateral economic ties * Chinese foreign minister elaborates on South China Sea issue * Filipino Americans brace for impact of Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' * One click away: Philippines grapples with online gambling boom – and doom Vietnam: * Vietnam's fertility rate drops to historic low; country now undergoing rapid ageing of the population, says govt * Natural dyes help elevate ancient Ma Chau silk in Vietnam * Hanoi to ban fossil-fuel motorbikes from inner city by July 2026 * Vietnam Complex of Monuments and Landscapes recognised as world cultural heritage Cranes unload shipping containers from trucks at Jakarta International Container Terminal (JICT) at Tanjung Priok Port in Jakarta, Indonesia. -- AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana) Myanmar: * India rebel group says army killed leaders in Myanmar strikes * Yangon goldsmiths warn substandard gold from Hong Kong being imported and sold in local market * Myanmar records drop in population * Children among 23 killed in attack on monastery in Myanmar Cambodia: * Cambodia marks UNESCO recognition of Khmer Rouge sites as places of 'peace and reflection' * Cambodian culinary talent shines in international Michelin kitchens * Cambodia genocide survivors 'thrilled' at new Unesco status * Cambodia: Torture sites added to heritage list Laos: * Laos launches climate-smart farming project in six provinces * Laos hosts exhibition highlighting contributions of women from all ethnic groups * Laos warns riverbank residents of potential flooding Brunei: * Grand parade rehearsal ahead of Brunei Sultan's 79th birthday celebration * Signage unveiled at Brunei village head residences * Nissan Terra 79 convoy celebrates Brunei Sultan's 79th birthday A Kathakali classical dancer (sitting) watches artists rehearse the traditional folk dance Pulikkali (Tiger Dance) as they wait backstage before their performance at a cultural festival in Chennai on July 12, 2025. -- Photo by R. Satish BABU / AFP Aseanplus: * From Melaka to Macau: Asia's Lusaphone legacy takes the spotlight * Brisk transactions ensure ringgit maintains high global standing * Malaysia leads South-East Asia IPO performance in first half of year * Malaysia: Debut delight as youth hockey team show promise with Asia Cup bronze * Khadijah Ibrahim, forever Malaysia's music shining star, continues her shine as a businesswoman with her own chili sauce 'Sos Ibu' * 'This one surely for the books' - Prisoner escapes Lyon jail hidden in bag of cellmate being released * Plastic that dissolves in seawater developed by Japanese scientists * 'Dalai Lama's reincarnation invalid without Chinese govt recognition' * US, India in talks on deal that may cut tariff below 20% * Taiwanese rocket crashes in Japan's first launch backed by foreign capital * Trump admin increasing scrutiny of Chinese, other foreign farmland ownership in US * North Korea's famous Mount Kumgang listed as Unesco World Heritage site * Massive fire on a crude oil freight train disrupts rail services in India's Tamil Nadu * In show of unity against Trump, Brazil and India vow to triple trade flows * Head of US House panel urges schools to reconsider 'nefarious' Chinese scholarship programme * Top Chinese oncologist and director of Jilin Cancer Hospital, Cheng Ying, has passed away * China's lead in global shipbuilding may already be fading, new data suggests * South Korea holds inter-agency meeting to brace for heavy rains * South Korean President Lee's Cabinet picks hit by plagiarism, 'gapjil' (power abuse) claims * China willing to promote strategic cooperative partnership with Sri Lanka: Chinese FM * World's most powerful direct-drive floating wind turbine unveiled in China * Car driver runs over five people sleeping on footpath in Delhi's Vasant Kunj * Australia will not commit troops in advance to any conflict, minister says * North Korean leader Kim reaffirms support for Russia in Ukraine conflict, KCNA says * North Korea, China, to resume Pyongyang-Beijing passenger train after 5-year hiatus: NHK * Gaza civil defence says Israeli strikes kill 43 as truce talks deadlocked * EU to keep US trade countermeasures on hold until August, says von der Leyen * Motorcycling - Marc Marquez reigns supreme to win German GP after only 10 riders finish
The Star
12-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Saturday (June 12, 2025)
Malaysia: * Musang King reigns supreme at World Durian Championship * Anwar defends Brazil trip as vital for global economic ties * FRIM Selangor Forest Park is now a Unesco World Heritage Site * ECRL project hits new milestone with record-breaking Genting Tunnel breakthrough * Health Ministry taking steps to address 14,000 vacancies for nurses in public sector, says Dzulkefly * 'Very difficult to work with GRS after betrayal,' says Muhyiddin * Health Ministry to launch bullying management guidelines * Acting ministers key to ensuring continuity ahead of Parliament, says Johari * Terengganu first state for Madani Tuition programme, says Anwar * Two syndicates selling fake work permits busted by Immigration Dept * Rise in vaping among youth an alarming trend, says Health Ministry * Dejection turns to elation for two top SPM scorers, Dr Wee shares their joy in getting into matriculation * Health Ministry taking steps to address 14,000 vacancies for nurses in public sector, says Dzulkefly * Dangerous driving leads to express bus crash in Sabah, injuring five people * Jais ordered to probe claims of immoral activities at family motivation event * Authorities on alert for monk accused of molestation * Ringgit likely to move between 4. 24-4. 26 against US dollar next week * Motivational event organiser linked to immoral acts summoned by Mais before in 2022 / Semi-naked dancing and 'holy cleansing baths': Selangor cops start probe into allegation of deviant activities at motivational talk Water Polo - World Aquatics Championships - Men - Group A - Romania v Italy - OCBC Aquatic Centre, Singapore - July 12, 2025Italy's Edoardo Di Somma in action against Romania's Vlad-Luca Georgescu -- Photo: REUTERS/Jeremy Lee Singapore: * Asean must double down on economic integration to withstand external pressures, says Singapore minister * The rise of Tupai King, the rage of weather: How durian season is changing * More national servicemen may be recruited to tackle scams: Singapore Police * China and Asean to submit upgraded free trade deal to leaders in October, says China's foreign minister * Pioneer batch of Singapore teens chase K-pop dreams at local training academy SM Universe * Singapore's family office speed pushes JS-SEZ to step up * Oil rises over 2% as investors weigh market outlook * In-flight theft is soaring in Asia - Singapore's police warn that criminal gangs are behind a recent upsurge in reported theft on flights over Asia Indonesia: * Indonesia pushes ahead with trade negotiations with US although hit with a 32% rate * Indonesia extends search for missing ferry mishap victims near Bali Island to July 14; death toll now at 17 * Indonesian oil tycoon Riza Chalid named suspect in Pertamina corruption case * Indonesia's Nusantara Capital City authority downplays report of rampant prostitution * Hurdles in Bali agriculture push -- Bali seeks to boost agricultural development to reduce the provincial economy's reliance on tourism, * Fajar swaps partner in bid to end Indonesia's title drought * Catch coolants, save nature - Indonesian style Thailand's Jeeno Thitikul looks on after a shot during the third round of the Amundi Evian Championship at Evian Resort Golf Club, in Evian-Les-Bains, eastern France, on Saturday, July 12, 2025. -- Photo by Alex MARTIN / AFP Thailand: * 'A real muddle': Trump's sudden shifts make his policies baffling to countries trying to negotiate lower tariffs * Unesco recognises Wat Arun's Phra Prang as a Tentative World Heritage Site * Thailand reports 40 monkeypox cases in 2025, urges high-risk groups to practise safe sex * Thaksin, Pichai meet Prime Minister's policy advisory team to refine US tariff proposal * Thai government clarifies controversy: nationality granted to ethnic groups, not foreign migrants * Deadly 'blue dragon' sea slugs wash up on Phuket's Karon beach * INTERACTIVE: Thailand tops Asean destinations for Malaysian tourists Philippines: * New Manila International Airport positions Philippines for long-term growth * Taal Volcano in the Philippines logs six earthquakes, two tremors in past 24 hours * 11 Filipino seafarers in ill-fated MV Magic Seas to return to Philippines Saturday (July 12) * Philippines burdened by South China Sea arbitration, says expert * Investors eye the Philippines again -- country still offers a lot for foreign investors * Lights out on gambling promotion nationwide in the Philippines Philippine officials led by Assistant Secretary Mico Clavano (R) of the Departnment of Justice inspect diving gear of the Philippine coast guard prior to their search and retrieval operation for the bodies of cockfighters who were allegedly dumped in Taal Lake, in Talisay town, Batangas province South of Manila. Search teams began scouring a lake south of the Philippine capital Manila for dozens of cockfighters allegedly murdered by rogue police. -- Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP Vietnam: * Vietnamese woman accused of evading taxes on US$32mil sales of diamonds and luxury bags, including Hermes, LV, Versace * China-Vietnam freight train cargo volume sees sharp growth in H1 * Ethiopian Airlines launches passenger flight to Vietnam * DeepSeek bans being issued in growing number of countries * Fuel shortages in Gaza at 'critical levels', United Nation warns * Qantas plane damaged in collision with aerobridge at Sydney Airport; flight delayed by almost a day Myanmar: * Hundreds of Myanmar troops, civilians flee across Thai border * Attack on monastery in Myanmar's Sagaing kills at least 23, witnesses say * Five mild quakes reported in northern Thailand and Myanmar * Over 26 kilogrammes of heroin worth K1.32bil seized in Myanmar * Junta chief seeks trimmed tariff from the US A tourist (centre) looks at a memorial for victims of the Khmer Rouge regime at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum in Phnom Penh on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Three notorious Cambodian torture and execution sites used by the Khmer Rouge regime to perpetrate genocide 50 years ago were inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Photo by TANG CHHIN Sothy / AFP) Cambodia: * Cambodian Labour ministry supporting workers returning from Thailand * Unesco recognises Wat Arun's Phra Prang as a Tentative World Heritage Site * Three Cambodia genocide sites added to Unesco register * Cambodia records 7,000 dengue fever cases with 15 deaths in H1 2025 * Price for committing treason will be heavy, says Cambodian govt Laos: * Laos expands seasonal workers dispatch to South Korea * Laos' inflation eases to 10.9 per cent in H1 2025 * Laos to boost local production and improve its export numbers Brunei: * Fraudster poses as Brunei community development officer to solicit Gaza donations * Brunei Court dismisses appeal over robbery sentence involving knife-wielding youth * Joint operation uncovers multiple violations in Brunei Cadets of the Komponen Cadangan (Komcad), the Reserve Component of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), take part in a graduation ceremony after three months of military basic training, in Banda Aceh on Saturday, July 12, 2025. -- Photo by CHAIDEER MAHYUDDIN / AFP AseanPlus : * The ever-versatile Sam, lead singer for Malaysia's iconic pop-punk band bunkface , goes solo with the enigmatic ' Borak ' * ' Asean has global trust' -- Asean has emerged as a trusted platform by global superpowers * INTERACTIVE: Asean tourists pick Malaysia first * Asean looking forward to KL Declaration on safe social media use * KL cops: Two people questioned over Shila Amzah assault allegations * Drugs in 'dried durian': Three men nabbed after cops seize 2kg of syabu in mislabelled packets * Air India crash: Airline ignored 2018 advisory to inspect fuel control switch, says AAIB report * Factbox -Who were the two pilots who flew the Air India jet that crashed? * Inside the cockpit: How Air India's Boeing Dreamliner flight ended in disaster * Fuel to Air India jet engines cut off moments before crash: probe * Air India crash report shows pilot confusion over engine switch movement * Storytelling fuels Malaysian artiste Amy Loh's creativity and personal style * Chinese scientists successfully clone yak * Chinese nationals in Africa 'vulnerable to kidnappings' as cases rise * Indian PM Modi hails Unesco recognition of Maratha Military Landscapes in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu * The Buddha's birthplace in Nepal avoids Unesco danger list * Almost 100 killed as monsoon rains wreak havoc in Pakistan * US senators warn Nvidia CEO about upcoming China trip * Three million Afghans could return this year: UN * My Chemical Romance to return to Korea for the first time in 18 years * Some Walmart garment orders from Bangladesh on hold due to US tariff threat * Australia PM eyeing trade on China trip despite regional angst * South Korea mandates breaks for outdoor workers in deadly heat * South Korean medical students to return to school, urge education reforms * Rubio says no 'drama or division' in US relations with Japan * 'Forever chemicals' threaten rare leopard cats in Japan * Top military chiefs meet to discuss regional security in Seoul * Two killed and eight injured in building collapse in Indian capital New Delhi * Award-winning data scientist She Yiyuan takes job in China after decades in US * Boy in India detained after lying on tracks as train speeds by for viral social media clip * German backpacker rescued after about 11 days in Australia 'distressed' and 'dehydrated' * Four giant pandas seen well after returning to China from Japan's Wakayama Prefecture * Brazil and China to study South American transcontinental railway project * Japan's Osaka was voted the world's most attractive tourism city this year, as reported by Yanolja Research * Bernice wins gold, raises prospect of dancesport at home SEA Games * England-India super series: Joe Root sets a record in test cricket and it's nothing to do with his batting * Tennis-Sinner seeks redemption, Alcaraz a three-peat in Wimbledon final showdown
