Asean news headlines as at 10pm on Friday (June 20)


Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, accompanied by Second Army Region Commander Lieutenant General Boonsin Padklang, receiving flowers as she arrives in Ubon Ratchathani, following a leak on Wednesday of a phone call between Paetongtarn and Cambodia's former Prime Minister Hun Sen, amid a border dispute between the two countries, in Ubon Ratchathani province, Thailand on June 20, 2025. - Government House of Thailand/Handout via Reuters

Malaysia

* Najib's DNAA: Material documents unavailable because held up in 1MDB trial, says AGC

* Najib freed in RM27mil SRC trial but not cleared

* PM: Najib's DNAA solely a judicial matter

* 'Economy grew better than expected', PM defends reforms

* Iran evacuation: Wisma Putra finalising efforts, M'sians to leave Iran today

* Meru shooting: 46-year-old man found dead in 4WD, cops seeking public help for info

* SST on commercial rental will impact retail sector, says MRCA

* Bernama chairman Wong Chun Wai named national journalism laureate

* Malaysia's trade remains on growth trend in May

* MasterChef finalist, ex-husband jailed 34 years for maid's murder

* UM climbs to 58th place

* Malaysia proposes Asean Institute

* Selangor Ruler: Stop using the term ‘Sisters in Islam’

* SIS wins appeal against fatwa

* PM: JS-SEZ stands out globally due to trust and stability

* Sabah minister in the crosshairs

* RON95 price will not be raised, assures Anwar

* Nationwide clampdown begins on illegal tourism players

* Tariff talks on track, says Anwar

* Govt committed to reducing national deficit, says PM

* JPJ to audit 500 bus and lorry operators from June 23 in special ops

* Mohd Khalid Ismail appointed as new IGP

* New IGP to leverage AI in modernising police force

* Hamzah Zainudin's mother-in-law dies in house fire

* Woman survives fall from seventh floor of Ipoh apartment

* Pearly says the ball is in BAM's court

* No more imported food at official events, PM tells civil service

* 'Queen of Dangdut' Zaleha Hamid passes away at 70

* Malaysian women archers stun India to strike gold at Asian Cup

* Herry challenges Aaron-Wooi Yik to reach world No. 1 before world meet

* Malaysia shine with four golds in SEA karate meet

Singapore

* Passenger sues SIA after allergic reaction, claims served meal containing shrimp despite warning crew

* Jail for cop who told woman he could help with her drug case if she had sex with him

* S’poreans can test for genetic condition causing high cholesterol levels under new programme

* Singaporean radio DJ Glenn Ong says he was ‘unhappily married’ in Instagram post on weight loss

* Seah Kian Peng to be nominated again as Speaker of Singapore Parliament; Indranee Rajah will remain Leader of the House

* Fire breaks out on oil tanker anchored in eastern Singapore; no injuries reported

* One ticket wins S$12.3mil Toto jackpot draw

* Siti Nurhaliza to debut new song at Singapore concert

Thailand

* Thai PM faces call to step down to avert coalition revolt

* People’s Party rules out forming government with Anutin as PM

* Thai PM visits troops as rivals plan new protests for her outster

* Love-seeking Thai women visit breast-shaped island, offering bras as thanks if wishes granted

* Thai defence minister dodges question on blacklisting Hun Sen, urges unity and political stability

* Thailand's economy teeters as political turmoil threatens recovery efforts

* Thai PM to meet army commander to defuse political crisis

* Thailand's 'Yellow Shirts' return to streets, demand PM quit

* Thailand credits prey releases for 'extraordinary' tiger recovery

Indonesia

* Chinese tourist drowns off Indonesia’s pink beach after skipping life jacket to pose for camera

* Indonesia mobilises cross-border efforts to combat malaria in Papua

* Uncooked rice, ultra-processed food included in free meals programme

* Tiny homes for young urbanites draw criticism over livability

* This indeed a grand outing: two icons, one song - local legend Misha Omar and Indonesian star Melly Goeslaw unite for 'Break'

Superman fans dressed in costumes posing during an event as part of the first stop of the Superman World Tour in Pasig city, Philippines on Thursday June 19, 2025. - AP Superman fans dressed in costumes posing during an event as part of the first stop of the Superman World Tour in Pasig city, Philippines on Thursday June 19, 2025. - AP

Philippines

* Public transportation will be better by the end of 2025, says Marcos

* ‘Wait and see,’ says Philippine palace to fugitive Harry Roque’s ‘come and get me’ taunt

* Philippine Navy seizes US$175mil meth haul at sea

* Soldier, three rebel suspects killed in southern Philippine clash

Vietnam

* Vietnam to appoint leaders for newly-merged localities

* PM orders urgent action to prepare for storm season

* Vietnam's war-themed coffee chain: Where hipsters meet Vietcong

* Vietnam’s top leader plans US trip as tariff deadline looms

* Vietnam, US hold negotiations on new trade deal, ministry says

Cambodia

* Cambodia continues efforts to establish a Legacy Institution for genocide prevention, education

* Hun Manet urges Malaysia, Cambodia to bolster tourism synergy

* Cambodian cookbook wins award in Portugal

Myanmar

* Covid-19 cases rise to 52 this week, highest in Mon State

* Authorities take action after video of student being assaulted in southwestern Myanmar goes viral on social media

* Myanmar junta battles guerillas for control of jade hub

Laos

* Laos strives to develop strong tourism growth

* Health ministry inks deal with S. Korea to build new medical university

Brunei

* Brunei cracks down on int'l drug cartel

* Brunei temporarily closes embassy in Teheran

* Brunei team brings glory in SEAKF meet

Anti-Israel protesters holding placards as they demonstrate against the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran near the Israeli Embassy in Tokyo on June 20, 2025. - AFPAnti-Israel protesters holding placards as they demonstrate against the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran near the Israeli Embassy in Tokyo on June 20, 2025. - AFP

Aseanplus

* China condemns British warship's 'troublemaking' Taiwan Strait transit

* South Korea’s Cabinet approves universal cash grant amid controversy

* 87 Japanese nationals, family members evacuated from Iran, Israel

* Leaders of China, New Zealand discuss trade, Pacific security

* Ramos-Horta: Timor-Leste ready to contribute to regional stability

* South Korea says SK and Amazon to invest $5 billion in country's biggest data centre

* ‘Cyborg’ Chinese woman with rare disorder lives on feeding tube, stays optimistic

* New S. Korean President’s call for public to suggest Cabinet members ‘more than a populist move’

* Australian trial says tech for social media teen ban can work

* S. Korean taxi driver under fire for sexually harassing Thai tourist

* N. Korea flag disrupts S. Korea church livestream in ‘hacking incident’

* Monsters and memes: Labubu dolls ride China soft-power wave

* JD.com billionaire’s viral stunt reignites China’s food-delivery feud

* Rice prices double in Japan as inflation accelerates

* Where is Trump’s ‘all-American’ phone made? Analysts point to Asia

* Japan's core inflation hits 2-year high, keeps rate-hike bets alive

* Hong Kong singer Tommy Yuen arrested for allegedly stealing snacks worth HK$140

* Star singer Hael Husaini overjoyed as tickets for solo concert almost sold out; celebrates by inviting more 'friends' on stage for big show

* Ju Hak-nyeon, formerly of K-pop boy band The Boyz, denies paying for sex

* Stephen Chow cuddles up to Carina Lau in new photo; fans think a movie collaboration is in the works

 

 

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