Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Thursday (June 19, 2025)
* Ensure the word 'Islam' not used arbitrarily to benefit any party, says Selangor Ruler
* Highway graft probe: MACC records Tan Sri's statement for over seven hours
* Govt reform agenda progressing consistently, not mere rhetoric, says PMO
* Sibu undergrad loses more than RM100,000 to bogus online investment scheme
* Shafie denies NPL write-off allegation
* Ipoh City Council cleans up clutter-filled house for fifth time in five years
* Anwar stays mum on appointment of new IGP
* MSM reiterates call for tariff to curb dumping of imported sugar
* Govt will provide detailed explanation on SST amendments, says Anwar
* Education Ministry to table amendments on compulsory secondary education next month
* Killing elephants is 'murder', says Sabah minister over spate of deaths in Tawau
* Sabah polls: BN's central, state leaders in sync, says Zahid
* Cops nab three of six escapees from Jelebu rehab centre
* RM500mil in e-waste seized in Ops Hazard 2.0
* Man nabbed over daylight robbery of Langkawi goldsmith
* Infant dies after being crushed under father's arm as he suffered fatal heart attack
* Johor fully equipped to receive more Japanese investment, says Invest Johor CEO
* Lorry driver gets 10 years in jail, 20 strokes for raping 11-year-old daughter
* Uni student nabbed for having self-produced child sexual abuse material among other pornographic content
* SST on imported goods including fruits may be reviewed, says Zahid
* Two held, drugs worth nearly RM11mil seized in Bukit Kayu Hitam, say cops
* Woman claims trial for uploading fake marriage cert of marriage to royalty on TikTok
* Sarawak takeover of MASwings set to realise tourism potential, says Abdul Karim
* Eleven people suffer breathing difficulties after car catches fire at KL condo
* Sukuk misuse case: MACC at Tan Sri's house for third round of questioning
* MCMC files civil action against two Telegram channels
Singapore
* Four people, including two firefighters, taken to hospital after fire in Singapore's Holland Close flat
* Singapore confirms two Zika cases in Woodlands
* Audrey Fang death: Suspect Mitchell Ong linked to DNA found on victim's body
* Jail, caning for Singapore man who had over 300 videos, photos of child pornography
* NUS retains 8th spot, NTU climbs to 12th in latest global university rankings
* Standard Chartered cuts jobs in Singapore; moves them to India: Finance jobs portal
Indonesia
* Indonesia secures US$2.3bil foreign investment for data centre development
* Putin hosts Indonesia's Prabowo in Russia in bid to deepen ties
* Tiny homes for young urbanites in Jakarta draw criticism over liveability
* Flights to Indonesia's Bali resume after disruption by volcano eruption
* Indonesia calls for restraint, offers support for global peace efforts
* Caution roars loud in a land of dragons
* Flights stop, thousands in limbo
Thailand
* United Thai Nation Party holds off on coalition decision, seeks talks with PM Paetongtarn first
* Thai PM Paetongtarn faces political collapse after leaked phone call scandal
* Thai-Cambodian border closure has limited impact on Thailand: Agriculture Ministry
* Thai celebrity chef Ton's first Malaysian eatery Sood features fun Thai cuisine
* Thai durian exports soar thanks to enhanced services at China's Youyiguan border
* Thailand summons Cambodia envoy over crisis-causing audio leak
* Thai PM apologises for leaked Cambodia call as crisis threatens to topple govt
* Thai Army chief reaffirms commitment to democracy and national sovereignty, urges unity
* Paetongtarn convenes urgent meeting of military top brass to discuss Cambodian tensions
* People's Party demands dissolution of Thai parliament, government reset
* Thai PM faces growing calls to quit in Cambodia phone row
* Thai Cabinet rift over key post risks shaking ruling bloc
Philippines
* Marcos open to talks on Philippines rejoining International Criminal Court, says Malacanang
* Philippines central bank cuts policy rate by 25 bps, as expected
* Killing of P200 pay hike bill also kills bid for living wage in Philippines
* Filipino director Fifth Solomon taken to hospital after mental breakdown caused by online bullying
* Trump's proposed remittance tax raises alarms among Filipino migrants
Vietnam
* National Press Festival celebrates 100 years of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press
* Jail for Vietnamese woman who helped sister to obtain bank accounts, ATM cards for use in scams
* Vietnamese exporters seek logistics solutions amid yo-yoing US tariffs
* Vietnam party chief calls on newly merged southeastern city to become international megacity
Myanmar
* Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi marks 80th birthday in junta jail
Cambodia
* Cambodia's US$78mil Koh Kong highway passes inspection
* Epicentre of global cyber scams
Laos
* Lao bank uncovers corruption with losses of 1.5bil kip
Brunei
* Five Bruneians arrested for role in international drug syndicate
* System downtime affects import, export services in Brunei
Aseanplus
* Chinese woman survives 22 stabs in knife attack, breast implants stop fatal injuries
* Former K-pop singer Taeil admits to rape charge, prosecution seeks 7-year prison term
* Subsidies spur spending in China's 618 shopping fiesta but momentum could fade
* Air India plane crash: Black box to be sent to United States for data extraction
* Tok Mat to lead M'sian delegation at OIC foreign ministers meet in Istanbul
* HK star Kenneth Ma says part of his salary goes to wife Roxanne Tong and his parents
* Saudi lets off 47 unauthorised M'sian pilgrims with warning, says Religious Affairs Minister
* Greta Thunberg, once unpopular on Chinese social media, rises in esteem on Gaza
* Air India says plane 'well-maintained' before crash
* Pink pond in Chinese village sparks fear of toxic water
* Malaysian pop-rock legendary band Spider goes full swing with their all-out acoustic show at the 'Spider Unplugged' concert
* Japan deploying two defence aircraft for possible Mideast evacuation
* Malaysia records first Covid-19 death of 2025
* China may offer to play 'constructive' role in mediating Iran-Israel conflict
* Asean ministers agree to Langkawi joint statement on overcoming school dropouts, says Fadhlina
* Indian canteen worker's hopes dashed, no second miracle in air crash
* China activates emergency response to flooding in nine regions
* Ringgit extends downtrend against US dollar
* iQIYI's new Xianxia drama 'Feud' is winning rave reviews and now a big favourite in South-East Asian countries
* Use of technoloy, competent teaches among efforts to address dropout issues in Asean, says Fadhlina
* China customs seize over 40,000 fake Labubu toys
* So Ji-sub responds to 'Mercy For None' backlash
* Defence Ministry ready to help repatriate Malaysians in Iran if directed, says Khaled
* Public servants barred from statements undermining govt policies
* Domestic tourism expenditure up 25.6% to RM106bil in 2024
* Mushroom murder suspect fell sick from same meal: Defence
* Japan prepares planes for Iran, Israel evacuations
* Asean Higher Education Minister meeting kicks off June 19 in Langkawi
* Asian stocks, FX fall on Mideast woes; Philippine, Taiwan rate decisions in focus
* US will strike N. Korea if South attacked with nukes: South Korea spy chief nominee
* Malaysia will speak up against Israeli aggression without fear, says Anwar
* China set to further advance financial opening-up
* As Iran-Israel hostilities mount, Chinese and Indian citizens among foreigners scrambling to flee
* Gold prices rise as Middle East conflict buoys demand
* South-East Asia's budget airlines bet on travel demand, despite competition woes: Analysis
* Want to howl and eat raw food for work? 'Wild Man' job in Chinese national park goes viral
* As China sees boom in humanoid robotics, firms pay 3 times national average
* PM Anwar slams Israeli strikes on Iran as 'punitive, unprovoked'
* Malaysia, Russia to sign MoU on disaster management cooperation this year
* 'It was unfortunate', says Anwar on leaked audio between Paetongtarn and Hun Sen
* Air India cuts foreign wide-body flights by 15% after crash
* Top pros - Goh-Izzuddin, Goh-Shevon join Road to Gold in bid for Olympics glory
* Asian stocks drop after Fed warning, oil dips with Mideast in focus
* Analysis-Australia's teen social media ban faces a new wildcard: teenagers
* Asian stocks slip, gold gains with yen as Middle East conflict rages
* Tariff talks with Washington have been excellent, says Anwar
* Ringgit softens vs US$, but rises against basket of currencies
* FBM KLCI opens sideways after US rate hold
* Fan Bingbing posts rare photo with parents, 74YO dad goes viral for youthful looks
* 70% of Malaysian varsities rise in latest QS global rankings
* Oil settles higher as Iran-Israel conflict enters sixth day
* Austerity push targets civil servants' dining practices
* Wet season brings hidden danger of heatstroke
* A step towards regional unity
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