Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Sunday (July 27, 2025)
* Judge the govt on facts, not political sentiment, Anwar urges Malaysians
* Anwar defends petrol price reduction for Malaysians / Discourse fuels the country's progress, says Anwar
* Security personnel discharged duties professionally during rally, says Saifuddin
* RM10mil allocated for people-centric programmes in Muar, says Anwar
* Cops question trio over RM1.8mil burglary at Dr M's grandchild's house
* EAIC detects irregularities in issuance of medical visas
* Government aims to reduce national debt, says Anwar
* New Malaysian ambassador reaffirms ties with US
* Let the Health DG handle Penang doctor molest case, says Health Minister
* Two more officers detained over 'flying passport' scheme at CIQ Complex
* Mentri Besar urges Federal Government to test Johor's financial management
* Protests in KL are welcomed as it's good for local economy, say Nga
* Taxi drivers to undergo language, etiquette training ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026
* AI can unlock over US$113bil in productivity gains for Malaysia, says Gobind
* Over RM6mil collected from transport companies with outstanding summonses, says JPJ
* Sabah polls: GRS and Pakatan to continue electoral pact / GRS partners surprised over Hajiji's GRS-PH pact announcement
Volunteers from the Ecological Observation and Wetlands Conservation (ECOTON) collect plastic waste from a mangrove swamp in Surabaya during the World Mangrove Day. -- Photo by Juni KRISWANTO / AFP
Singapore:
* Singapore only car washes will get business licences revoked, says Johor govt
* Singapore skies may sparkle with two meteor showers in coming weeks
* Tanjong Katong Road South in Singapore closed for repairs after car fell into sinkhole
* Singaporean trainee doctor in Melbourne arrested for allegedly filming colleagues in toilets since 2021
* New Singapore advisory cautions against use of electronic shock collars, prong collars on dogs
* Workers used nylon rope to rescue driver of car that fell into Tanjong Katong Road sinkhole in Singapore
* Singapore photographer Lui Hock Seng, who had his first solo exhibition at 81, dies at 88
* Mum at 15: More teens in Singapore gave birth in 2024
Indonesia:
* Indonesia's first high-speed railway is now transforming inbound travel and driving economic growth
* Anwar to visit Indonesia for 13th Annual Consultation with Prabowo
* Indonesia rushing to complete trade deals with Europe, Canada as a hedge against looming US tariff
* Indonesian Govt to scrap rice quality classification to curb illegal blending
* Asean to establish AI safety initiative
* Violence haunts Indonesian children as state fails to provide care
Farmer and village co-leader Keng Pitonam tows grass to feed his cows days after refusing to evacuate from his village despite it being designated a red zone for artillery strikes due to ongoing clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, in the Thai border province of Surin on Sunday, July 27, 2025. Thailand and Cambodia clashed for a fourth day on July 27, despite both sides saying they were ready to discuss a ceasefire after a late-night intervention by US President Donald Trump. -- Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP
Thailand:
* Thailand, Cambodia agree to Malaysia as mediator, talks in KL on July 28
* Thai man mourns wife and children killed in shelling near Cambodia border
* South Korea raises travel alert on Cambodia-Thailand border clashes
* Thai-Cambodia border shelling continues despite Trump's ceasefire call
* Royal Thai Army reports Cambodian shelling outside military zones, vows to respond to threats
* Thailand, Cambodia weigh peace talks after Trump's tariff threat
* UN chief voices concern over Thai–Cambodian border clashes, urges immediate ceasefire
* Trump says Thailand, Cambodia agree to hold immediate ceasefire talks
* 'We are neighbours': fleeing Thais and Cambodians call for peace
Philippines:
* Philippine troops kill seven communist rebels in yet another flare-up of decades-long insurgency
* Monsoon, storms affect nearly 400,000 in south-eastern Luzon in the Philippines
* Philippine troops kill seven communist rebels in 'final push' in Masbate province
* One year after ban, offshore gaming shadow still looms in the Philippines
* Bid to impeach Sara voided by Philippines Supreme Court
* Cyclones death toll in the Philippines surges to 30, seven others missing
Protesters hold an indignation rally a day after the Supreme Court ruled the impeachment complaint against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte unconstitutional, in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. -- Photo: REUTERS/Lisa Marie David
Vietnam:
* Defending champions Vietnam to face host Indonesia in Asean U-23 football final
* Vietnam's passport ranking rises to 84th in the world, unlocking new opportunities for global travel and integration
* Criminal case opened after Vietnam's Ha Tinh bus crash kills 10, injures 15
* Bodies of all victims recovered in boat capsizing incident in Vietnam
* Heavy flooding leaves two dead and another two people missing in North Vietnam
Myanmar:
* Myanmar to strengthen digital economy with 2030 roadmap
* Fourteen out of 17 Myanmar prisoners pass university entrance exam with honours
* Human control in AI race
* US drops sanctions on junta allies after general lauds Trump
Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, left, and Williams driver Alexander Albon of Thailand during the drivers parade prior to the Formula One Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Spa, Belgium, Sunday, July 27, 2025. -- AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert
Cambodia:
* Thailand, Cambodia clash despite ceasefire hopes
* Cambodia-Thailand conflict: Monks, dancers and volunteers offer respite as violence escalates
* Cambodia facing displacement crisis amid border conflict: Think-tank
* Cambodian Culture ministry condemn continued Thai attacks on Preah Vihear Temple
* Thailand-Cambodia clash: Border conflict bloodier than before
Laos:
* Laos urges vigilance as dengue risk rises amid persistent rainfall
* Lao capital cracks down on illegal awnings, signs
* 'Smart Customs' introduced to facilitate cross-border trade at Laos port
Brunei:
* Brunei and EU seek stronger trade and policy ties
* Brunei's total trade hits BND1.8B in May
* Banquet marks royal birthday in Brunei
Gold medallists in the men's 4x100m freestyle relay swimming event Australia's swimmer Flynn Southam, Australia's swimmer Kai Taylor, Australia's swimmer Maximillian Giuliani and Australia's swimmer Kyle Chalmers, and gold medallists in the women's 4x100m freestyle relay swimming event Australia's swimmer Mollie O'Callaghan, Australia's swimmer Meg Harris, Australia's swimmer Olivia Wunsch, and Australia's swimmer Milla Jansen pose for a photo together during an awards ceremony at 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on Sunday, July 27, 2025. (Photo by MANAN VATSYAYANA / AFP)
AseanPlus:
* Uni student from China found dead in Sepang hostel
* Asean's new dawn: Malaysia and the rise of Timor-Leste
* UN aid chief welcomes 'humanitarian pauses' in Gaza
* Anna Jobling, Malaysia's favourite next-door sweetheart, is back to tweak the hearts in 'Setia itu Mahal'
* Chinese widow, 23, vows not to remarry, triggers mixed reaction, loyalty discourse
* Preservation work begins on 1,800-year-old tombs in northern Mongolia
* Hong Kong sees 12% YoY growth in tourist arrivals for first half of 2025
* Japan PM Ishiba signals intent to stay on despite calls to quit
* 23 Hong Kong kindergartens plan to close by the end of school year
* Father in South Korea dies after saving three children from drowning
* UK made 'Armageddon scenario' plan for mass Hong Kong exodus in handover run-up
* Could China's Tibet mega dam help boost its sway with South Asian neighbours?
* 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' review: Fresh, fun, and free from the MCU's shadow
* China, EU need to make the right choice as 'two big guys' on world stage, says Xi Jinping
* New Zealand farmers battle pine forests to 'save our sheep'
* Three drones detected in Japan nuclear plant
* Rain in northern China kills two, forces thousands to relocate
* Taiwan move to recall opposition lawmakers fails
* At least 11 deaths linked to scorching heatwave in South Korea
* At 70, Godzilla keeps on smashing expectations and buildings.
* India seeks to take over island in strategically located Lakshadweep to shore up defence
* Jeju Air jet still had a working engine when it crashed, investigation update says
* Crowd surge at Hindu temple in northern India leaves at least six people dead
* Final minutes of Jeju Air flight before South Korea's deadliest air disaster
* More jobless college grads than middle school grads in South Korea for the first time
* Indian tech company TCS to cut workforce by 2%, affecting more than 12,000 jobs
* Australia's PM says easing of curbs on US beef not prompted by Trump
* China and Russia relaunch maritime research missions, eyeing Arctic ambitions
* Indian-origin man attacked with machete in Australia; hand reattached after near amputation
* Open-air jet repair exposes Kathmandu airport's limitations
* Bangladesh government aide pushes 5G project amid graft probe
* Hundreds killed and injured in monsoon-related incidents across Pakistan in past month
* Confusion over Kelantan team's rebranding draws FIFA's attention
* Badminton: China make world ambition clear with four home titles in all-local finals / Aaron-Wooi Yik China Open hopes dashed in final
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