Asean News Headlines as at 10pm on Friday (June 6, 2025)
Malaysia:
* Engineer loses over RM1.5mil to online investment scam
* Anwar expresses hope for Pakistan and India to find peaceful solution
* Hadi hints he may step down as PAS president
* US judge again halts ban on foreign students at Harvard
* PETRONAS job cuts mainly affect contract workers, says Anwar
* Malaysia reaffirms commitment to disaster-resilient education through national policy - Ahmad Zahid
* FRU crash tragedy: JPJ opens investigation paper on lorry company
* E-invoicing deadlines for businesses with revenue below RM5mil revised, says LHDN
* S'wak keen on global partnerships in its bid to become a clean energy leader
* Abim condemns US veto of UN Security Council's call for Gaza ceasefire
* No foul play in death of man hit by LRT train in Puchong, say police
* Police complete recording actor-cum-singer's statement over alleged sexual assault
* High-rise tragedies show a systemic failure to ensure child safety, says children's commissioner
Singapore:
* Former senior minister Teo Chee Hean to be next Temasek chairman, taking over from Lim Boon Heng
* Four charged over suspected involvement in 'blessing' scams
* S$6,000 fine for man who falsely claimed Singapore minister made offensive remarks against Malays
* Growing Temasek: Lim Boon Heng's contributions as chairman over the years
* S$6k fine for man who falsely claimed Singapore minister made offensive remarks against Malays
* Over 200 people investigated for suspected roles in scams in Singapore involving more than RM19.20mil in losses
* Queues at VEP application centres in Singapore, JB after news of enforcement from July 1
* Ex-Singapore transport minister S. Iswaran completes home detention scheme, no longer under prison custody
* Barge grounded off Tanjong Beach in Singapore's Sentosa, no reports of damage, injuries or pollution: MPA
* Hong Kong branch of Singaporean 1880 club in liquidation with HK$20 million debt
* Singapore can leverage on its trust premium
* Asian equities see largest monthly foreign inflow in 15 months
* Oil prices headed for rebound this week as US-China trade talks resume
Indonesia:
* Joyful aidiladha celebrations in Indonesia, communal spirit at embassy deepens brotherhood
* Indonesia may install permanent stairlift at Borobudur Temple: Minister
* Economic hardships subdue the mood for Eid al-Adha (Hari Raya Haji) in Indonesia this year
* Indonesian legendary band Sheila on 7 returns to Malaysian for Latihan Pestapora super concert now at Bukit Jalil
* Indonesian diva and pop princess Bunga Citra Lestari all set to bring her love tunes to KLCC on sept 27
* Indonesia wealth fund considers stake in Grab-GoTo deal, Bloomberg News reports
* Badminton -- Superb comeback as Tang Jie-Ee Wei reach Indonesian Open semis
* Woman thrives in cattle trading dominated by men
Thailand:
* Thailand conducts evacuation drills in seven border provinces amid tensions with Cambodia
* Thai Airways shuts down Thai Smile after 12 years of losses
* Thailand to begin trade talks with US — high-level negotiations underway
* Thailand inflation remains negative in May; government cuts 2025 forecast
* Asean remains a credible partner on global stage, says Thai minister
* Thai military prepared for 'high-level operation' if Cambodia border row escalates
* Thailand urges positive engagement after Cambodia threatens to take dispute to World Court
* M'sia, Thailand tackle flood risks - Countries agree on early warning plan to enhance disaster response
Filipino Muslims preparing butchered goats during the celebration of Eid Al-Adha at the Blue Mosque in Taguig, Metro Manila on June 6, 2025. - AFP
Philippines:
* Holding Sara Duterte trial isn't a choice, it's our constitutional duty, says senator
* US military's logistics drill aims to burnish its East Asia crisis response
* Philippines' jobless rate rises to 4.1 per cent in April
* Filipino actress Michelle Dee bitten in the face by pet dog
* Philippines: Sara questions impeachment trial
Vietnam:
* Cannes-winning film to compete at Danang Asian Film Festival 2025
* US Indo-Pacific commander calls PLA moves in strait 'rehearsals', not exercises
* Vietnamese say no to more kids even after two-child limit scrapped; many prefer small family
* Tariff War - Washington, Hanoi to fast-track trade negotiations
* Vietnam's Vingroup seeks loan to buy KKR's Vinschool stake/ Foreign investment surges in five months
Myanmar:
* Six-year-old girl among Myanmar group arrested for killing retired general
* 75 years of China-Myanmar ties commemorated in Myanmar with emphasis on bilateral cooperation, support
Cambodia:
* Cambodian troops deploy 12,000 soldiers near Chong Bok border: Source
* Cambodia rejects Thai request for withdrawal of border forces
* Cambodia's bold pledge to eliminate plastic pollution
* Chinese and South-East Asian experts led by Cambodia share dolphin conservation strategies
Laos:
* Lao PM calls for united efforts to protect the environment
* Laos takes steps to enhance irrigation development
Brunei:
* Malaysia, Brunei boost disaster, security cooperation
* Brunei celebrates World Environment Day and its youth leadership
* Brunei launches environment platform for youth
AseanPlus:
* Hong Kong tracks system that may develop into first 2025 typhoon
* Japan curry shops see record bankruptcies as rice prices soar
* Australian bouncy castle operator cleared over accident that killed six children
* Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong charged under Beijing-imposed security law for second time
* Australian cities offer free public transport to fill empty seats, ease cost of living pain
* US visa hurdles put international students on edge
* Japan allows longer nuclear plant lifespans
* 'Elon Musk is not the father of my kids': J-pop diva Ayumi Hamasaki sets the record straight
* India vows to keep up development in Kashmir after tourist attack
* OECD: America emerges as biggest loser in Trump's trade war
* Nepal ex-PM faces graft charge over land deal with Indian yoga guru's firm
* Chinese tourist drowns at Pulau Perhentian
* Over 70 delegates expected for Asean council meeting on drug menace next week in KL
* Local actress Saidah Kamarudin cancels wedding, claims ex has only RM500 in his bank account
* Trump says call with Xi produced 'very positive conclusion'
* 14 emergency cardiac procedures in Saudi Haj hospital unit
* Private lunar lander close to touchdown on moon's far north
Models of the lunar lander Resilience (centre, left) and the lunar rover Tenacious (centre, right) operated by Japanese private company ispace are displayed at the Moon landing event venue in Tokyo on June 6, 2025. - AFP
* Japan space ambitions dealt another blow after Ispace moon landing fails
* Trump and Musk's relationship flames out just as intensely
* From bros to foes: how the unlikely Trump-Musk relationship imploded
* China's scientists unlock secrets of how early birds conquered the skies and publicly as it started
* 'Treated like a criminal': Fury over Hong Kong student's Australian deportation
* Harvard speech sparks China debate on elite education access, privilege
* Tech giants' indirect emissions rose 150% in three years as AI expands, UN agency says
* China's first foreign-owned hospital seeks medical tourists
* More leave to address declining birth rates in China
* Japan curry shops see record bankruptcies as rice prices soar
* Indian police arrest four people for cricket fans stampede
* South Korean conservatives looking for rebirth after election loss
* Google's new AI-powered search has arrived. Proceed with caution
* Is Labubu the next Hello Kitty? Analysts debate Pop Mart's limits
* Burning ship abandoned in Pacific carried several Chinese car brands
* Hong Kong bank robbery suspect's 'illogical' target sparks online debate
* Taiwan's Pegatron says it is in final stage of evaluating US factory plan
* 'Man mums' in China sell five-minute hugs for US$7, gain popularity among lonely women
* Olympics - US travel ban will not hinder Los Angeles Olympics, LA28 CEO says
* Soccer - Japan's Moriyasu mourns end of unbeaten run after loss to Australia
* Ex-US envoy to China warns of Beijing involvement in Ukraine-Russia talks
* Australian accused in mushroom murders searched for deadly strain before deaths, court hears
* Another forced break as Tze Yong goes for knee surgery but he's staying positive
* Tennis - Laser-focused Gauff ends Boisson's dream run to reach French Open final
* Tennis - Finally conquering Paris clay would mean the world to me, says Sabalenka
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