Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Sunday (June 8, 2025)
Malaysia:
* No travel ban for Fahmi Reza, confirms IGP / PM wants Deputy IGP to look into travel ban on Fahmi Reza
* 'My freedom to travel was restricted', says Fahmi Reza, threatens to sue govt
* MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for eight states
* Sukuk misuse case: Tan Sri to be quizzed soon following hospital discharge, says Azam
* DAP backs judicial review on NFA over Teoh Beng Hock case
* Nearly RM800mil allocated to states for water supply projects to address monsoon impact
* Klang boat capsize: Victim's mother breaks down when identifying body
* MCMC call data request from telcos to improve network, not invade privacy, says Fahmi
* Telcos assure customer privacy in MCMC data initiative
* Check before making further decision, Higher Education Ministry urges Harvard-bound Malaysians
* Bursa Malaysia seen trading between the 1,500 and 1,530 level this week, pending fresh catalysts
* Ringgit to continue its positive trend against US dollar this week, keen eyes on US economic data report
* Badminton: Cheers to Wei Chong-Kai Wun for fighting on despite hostile atmosphere
* Badminton: Pearly-Thinaah stretch China's world No. 1 pair before going down in final
* Faster by train, not plane -- A train can never move faster than a plane, but a train ride can be faster than a flight
Secretary of State Marco Rubio (right) meets with Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan at the State Department in Washington.-- AP Photo/Kevin Wolf
Singapore:
* My husband arranged for five men to rape me. I have to live for my children: Victim in Singapore wife-rape ring case
* 'I want women to know that this kind of thing really happens': Wife-rape survivor in Singapore on telling her story
* Man who let snakes bite him 200 times spurs new antivenom hope
* Singapore to send delegation led by Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan to UN Ocean Conference
* Over 20,000 devotees attend Sri Sivan Temple consecration in Singapore, crowd almost breaks through barricades
* 15 people in Singapore to be charged with theft; food, medicine, clothing among items stolen from shops
* Mum of six who juggles three jobs starts free breakfast club for children in Ang Mo Kio, Singapore
* Woman arrested at Changi Airport check-in area for abusing public servant
* Megan, half-Singaporean member of Katseye, comes out as bisexual
* Who is Megan Skiendiel? Katseye's half-Singaporean teen member in the limelight for being bisexual but she also loves her laksa
Indonesia:
* Indonesia and Russia are among the major economies with lowest dependence on exports, as according to calculations
* Five nabbed for murder of Indonesian in Kluang
* Indonesia and EU are close to finalising major trade pact
* Badminton: Dane Antonsen ends bane of being second best at Indonesian Open
* Former Indonesian president Jokowi signals interest in leading PSI over PPP
* Indonesian National Police Commission urges sanctioning Makassar officers for alleged extortion, assault
* Prabowo sends Gerindra officials to meet Megawati, deliver confidential message
Volunteers pick up trash during a coastal clean-up drive ahead of World Oceans Day, in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. -- Photo: REUTERS/Lisa Marie David
Thailand:
* Thai and Cambodian forces to resume previous positions on border, Thailand says
* Thailand cuts border crossing hours with Cambodia over security
* Embassy hosts Aidiladha celebration for Malaysians in Bangkok
* Thai DPM Phumtham cancels Paris trip to monitor three key developments
* Thai authorities seize 346 tonnes of smuggled chicken feet amid bird flu concerns
* Thailand enforces border controls to safeguard communities amidst rising tensions
Philippines:
* UN Ocean Conference sets sail in France on World Oceans Day
* Philippine and Singapore expand cooperation in prioritised areas
* Chinese ship runs aground off Philippines-occupied island in the disputed South China Sea
* Mass actions pressing for Sara Duterte trial set for June 9 to June 11
* Philippine Bureau of Investigation nabs yakuza boss in Angeles
* Marcos, Machiavelli, and martial arts
A saleswoman uses her phone as she waits for customers at a home appliance store in Hanoi on June 6, 2025. Vietnam's exports rose sharply last month, official figures showed June 6, as the communist country tries to negotiate relief from swingeing tariffs threatened by US President Donald Trump. -- Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFP
Vietnam
* Many opportunities for Asean amidst US' tariff tantrum, says Asean-BAC head
* Vietnam PM attends Blue Economy and Finance Forum in Monaco; event aims to help countries tackle financial challenges
* US imposes anti-dumping duty on Vietnamese shrimp exporters
* Vietnam exports up as US tariff threat lingers
* Vietnam inks deals to buy US$3 Billion US products before talks
* Smaller families still in favour for Vietnam young couples
Myanmar:
* US cuts Chinese medicine purchases threefold in April, according to customs data
* Trump's travel ban on 12 countries goes into effect early Monday; Myanmar among countries on top of list
* One minor, two micro earthquakes hit Myanmar on Sunday morning
* China urges citizens to flee Myanmar conflict zone
* Junta protests UN labour violations resolution
South Korea's Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae celebrate on the podium following their victory against Indonesia's Sabar Karyaman Gutama and Moh Reza Pahlevi Isfahani during their men's doubles final match at the Indonesia Open badminton tournament at Istora Senayan in Jakarta on Sunday, June 8, 2025. -- Photo by BAY ISMOYO / AFP
Cambodia:
* Thailand reduces opening days for major border crossings with Cambodia; chaos at border gate as workers rush to go across
* United Nations and Asean urge global community to protect oceans under threat
* Chinese banana group expands Cambodian operations by 50%
* Cambodia, Thailand hope for peaceful settlement of border dispute
Laos:
* Lao central bank governor, ministers reshuffled in major cabinet overhaul
* Laos seeks to improve health system resilience
* Road accidents claim 70 lives in Laos in May
Brunei:
* Bruneian on mission to conquer seven Central Java mountains
* Fact-checking platform set to strengthen Brunei response to fake news, digital scams
* QuickCheck: Can Singapore dollars be used in Brunei and vice versa?
People walk on the sea promenade ahead of the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, French Riviera. -- AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani
AseanPlus:
* Kerala woman, accused of marrying 10 men and duping them, arrested before latest wedding
* China committed to building South China Sea into sea of peace, friendship and cooperation, says report
* K-pop sensation BTS' new single 'On' surpasses 500 million streams on Spotify
* US to resume processing Harvard visas
* Japan flexes its military muscle at China, and Trump
* A classical music festival is giving historic Melaka a fresh dose of culture
* China vice premier to meet US delegation for trade talks: Beijing
* Australia seeks stronger trade ties after unjustified US tariffs
* Foreign politicians urged to stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs
* Japan, EU to form Competitiveness Alliance to strengthen trade ties
* Secret Russian intelligence document shows deep suspicion of China
* A Brazilian medal for a Japanese princess
* Restive Indian state orders curfew after fresh violence
* With G7 on horizon, Lee Jae-myung races to fill key posts in South Korea
* Chinese man defies demolition orders to build madcap rural home
* Naver to establish US subsidiary for investment in local startups
* Civilians in Gaza face heavy attacks while seeking food at aid centres, says UN agency
* Paid less than unskilled labourers, community health workers in India go on strike
* Taiwan scholars mark 80th anniversary of victory in war against Japanese aggression
* UK and India discuss 'counter-terrorism' cooperation after Pakistan ceasefire
* Faulty prostate cancer tests leave 406 Hong Kong patients with nervy wait
* Is China's Tiandu-1 first to enter resonant Earth-moon orbit? US raises doubts
* Why Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is a must-watch for global businesses
* Leo, the first US pope, criticises nationalist politics at Sunday Mass
* Still starving in Gaza -- When can Palestinians get any food aid?
* Is China's Tiandu-1 first to enter resonant Earth-moon orbit? US raises doubts
* Cricket-Australia's Hazlewood does not want to miss WTC final again
* Aidiladha joy for muay thai exponent Nor Iman in ONE C'ship
* Tennis-Gauff continues American renaissance by stunning Sabalenka for French Open glory
* Swimming - Canadian teen McIntosh shatters 400 metres freestyle record
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