Asean News Headlines at 9pm on Sunday (Nov 26, 2023)

Malaysia:

* Police report lodged against man who offered bounty to assassinate PM on TikTok

* Sirul has not applied for review on death sentence, says Home Minister

* Stop thinking of toppling govt, we broke green wave by winning Selangor, Gobind tells PN

* Monaco’s Prince Albert II arrives in Malaysia for state visit

* If we tolerate fanatics, country will be weakened, says PM

* Don’t pull a gimmick like Muhyiddin, Rafizi tells Anwar

* Don’t lie about DAP to spook Malays, Loke tells Muhyiddin

* Bursa Malaysia to trade range-bound within 1,445-1,465 this week on lack of catalysts

* Ringgit likely to trade range-bound this week ahead of US economic data

* Pan Borneo Highway: Green group urges Sabah govt to reconsider route through Tawai Forest Reserve

* Kemaman by-election: Indian community wants MP also to be the voice of the minority

* Continuous rain in several states until Nov 27, says MetMalaysia

People take picture on the Helix bridge overlooking the city skyline in Singapore. – AFP

Singapore:

* 16-year-old among 19 suspects in Singapore investigated for WhatsApp impersonation scams

* Singapore’s President to meet UN’s Guterres in US, CNA reports

* Singapore Silat Federation’s CEO Sheik Alau’ddin arrested for suspected criminal breach of trust

* Four people including 20-year-old to be charged for money mule offences, selling Singpass details to scammers

* 360 more electric buses to hit the roads from Dec 2024 in biggest purchase by Singapore

* Singapore plans more rules to curb retail crypto speculation

* Singapore’s manufacturing output sees 7.4 per cent growth in October after year-long slump

Indonesia:

* Local govt authority outlines two key targets on realising modern agriculture in Nusantara, Indonesia

* A miracle in Indonesia – Near-extinct Sumatran rhino born in conservation area

* France to face Mali and Germany take on Argentina in Under-17 World Cup semifinals in Indonesia

* Hundreds of Rohingya refugees set sail from Bangladesh and heading to Indonesia

* Govt suspends anti-graft chief amid extortion probe

* Indonesia: Time to sign refugee treaty?

Participants row dragon boats during a competition as part of the Water Festival on the Tonle Sap river in Phnom Penh on Sunday, November 26, 2023. – AFP

Thailand:

* Unmasking the shadows: Thailand confronts soaring suicide rates

* Thai Paralympian kills five at his wedding party, including himself and his bride

* Thailand steps up digital capabilities with smart city developments

* Hamas frees more Israeli and Thai hostages in temporary truce

* Emotional reunion for hostage in Thailand

Philippines:

* Marcos Jr says Philippines, Australia joint patrols in South China Sea to enhance bilateral interoperability in maritime security

* Chinese fighter jets ‘orbit’ Philippine patrol aircraft, Manila says

* China and US exchange accusations over US vessel in South China Sea

* Released Philippine rights activist de Lima pursues ‘mass murderer’ Duterte

* Qatar says 24 hostages – 13 Israelis, 10 Thais and one Filipino – freed by Hamas

Japan’s Kodai Naraoka poses on the podium after his victory over compatriot Kenta Nishimoto in the men’s singles final match of the BWF World Tour China Masters 2023 badminton tournament in Shenzhen, in China’s southern Guangdong province on Sunday, November 26, 2023. – AFP

Vietnam:

* Vietnam President arrives in Tokyo, starting official visit to Japan

* Vietnam’s agriculture sector responds to climate change with green development

* Vietnam says its senior citizens need training, employment support amid aging population in the country

* China pledges deeper trade ties with Vietnam

* Tycoons held over fraud cases in Vietnam

Myanmar:

* Fighting intensifies as Myanmar armed group seizes China-Myanmar border crossing

* Chinese military holds training drills near Myanmar border after convoy fire

* ‘Myanmar political talks positive’

Pigeons fly past as participants row dragon boats during a competition as part of the Water Festival on the Tonle Sap river in Phnom Penh on Sunday, November 26, 2023. – AFP

Cambodia:

* No plastic usage during popular water festival in Cambodia

* Cambodia’s Water Festival returns after three-year hiatus due to pandemic

* Cambodia and Netherlands pledge enhanced bilateral cooperation

Laos:

* Stroke rises to become third leading cause of death in Laos; country only have one trained neurologist to deal with cases

* Visit Laos Year 2024 opens with great fanfare; govt expect more than five million tourists

Brunei:

* Brunei taking major steps towards greener future

* Brunei court dismisses appeal from incestuous sex offender; 30-years jail and whipping sentence stands for man who raped own daughters

An image grab from a handout video released by the Hamas Media Office shows newly released Thai hostages waving aboard a Red Cross vehicle, in the Gaza Strip early on Sunday, November 26, 2023. Hamas on November 25, released a second group of Israeli and foreign civilians it had been holding hostage in the Gaza Strip in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, after an hours-long unexpected delay set nerves on edge. Israeli authorities said 13 Israelis and four Thai citizens had returned to Israel. – AFP

AseanPlus:

* Malaysia – Visitors from the Middle East, China and India to get 30 days visa-free travel from Dec 1

* Malaysian film’s star wins Best Actor at Golden Horse Awards, Chinese stars return

* Johor-born Chieng is the toast of The Daily Show

* China says a surge in respiratory illnesses is caused by flu and other known pathogens

* Rising costs and growing infertility

* India bid to free 41 trapped workers enters third week

* South Korean teen rapist’s lawyer asks for leniency because he is ‘polite’

* South Korea, Japan and China agree to resume trilateral leaders’ summit, but without specific date

* 39 Palestinians released in second batch of prisoners swap, says report

* India’s LGBTQ+ community holds pride march, raises concerns over country’s restrictive laws

* COP28 president ‘cautiously optimistic’ on success of key climate conference

* Earthquake rattles Taiwan, no immediate reports of damage

* Countries launch joint air and sea patrols in South China Sea

* Earthquake rattles Taiwan, no immediate reports of damage

* Troubled Chinese shadow bank Zhongzhi warns it is ‘severely insolvent’ after asset shortfall, failed bailouts

* South China Sea: Pressure mounts on Beijing in region as Marcos says Philippines will never give an inch

* Pentagon says Congress funding fights delay programmes to counter China

* Kim inspects spy satellite photos of US, S. Korean military bases

* Gulf Air exposed to data breach, ‘vital operations not affected’

* South Korea’s top intelligence officials resign

* Reclusive Hong Kong singer Sandy Lam warns fans of fake Facebook account impersonating her

* Golf – Lee holds off Hoshino to claim Australian PGA Championship title

* Cricket-England’s Root follows Stokes in skipping IPL 2024