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Malaysia: Children born overseas to Malaysian mums eligible for citizenship, court rules in landmark decision Covid-19: 19,307 new cases nationwide, Sarawak highest with 3,118 on Thursday (Sept 9) Muhyiddin: Reviving tourism, education and SMEs key to kickstarting economy China-Asean dialogue relations promote business ties, says Malaysian business leader Health DG: Nationwide ICU bed usage at 82%; Kedah at overcapacity ERL to resume train services from Sept 13 Singapore: Reconnecting with Asean a key focus for Singapore as it recovers from pandemic: minister Kampong Glam book by ex-resident wins S$50k Singapore History Prize Hong Kong growth to match Singapore’s for first time since 2008 Singapore using 'virtual twins' of land and sea to monitor activities and plan projects Singaporean businessman sentenced to 3 years and 10 months' jail for funding terrorist attacks in Syria Thailand: Thai Transport Ministry pushes for new Ayutthaya high-speed train ... » Learn More about Asean News Headlines as at 8pm on Thursday (Sept 9)

Malaysia Covid-19: 19,198 new cases bring total to 1,979,698 Covid-19: Over 255,000 vaccine doses administered on Saturday (Sept 11) Covid-19: 100 deaths recorded on Saturday (Sept 11) Covid-19: Fatalities now classified by actual date of death to raise transparency on backlog, says Health Ministry official Covid-19: Health DG urges visitors to Langkawi to follow SOP, help avoid spike in cases As Malaysia Day nears, Sabahans hope leaders will resolve MA63 matters Dr Wee: Import and export logistics activities may operate 24/7 with immediate effect Education Minister: Tighter SOP for schools ahead of Oct 3 reopening Tourists flying to Langkawi do not need a police letter, says Khairy Ringgit expected to trade under pressure next week Caution and consolidation seen continuing at the Bursa Malaysia this week Parliament opening Sept 13, first session under Ismail Sabri-led administration Stronger comeback for Malaysia's medical tourism sector after pandemic ... » Learn More about Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Sunday (Sept 12)

Malaysia: Covid-19 vaccine booster shots expected to be administered from early October, says Khairy Malaysia looking forward to welcoming China in CPTPP as early as next year Covid-19: 14,954 new cases, Sarawak highest with 2,707 infections Freeze on foreign workers, including domestic workers, to be extended until Dec 31 Health DG: 1.6% of 14,954 new cases reported Sunday (Sept 19) from categories three to five Najib may seek re-election to Parliament despite conviction Singapore: 2,322 travellers from Germany, Brunei approved to enter Singapore on Vaccinated Travel Lane scheme SIA and Changi Airport come out tops in new travel awards launched by Newsweek Singapore Pools' Toa Payoh outlet shut after employee tested positive for Covid-19 Younger, fully vaccinated Singapore Covid-19 patients told to recover at home amid strained hospitals Doctor out cycling with friends helps deliver baby at Singapore bus stop Thailand: Thailand aims to vaccinate 50 per ... » Learn More about Asean News Headlines as at 9pm on Sunday (Sept 19)

Malaysia Parliament: M'sia to ratify RCEP treaty by this year, says Azmin Lack of quorum forces temporary halt to Dewan Rakyat proceedings Cost of performing Haj to increase due to inflation, Saudi Arabia's regulations Covid-19: 15,759 new cases bring total to 2,127,934 Covid-19: Malaysia's death toll reaches 23,744 with 301 more fatalities reported Monday (Sept 20) Covid-19: 80% of Malaysia's adult population fully vaccinated, says PM Govt studying all factors to lower price of Covid-19 self-test kits Petrol stations, eateries, convenience stores can open until midnight, says Hisham Wan Junaidi: Undi18, automatic voter registration by year-end Climate influences mass flowering phenomenon in M'sia, says FRIM study Survey: 57% of Malaysian women experience verbal sexual harassment on the streets Vaccination walk-ins for teenagers to begin nationwide on Thursday (Sept 23) Saifuddin: M'sia supports peace efforts in Afghanistan No evidence of wrongdoing by ... » Learn More about Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Tuesday (Sept 21)

Malaysia Covid-19: 14,554 new cases bring total to 2,171,232 Covid death toll now 24,681 with 116 newly reported fatalities Covid-19: Recoveries outpace daily new cases for eighth day in a row Covid-19: All vaccines effective in reducing deaths, severe infections, says KJ Over 19 million of Malaysia’s adult population fully vaccinated against Covid-19 Health Ministry developing guidelines on Covid-19 booster shots, third doses Study on Ivermectin efficacy for Covid-19 to be completed soon, says Khairy 'Loss and pain': Families testify at Dutch MH17 trial Taiwan to compensate family of murdered Malaysian student Irene Chung Two Malaysian youths to represent Malaysia at Y4C Summit in Milan EPF 1H investment income up 25% to RM34.05b Appeals Court allows Altantuya's family to get copies of police statements in murder case Ringgit extends gains on US$ as risk appetite grows Malaysian man sentenced to 15 years' jail for assisting Al-Shabaab terrorist group ... » Learn More about Asean News Headlines at 10 pm on Friday (Sept 24)

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Reconnecting with its Asean neighbours will be a key focus for Singapore as it reopens its economy and recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic, said Minister for National Development Desmond Lee on Thursday (Sept 9). He added that if people can travel in and out of Singapore safely, the country can reestablish its hub status and better serve the interests of Asean and Asia. But the linkages should also extend to the digital realm, since rebuilding physical links will take time. Lee made the remarks at the Asean and Asia Forum, with the theme of "Seeking Recovery amid Covid-19: Regional Strategies and a Digital Future". Delivering the keynote speech at the event organised by the Singapore Institute of International Affairs, he noted that many sectors in Singapore had been affected by movement restrictions and border closures around the world. Companies in the construction, marine and offshore engineering sectors found themselves ... » Learn More about Reconnecting with Asean a key focus for Singapore as it recovers from pandemic: minister

KUALA LUMPUR (Xinhua): The dialogue relations between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) established 30 years ago have promoted economic and trade exchanges and created huge business opportunities in the region, a Malaysian business leader said. Ng Yih Pyng, deputy president of the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM), told Xinhua ahead of the 18th China-Asean Expo that the achievements of the partnership are fully in line with the common aspirations of China and Asean countries, including Malaysia. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the dialogue relations between China and Asean. "Malaysia was among the first Asean countries to establish diplomatic relations with China. The bilateral relations have a long history. China has been Malaysia's largest trading partner for the past 12 years. Although the Covid-19 pandemic had a huge impact on the world, the bilateral economic and trade between ... » Learn More about China-Asean dialogue relations promote business ties, says Malaysian business leader

HANOI (Reuters): Vietnam plans to reopen the beach-fringed island of Phu Quoc to foreign tourists from next month, authorities said, as the country looks at ways to revive an economy suffering from extended lockdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic. The island, 10km (6 miles) off the coast of Cambodia, is expected to open for a trial period of six months, the government said in a statement issued late on Thursday (Sept 9). Vietnam, which is currently shut to all visitors apart from returning citizens and investors, had managed to contain the virus for much of the pandemic but in the past three months has faced a surge in infections driven by the Delta variant. "The prolonged pandemic has seriously hurt the tourism industry," Vietnam's tourism and culture minister Nguyen Van Hung said. Fully vaccinated tourists with a negative coronavirus test will be eligible to visit Phu Quoc, the statement said, adding they could fly to the island on chartered or commercial flights. Foreign ... » Learn More about Vietnam to reopen resort island to foreign tourists to boost economy

BANGKOK (Bloomberg): Thailand’s parliament passed major electoral changes favouring larger parties, a move expected to help Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha’s (pic) military-backed organisation amid speculation of an early election. Most major parties in parliament backed a set of constitutional amendments that include increasing the number of constituency representatives to 400 from 350 and bringing back an earlier system of casting two ballots -- one for a candidate and another for a political party. At a joint session of the parliament on Friday (Sept 10), 472 lawmakers voted for the amendments, while 187 abstained and 33 voted against, according to a televised broadcast of the proceedings. The changes will now need an endorsement from King Maha Vajiralongkorn. The changes are the latest attempts by Thailand’s royal establishment to fine-tune election rules already heavily stacked in favour of the military and its allies, which won a vote two years ago following a lengthy ... » Learn More about Thai Parliament passes election changes favouring ruling party

JAKARTA (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Indonesian Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin has proposed the creation of a global pool of resources that could be rapidly channelled to countries facing a health crisis and in need of prompt assistance. Budi, who has 30 years of experience as a banker, elaborated that there is a need for a new financing mechanism for global health emergencies, akin to that in the financial industry, where the International Monetary Fund supports a country facing a monetary crisis. Besides financial aid, resources in the global pool could include oxygen canisters and personal protective equipment. Budi made the comments during a Group of 20 (G-20) health ministers' meeting in Rome, Italy, earlier this week (Sept 6). The ministers discussed strategies to support equitable access to vaccines, health impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, and coordinated response to health emergencies. "In times of emergency, disbursement of these resources to ... » Learn More about Indonesia proposes global pool of resources for health crises