AseanPlus News

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Wednesday (July 9, 2025)

Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Wednesday (July 9, 2025)

Indonesia

Indonesia foils illegal online trade of rare insects

JAKARTA: (Bernama-Xinhua) Officials from the Ministry of Forestry have successfully foiled an illegal trade operation involving hundreds of rare insects on the brink of extinction, Fredrik E. Tumbel, head of the Forestry Law Enforcement Agency for the Maluku and Papua Regions, said on Wednesday (July 9), reported Xinhua.

South Korea

Woman and daughter killed after they are hit by teenager who falls from building in South Korea

SEOUL: A woman struck by an 18-year-old who fell off a building in South Korea died on Tuesday (July 8) after sustaining severe injuries in an accident that also killed her 11-year-old daughter. The teenager also died.

Pakistan

Dozens of foreigners arrested for alleged online scams in Pakistan

KARACHI (Pakistan): (Bernama-Anadolu) Pakistan's anti-cybercrime authorities on Wednesday (July 9) said they have busted an international network allegedly involved in online scams, arresting around 150 suspected members, including 71 foreigners, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.

Cricket

Cricket-Archer makes hotly-anticipated return to England team for third test v India

(Reuters) -England's Jofra Archer has been named in the team to face India in the third test of the series at Lord's, England's cricket board (ECB) announced on Wednesday, as the fast bowler prepares for his first test in more than four years.

Brunei

Bruneian police warn public of fake traffic fine scam website

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) said that a viral SMS message claiming recipients have outstanding traffic fines and directing them to make payments via a website allegedly linked to the Land Transport Department (JPD) is fake.

AseanPlus News

‘We don’t want an emperor’: Brazil’s Lula speaks up as Brics silent on tariffs

Brazilian leader doesn't think 'it's very responsible and serious for a president … of the US to threaten the world over the internet'

China

Taiwan launches biggest war games with simulated attacks against military command

TAIPEI: Taiwan launched its largest ever military drills on Wednesday (July 9), starting with simulated attacks on its command systems and infrastructure ahead of a Chinese invasion, senior defence officials said.

Japan

Japan alerts on megathrust earthquake amid rising Nankai Trough seismic activity

TOKYO: Japan has warned of a 70–80% chance of a magnitude 8–9 earthquake along the Nankai Trough within the next 30 years, which could trigger a devastating tsunami and widespread damage.

AseanPlus News

'Please be more responsible', says Karyawan, on certain parties misusing the name or brand associated with musicians and bands

Karyawan unhappy, some parties misused the group and brand name "XPDC" for promotional usage without the permission of the owners, Life Records.

South Korea

Record July temperatures as South Korea grapples with heatwave

SEOUL: More than a thousand people have been affected by heat-related illnesses in South Korea, officials said Wednesday (July 9), as the country recorded its highest early July temperature since records began.

Banking

Anwar: OPR cut to 2.75% is prudent, proactive measure

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) decision to lower the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent is a prudent and proactive measure amid global economic uncertainties.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah polls: GRS faces tough fight to stay in power, say analysts

KOTA KINABALU: The ruling Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) is facing an uphill battle to hold on to power in the upcoming state election, according to political analysts.

Entertainment

HK rock star Danny Summer once cheated in a past marriage, says he's learned from mistakes

The 72-year-old recalls one of his relationships ending as they rushed into marriage without really knowing each other.

AseanPlus News

Malaysian top alternative rock group Midnight Fusic all set to stage their long-awaited first-ever solo concert

Local band with big fan support in South-East Asia will stage their debut concert "Midnight Fusic Forevermore 2025" at Zepp Kuala Lumpur on Sept 14.

Thailand

South Korean tourist blames airbag for eight-vehicle pileup in Pattaya, Thailand

BANGKOK: Pattaya police took a South Korean tourist into custody for a blood alcohol test late Tuesday (July 8) night after a van he was driving caused an eight-vehicle pileup, which he blamed on an airbag.

Nation

Cargo company manager loses RM693,000 to fake investment scheme promising 100% return

Cargo company manager loses RM693,000 to fake investment scheme promising 100% return

India

At least nine dead after Gujarat bridge collapses, plunging vehicles into river

NEW DELHI: At least nine people were killed and several others injured after a portion of the Gambhira bridge in Padra town in Gujarat state in western India collapsed on Wednesday (July 9).

Myanmar

Teacher found dead with eight stab wounds in Myanmar forest

YANGON: A private school teacher in Myeik was stabbed to death with eight stab wounds, and police are on the hunt for the perpetrators.

China

Status, culture, cost: more Chinese students choosing Singapore as US declines

Universities in Singapore are beginning to offer programmes taught entirely in Mandarin and live support via WeChat for Chinese applicants