Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Saturday (Aug 1, 2026)

Saturday’s ASEAN news roundup highlights developments across Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. In Malaysia’s Negri polls, several headlines focus on claimed gains and shifting leadership, including reports that Umno sec-gen Zahid says “the work begins now,” and that Anthony Loke may step down after defeat in Chennah. The update also notes traffic burdens as outstation voters return and the EC’s system implementation drawing criticism. Related items include investigations into the death of a dog during a stray capture operation in Port Klang, and police seizing RM1.9 million in duty-unpaid liquor in Selangor raids. In Singapore, a “promising” Ebola vaccine is mentioned, as well as a ban on Massive Attack over a Palestinian flag display, and a fatal fire in Clementi. Thailand items include a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscription and a plan to restrict cannabis strictly to medical use.