Asean News Round-Up: What's Cruising Through the Region (Sept 30, 2025)

Salam riders! Time to check in on what's happening in the two-wheeled world and beyond across our Asean neighbours. Buckle up, it's a long ride!

Malaysia: Local Happenings

KTMB is adding more ETS weekend services to Kluang. Perfect for a quick getaway balik kampung!

MITI wants everyone involved to put effort into the National Automotive Policy. Let's see more Malaysian-made bikes!

Budi95 program going smoothly. Fuel subsidies for e-hailing drivers and enhanced enforcement at the Johor border.

JPJ is cracking down! Almost 2 million outstanding summonses, so settle up cepat-cepat before Dec 31!

Singapore: On Two Wheels and Four

A reminder vaping is a big no-no! Authorities caught someone with 398 vapes hidden in a car dashboard.

Overseas Hong Kong activist denied entry, Boost for licensed JB-Singapore taxis.

Indonesia: Aftermath and Investigations

Tragedy struck in East Java with a school building collapse. Our thoughts are with the families affected. Rescuers continue the search.

Batam authorities looking into allegations of toxic e-waste being imported from the U.S. Jaga alam sekitar, geng!

Thailand: New Plans and Recoveries

Thai PM Anutin promising full effort and new economic plans with debt relief programs.

Storm Bualoi brought floods, but efforts are underway to fix a Bangkok sinkhole.

Philippines: Aftershocks and Forecasts

A magnitude 6.9 quake hit off central Philippines. Stay safe, riders!

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) trimmed the Philippine growth forecast for 2025 to 5.6%.

Vietnam: Typhoon Aftermath

Typhoon Bualoi caused death and floods, leading to evacuations and airport closures.

Other Notable Mentions

Myanmar: Deadly flooding in the Magway region.

Cambodia: Arrests for border crossings and celebrity ambassador resignations.

Asean Plus: News Beyond Borders

Anwar to meet with Trump. Plus more developments on UN not being involved in Trump's Gaza plan.

HK actress Michelle Yim spotted playing pickleball in Malaysia! Maybe she's a fan of our roads?

That's the quick look for now. Ride safe and stay updated, everyone!