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Singapore
Singapore football fraternity divided over controversial World Cup hydration breaks
SINGAPORE: Loud boos echoed around stadiums in North America this week, with fans showing hydration breaks the red card at the FIFA World Cup, particularly on Wednesday (June 17) during the England-Croatia and Ghana-Panama games.
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China
Chinese doctors remove pair of 10cm live worms from woman’s arm after year-long pain
SHANGHAI: Doctors in southern China had to remove two 10cm-long living worms from the arm of an anguished woman after she reported a big lump.
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Japan
Japan doctor-turned-author moots amputations to ease care crunch
TOKYO: Like the protagonist in his taboo novel, former doctor-turned-author Yo Kusakabe believes chopping off elderly patients' useless limbs could help prevent a potential collapse of super-ageing Japan's overstressed care industry.
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Thailand
Two minor earthquakes detected in Thailand and Vietnam, felt near Ubon Ratchathani
BANGKOK: The Thai Meteorological Department reported two earthquakes in Chiang Rai and Vietnam, with the latter located around 317km from Ubon Ratchathani.
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Business
Moody’s lifts Malaysia’s outlook to A3 stable on AI-related growth
KUALA LUMPUR: Moody's Ratings has modestly raised its forecasts for Malaysia to A3 with a stable outlook, due to its exports of artificial intelligence (AI)-related goods.
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Indonesia
Beneficiaries of Indonesian programme willing to forgo free meals if quality is not improved
JAKARTA: As controversy and pressure mount over President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free nutritious meal programme, some beneficiaries say they are willing to forgo the assistance intended to combat stunting if it allows the government to address the initiative's shortcomings, even as operators and other stakeholders voice concerns over its continuity.
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Nation
Woman charged with murder of Indonesian national
SEPANG: A woman was charged in the Magistrate's Court here on Friday (June 19) for the murder of an Indonesian national in an incident that allegedly took place early this month.
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Badminton
No rift behind Aaron-Wooi Yik split, says Herry
PETALING JAYA: National men's doubles head coach Herry Iman Pierngadi has dismissed claims of a rift between Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik following the decision to split the pair.
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World
Tokyo primary school evacuated after fire breaks out, media report
TOKYO, June 19 (Reuters) - A primary school in northern Tokyo was evacuated on Friday after a fire broke out in the music room on the fourth floor, Japanese media reported.
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Economy
Malaysia's competitiveness ranking surge signals stronger economic fundamentals
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's improved standing in the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) 2026 World Competitiveness Ranking reflects the country's strengthening economic fundamentals.
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Philippines
Ateneo varsity drowning probe: Former basketball coach arrives for questioning
MANILA: Former Ateneo de Manila University men's basketball team coach Tab Baldwin arrived at the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) headquarters in Camp Crame, Quezon City, on Friday (June 19)
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Nation
Domestic Trade Ministry busts sale of counterfeit goods in Johor
PUTRAJAYA: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) cracked down on the sale of suspected counterfeit branded goods involving a seizure value of RM600,000 at three separate locations in Johor Baru, Johor on Monday (June 15).
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Markets
Indonesia stocks choppy after MSCI review, emerging markets verdict awaited
SINGAPORE: Indonesian stocks swung between gains and losses on Friday as investors assessed MSCI's latest warning about Indonesia's investability ahead of Tuesday's high-stakes decision over the country's emerging markets status.
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Forex
Yen nears weakest in 40 years as BOJ hike fails to stem rout
SINGAPORE: The yen was pinned near four-decade lows on Friday, with markets on heightened intervention watch as neither a U.S.-Iran peace deal nor a rate hike in Japan managed to arrest its prolonged slide.
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Singapore
Asean, Russia reaffirm commitment to deepening cooperation at summit in Kazan
SINGAPORE: Asean and Russia reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation in areas of shared interest at a summit held in Kazan, a city in south-west Russia.
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Markets
MSCI raises new Indonesia transparency concerns ahead of emerging markets verdict
Index provider MSCI on Thursday raised further concerns about Indonesia's investability, citing limited visibility in shareholdings and coordinated trading behaviour, in a fresh blow to the world's worst-performing major stock market.
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Thailand
Phuket tuk-tuk driver charged over British boxer's fatal fall
BANGKOK: A tuk-tuk driver in Phuket has been arrested and charged over the death of a British tourist and boxer who fell from his vehicle on Sunday (June 14).
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Nation
MMEA detains fishing boat over licensing violations off Langkawi coast
ALOR SETAR: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained a local fishing boat near Langkawi on Thursday (June 18) morning during a routine patrol west of Tanjung Chinchin for allegedly breaching its operating licence.
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Nation
Anwar's Kazan visit bolsters ties, secures long-term Russian oil, gas supplies
KAZAN: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's two-day working visit to Kazan marked a significant milestone in Malaysia-Russia relations, as both nations committed to bolstering cooperation in energy security, trade, investment, tourism, and technology.
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Markets
Profit-taking drags FBM KLCI lower despite positive global cues
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI opened lower on Friday as investors locked in profits following recent gains, despite positive cues from Wall Street and easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
