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Nation
Developing nations will seek alternatives if treated unfairly by European countries, says PM Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has warned that developing countries could seek alternative partners if European nations continue to treat them unfairly, citing a defence-related dispute involving Norway.
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World
Kremlin says Europeans probably 'pumped' Trump with harmful ideas during G7 summit
MOSCOW, June 18 (Reuters) - A top Kremlin aide said on Thursday that European leaders had probably pumped Donald Trump with harmful ideas at this week's G7 summit, but that the U.S. president was a strong leader who stuck to his own ideas.
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Nation
Johor polls: Muda to announce candidates this weekend, says election director
JOHOR BARU: Muda will announce its candidates for the Johor state election this weekend, says its election director for the Johor polls.
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World
Philosopher, senator, exile: social reformer Cepeda seeks Colombia's presidency
BOGOTA, June 18 (Reuters) - Leftist senator and activist Ivan Cepeda, whose youth was marked by exile and the political assassination of his father, is vying for Colombia's presidency with a promise to keep the country on its progressive path by deepening his predecessor's economic and social reforms.
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Thailand
Thailand to auction off yacht linked to accused fraudster Benjamin Mauerberger
BANGKOK: Thailand is auctioning off a luxury yacht seized from a foreign businessman accused of fraud and money laundering who has also been linked to Cambodian scam operations, authorities said Thursday (June 18)
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Nation
Perikatan consitution allows chairman to reshuffle posts, says PAS deputy info chief
SHAH ALAM: A reshuffle of posts within Perikatan Nasional is allowed under its constitution, says Selangor PAS deputy Information chief Dr Nurul Islam Mohamed Yusoff.
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Letters
Malaysia’s palm oil mills can no longer ignore carbon pricing
Letter from Hong Wai Onn, Seri Kembangan, Selangor
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Corporate News
GIIB founder Tai Boon Wee returns as chairman with immediate effect
KUALA LUMPUR: GIIB Holdings Bhd founder Tai Boon Wee has returned as chairman with immediate effect, after outgoing chairman Datuk Sri Wan Adnan Wan Mamat officially handed over the role upon fulfilling his objective of stabilising and strengthening the group's corporate governance.
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Letters
Malaysia needs a temporary pause on refugee intake
Letter from Assoc Prof Dr Mashitah Hamidi, head, Malaysian Population and Migration Research Centre, Universiti Malaya
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Nation
Federal govt cancels this year's Johor Felda Settlers' Day celebration
JOHOR BARU: A planned celebration to honour Felda settlers in Johor has been cancelled following a decision by the Federal Government.
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Wellness
The effects of menopause go beyond hot flushes
Aside from the cessation of menstruation, this pivotal transition in a woman's life can also affect heart, brain and bone health.
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Nation
Specialists training mired in govt red-tape pushing doctors abroad, worsening shortage, says MMA
KLANG: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) is warning that a shortage of medical specialists is putting public healthcare at risk.
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Philippines
Philippine President Marcos maps out priorities for deeper Asean-Russia cooperation
KAZAN (Russia): (Bernama) Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday (June 18) charted a roadmap for the next phase of Asean-Russia relations anchored on stronger security, economic and people-to-people ties.
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Markets
ACE Market-bound RT Pastry's IPO oversubscribed by 59.96 times
KUALA LUMPUR: RT Pastry Holdings Bhd's initial public offering (IPO) shares made available to the Malaysian public have been oversubscribed by 59.96 times ahead of its scheduled listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia on June 29.
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China
China says 'welcomes' Iran-US signing deal to end Mideast war
BEIJING: China said Thursday (June 18) it "welcomes" the news that the United States and Iran have signed a deal to end the Middle East war, urging both sides to continue their cooperation in a second round of negotiations.
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Badminton
Wee Kiong-Azriyn march into Macau Open quarter-finals
PETALING JAYA: Veteran men's doubles pair Tan Wee Kiong-Nur Azriyn Ayub are hoping to turn their fortunes around at the Macau Open after a disappointing run in four tournaments in Southeast Asia last month.
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Corporate News
AIZO Group secures RM346.2mil financing to fund LSSPV project
PETALING JAYA: AIZO Group Bhd's subsidiary, Wawasan Demi Sdn Bhd (WDSB), has executed Islamic facilities agreements with Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd of up to RM346.19mil, to support the development of a large-scale solar photovoltaic plant in Kampar, Perak.
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Other Sports
Malaysia dance their way to two golds in Hanoi
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's dancesport athletes strengthened their case to have the sport contested at the SEA Games next year after winning two gold medals at the Hanoi Open.
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World
Wildfire in Spain disrupts Madrid-Barcelona rail service as heatwave looms
MADRID, June 18 (Reuters) - The high-speed rail service between Spain's Madrid and Barcelona was disrupted on Thursday after a wildfire broke out near a section in Catalonia, rail operator Adif said.
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AseanPlus News
Bird flu kills more than 13,000 seal pups on remote Australian island
ISTANBUL: (Bernama-Anadolu) More than 13,000 southern elephant seal pups have died following an outbreak of H5N1 bird flu on Australia's remote Heard Island in the sub-Antarctic, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported, citing ABC News Australia.
