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Living
For this Malaysian father-daughter duo, aviation is a family affair
This Father's Day, the spotlight is on RMAF veteran fighter pilot Lieutenant-Colonel (R) John Sham Alagarsamy and his daughter Samantha Laura, whose shared passion for flying has brought them even closer together.
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Entertainment
Louis Koo spotted at Charmaine Sheh's 51st birthday bash
The Hong Kong actress turned 51 on May 28.
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World
Indonesia to halt free meals during school break, scale back programme scope
JAKARTA, June 19 (Reuters) - Indonesia will halt the government's flagship free meals programme for children during school holidays and will also scale back the reach of the scheme, an official said late on Thursday, amid a drive to reduce pressure on the state budget.
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Nation
Packed schedule for PM Anwar during 'White Marble City' visit
ASHGABAT: The second and final day of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's official visit to Turkmenistan will be filled with a series of high-level engagements in the Central Asian nation, which lies along the eastern coast of the Caspian Sea.
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Commodities
Oil dips as US-Iran deal takes effect
Oil dipped as the US and Iran's interim peace deal took effect and a flurry of tankers began transiting the Strait of Hormuz, paving the way to restart the flow of millions of barrels shut in by the conflict.
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South Korea
Parliament launches probe into ballot shortages
Parliament launched a 45-day parliamentary investigation into the National Election Commission (NEC) after ballot-paper shortages disrupted voting in the June 3 local elections, approving the plan at a plenary session.
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South Korea
Pain-riddled man fights for right to die
In excruciating pain from a debilitating neurological condition, Lee Myung-shik had reluctantly given up on assisted death in Switzerland when he learned his daughter risked prison time if she helped him.
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Indonesia
‘Digital boom must benefit all’
South-East Asia's booming digital economy will translate into lasting economic power only if countries can retain more of the value created by digital platforms and artificial intelligence, Communications and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid said.
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AseanPlus News
'Black rain' signal warns residents to stay inside
The region's observatory raised its highest black rain signal, prompting schools to close and some businesses to halt, as it asked residents to take shelter and be on guard for severe flooding.
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India
Scorching days and nights
On India's hot plains, scorching summers have become increasingly harder to endure, requiring adaptations and forcing life into the hours of dark before the sun turns punishing.
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Japan
A blow to ‘hostage justice’ system
The mother of a 16-year-old girl who died from emaciation following lengthy detention and menacing interrogations by Japanese authorities is seeking compensation, in the latest so-called "hostage justice" case.
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Japan
Mother stabbed to death next to room where three children were sleeping in Fukuoka, Japan
TOKYO: A 36-year-old woman was arrested Thursday (June 18) on suspicion of stabbing a female friend living in Fukuoka City.
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Myanmar
Myanmar airstrike kills seven civilians: witnesses
KYAUKTAW, (Myanmar): A Myanmar military airstrike has killed seven civilians including a five-year-old child in the country's conflict-ravaged west, a witness and a rescue worker said Thursday (June 18).
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Nation
Russia has agreed to long-term supply of petrol, oil and gas to Malaysia, says Anwar
KAZAN: Russia has agreed to guarantee long-term supplies of petrol, oil and gas to Malaysia, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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Nation
Anwar, Wan Azizah extend condolences over death of Nancy's husband
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail have extended their condolences to Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri over the death of her husband, Datuk Kamil Misuari.
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AseanPlus News
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Thursday (June 18, 2026)
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Thursday (June 18, 2026)
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Cambodia
Japan pledges US$1.3mil to aid Cambodian returnees from Thailand, displace civilians
PHNOM PENH: Japan has earmarked an additional US$1.3 million to support the Cambodian citizens who were affected by last year's border conflict.
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South Korea
Korea’s hair-loss insurance proposal sparks backlash
SEOUL: South Korea is weighing whether to extend national health insurance coverage to common hair-loss treatments, a proposal that has sparked growing backlash from doctors and patient advocacy groups.
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Singapore
Singapore regains top spot in 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking
SINGAPORE: (Bernama) Singapore has reclaimed the top position in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking after slipping to second place last year.
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Nation
JB woman reported missing in 2019 found safe in Langkawi
ALOR SETAR: A woman who went missing in 2019 after leaving her family home in Johor Baru has been found safe in a house in Taman Helang Perdana, Kuah, in Langkawi.
