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Nation
Guan Eng’s damages reduced to RM450,000 in suit against Muhyiddin
PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal here has reduced the general damages awarded to DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng from RM1.05mil to RM450,000 in a defamation suit filed against Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin relating to the revocation of tax exemption for Yayasan Albukhary.
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Myanmar
Cambodia, Myanmar look to step up tourism cooperation, increase visitor flow
YANGON: Following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on tourism cooperation between Cambodia and Myanmar, the Union of Myanmar Travel Association (UMTA) and Cambodia's Ministry of Tourism have expressed their commitment to broadening collaboration to increase two-way tourist arrivals between the two nations.
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Nation
One month on, new chief commissioner vows to bring changes to MACC
PUTRAJAYA: With one month under his belt leading the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman says he is shouldering his new responsibilities will bring in sweeping improvements.
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Indonesia
Indonesia central bank announces rate hike
JAKARTA: Indonesia's central bank on Thursday (June 18) hiked interest rates for the third time in four weeks as the country looks to bolster its currency, which has taken a battering from surging energy costs caused by the Middle East war.
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Auto
Perodua reduces service maintenance parts price by up to 10%
KUALA LUMPUR: Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) is reducing the price of its service maintenance parts, including labour, by up to 10 per cent, beginning June 19.
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World
NATO says it agrees to modernise nuclear capabilities
BRUSSELS, June 18 (Reuters) - NATO agreed on Thursday to modernise its nuclear capabilities and strengthen its nuclear planning capacity, the alliance's senior body for nuclear deterrence said in a statement.
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Thailand
Thailand clears five trade agreements to expand global trade links
Thailand's Parliament has approved five trade agreements, including FTAs with EFTA and Bhutan, upgrades to Asean trade pacts and the WTO Fisheries Subsidies Agreement.
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Nation
Boy found drowned in Labuan's Sg Ganggarak Permai
LABUAN: The body of an eight-year-old boy feared to have drowned in Sungai Ganggarak Permai here has been found.
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Economy
Johor launches JETP covering 83 investment projects worth RM167.4bil by 2030
JOHOR BAHRU: The state government launched the Johor Economic Transformation Plan (JETP) by identifying 83 investment projects across eight priority industries, which are expected to contribute investments worth RM167.4 billion.
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AseanPlus News
Looking back - From backflips to backroom success, Thai superstar Kiatisuk Senamuang owns a special place in Asean Championship
Thailand's Kiatisuk Senamuang is a legend of South-East Asia who has cemented his legacy in the Asean Championship – now known as the Asean Hyundai Cup 2026.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Zainudin Aman is new Sabah State Secretary
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government has approved the appointment of Datuk Zainudin Aman as the new State Secretary, effective June 29.
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Entertainment
US rapper Mystikal sentenced to 20 years for rape
The victim reportedly said the rapper had punched her, choked her, pulled out her braids and forcibly raped her at his home.
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Corporate News
PNB focused on sustaining strong performance momentum despite global volatility
KUALA LUMPUR: Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) is focused on sustaining its 2025 strong performance momentum while remaining alert to an increasingly complex and evolving external environment.
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Nation
Johor polls: Cops identify 39 hotspots for 'added attention'
JOHOR BARU: Police have identified 39 hotspots for the upcoming Johor election, says state police chief Comm Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad.
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Nation
High Court dismisses Bersatu's bid to challenge freeze order on bank accounts
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has dismissed Bersatu's judicial review application in its challenge against a freeze order imposed by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on two of its bank accounts.
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AseanPlus News
After the success of the Ajith Kumar GoKart Racing event in Cheras, organisers aim to make it even bigger in 2027
Main organiser Devendran K Panersilbam believes more participants all over South-East Asia will take part in the exciting competition in 2027..
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Brunei
Brunei Sultan and Putin discuss strengthening ties
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah attended a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir in Kazan on Wednesday (June 17).
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AseanPlus News
Hong Kong court rejects HK$12m claim against top star Cecilia Cheung over contract dispute
Former agent accuses actress of reneging on film appearances, but judge finds contract likely to be fabricated and no payment made
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AI
OpenAI chief tells G7 to 'not cede responsibilities' to AI giants
OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman urged world leaders at the G7 summit on Wednesday not to surrender control over artificial intelligence to the companies building it, calling on governments to set global standards for deploying the rapidly advancing technology.
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Tech
How India sparred with Telegram days ahead of blocking the app
NEW DELHI, June 18 (Reuters) - India privately rebuked Telegram for not proactively removing accounts offering purported leaked exam papers while the company accused New Delhi of misrepresenting meeting records, an impasse that led to an unprecedented ban of the app, documents show.
