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Entertainment
HK film producer Raymond Wong begins 5-month jail sentence after voluntarily surrendering bail
The 80-year-old still intends to appeal his conviction in the High Court.
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Indonesia
Indonesia presses for common Asean AI governance framework
JAKARTA: (Bernama) Indonesia has pressed for the development of a common Asean artificial intelligence (AI) governance framework, warning that unequal access to the technology could deepen disparities across Southeast Asia
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Nation
Anwar commends Putin, Xi for Middle East peace stance
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has commended Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping for advocating peace and condemning atrocities against the people of Gaza, Iran and Lebanon.
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Vietnam
Vietnamese doctors reattach 22-month-old child's nearly severed hand
HANOI: Doctors at the Vietnam–Germany Friendship Hospital said on Thursday (June 18) they have successfully performed emergency surgery to reattach the nearly severed hand of a 22-month-old child, whose wrist was catastrophically injured in a cup-sealing machine accident.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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Singapore
22 people taken to hospital after multi-vehicle accident in Tuas
SINGAPORE: Twenty-two people were taken to hospital after an accident involving a minibus, a lorry and a prime mover in Tuas on Thursday (June 18).
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AseanPlus News
Chinese drama 'The Lady from the Northeast Season 2' gains more popularity, showcasing compelling Sino-Malaysian cultural exchanges
The Lady from the Northeast Season 2, produced by China's leading short drama label Heard Island, has officially premiered.
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Indonesia
Indonesia on track to launch B50 biodiesel programme on July 1, minister says
JAKARTA: Indonesia is on track to launch its B50 biodiesel mandate – blending 50 per cent palm oil-based biodiesel with 50 per cent conventional diesel – on July 1. Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said on Thursday (June 18), after fuel tests showed positive results.
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India
India doctor’s wife allegedly hangs self less than two months after marriage; husband arrested for dowry harassment
NEW DELHI: A doctor has been arrested in Maharashtra's Ambernath after his wife allegedly died by suicide just one-and-a-half months after their marriage.
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Forex
Ringgit closes lower against greenback on Fed rate hike expectations
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Thursday as expectations of a possible US Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hike later this year boosted demand for the greenback.
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Japan
Japan mother sues state over teen's 'hostage justice' death
TOKYO: 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.
