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Nation
All bets are off: 58 nabbed in raids against illegal World Cup betting
PETALING JAYA: A nationwide police operation has swept up 58 people in 52 raids to curb illegal sports betting and online gambling activities in conjunction with the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Singapore
Singapore Android users lose at least S$69,000 in less than 3 months to malware scams targeting seniors
SINGAPORE: Android users have lost at least S$69,000 in less than three months to scams targeting seniors.
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Nation
Selangor JPJ detects locals renting vehicles to foreigners without valid licences
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor Road Transport Department (JPJ) has detected locals renting or allowing foreigners to drive their vehicles without valid licences through the Foreign Drivers Operation (Ops Pewa) conducted since the start of 2026.
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Nation
Cop charged with having drugs in court lock-up
KOTA BHARU: A police corporal pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate's Court here to possessing 19.8g of methamphetamine in the lock-up of the Kota Bharu Court Complex last week.
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Indonesia
Indonesia builds canal blocks in Riau to prevent forest fires
JAKARTA: The Indonesian government began constructing canal blocks in Riau on Thursday (June 18) to prevent forest and land fires.
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World
UN food agencies seek $202 million to shield 8.8 million people from El Niño
ROME, June 18 (Reuters) - The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization and World Food Programme on Thursday appealed for $202 million to help protect 8.8 million people across 22 high-risk countries from the looming El Niño weather pattern.
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Vietnam
Vietnam maintains 10 per cent growth target for 2026
HANOI: Vietnam remains committed to achieving its economic growth target of 10 per cent this year despite global challenges. The Vietnam News Agency reported Wednesday (June 17).
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Nation
Perak to focus on Greater Ipoh plan rather than establish a second city, says MB
IPOH: There are no plans at the moment to establish a second city in Perak after Ipoh, says Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.
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AseanPlus News
Eternal ‘star’: asteroid named after firefighter killed in Hong Kong blaze
Hong Kong-born amateur astronomer William Yeung was recently granted approval to name asteroid 'Howaiho'
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Nation
Search called off for two missing fishermen in Kemaman after a week
CHUKAI: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has called off the search and rescue (SAR) operation for two fishermen feared missing after their boat sank in Kemaman waters, about 29 nautical miles east of Kuala Kemaman, last Wednesday (June 10).
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Nation
Increased traffic fines, making police reports online among proposed amendments to Road Transport Act
PETALING JAYA: Amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 will be tabled at the next Parliament meeting beginning June 22, says Anthony Loke.
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Singapore
Two taken to hospital, 28 evacuated after fire in Singapore's Yishun HDB flat
SINGAPORE: Two people were taken to hospital after a fire at a Housing Board flat in Yishun on Thursday (June 18), with 28 residents evacuated.
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Markets
FBM KLCI pares gains to close marginally higher amid cautious trading
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI ended marginally higher on Thursday after giving up most of its intraday gains, while weakness in the broader market underscored cautious investor sentiment.
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Thailand
Thailand keeps higher-use household power rates steady amid review
BANGKOK: Thailand will keep existing electricity rates for households using 400 units or more, avoiding the progressive tariff increase that had raised public concern, Energy Minister Akanat Promphan said.
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Laos
United Nations ploughs US$4.5mil into food supply in northern Laos
VIENTIANE: The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and the United Nations have launched a new US$4.5 million programme aimed at transforming food systems and strengthening climate resilience in two of the country's most vulnerable northern provinces, benefiting more than 100,000 people over the next three years.
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Nation
Trade restrictions with Thailand mean opportunities for local producers, says Fisheries Dept
PUTRAJAYA: The ban on prawn imports from Thailand and curbs on seabass exports to that country are expected to provide opportunities for local producers to increase output, strengthen the domestic supply chain and reduce reliance on imported sources.
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Nation
Almost 400 sexual harassment cases recorded in first five months of 2026
PORT DICKSON: A total of 388 sexual harassment cases were recorded during the first five months of 2026, says Lim Hui Ying.
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Cambodia
Cambodia elected to Unesco cultural heritage committee
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia has been elected to the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage for the 2026-2030 term. The position is expected to strengthen the Kingdom's influence in shaping international policies on the protection of living cultural traditions
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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.
