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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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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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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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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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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.
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India
India learns to live with hotter summers
JAISALMER: 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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Philippines
P1.7 million stolen as gunmen ambush bank employees in Philippines
MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon: Armed robbers carted away about P1.7 million (US$28,000) in cash after attacking three employees of a rural bank along a highway in Barangay Damilag here on Wednesday (June 17) morning, police said.
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Nation
Pulau Carey third terminal development can begin this year, says Loke
PORT KLANG: The development of Port Klang's Third Terminal on Pulau Carey can begin this year after land issues with the Selangor government are resolved, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
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Nation
Smugglers flee MMEA in Kelantan, leaving behind contraband cigs and three MPVs
PASIR PUTEH: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) foiled an attempt to smuggle 24 boxes of uncustomed cigarettes worth about RM212,000 in an operation around the Kelantan River estuary last week.
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Singapore
Man in Singapore allegedly drove against traffic, sped up to 114kmh, hit school bus and left his car in flames
SINGAPORE: A man allegedly drove against the flow of traffic, hit speeds of around 114kmh, collided with a bus and a lamp post, and left his burning car. The incident left two children on the bus needing medical attention.
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Nation
Army duo charged with transporting smuggled migrants at Bukit Kayu Hitam ICQS
ALOR SETAR: Two Army personnel have been charged in the Sessions Court here with transporting smuggled migrants in Bukit Kayu Hitam near here last month.
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AseanPlus News
Hillsong Worship all set to shine in Malaysia with two unmissable stops in its Asia Tour 2026
Marking their historic first-ever performance in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, and a monumental return to Kuala Lumpur after more than a decade.
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Japan
Ad listing for US$5.5mil Tokyo apartment with ‘invisible man’ goes viral
SINGAPORE: The luxury apartment has floor-to-ceiling windows, sweeping views of Tokyo Tower and a price tag of 880 million yen (S$7.1 million).
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AseanPlus News
Australia says net migration down as far-right popularity surges
SYDNEY: Australia's immigration levels fell last year, official data showed on Thursday (June 18), as its centre-left government seeks to combat an ascendent far-right riding a wave of public discontent over soaring housing prices and cost of living.
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Brunei
Brunei's Prince Mateen meets Singapore minister in Russia
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei's Foreign Affairs Minister Prince 'Abdul Mateen Hassanal Bolkiah on Wednesday (June 17) morning attended a Four-Eye Meeting with Singapore Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan.
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Nation
MACC probing 1,638 firms for abuse of hiring incentive claims worth RM45mil
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is looking into the involvement of 1,638 companies believed to be linked to employment incentive claims worth about RM45mil, following investigations into the alleged abuse of the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 programme.
