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Myanmar
China says backs Myanmar's 'full participation' in Asean, UN
BEIJING: Beijing said Wednesday (June 17) it supports Myanmar's "full" participation in international organisations that have shunned it since a military coup, in a joint statement with the South-East Asian nation whose former junta chief is visiting China.
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Nation
Salesman pleads guilty to attacking biker on Federal Highway
SHAH ALAM: A salesman pleaded guilty on Thursday (June 18) in the Sessions Court to attacking a motorcyclist with a meat cleaver on the Federal Highway.
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Business
Thailand revives US$30bil coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca Strait
RANONG, Thailand: Chaiyaporn Arunrasamee hunched over his fishing nets, overlooking the waters of the Andaman Sea, where Thailand's government is proposing an ambitious "Land Bridge" that will ferry goods between ports on opposite sides of the peninsula.
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Entertainment
Malaysian born actor Christopher Lee stars in Singapore’s first AI-hybrid drama, 'Crooks'
The nine-episode series, which has begun production, uses artificial intelligence-assisted environments to expand the scale of its cinematic world that cannot be built physically.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Birth registration hurdles continue to affect many children in Sabah, says rights group
KOTA KINABALU: For some children in Sabah, the journey to school, a clinic or even legal recognition begins with a document they do not have – a birth certificate.
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AseanPlus News
Trump thanks China's Xi, Russia's Putin for being 'neutral' in Iran war
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (June 17) described Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin as "neutral" during the war with Iran, saying they had not thwarted his efforts to curb Tehran's nuclear ambitions.
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South Korea
Pain-riddled South Korean man fights for right to die
JEJU, South Kore: In excruciating pain from a debilitating neurological condition, South Korean 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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Nation
Malaysia Stadium Corporation CEO claims trial to graft charges over squash centre tender
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Stadium Corporation (MSC) CEO claimed trial at the Sessions Court here to seven charges of graft linked to a tender for upgrading of the National Squash Centre.
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China
Lululemon apologises after Great Wall drum sparks China backlash
BEIJING: Lululemon Athletica Inc. apologised after a yoga event staged on the Great Wall featuring a Japanese taiko drum sparked social media backlash in China, highlighting the reputational risks facing the company in its fastest-growing major market.
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Aviation
MAG working closely with AirBorneo on operational recovery, aircraft availability
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), through its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) arm, MAB Engineering Services, remains committed to supporting AirBorneo under its existing maintenance partnership as the Sarawak-owned airline works to overcome recent operational challenges.
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Indonesia
Pressure mounts in Indonesia to halt, review Prabowo’s free meals programme
JAKARTA: Calls are growing to suspend and review President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free nutritious meal programme amid mounting concerns about persistent implementation problems, even as the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), under new leadership, moves to improve oversight.
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Tech
Vodafone Australia network outage hits thousands, services being restored
June 18 (Reuters) - Vodafone Australia said on Thursday that many customers experienced intermittent network issues after an outage at one of its network hubs, adding that the problem had been resolved and services were being progressively restored.
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World
South Korea's Lee leaves G7 with Trump's pen after talks about peace on the peninsula
SEOUL, June 18 (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung left the G7 summit in France with the souvenir of a pen from U.S. President Donald Trump and the promise of a golf game after a dinner discussion he described as making progress over the issue of North Korea.
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Nation
Malaysia supports Turkiye's aim to become Asean Dialogue Partner
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has expressed support for Türkiye's aspiration to become an Asean Dialogue Partner.
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China
China’s unusually heavy downpours fill dams and put crops at risk
BEIJING: It's been a particularly wet start to southern China's rainy season, and more unusually heavy downpours could be on the way over the summer.
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India
Modi reports US-India trade progress after Trump meeting
NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said there had been "significant progress" in long-running talks with Washington for a trade deal, according to a statement issued Thursday (June 18) after his meeting with President Donald Trump.
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Economy
Malaysia eyes broader cooperation with Turkmenistan during Anwar's visit
ASHGABAT (TURKMENISTAN): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's visit to Turkmenistan from June 18 to 19 is highly significant as it is expected not only to create more opportunities for cooperation in the oil and gas sector but also to enhance collaboration in other industries such as transportation, logistics and agriculture between the two countries.
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Economy
New Zealand's economy perks up in Q1, eyes on Iran war impact
WELLINGTON: New Zealand's economy picked up slightly in the first quarter, led by the manufacturing sector, although the impact of the Middle East war since then is likely to remain key for policymaker decisions.
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Japan
Bags to bicycles: Japan used goods market booms overseas
BANGKOK: Under a scorching sun in a Bangkok suburb, a whistle blows and shouts fill the air as dozens of shoppers rush into a warehouse bearing the sign "Japanese Second-Hand Store".
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Singapore
Two people rescued from burning HDB flat in Singapore's Jurong West
SINGAPORE: Two people were rescued from a 13th-storey HDB flat after a fire broke out in the unit in Jurong West in the early hours of June 17.
