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Cybersecurity
Asia reports sharp rise in cybercrimes and scams, Interpol says
Illegal cyber activities accounted for around a third of all crimes recorded in some Asian countries, with scams the most widespread and financially damaging, according to a new Interpol report.
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STARPICKS
Barisan has finalised 80% of Johor state election seats and candidates, says Onn Hafiz
JOHOR BARU: Barisan Nasional has finalised at least 80% of its candidates and seat negotiations and hopes to finalise everything by next week, says Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
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STARPICKS
Barisan chooses not to work with DAP due to different political ideologies, says Onn Hafiz
JOHOR BARU: One of the main reasons Barisan Nasional does not want to work with DAP in Johor is that the party's ideology is not aligned with the Johor way, says Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
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Forex
Ringgit opens easier against US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Thursday as sentiment turned cautious after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) adopted a hawkish tone, driving US Treasury yields higher.
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Squash
Sivasangari defeats Japan's Watanabe in straight sets to book semi-final spot
PETALING JAYA: National squash ace S. Sivasangari stormed her way into the semi-finals of the PSA Squash Tour Finals after taking down Satomi Watanabe of Japan on Wednesday (June 17).
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Nation
Russia, Malaysia well positioned to deepen ties, says Putin
KAZAN: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia and Malaysia have established a strong foundation for further expanding bilateral cooperation as both countries approach the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year.
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Markets
FBM KLCI advances above 1,720 amid cautious optimism
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI advanced in early trade on Thursday, bucking overnight losses on Wall Street as bargain-hunting activities and renewed investor optimism lifted the benchmark index above the 1,720 mark.
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Entertainment
HK actor Danny Hung holds 10 driving licences, wants pilot's licence next
The 28-year-old says he has been acquiring them in preparation for a reality show centred on construction sites.
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AseanPlus News
Paddling across a lost route
A group of indigenous Taiwanese left to paddle to the Philippines on a hand-built wooden canoe across the Bashi Channel, reviving a maritime route dormant for hundreds of years and re-establishing a lost cultural connection.
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India
The art and heart of a Kashmiri wedding
Every Kashmiri wedding has its own story, but all share a common thread of the "wazwan", a famed feast of slow-cooked meats, shared platters and centuries-old culinary craftsmanship.
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China
‘More difficult’ Iran talks ahead
Beijing's top diplomat told his Pakistani counterpart that the next phase of negotiations between the United States and Iran – which Pakistan has helped mediate – would be "more difficult".
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China
One dead, four hurt in magnitude 6.3 quake
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit the northwestern Chinese province of Qinghai, killing at least one person and injuring four, as rescuers rushed to the site in search of trapped survivors.
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India
Shipwreck hunters to probe forgotten Danish role in India
Underwater archaeologists from India and Denmark are to investigate a 17th-century shipwreck in a bid to shed light on a little-known chapter of European involvement in South Asia.
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Philippines
Sara Duterte ally removed as Senate head
The Philippine Senate removed an ally of former president Rodrigo Duterte as Senate president and elected a new leader just weeks before the expected start of Vice-President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.
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South Korea
Plea for US peacemaker
President Lee Jae-myung asked US President Donald Trump to take the lead in seeking a peaceful resolution of tensions with North Korea during a brief exchange at the Group of Seven summit, Lee's office said.
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China
Beijing calls for more Global South voices at UN
Emerging markets suffer from inadequate representation at the United Nations, its authority increasingly challenged by escalating political and economic disputes worldwide, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.
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Indonesia
Singapore to lead Asean AI push
Helping more businesses across South-East Asia adopt artificial intelligence will be a major priority for Singapore when it assumes the Asean chairmanship in 2027, as governments across the region race to harness the technology.
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STARPICKS
PAS rebukes Muhyiddin over Perikatan logo remarks
PETALING JAYA: PAS has publicly rebuked Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin over his remarks on the use of the Perikatan Nasional logo, saying he does not have the authority to decide on the coalition's symbol.
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Aviation
Vietnam to open seven new airports by 2030
Vietnam plans to bring seven new airports into operation by 2030 as part of a broader effort to expand the country's aviation network and meet rising travel demand.
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AseanPlus News
Asean news headlines as at 10pm on Wednesday (June 17)
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Wednesday (June 17).
