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BANGKOK, June 18 — Thailand's Bhumjaithai Party on Wednesday withdrew from Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's government in a major blow to the embattled premier, leaving her ruling coalition with only a slim majority.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 — Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Sasana Symposium 2025 (SS2025) reaffirmed the ongoing and urgent need for collective action in advancing structural reforms to enhance the nation’s long-term resilience.

PUTRAJAYA, June 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysians to revive the spirit of reading, emphasising its crucial role in nation-building and advancing knowledge.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 — An unemployed man has been sentenced by the High Court to 40 years in prison and 24 strokes of the cane after he pleaded guilty to the brutal murder of his parents, whose bloodied bodies were discovered in their home in Kampung Sungai Penchala in 2023.

PARIS, June 18 — The world's biggest air show looked set on Wednesday for a muted finale after the owner of budget carrier AirAsia, often a source of last-minute dealmaking drama, played down the prospect of expected plane deals with Airbus or Embraer.

DUBAI/JERUSALEM, June 18 — Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in a statement read by a television presenter on Wednesday that his country will not accept United States (US) President Donald Trump's call for an unconditional surrender.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 — The ringgit ended lower against the greenback today ahead of a decision on US interest rates later today and as the war between Israel and Iran continued to escalate.

KUCHING, June 18 — The 43rd Asean Senior Officials’ Meeting on Energy (SOME), which began on Monday (June 16) and involved the participation of about 250 delegates, concluded today with several agendas finalised.

JOHOR BAHRU, June 18 — Johor police have crippled 21 drug trafficking syndicates and seized illicit narcotics worth RM81.07 million in the first five months of this year.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 — The retail price of RON97 petrol will increase by seven sen per litre, from RM3.07 to RM3.14, from June 19 to June 25, while that of RON95 remains unchanged at RM2.05 per litre.

PUTRAJAYA, June 18 — A special meeting will be convened soon to discuss measures to curb the online sale of illicit substances, including drug-laced vape liquids.

PUTRAJAYA, June 18 — A special meeting will be convened soon to discuss measures to curb the online sale of illicit substances, including drug-laced vape liquids.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 — Energy demand in Asean and the Asia-Pacific region is set to rise in the coming years, driven by the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) under the Fifth Industrial Revolution, said Petronas.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 — There is no global energy disruption so far, but industries will continue to closely monitor price developments, said S&P Global vice-chairman Daniel Yergin.

ALGIERS, June 18 — Malaysia and Algeria have officially launched a strategic industrial cooperation project worth US$8 billion (RM34 billion), backed by Malaysia’s Lion Group, marking a major step forward in bilateral ties and ushering in a new development phase for Algeria’s mining sector, VNA reported.

JAKARTA, June 18 — Indonesia's central bank paused its easing cycle today, as expected, while urging commercial banks to reduce lending rates and boost credit growth to support the economy.

NILAI, June 18 — The Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) has urged Malaysian students currently in Iran to leave the country immediately and report to the Malaysian Embassy in Tehran following the escalating situation there.

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KUCHING, June 18 — The 43rd Asean Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (SOME) marked a significant milestone today with representatives reaching consensus on several strategic agendas aimed at advancing the regional energy sector.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 — The Immigration Department has smashed two syndicates involved in forging immigration stickers and Temporary Employment Visit Passes (PLKS), arresting four individuals in raids at several locations across the Klang Valley on Monday (June 16).