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Rights group urges Thailand to stop forcing dissidents to return to countries they fled for safety; many Cambodians at risk
Human Rights Watch urged the Thai government to stop forcing political dissidents who fled to Thailand for safety to return to their home countries, where they may face torture, persecution or death.
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Nation
Anwar arrives in Uzbekistan for three-day official visit
TASHKENT: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived here on Friday (May 17) for his inaugural three-day official visit to Uzbekistan, aimed at enhancing bilateral relations in various fields between the two countries.
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India
Weather bureau warns India faces another election heatwave
India's weather bureau has warned the country was facing its second heatwave in three weeks, including in areas where millions of people are set to vote in the six-week election.
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Philippines
Philippines to buy five Japan-made coast guard ships in US$400mil deal and shore up defence in South China Sea
The Philippines has agreed to buy five coast guard patrol ships from Japan in a deal worth more than US$400 million, Manila said Friday, as the South-East Asian country faces growing Chinese pressure in the South China Sea.
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World
Forty Thai senators seek PM's dismissal over cabinet appointment
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Forty caretaker senators on Friday petitioned Thailand's Constitutional Court to dismiss Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin over a cabinet appointment which they say breaches the constitution.
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Markets
FBM KLCI extends gain to fresh 26-month high
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI rose for the second day, putting on 0.34% to its highest in over two years.
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Vietnam
Foreigners sell Vietnam securities amid political turbulence, according to official data
Foreign investors have reduced by nearly US$2 billion their securities holdings in Vietnam's main stock market since early 2023 despite the bourse's positive performance, with the largest outflows recorded during weeks of political upheaval, data show.
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Nation
Deepak's name was mentioned because of a picture, Azmin told court
KUALA LUMPUR: Former international trade and industry minister, Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali told the High Court here on Friday (May 17) that he mentioned Deepak Jaikishan’s name in his speech at the "Ceramah Perdana: Solidariti Menentang Kezaliman" gathering last year because of pictures of the businessman and a minister together.
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Laos
Inadequate minimum wage deepens economic woes in Laos, fuelling labour shortages, school dropouts
Laos is grappling with growing economic and societal challenges as the current minimum wage, deemed inadequate by both workers and business owners, exacerbates labor shortages and increases school dropout rates nationwide.
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Brunei
Security guard sentenced to jail and whippings for stealing from teachers' staff room
Brunei Intermediate Court Judge Hajah Hazarena Dato Paduka Haji Hurairah has sentenced a security guard to two years’ jail, with two whippings for housebreaking by night for theft.
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Nation
Ulu Tiram police station attack: Police presence felt around suspect's house
JOHOR BARU: Heavy police presence could be felt around a house, believed to be of the main suspect at Kampung Sungai Tiram here.
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Family
First woman country chair in Shell Malaysia shares about challenges faced by women in leadership
First woman to hold the position of country chair in Shell Malaysia shares her thoughts on the challenges faced by women in leadership.
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Asia & Oceania
Younger China tourists visiting Hong Kong now opt for free tours, affordable eats
Low-budget Chinese travellers highlight shift in Hong Kong tourism.
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AI
Elon Musk deepfake crypto scam highlights risks to Hong Kong as AI-related fraud rises
The Securities and Futures Commission has warned of a fraudulent crypto trading platform called Quantum AI, a long-time scam that uses deepfakes of Elon Musk. Hong Kong has proven particularly susceptible to AI-related scams, with fintech industry fraud growing 3.8% in the first quarter.
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Nation
Anwar calls for firm action following Ulu Tiram police station attack
ASTANA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants firm action to be taken against anyone attempting to create chaos in Malaysia to the extent of causing deaths.
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Nation
Official HSR talks only after Cabinet approval, says Loke
PUTRAJAYA: Any official discussion with Singapore on the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) will only be held after obtaining approval from the Cabinet, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
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Cambodia
After Cambodia crypto scam, Indians demand more jobs at home
S tarved and locked in a room under round-the-clock video surveillance, Dinabandhu Sahu spent sleepless nights wondering if he would ever again see his family back home in India after he was duped into a job scam in Cambodia.
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Cybersecurity
North Koreans posed as US tech workers to fund weapons, US says
Posing as Americans, North Korean technology workers secured remote work contracts with hundreds of US companies as part of a scheme to help fund Pyongyang’s illicit nuclear weapons and missile programmes, the US government said on May 16.
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Nation
Jemaah Islamiah: A brief history
PETALING JAYA: Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain has identified the assailant in the deadly Ulu Tiram police station intrusion to be a member of Jemaah Islamiah (JI).
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Badminton
Axelsen, Ratchanok out for redemption at Malaysian Masters
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Masters beginning at Axiata Arena here on Tuesday is expected to be an explosive affair with Danish ace Viktor Axelsen and Thai badminton queen Ratchanok Intanon out to redeem themselves.