Minister of State for Home (Urban) Yogesh Kadam told the House that a committee has already been formed to draft regulations that will tighten oversight over spa centres across the state ...

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Thousands of excited fans flocked to a Thai zoo on Thursday to celebrate the first birthday of Moo Deng, the adorable baby pygmy hippo that has become a social media sensation.

Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Wednesday (March 18, 2026).