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AseanPlus News
Elon Musk not happy being super rich

SAN FRANCISCO, (US): Being the richest person on the planet is apparently not worth it for Elon Musk.
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Nation
Three-year-old boy found dead in Banting house fire

PETALING JAYA: A charred body of a three-year-old boy was found after he was believed to have been trapped in a fire involving three houses in Banting early Friday (Feb 6).
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Nation
Suspect caught on camera wielding a machete arrested

IPOH: The man who was previously spotted holding a machete in a viral video has been arrested by police after being believed to be involved in a case of stealing a car battery and children's toy motorcycles.
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AseanPlus News
Australia drug kingpin walks free after police informant scandal

SYDNEY: One of Australia's most famous gangsters will walk free after prosecutors Friday (Feb 5) said they would drop a planned retrial on drug trafficking charges.
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Nation
Takiyuddin: PAS has candidate ready to lead PN

KOTA BHARU: PAS Secretary-General Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan confirmed that the party already has a candidate to be appointed Perikatan Nasional chairman.
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Thailand
Murder suspect on run for 37 years escorted back to Hong Kong from Thailand

HONG KONG: (Bernama-Xinhua) Hong Kong police said on Thursday (Feb 5) that a male suspect involved in a murder case 37 years ago in the city's Sai Kung District had been escorted back from Thailand, reported Xinhua.
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Forex
Ringgit opens lower as easing risks lift US$

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Friday, pressured by external spillovers as receding near-term geopolitical tensions lent support to the greenback.
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Markets
FBM KLCI slips further as global tech rout continues

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia fell in early morning trade as the global rout in tech stocks coupled with signs of a slowing labour market in the US sapped risk appetite for equities.
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Singapore
Jail, driving ban for unlicensed driving instructor who admitted to teaching over 100 students in Singapore

SINGAPORE: Though his instructor licence had expired more than two decades ago, a former driving instructor decided to teach students again to earn additional income.
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Nation
Teenager found drowned after falling into river in Jeli

KOTA BARU: A teenage boy was found drowned after he was believed to have fallen into a river in Kampung Rabbana, Kuala Long, Jeli, on Thursday evening (Feb 6).
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Indonesia
Indonesia's Mount Marapi erupts, spews ash 600m into air

JAKARTA: (Bernama) Indonesia's Mount Marapi, located in West Sumatra Province, erupted on Thursday (Feb 5) evening, sending an ash column as high as 600 metres above the summit.
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STARPICKS
Celebrating Lunar New Year with Ayam Brand

ROOTED in the spirit of togetherness, the Lunar New Year is seen as a time when families come together over shared meals, stories and traditions passed down through generations.
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Entertainment
HK star Nancy Wu leaves TVB after over 20 years: 'Looking forward to new experiences'

The 44-year-old says she wants to embrace a fresh start as the new year begins.
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World
Thai PM Anutin's gamble on nationalism to be tested in close election

BANGKOK, Feb 6 (Reuters) - When Thai Prime Minister ‌Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved parliament on Dec. 12, he did so hoping a surge of nationalism fuelled by last year's deadly border clashes ‌with Cambodia would help him consolidate power in a general election.
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Nation
155,000 migrants join repatriation programme, over 138,000 already sent home

KUALA LUMPUR: More than 155,000 foreign nationals have come forward to participate in the Migrant Repatriation Programme since its implementation last year, with over 138,000 of them successfully repatriated to their countries of origin.
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Nation
Immigration arrests foreigners for violating entry laws, regardless of nationality, says deputy DG

KUALA LUMPUR: The Immigration Department has dismissed claims that Chinese nationals are "untouchable" following the detention of more than 20 of them during an enforcement operation at a shopping mall here on Thursday night (Feb 5).
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Markets
Indonesian markets face more pressure after Moody's cuts outlook

SINGAPORE: Markets in Indonesia could come under more pressure on Friday after Moody's lowered the nation's credit rating outlook, the latest jolt in a turbulent start to the year for Southeast Asia's largest economy.
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Nation
152 foreign nationals nabbed in immigration raid in KL

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 152 foreign nationals were detained during an enforcement operation by the Immigration Department here on Thursday night (Feb 5).
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Nation
MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm alert for Perak, Selangor, Sarawak

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across several areas in Perak, Selangor and Sarawak.
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Corporate News
Trading ideas: Sunview, KJTS, Keyfield, Maxis, Solarvest, Hi Mobility, Haily, Oxford Innotech, Farm Price, Timberwell, TP TEC, BCorp, BFood

KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia.