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Sabah & Sarawak
PETRONAS subsidiaries allowed to seek judicial review of RM120mil in financial penalties from S'wak

KUCHING: The High Court here has granted leave to five PETRONAS subsidiaries to seek a judicial review over RM120mil in financial penalties issued by the Sarawak gas distribution director and state Utility and Telecommunications Minister
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Nation
RM3.9bil in tax refunds paid out, govt vows to clear 2023 cases by March

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of RM3.9bil in tax refunds has been paid out to taxpayers up to 31 Jan 2026, covering 34,899 cases for the 2023 year of assessment, says the Finance Ministry.
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STARPICKS
Pahang goes digital in procurement

THE Pahang state government has fully implemented the Electronic Procurement System of Pahang (ePPHG) as part of its efforts to strengthen governance, transparency and financial discipline in the management of public sector procurement.
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AseanPlus News
Two Syria Care Aid containers from Port Klang arrive in Syria for immediate distribution

Two aid containers measuring 40 feet (High Cube), containing winter clothing and thick blankets, collected through the 'Warm Their Winter' project conducted in KL have safely arrived in Syria.
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Diving
Russian coaches arrive to spark Malaysia's diving comeback

PETALING JAYA: Russian coaches are set to bolster Malaysia's diving team, sparking hopes of ending a 10-year Olympic medal drought.
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Nation
False claims: Kuala Langat institute officer charged with abetment

SHAH ALAM: An officer of the Kuala Langat National Youth Skills Institute was charged in the Sessions Court here today with two counts of abetting the submission of false claims amounting to RM76,980 for a training programme three years ago.
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Arts
Kochi-Muziris Biennale reimagines itself not as a single event, but as a living ecosystem

In India, process-led art has found its stride at the sixth Kochi-Muziris Biennale, Asia's largest non-commercial art event
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AseanPlus News
Mandopop EDM Queen Jeannie Hsieh announces her first-ever solo concert in Malaysia on May 9 at the Arena of Stars

Mandarin pop culture icon and EDM legend Jeannie Hsieh has officially announced her first-ever solo concert in Malaysia, set to take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 6pm at the Arena of Stars, Genting.
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Nation
Direct hiring of foreign workers needs strong framework, says Malay Chamber of Commerce

PETALING JAYA: Direct hiring of foreign workers must be supported by strong digital systems and clear, consistent rules to help small employers manage the process, says Malay Chamber of Commerce president Norsyahrin Hamidon.
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Nation
People being scammed on a daily basis as AI videos, images getting more convincing

KUALA LUMPUR: The public has been urged to stay vigilant against the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated videos and images depicting royalty, politicians and prominent individuals who purportedly promote investment schemes, says Datuk Seri Michael Chong.
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Markets
Stocks reel as silver and cryptocurrencies whipsaw

SINGAPORE: A global stock rout on Wall Street spilled into Asia on Friday, leaving investors dazed and many regional benchmarks in the red as wrenching volatility gripped precious metals and cryptocurrencies.
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Entertainment
Thai action star Tony Jaa recovering from gallbladder cancer: reports

The 50-year-old sparked concerns over his health after he posted a photo of himself on social media on Jan 31, in which he looked visibly thinner.
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Indonesia
Magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes off Pacitan, injures seven

JAKARTA: (Bernama) A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck off the coast of Pacitan, East Java, early Friday (Feb 6), injuring at least seven people and damaging several houses in parts of East Java and Yogyakarta.
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Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin rebounds after brushing US$60,000 level

SINGAPORE: Bitcoin bounced from a 16-month low on Friday after testing the key $60,000 level, as a global rout in technology stocks that washed out risky bets across asset classes showed tentative signs of easing.
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Singapore
12 fresh charges for woman who harassed nurse during pandemic, created ruckus at lion dance event in Singapore

SINGAPORE: A woman who was fined S$4,000 in 2022 after harassing her neighbour, a nurse, amid the Covid-19 outbreak now faces 12 charges for unrelated offences, including multiple counts of assault.
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Nation
Travel agency head claims trial to swindling man of nearly RM42,000

SEREMBAN: A 38-year-old travel agency director has claimed trial in the Magistrate's Court here for misappropriating RM41,940 last year.
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Nation
Penang airport queues caused by increased arrivals, flights landing too close together, says AKPS

PETALING JAYA: All counters at the Penang International Airport have been open but the increased number of arrivals has led to long queues, says the Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS).
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AI
Anthropic unveils new AI model as OpenAI rivalry heats up

Anthropic on Feb 5 released its latest high-performing artificial intelligence model, escalating its challenge to OpenAI in the intensifying AI race.
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Fashion
Courage and passion: Fire Horse spirit charges up Chinese New Year fashion

Luxury and homegrown brands welcome the Year of the Fire Horse with spirited campaigns and capsule collections blending cultural symbolism, heritage craft and modern style.
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Philippines
Philippines aims to wrap up talks on South China Sea code this year

SINGAPORE: The Philippines said on Friday (Feb 6) it will seek to accelerate long-running talks on a South China Sea code of conduct to a conclusion this year as chair of the Asean regional bloc.