Other Sports

Olympics-FIS aims to quash penis-enlargement sideshow, but science makes sense

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World

Olympics-Italy's Meloni plays down ICE agent furore as she meets Vance

MILAN, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Italian Prime ‌Minister Giorgia Meloni met U.S. Vice President JD Vance in Milan ‌on Friday, hours before the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics, using ‌the encounter to reaffirm the strength of U.S.–Italian ties despite tensions around the presence of U.S. security personnel at the Games.

AseanPlus News

'Several tonnes’ of rubbish cleared from Bali’s beaches after criticism from leader Prabowo

Bali has launched a major beach clean up initiative in response to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's recent criticism of the island's growing waste problem.

Technology

Global chip sales expected to hit $1 trillion this year, industry group says

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - ‌Global semiconductor sales are expected to hit $1 trillion this ‌year, the Semiconductor Industry Association said on Friday.

Thailand

Thai GE: ‘Money being thrown around to buy votes’, but voters now want more than just handouts

Voters are sceptical of populist election measures like cash handouts, preferring sustainable support like career and job opportunities.

Entertainment

HK actor Ruco Chan reveals first proposal to wife Phoebe Sin was a failure

Chan first met Sin in 2016 when she competed in the Miss Hong Kong pageant, where the TVB star served as a judge for the finals.

Arts

Weekend for the arts: Cultkids' 'Jiran Tetangga', Chetak 17's print annual

A list of arts and culture events to check out in the Klang Valley this weekend and beyond

Hockey

Olympics-Ice hockey-Finland confident of having full roster available for US match

MILAN, Feb 6 (Reuters) - ‌Finland women's ice hockey team are confident of having ‌a full, or almost full roster available for Saturday's ‌match with the United States, a Finnish spokesperson told Reuters, after their opening game at the Olympics was postponed due to stomach flu in the ‍camp.

Cricket

Cricket-Suryavanshi's record 175 against England guides India to Under-19 World Cup glory

Feb 6 (Reuters) - Indian 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi unleashed ‌a ferocious batting masterclass in the Under-19 World Cup final against England on Friday, smashing a record-breaking 175 ‌off just 80 balls as India claimed their sixth title with a 100-run victory.

Cricket

Cricket–India's Rana ruled out of T20 World Cup with knee injury, replaced by Siraj

MUMBAI, Feb 6 (Reuters) - India ‌seam bowler Harshit Rana has been ruled out of the ‌Twenty20 World Cup with a knee injury, India's cricket ‌board (BCCI) announced on Friday, with Mohammed Siraj named as a replacement.

Nation

Petition to sack Hamzah from Bersatu subject to disciplinary board, says sec-gen

PETALING JAYA: Any issue relating to the dismissal of Bersatu members, including its Deputy President Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, is subject to the process stipulated in the party constitution, Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali tells Sinar Harian.

Badminton

Malaysia's back-up fall 0-3 to Japan as Asia team semis dream ends

PETALING JAYA: The national men shuttlers hopes of reaching the Asia Team Championships semi-finals were dashed after suffering a 0-3 defeat at the hands of Japan.

Philippines

Philippines-US pact to push for local processing of critical minerals

The Philippines, through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), has signed a memorandum of understanding with the United States (US) to support local processing of the country's critical minerals and rare earth sector.

Nation

Special committee to conduct comprehensive, holistic study on e-waste related issues, says AKPS

PETALING JAYA: The Special Committee for E-Waste Coordination will conduct a comprehensive and holistic study on issues related to e-waste, particularly those involving entry, management, and enforcement at the national level, says the Malaysian Border Control and Protection (AKPS).

Nation

Bersatu leaders to meet Muhyiddin on Feb 8

IPOH: All Bersatu MPs, assemblymen and senators are understood to have received invitations to attend a meeting with party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Sinar Harian reports.

Vietnam

Vietnam's trade surplus with the US surges in January as imports from China hit new high

Vietnam's trade surplus with the United States grew in January by nearly 30% year on year as exports climbed, while imports from China hit a new monthly high, official data released on Friday showed.

AseanPlus News

Cambodian King is very ill, unable to perform his royal duties: Royal Palace; Hun Sen takes over duties

Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni "falls ill, unable to carry out his royal duties," said a Ministry of Royal Palace statement on Friday.

Myanmar

Myanmar junta’s proxy party named the winner of globally criticised election

A proxy party for Myanmar's junta was declared the "landslide" winner of elections that were derided as illegitimate by the United Nations and others, helping the military keep its grip on the war-ravaged country.

Other Sports

Olympics-Curling-Britain, US maintain winning streaks, champions Italy bounce back

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 6 (Reuters) - ‌Britain beat Sweden and South Korea in the mixed doubles curling competition on Friday to continue ‌their perfect start at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, while reigning champions Italy returned to winning ‌ways.

Brunei

Brunei activates emergency response as landslides disrupt water supply

Brunei's Public Works Department (PWD) has activated its emergency response center following landslides that damaged water transmission pipes in a rural area of Tutong district, resulting in widespread water supply disruptions across the country.