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.

Laos

Laos–China 500 kV power line fully connected, operations to begin in April

Laos and China have completed the full connection of the Laos–China 500 kilovolt (kV) power transmission line, further enhancing their cross-border energy cooperation.

Nation

Cops still probing death of baby boy under babysitter's care

PETALING JAYA: The death of a six-month-old baby boy while under the care of a babysitter in Datuk Keramat here is still under investigation.

Malaysia

Batik Air launches promo fares, increase flight frequencies

Bookings can be made until Feb 13, with additional flights available for certain routes.

Nutrition

Free school meals provide modest benefits

These benefits are not limited to just growth either.

Singapore

Another Singaporean added to US govt ‘worst of worst’ site for criminals

Another Singaporean has been included in the US Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) website listing "the worst of (the) worst criminal aliens" arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Other Sports

Olympics-Curling-Snoop Dogg in the house: Rapper cheers US to mixed doubles win

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb ‌6 (Reuters) - Rapper Snoop Dogg brought a touch of flair to the mixed doubles curling competition ‌on Thursday, sporting a custom jacket featuring the faces of American duo Korey Dropkin ‌and Cory Thiesse while cheering them to victory over Canada.

China

As US toughens stance, how exposed is China to Iranian and Venezuelan oil?

US restrictions could lead China to turn to higher-priced barrels in other markets, while it continues to reduce its reliance on oil imports

Technology

New AI method helps identify which dinosaur made which footprints

WASHINGTON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Footprints are among the most ‌common kind of dinosaur fossils. Sometimes scientists find a single, lonely footprint. Sometimes they come across a chaotic jumble of tracks resembling a dance floor, sort ‌of a dinosaur discotheque. But identifying which dinosaur left which track has been notoriously difficult.

Nation

Justice Nallini lauded by AGC, lawyers, Chief Justice ahead of retirement

PUTRAJAYA: It was a touching moment for Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan, who received accolades and tributes from a senior federal counsel, lawyers, as well as from the Chief Justice ahead of her retirement later this month.

Other Sports

Olympics-Luge-Germans find their form in final practice

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb ‌6 (Reuters) - Germany's expected assault on the luge medals in Cortina looked to be stuttering in early ‌practice but they showed their class and experience on their final runs on Friday when ‌they laid down the gauntlet to the Austrian and Italian pretenders.

World

Canada sends AIM missiles for Ukraine air defences, Ukrainian minister says

Feb ‌6 (Reuters) - Canada is ‌supplying AIM missiles ‌to strengthen Ukraine's air defences, Ukrainian ‍Defence Minister ‍Mykhailo Fedorov ‌wrote on X on ‍Friday, ​adding that ⁠delivery is already under way.