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Nation
Doctors satisfied with Dr M's progress, former PM to continue recovery with physiotherapy
PETALING JAYA: Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad will continue physiotherapy after getting clearance from his doctors.
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AseanPlus News
Nepal halts search after guide killed, Iranian climber missing
KATHMANDU: Bad weather forced Nepali rescuers to suspend the search Monday (Jan 19) for an Iranian climber missing for four days after an accident which killed a Nepali team member, expedition organisers said.
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China
Rare supercars linked to Prince Group seized in Taiwan set for February auction
SINGAPORE: Supercars valued at about US$35 million in total that belonged to members of the scandal-hit Prince Group will be auctioned en masse in Taipei in February, putting some limited-edition vehicles back on the market.
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Banking
Indonesia to ensure c.bank independence, rupiah to rebound, finance minister says
JAKARTA: Indonesia's finance minister said on Tuesday that the government would ensure the central bank's independence and not use its funds to pay for its policy programmes, noting that the rupiah was likely to rebound with economic fundamentals still strong.
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Brunei
Public urged not to be alarmed as Royal Brunei Land Forces conducts nationwide exercise
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Ministry of Defence has urged the public not to be alarmed by increased military activity as the Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) conducts Exercise Semangat Waja Series 08/2026 from Jan 21 to Jan 30.
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Japan
Helicopter carrying three goes missing near Mt. Aso summit in south-west Japan
KUMAMOTO, Japan: A helicopter went missing around noon Tuesday (Jan 20) near the summit of Mt. Aso in the south-western Japan prefecture of Kumamoto, Kyodo news reported, according to local firefighters and other sources
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AseanPlus News
Sumitomo Group Forum 2026 champions youth innovation for a sustainable future, an aim for the future of Asia
The forum held in Cycberjaya themed "Tiny Plastic, Big Problem" unites students, scientists, and startups.
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Nation
Asean, China in final stages of finalising South China Sea Code of Conduct, says Tok Mat
KUALA LUMPUR: Asean and China are in the final phase of finalising the Code of Conduct (COC) for the South China Sea, the Dewan Rakyat was told on Tuesday (Jan 20).
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Nation
No return for UPSR and PT3 says Fadhlina
PUTRAJAYA: There will not be a return of the Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) and Pentaksiran Tingkatan 3 (PT3) examinations, confirms Fadhlina Sidek.
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Metro News
Business partners make festive visit to SMG Penang office
FESTIVITIES have poured in ahead of the Lunar New Year with Star Media Group's Pitt Street office having welcomed several visits from business partners this week.
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Cambodia
Unexploded 155mm shells cleared in Cambodia
PHNOM PENH: The Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) has successfully cleared multiple unexploded 155mm artillery shells left from Thai shelling in Preah Vihear province, according to CMAC director-general Heng Ratana.
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Nation
Cops nab 15 over three fights that occurred in Kuala Muda
SUNGAI PETANI: A total of 15 men were arrested during Ops Cantas following three fights that occured in Taman Songket and Taman Ria Jaya here on Jan 10.
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Economy
Standard Chartered sees Malaysia’s 2026 GDP growth at 4.5%
KUALA LUMPUR: Standard Chartered Global Research expects Malaysia's economy to stay resilient in 2026, with gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 4.5% at the upper end of the government's target range, supported by steady domestic demand, contained inflation and sustained investment momentum.
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Nation
Special Branch successfully repatriated and rehabilitated 13 JI youths in 2003, says Ayob Khan
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian authorities successfully secured the return and rehabilitation of 13 young Malaysians linked to the Al-Ghuraba cell of Jemaah Islamiah (JI) following their detention in Pakistan in 2003.
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Philippines
Overseas Filipina workers dominate migration, bear higher risks abroad
MANILA: On the night before she flew to Riyadh, Maria (not her real name) tucked her children's school photos into the front pocket of her suitcase. She had memorised the route to the airport, the name of her recruiter and the hotline number of the agency office in Saudi Arabia. What she could not prepare for, she later said, was the loneliness of working inside a stranger's home, thousands of miles from the people she was leaving behind.
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Indonesia
Jakarta limits electronic gadget use during school hours
JAKARTA: Schools in Indonesia's capital, Jakarta, are now subject to restrictions on the use of electronic gadgets including smartphones and smartwatches during school hours.
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Environment
Planetary Health Matters: The year we choose resolve over retreat
The cost of delaying climate change action was made clear in 2025's many disasters. So let's make 2026 the year we choose action over avoidance.
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Environment
Ecowatch: Malaysia’s natural heritage is calling out for protection
A reader shares her encounters with the country's amazing wildlife and explains why we need to protect it.
