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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.
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Nation
Penang Customs raids liquor-processing operation in oil palm plantation

BUTTERWORTH: The Penang Customs Department has raided a store in an oil palm plantation in Sungai Dua that was used to process liquor.
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Nation
Cement truck plunges into Penang Hospital construction site, killing one

GEORGE TOWN: An Indonesian man died after the cement truck he was in plunged almost two storeys into an ongoing construction site at Penang Hospital, Jalan Residensi.
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Vietnam
Vietnam to increase flight frequency at major airports during Lunar New Year holiday

HANOI: The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has increased flight frequency at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City and Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi during the Lunar New Year holiday to meet surging travel demand, local daily VnExpress reported on Thursday (Feb 5).
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Badminton
Ee Wei calls for unity to put a stop to unwarranted criticisms

PETALING JAYA: Facing criticisms is part and parcel of being an athlete, but national mixed doubles player Toh Ee Wei hopes Malaysians will be united in their support for shuttlers, including herself.
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Badminton
Can Malaysia led by Justin topple Japan in Asia team quarters?

PETALING JAYA: The national men's team will take on Japan in the Asia Team Championships quarter-finals on Friday (Feb 6).
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Myanmar
Myanmar stresses community role in wetlands conservation

YANGON: Myanmar emphasised the importance of local communities' role in protecting wetlands at a ceremony marking World Wetlands Day in Bago region on Monday (Feb 2), the state-owned daily The Mirror reported on Tuesday (Feb 3)
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Nation
DVS approves pork imports from Thailand, Brazil for CNY

PUTRAJAYA: The Veterinary Services Department (DVS) has approved the import of pork from Thailand and Brazil to meet demand over the Chinese New Year period.
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Nation
Federal Court rejects Paul Yong’s bid to review rape conviction

PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court has dismissed a leave application by former Tronoh assemblyman Paul Yong, who sought to review the Federal Court's decision affirming his conviction and sentence for raping his domestic helper.
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World
In Hasina’s hometown in Bangladesh, voters face an unfamiliar ballot

GOPALGANJ, Bangladesh, Feb 6 (Reuters) - For the first ‌time in decades, the image that once defined the hometown of Bangladesh's ousted premier Sheikh Hasina during elections, her Awami League party's "boat" symbol, ‌is absent.
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Metro News
Teen’s 'dream' win: A new BMW from BSN

A 14-year-old from Nilai, Negri Sembilan, is the owner of a BMW 520i M Sport—worth approximately RM364,800—after winning the Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) Premium Savings Certificate (SSP) draw.
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Nation
Trailer attendant killed in North–South Expressway crash near Slim River

IPOH: A 33-year-old trailer attendant was killed after the vehicle he was in overturned at KM386 southbound of the North–South Expressway near Slim River.
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Brunei
‘Remain steadfast, committed in fulfilling duties, responsibilities’, Bruneians urged

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Remain steadfast and committed in fulfilling duties and responsibilities, urged Chief Syar'ie Judge Pehin Orang Kaya Paduka Seri Utama Datuk Paduka Seri Setia Awang Salim Besar.
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Social media
Japan scouring social media 24 hours a day for abuse of Olympic athletes

Japan's Olympic committee is monitoring social media round the clock to protect athletes at the Milan-Cortina Games from online abuse and has already asked for hundreds of posts to be removed.
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Entertainment
Timothee Chalamet, Kylie Jenner reportedly eyeing 2026 engagement

The four-time Oscar nominee and Jenner who have been together since early 2023.
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Cricket
Cricket-Captains tip 300-run barrier at T20 World Cup to fall

NEW DELHI, Feb 6 (Reuters) - ‌A combination of smaller grounds, quick outfields and increasingly fearless batting may lead teams to exceed ‌300 runs mark for the first time at a Twenty20 World Cup, reckon England captain ‌Harry Brook and his India counterpart, Suryakumar Yadav.
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Metro News
39 volunteers help tally Thaipusam donations for Penang temple

GEORGE TOWN: The counting of donations from the Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Waterfall Hilltop Temple is proceeding smoothly, according to state publication Buletin Mutiara.
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Corporate News
WCT to launch RM5bil Islamic notes programme

KUALA LUMPUR: WCT Holdings Bhd plans to establish an Islamic notes issuance programme with an aggregate nominal value of up to RM5 billion, comprising senior Islamic medium-term notes and/or subordinated perpetual Islamic notes based on the Shariah principle of Wakalah Bi Al-Istithmar.
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Singapore
Singapore says heavy traffic expected at land checkpoints during Lunar New Year season

SINGAPORE: (Bernama) The Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints are expected to experience heavy traffic during the upcoming Lunar New Year from Feb 13 to Feb 23, Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said.
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Markets
Bursa Malaysia lower at midday amid selling pressure

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia extended its downward momentum at midday on continued selling pressure in selected heavyweight counters, led by industrial products and services, transportation and logistics, as well as financial services sectors.