February 9, 2025
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledges to expand nuclear forces, citing military cooperation between the United States, Japan, and South Korea as the cause of regional tensions.

SEOUL, Feb 9 — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has condemned the military alliance between the United States, Japan, and South Korea, accusing them of escalating regional tensions.

February 8, 2025
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World
U.S. states file lawsuit to prevent Elon Musk's DOGE from accessing payment systems.

WASHINGTON, Feb 8 – A coalition of 19 Democratic-led U.S. states has filed a lawsuit to prevent a Trump administration panel, led by billionaire Elon Musk, from accessing government systems that process trillions of dollars in payments.

February 8, 2025
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World
Kvaratskhelia scores first goal, Dembele nets twice in PSG's victory over Monaco.

PARIS, Feb 8 – Paris Saint-Germain extended their dominance in Ligue 1 with a 4-1 victory over Monaco, led by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s first goal for the club and a brace from Ousmane Dembele.

February 8, 2025
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North Korea asserts its nuclear weapons are not a negotiation tool as Trump and Ishiba hold talks.

SEOUL, Feb 8 – North Korea has reaffirmed that its nuclear weapons are not up for negotiation but are meant for combat use against perceived threats, state media KCNA reported today.

February 8, 2025
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Immigration uncovers RM3.6 million in illegal fund transfers to India and Indonesia via grocery stores and eateries in Brickfields and Klang.

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 8 – The Immigration Department seized RM3.6 million and arrested 10 foreign nationals in a special operation targeting an illegal money transfer syndicate operating in Klang and Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur.

February 8, 2025
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Foreigner arrested for attempted theft during flight from Subang to Penang

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 8 – A 52-year-old foreign national was arrested yesterday for allegedly attempting to steal from a fellow passenger during a flight from Subang to Penang.

February 8, 2025
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Local
Prioritize engagement first, adjust rates later: Sabah DCM delays new by-laws, citing excessive increases

BEAUFORT, Feb 8 — The Local Government and Housing Ministry has finalized updates to all related ordinances, including the premises by-law.

February 7, 2025
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Local
Port Dickson prohibits tents on 11 beaches to maintain cleanliness, announces state exco.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — Visitors to Port Dickson’s 11 public beaches must observe a new ban on tents, introduced by the Port Dickson Municipal Council (MPPD). State local government development, housing, and transport executive councilor J.

February 7, 2025
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Local
Early morning blaze devastates Sentul premises, destroying 40 motorcycles.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — An early-morning fire in Sentul destroyed three premises and 40 motorcycles yesterday.

February 7, 2025
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Local
During the Thaipusam festivities, seven roads in Batu Caves will close in stages from midnight this Sunday until February 14.

GOMBAK, Feb 7 — In conjunction with the Thaipusam celebration, seven roads around Batu Caves will be closed in stages from midnight this Sunday until February 14.

February 7, 2025
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World
Trump's transgender sports ban rekindles debate over fairness and discrimination.

WASHINGTON, Feb 7 — US President Donald Trump’s executive order to ban transgender girls and women from competing in female sports teams aligns with similar laws passed in over 20 Republican-led states.

February 7, 2025
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World
Liverpool dominate Spurs 4-0 to secure a place in the League Cup final.

LIVERPOOL, Feb 7 — Liverpool overturned a 1-0 first-leg deficit to book their place in the League Cup final with a resounding 4-0 victory over Tottenham, piling pressure on Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou.