In case you missed it, here is a list of news handpicked by our editor for the week beginning Nov 7 to Nov 13, 2016.
Among the top headlines are: Supermoon phenomena, the arrest of Bersih 2.0 chairperson Maria Chin Abdullah and Red Shirts leader Datuk Seri Jamal Yunos, UPSR results and Bersih 5.0 rally.
Monday, Nov 14:
Brightest moon in 68 years to light up skies as supermoon
The full moon on Monday was the largest ever seen since 1948 as the satellite reaches its closest point to Earth to form what is known as a supermoon.
At exactly 1352 GMT on Monday, the moon became its fullest at the same time as it makes its closest pass to Earth, causing it to appear unusually large, according to astronomers.
The rare proximity of Monday's "spectacular supermoon" to Earth means it will appear 30-per-cent brighter and 14-per-cent bigger as it reaches just 356,509 kilometres from Earth, according to NASA.
PHOTO ALBUM: Stunning moments of the supermoon phenomenon
READ: Supermoon, the biggest in 68 years: What you need to know
Police record statement from Jamal Yunos
Red Shirts leader Datuk Seri Jamal Yunos was called to the Pandan Indah Police station to have his statement recorded regarding the incident in a shopping mall where he was punched and left with a bloodied nose.
It is understood that the statement was also regarding his intention to seek revenge on the Nov 13 incident.
Tuesday, Nov 15:
READ: Egypt court overturns Morsi death sentence
An Egyptian appeals court has overturned a death sentence handed down against ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi in one of four trials since his 2013 overthrow, a judicial official said.
The Court of Cassation ordered that Morsi be retried on the charges of taking part in prison breaks and violence against policemen during the 2011 uprising which toppled longtime president Hosni Mubarak.
Wednesday, Nov 16:
Saving even RM50 a month can come in handy after retirement
Saving a sum of even RM50 per month with the Employees Provident Fund is better than having no savings at all during a time when we are helpless.
The initiative by the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) to provide a voluntary contribution scheme is very useful, with some even calling it the best 'welfare' for workers with no fixed employers.
Thursday, Nov 17:
UPSR: 4,896 pupils score straight A's
A total of 4,896 pupils nationwide scored straight A's in the 2016 Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR).
Education director Tan Sri Dr Khair Mohamad Yusof said the figure was 1.11 per cent of the total 440, 782 candidates who sat for the examination this year.
He said the results this year cannot be compared to the previous years as this year's examination was set according to a new format.
Friday, Nov 18:
Police detain Bersih's Maria Chin Abdullah
On the eve of Bersih 5 rally, several arrests were made by the authorities on Friday.
Bersih's Maria Chin Abdullah and secretariat manager Mandeep Singh, Seremban MP Anthony Loke and student activist Luqman Nur Hakim Zul Razali were among those picked up for questioning.
Saturday, Nov 19:
Hishamuddin Rais arrested
Activist Hishamuddin Rais was arrested at Bangsar today after delivering a speech to Bersih participants who have gathered there.
He was later taken away in a police car.
Bersih 5: Peaceful end, no drama
The street protest to demand for clean elections and government, Bersih 5, ended at 6pm on Saturday after a peaceful march that saw parts of Kuala Lumpur enveloped in yellow shirts.
Several participants waited since last night and stayed at hotels nearby meeting points just to be able to kick off the rally early in the morning.
Sunday, Nov 20:
Action will be taken against UMNO members who join red Shirts rally
Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor said the party will take action against UMNO members who participate in the Red Shirts rally held yesterday.
The rally was held as a counter rally to Bersih 5.0.
Tengku Adnan said he himself will look at the videos and footage available on the protesters before listing their names.
PM Najib: Malaysians are fed up with the Bersih
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said he finds that Malaysians have become fed up with the Bersih electoral reform group or feel that its rallies do not bring any benefit to the country.
Asked to comment on the Bersih 5 rally in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, he said the attempt to topple the government through rallies was constitutionally and legally wrong.
Suganthi Suparmaniam
Mon Nov 21 2016
In case you missed it, here is a list of news handpicked by our editor for the week beginning Nov 7 to Nov 13, 2016.
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.