In case you missed it, here is a list of news handpicked by an Astro AWANI editor for the week beginning June 13 to 19, 2016.
Among the top headlines are DCA revoked Rayani Air's AOC, an alligator snatched a two-year-old boy in Florida Disney Resort Hotel and Proton launches its fourth generation Perdana.
Monday, June 13:
DCA revokes Rayani Air's Air Operator Certificate
The Department of Civil Aviation Malaysia (DCA) revoked Rayani Air's Air Operator Certificate (AOC) after a full investigation into the administration and safety audit of the airline’s state of operations.
DCA director-general Datuk Azharuddin Abdul Rahman said the airline has been given an opportunity to make a representation during an inquiry on May 12.
He said the country’s first syariah-compliant airline must return the AOC to the DCA within 14 days from the date of notice of revocation.
Tuesday, June 14:
Late Karpal Singh's driver acquitted of reckless driving charge
The driver of the late Karpal Singh who was charged with reckless driving that resulted in the former DAP chairman and his personal assistant's deaths was granted a discharge and acquittal.
Magistrate Mohamad Ibrahim Mohamad Ghulam in his ruling said the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case against C.Selvam, 29.
Proton launches fourth generation Perdana, price starts at RM113,888
The 2.0L variant of the new Proton Perdana is priced at RM113,888, while the 2.4L is at RM138,888.
It is available in six different colours namely Graphite Grey, Sterling Silver, Ruby Red, Cotton White, Midnight Black and Citrine Gold.
Wednesday, June 15:
Alligator snatches toddler at Florida Disney resort hotel
An American family's Disney vacation turned into a nightmare when an alligator snatched their two-year-old boy at the shore of a resort lake and the father was unable to pry the toddler from the animal's jaws, officials said Wednesday.
A search and rescue operation was launched after the attack Tuesday night at the Grand Floridian hotel not far from the Magic Kingdom, but police said they held out little hope the boy would be found alive.
Thursday, June 16:
Remains of Malaysian defence attache in Indonesia flown home
The remains of the defence attaché at the Malaysian Embassy in Indonesia, Brig Gen Datuk Jalaludin Md Yusof, were flown home by the Malaysian Royal Air Force's C130 aircraft.
Jalaludin, 57, died after collapsing in the main hall of the Embassy of Malaysia after a buka puasa event organised by the embassy on Wednesday.
Friday, June 17:
Father-of-two kills himself in Taiwan courtroom
By the time authorities noticed that Tyrel Martin Marhanka had a sharp metal object in his hands, it was too late.
The 41-year-old American - who was sitting in a courtroom in Taiwan during his sentencing on drug possession charges - plunged the object deep into his neck, unleashing a gush of blood.
British lawmaker Jo Cox killed in daylight street attack
Jo Cox, a 41-year-old mother-of-two from the opposition Labour Party, was shot in the face while lying on the ground by a lone attacker in the village of Birstall in northern England, according to witnesses quoted by local media.
Saturday, June 18:
Barisan Nasional won the Kuala Kangsar and Sungai Besar by-elections with increased majority.
Sungai Besar by-election: BN wins seat with 9,191 votes majority
Barisan Nasional's candidate Budiman Mohd Zohdi won the Sungai Besar parliamentary seat with 9,191 votes majority.
The fight for the seat was between Budiman, Dr Abdul Rani Osman (PAS) and Azhar Abdul Shukur (Amanah).
Budiman garnered 16,800 votes while Dr Abdul Rani (6,902) and Azhar (7,609) votes.
BN wins Kuala Kangsar by-election with 6,969 vote majority
The Barisan Nasional won the Kuala Kangsar by-election with a 6,969 vote majority.
BN's candidate Datin Mastura Mohd Yazid garnered 12,653 votes while PAS's Dr Najihatussalehah Ahmad received 5,684 votes and Prof Dr Ahmad Termizi Ramli of Parti Amanah Negara polled 4,883 votes.
Independent candidate Izat Bukhary Ismail Bukhary received 54 votes.
Three astronauts touch down after 6 months in space
Three astronauts including Briton Tim Peake landed back on Earth Saturday after completing a six-month mission on the International Space Station (ISS).
Peake, the first British astronaut on the ISS, Russia's Yury Malenchenko and NASA's Tim Kopra parachuted down onto the Kazakh steppe in their Soyuz capsule at 0915 GMT after spending 186 days in orbit.
Sunday, June 19:
Jinns 'admit' to moving prayer room partitions at Malacca mosque
A team of traditional healers claimed they had successfully 'caught' several jinns which were said to have made Masjid Kampung Tedong in Malacca, their home since 400 million years ago.
One of the practitioners, Sa'ad Jaafar, 49, claimed that the incident of two prayer room partitions 'gliding' across the hall of the mosque, caught in a spooky video recording, was not factored by wind, as previously claimed.
He claimed the jinns did it.
Suganthi Suparmaniam
Mon Jun 20 2016
In case you missed it, here is a list of news handpicked by an Astro AWANI editor for the week beginning June 13 to 19, 2016.
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Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
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Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
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Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
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Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Minimum wage to increase to RM1,700 effective Feb 1, 2025
The Progressive Wage Policy would be fully enforced next year with an allocation of RM200 million, benefiting 50,000 workers.
Bursa Malaysia ends higher on Budget 2025 optimism
The benchmark index, which opened 1.85 points higher at 1,643.29, moved between 1,641.71 and 1,649.31 throughout the trading session.
Five important aspects relating to people’s lives in Budget 2025 - PM
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Economic outlook: Govt plans to leverage, expand existing city transit system
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