IN case you missed it, here is a list of articles handpicked by our editor for the week beginning Jan 4 to 10, 2016.
MONDAY, January 18:
TMJ makes a cameo in classy JDT jersey promo video
A high quality promotional video featuring the JDT's 2016 kit on Facebook has become viral. The video shows several main players including Safiq Rahim, Safee Sali, and Amri Yahyah donning the latest kit by Adidas while displaying some fancy football moves at the Senai International Airport, Johor Bahru. The owner of JDT, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim makes special appearance in the video.
Perlis President Cup keeper Saiful Niza killed in accident
Perlis President Cup goalkeeper, Muhammad Saiful Niza Nasir, 18, who was on his way to attend training was killed in a road accident at Jalan Raja Syed Alwi, Titi Chai.
TUESDAY, January 19:
Schoolgirl loses both legs in hit-and-run accident
A Form One girl lost both her legs after being ran over by a lorry in a hit-and-run accident at Parit 16, Sungai Panjang. Sabak Bernam police chief Supt Nor Azmi Isa said the girl, Siti Nuraisyah Sahrin, and her stepsister, Shamin Amirah Roslan, 14, were on a motorcycle heading home when the mishap occurred at 3 pm.
Lack of self-initiative, soft skills leads to unemployed fresh graduates
TalentCorp Malaysia chief executive officer Johan Mahmood Merican said some of the fresh graduates tended to take the job application process lightly, without taking the initiative to market themselves to the future employer.
WEDNESDAY, January 20:
Actress Fasha Sandha, Jejai officially divorced
Speculation surrounding local actress, Fasha Sandha's marriage finally comes to an end when she and her husband, Rizal Ashram Ramli, is officially divorced with a single talaq.
Kedah UMNO rejects Mukhriz leadership
The majority of Kedah UMNO leaders expressed no-confidence in Datuk Seri Mukhriz Tun Mahathir as the menteri besar and chairman of the state UMNO liaison committee. Kedah UMNO liaison committee deputy chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah announced this after a closed-door meeting with almost all UMNO assemblymen and MPs in the state.
THURSDAY, January 21:
Nearly 1,000 rally in support of Mukhriz
Nearly 1,000 people gathered at the Kedah UMNO building in support of Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mukhriz Tun Mahathir. They gathered since 8pm to voice support for Mukhriz who was said to be present in the building to attend the Jerlun UMNO Division meeting that night.
PHOTO GALLERY: Support pours in for Kedah MB, Datuk Seri Mukhriz Tun Mahathir
More photos of Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mukhriz Tun Mahathir with his supporters after he arrives at the Bangunan Tunku in Alor Setar.
FRIDAY, January 22:
Kedah UMNO tussle: Why the Mukhriz Mahathir issue is important to all Malaysians
A 'Letter to Editor' by political analyst Dr Chandra Muzaffar. He stated that for most Malaysian citizens, whatever their state or party affiliation, the Mukhriz Mahathir issue is important because of its impact upon democracy and governance.
SATURDAY, January 23:
Three Malaysian Scientists listed in The 'World's Most Influential Minds 2015'
Three chemical engineering experts from Malaysia received scientific recognition as being the 'World's Most Influential Minds in 2015' by Thomson Reuters. One of them is Professor Dr Siti Khatum Kamarudin (pic above) , from Universiti Kebangsaan (UKM) Malaysia and in the field of Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cells.
Celine Dion's husband honoured in elaborate Montreal funeral
Canadian political leaders and entertainers joined award-winning singer Celine Dion in honouring the life of her husband, René Angélil, the man who plucked her out of childhood obscurity and propelled her to international fame.
SUNDAY, January 24:
Ahmad Bashah denies eyeing Kedah Menteri Besar post
Kedah UMNO Liaison deputy chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah on Sunday denied being crazy about wanting to become Kedah's next Menteri Besar, as alleged by certain quarters. He drew to attention the fact that he had given way in the 13th general election for Datuk Seri Mukhriz Tun Mahathir to become menteri besar.
Astro Awani
Mon Jan 25 2016
The list of news handpicked by an Astro AWANI editor for the week beginning Jan 18 to Jan 24, 2016.
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.