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, Jan 4: Back to school!

A total of 891,685 Year One and Form One students begin their schooling session for this year, throughout the nation.

First day of school

READ: Girl with abnormal jaw growth among pupils who start schooling

Nur Batrisya



Tuesday, Jan 5: Saudi Arabia to halt flights, trade with Iran - minister

Saudi Arabia widened its rift with Iran on Monday, saying it would end air traffic and trade links with the Islamic republic and demanding that Tehran must "act like a normal country" before it would restore severed diplomatic relations.

AdelalJubair

READ: Chinese national dies during fight with wife over daughter

A Chinese national died early Tuesday during a fight with his wife, her relatives and a friend over custody of their daughter at their house in Setia Alam, police said.


Wednesay, 6 Jan: Obama, wiping tears, makes new push to tighten gun rules

Wiping back tears as he remembered children killed in a mass shooting, President Barack Obama ordered stricter gun rules that he can impose without Congress and urged American voters to reject pro-gun candidates.

Barack Obama



Thursday, 7 Jan: All's well after baby mix-up

A married couple got the shock of their lives when they learned that the new baby boy whom they just brought home from the hospital, was actually another couple's baby.

Baby mix up


READ: First day at nursery for Britain's Prince George

Britain's Prince George had his first day at nursery on Wednesday, prompting his proud mother Kate to take his photograph as she and Prince William dropped him off.
Prince George

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Friday, 10 Jan: Budget 2016 must be adjusted due to challenging new year - Najib

Adjustments to Budget 2016 are to be tabled soon by taking into account the current economic scenario to reflect the realistic situation of a challenging new year, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
Najib Razak



Saturday, 9 Jan: Mao Ze-gone as giant statue of Communist leader 'demolished'

A gargantuan gold-painted statue of Communist China's founding father Mao Zedong has suddenly been demolished, apparently for lacking government approval, state media said, days after images of it went viral.

READ: PM Najib successfully underwent a minor surgery in HKL

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today has successfully underwent a minor surgery to remove a small benign growth on his right hand in Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL).

WATCH: Grandmother gives birth to her own grandchild



Sunday, 10 Jan: Bauxite: MACC calls six PTG officials

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will call another six Pahang Land and Mines Department officials to help investigations of corruption involving bauxite mining.
Bauksit


READ: Happy Birthday KJ: 40 best selfies of Khairy Jamaluddin!

Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin's 40 best selfies in conjunction with his 40th birthday on Sunday.

Khairy Jamaluddin