#ICYMI: Weekly Editor's Picks (Jan 4-10, 2016)
Astro Awani
January 10, 2016 05:58 MYT
January 10, 2016 05:58 MYT
#ICYMI: Weekly Editor's Picks (Jan 4-10)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin's 40 best selfies in conjunction with his 40th birthday on Sunday.