IN case you missed it, here is a list of news handpicked by our editor for the week beginning July 25 to 31, 2016.
Among the top stories are: UMNO Youth alleged three former top government officials were involved in a conspiracy to topple Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak; a brazen shooting incident near Jalan Genting Kelang shocked unsuspecting members of the public; and Tunku Mahkota of Johor talked about football and politics in an exclusive interview on Astro AWANI’s talk show ‘Obviously Harith Iskander’ (OHI) Saturday night.
MONDAY, JULY 25
1MDB: Sue the US government if allegations untrue - Shafie Apdal
'Sue the American Government if their claims on 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) were unfounded', Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal said. He added, although the AG (Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali) had explained the matter, there needs to be a follow-up as the allegations by the US Department of Justice would compromise Malaysia's image if they were not addressed immediately.
DOJ report: PM Najib calls for those implicated to clear their names
Datuk Seri Najib Razak has called for the individuals implicated in the United States Department of Justice's (DOJ) report on 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) to clear their names. The Prime Minister also stressed that the individuals named must take responsibility for their actions.
TUESDAY, JULY 26
Zeti among those involved in anti-PM conspiracy - UMNO Youth
The UMNO Youth alleged three former top government officials were involved in a conspiracy to topple Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. They are former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Abu Kassim Mohamed, former Bank Negara Malaysia governor Tan Sri Zeti Akhtar Aziz and former attorney-general Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27
Man dies in brazen shooting in Setapak
A brazen shooting incident at a commercial area near Jalan Genting Kelang shocked unsuspecting members of the public who witnessed the crime. A CCTV recording showed the vehicle stopping at the traffic light. Shortly after, two motorcycles came up behind the car, with two riders on each motorbike. The pillion riders then got off and began firing at both sides of the vehicle.
Suicide at Subang Jaya shopping mall
A businessman died after jumping from the fifth floor of a shopping mall in USJ 19. In the 8.30am incident, the 34-year-old was found at the parking lot of the mall by a security guard on duty.
THURSDAY, JULY 28
Shooting case: Victim bought new car before incident, to avoid being followed - Friend
The man who was shot dead at the Jalan Taman Ibu Kota/Jalan Genting Klang junction on Wednesday had just bought a new car after suspecting that he was being followed, according to his friend.
MH370: Nobody was at control at the end of its flight - ATSB new chief
MH370 plunged into the ocean at almost 400km/hr said Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) new chief commissioner Greg Hood. In an interview with AirlineRatings.com, he said the dramatic descent from about 5,400ft (1,200m) a minute to up to 20,000ft (6,700m) a minute suggests that no one was in control of the aircraft.
FRIDAY, JULY 29
2017 Nissan Titan 4x4 pickup: Bigger than a politician's ego
The new-for-2016 Nissan Titan XD Diesel SL 4x4 crew cab truck ia huge and powerful, yet designed to fit above heavy-duty Dodge Rams and below the heavy-duty Goliaths manufactured by Ford and Chevrolet. Take a look at the monster!
Mother pleads guilty to poisoning her five-year-old son, burning his body
Narges Shafeirad pleaded guilty in Montgomery County Circuit Court to killing Daniel last year by forcing him to swallow a lethal amount of cold medicine before setting her car on fire and staging a crash to mask her brutality. She faces up to 50 years in prison at her sentencing in December.
SATURDAY, JULY 30
VIDEO: Joe Flizzow meets LL Cool J and Channing Tatum at Harvard
Joe Flizzow took a summer course in Business of Entertainment, Media and Sports at Harvard... and had the chance to rub shoulders with few of Hollywood's biggest stars.
SUNDAY, JULY 31
'Tunku Kalsom Aminah Sofiah changed my life' - TMJ
The birth of daughter, Tunku Kalsom Aminah Sofiah has changed the lives of Johor royal couple Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim and YM Che Puan Khaleeda. In an exclusive interview on Astro AWANI’s talk show ‘Obviously Harith Iskander’ (OHI) Saturday night, the Tunku Mahkota of Johor, Tunku Ismail admitted that he is now more comfortable going back early and spending more time with his princess.
Three things that should never be mixed with politics - TMJ
According to Tunku Mahkota of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, politics in education, religion and business will only create corruption.
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Mon Aug 01 2016
In case you missed it, here is a list of news handpicked by our editor for the week beginning July 25 to 31, 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.