AWANI Editor's Picks for the week beginning June 20 to June 26, 2016.
The top headlines for the week include UMNO Supreme Council sacks its deputy president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, British PM David Cameron resigns as Britain votes to exit European Union and PKR Miri branch secretary, Bill Kayong, found dead.
MONDAY, June 20:
RM12 million payment: Police will not set up inquiry - IGP
The Royal Malaysian Police will not conduct an inquiry in relation to the payment of RM12 million for the release of four Malaysians abducted in Pulau Ligitan, Sabah last April.
TUESDAY, June 21:
PKR Miri branch secretary, Bill Kayong, shot dead
PKR candidate for the Bekenu state seat in the Sarawak election last month, Bill Kayong, was shot dead in Miri.
WEDNESDAY, June 22:
Dr M must contest in election to remain relevant in politics
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad must contest and win in the general election to remain relevant in the political world, said Opposition leader Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.
THURSDAY, June 23:
Abu Kassim ends service as MACC Chief Commissioner
Tan Sri Abu Kassim Mohamed is to discontinue service as per his request as the Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on Aug 1, said Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Dr Ali Hamsa.
FRIDAY, June 24:
British PM David Cameron resigns
Prime Minister David Cameron announced he will resign after Britons voted to leave the European Union despite his campaign to keep it in the bloc.
Cameron promised to try to "steady the ship" over the next months and did not give a precise timetable for his departure but said a new leader should be installed by early October.
UMNO sacks Muhyiddin, Mukhriz
The UMNO Supreme Council announced its decision to sack its deputy president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and former Kedah menteri besar Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir.
UMNO president Datuk Seri Najib Razak said the decision was made because the two leaders had shared the same stage with the Opposition and attacked the party's leadership.
SATURDAY, June 25:
Goodbye UMNO, Muhyiddin says
Expelled UMNO deputy president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said he has never left UMNO’s struggles or betrayed the party which he had been a member for 40 years.
SUNDAY, June 26:
Car bomb explodes in Sungai Golok
A car bomb exploded in Sungai Golok town, injuring two members of the public who were near the location of the incident, according to police in Thailand's restive southern province.
The car was believed to be carrying 50kg of bomb which exploded at about 6.10am local time (7.10am Malaysian time) near the police camp, market and some houses.
Astro Awani
Mon Jun 27 2016
In case you missed it, here's the weekly editor's picks between June 20 to June 26, 2016.
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
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.