#ICYMI Weekly Editor's Picks (May 16 - May 22)
Astro Awani
May 23, 2016 08:00 MYT
May 23, 2016 08:00 MYT
Astro AWANI Editor's Picks for the week beginning May 16 to May 22, 2016.
The top headlines for the week include the Thomas Cup and Uber Cup, EgyptAir flight crash in the Mediterranean and death of music legend Deddy Dores.
MONDAY, May 16: Obsessed with GPS, woman ends up in Ontario lake
A woman in Canada, plunged into a lake in Ontario in her car, following her blunt reliance of GPS navigation to get to her destination.
Malaysia strolled past England 4-1 in the Thomas Cup Group C match held at the Kunshan Sports Centre, in China.
TUESDAY, May 17: RTM not interested to broadcast 1MDB debate 'live' - Salleh
Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Salleh Said Keruak said Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) is not interested in broadcasting "live" debates related to 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) by any parties.
WEDNESDAY, May 18: Indonesian music legend Deddy Dores dies
Indonesian music legend Deddy Dores, 65, died of heart attack, at about 11.45pm Iocal time.
THURSDAY, May 19: EgyptAir flight crashes in Mediterranean with 66 on board
An EgyptAir flight from Paris to Cairo crashed into the Mediterranean with 66 people on board, prompting an investigation into whether it was mechanical failure or a bomb.
Indonesia advanced to the finals of the 2016 Thomas Cup tournament in Kunshan, China after beating South Korea 3-1, with the winning point delivered by Angga Pratama - Ricky Karanda Suwardi, beating Kim Gi Jung - Kim Sa Rang in straight sets, 21-15, 21-18.
SATURDAY, May 21: Fishing boat with 12 Malaysians missing in Pulau Aur waters
A fishing boat, carrying 12 Malaysians including 10 anglers, which went out to sea since Tuesday (May 17) is believed to be missing in the Pulau Aur waters, off Mersing.
SUNDAY, May 22: MACC officers raid Guan Eng's bungalow in Jalan Pinhorn
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) raided Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng’s residence in Jalan Pinhorn, Georgetown around 3.10pm.