The top headlines for the week include the sacking of Louis Van Gaal as manager of Manchester United, Private Member's Bill in Parliament last Thursday, Johnny Depp's restraining order against wife, and the decision by few BN component leaders to relinquish their ministerial posts should hudud be implemented.
MONDAY, May 23:
Football: Manchester United sack Van Gaal
Louis van Gaal has been sacked as manager of Manchester United, several British media outlets reported Monday, amid speculation he will be replaced by Jose Mourinho.
17 girls dead in fire at school dormitory in Thailand
At least 17 young girls died after a fire swept through the dormitory of a school for children of hill tribes in northern Thailand.
TUESDAY, May 24:
Heavy storm in Perlis
The people in Perlis were shocked today when strong winds followed by heavy storm occurred at about 2.30pm Tuesday afternoon.
Singapore kicks out Swiss bank linked to 1MDB
Singapore's central bank on Tuesday said it has ordered the closure of the local branch of Swiss bank BSI, which has been linked to an alleged scandal in Malaysia.
WEDNESDAY, May 25:
Cosby will stand trial for sex assault, judge rules
Disgraced US megastar Bill Cosby must stand trial over accusations that he sexually assaulted a woman after plying her with wine and pills at his Philadelphia home 12 years ago, a judge ruled Tuesday.
No handshake exemption for Muslim pupils, Swiss canton rules
Religious belief is no excuse for refusing to shake a teacher's hand, Swiss regional authorities ruled Wednesday, reversing one school's controversial decision to grant exemptions for Muslim students wary of touching the opposite sex.
THURSDAY, May 26:
PAS' hudud Bill in Parliament order paper, again
PAS’ proposal to amend the Federal Constitution to enable the implementation of hudud in Kelantan has reappeared in the Parliament order paper today.
Termination of Husam valid, says party veep
The termination of Datuk Husam Musa from the Islamic party is valid as the decision of the party is final, said PAS Vice-President Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah.
FRIDAY, May 27:
Private Member's Bill tabled by Hadi Awang not hudud - Najib
The Private Member's Bill to amend the Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act tabled by Marang MP Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday is not on hudud punishment, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
Will UMNO Supreme Council decide on Muhyiddin, Mukhriz fate?
UMNO Supreme Council expected to deliberate on the fate of Tan Sri Muhyididn Yassin, Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir and Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal in the party.
SATURDAY, May 28:
Johnny Depp ordered to stay away from wife over abuse claim
Johnny Depp was hit with a restraining order on Friday after his wife appeared in court with a black eye, accusing the Oscar-nominated star of assaulting her.
Dr Abdul Rani is PAS candidate for Sungai Besar
PAS named Dr Abdul Rani Osman, the Meru state assemblyman as its candidate for the Sungai Besar parliamentary by-election on June 18.
SUNDAY, May 29:
No bias in Kedah assemblyman's alleged assault: Police
Police have recorded a statement from an individual claiming to be assaulted by Bayu assemblyman, Datuk Azmi Che Hussain in front of a shopping centre in Aman Central here last May 15.
'I will resign from Cabinet if hudud is implemented' - MIC president
MIC president, Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam has announced that he would relinquish his ministerial post if the MIC fails to prevent the implementation of hudud in the country.
Ronaldo strikes shoot-out winner as Real crowned kings of Europe
Cristiano Ronaldo added the finishing touches as Real Madrid were crowned kings of Europe for an 11th time with a 5-3 penalties victory over Atletico Madrid, after a 1-1 draw in the Champions League final on Saturday.
