#ICYMI Weekly Editor's Picks (May 23 - May 29)
Astro Awani
May 30, 2016 10:21 MYT
May 30, 2016 10:21 MYT
Astro AWANI Editor's Picks for the week beginning May 23 to May 29, 2016.
AWANI Editor's Picks for the week beginning May 23 to May 29, 2016.
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:
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.
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:
The people in Perlis were shocked today when strong winds followed by heavy storm occurred at about 2.30pm Tuesday afternoon.
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:
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.
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’ proposal to amend the Federal Constitution to enable the implementation of hudud in Kelantan has reappeared in the Parliament order paper today.
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:
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.
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 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.
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:
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.
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.
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.