IN case you missed it, here is a list of news hand-picked by an Astro AWANI editor for the week beginning May 9 to May 15, 2016.
The top headlines for the week include an alleged bomb scare at Old Trafford, JDT crowned champions of 2016 Malaysia FA Cup, massive flash floods hit Kuala Lumpur and the discovery of the sixth and final body of the AS350 helicopter crash in Sebuyau, Sarawak.
SUNDAY, MAY 15: Man United game abandoned over security alert
Police ordered Manchester United to abandon their final Premier League game of the season against Bournemouth after a suspicious package was discovered at Old Trafford.
Bagan Datoh Wanita UMNO chief dies
Aminah Abdul Manaf, 52, died at 6pm while undergoing treatment at the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur.
SATURDAY, MAY 14: JDT notch a double after winning FA Cup
Johor Darul Ta'zim clinched their second title this season when they defeated PKNS FC in the final of the FA Cup at the Shah Alam Stadium.
Cabinet to be reshuffled soon
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak announced that the Cabinet will be reshuffled soon following the resignation of Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas as Plantation, Industries and Commodities Minister and the death of his deputy, Datuk Noriah Kasnon, in the Sarawak helicopter crash.
FRIDAY, MAY 13: Three more Malaysian politicians' sons named in Panama Papers
News portal Malaysiakini reported that the sons of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Datuk Seri Anifah Aman have been named by the Panama Papers as owning several offshore accounts.
THURSDAY, MAY 12: City folks hit by flash floods at four major roads
Flash floods at Jalan Bangsar, Jalan Damansara, Jalan Pantai Baru and Jalan Pudu in Kuala Lumpur have caused scores of road users to be stranded for hours.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11: "My phone is tapped, Special Branch is monitoring me" - TMJ
The Johor crown prince claimed to be in the dark as to why there was a need to have a file on him and his father in Bukit Aman.
TUESDAY, MAY 10: Ustazah dies during du'a recital competition
A video that went viral on the social media showed how Halimah Ramli collapsed, just seconds away from completing her recital at a Du'a Yasin Memorisation competition in Changlun, Kedah.
MONDAY, MAY 9: Body of final Sarawak heli crash victim found
The body of Filipino pilot, Captain Rudolf Rex Ragas was finally found by Malaysian marine police at 10.15am, some 5.5 kilometres from Feri Triso, Sebuyau.
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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.
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.