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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Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
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Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
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An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Minimum wage to increase to RM1,700 effective Feb 1, 2025
The Progressive Wage Policy would be fully enforced next year with an allocation of RM200 million, benefiting 50,000 workers.
Bursa Malaysia ends higher on Budget 2025 optimism
The benchmark index, which opened 1.85 points higher at 1,643.29, moved between 1,641.71 and 1,649.31 throughout the trading session.
Five important aspects relating to people’s lives in Budget 2025 - PM
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