#ICYMI: Weekly Editor's Pick (28 March - 3 April)
#ICYMI Weekly Editor's Picks from March 28 to April 3, 2016.
In case you missed it, here is a list of news handpicked by Astro AWANI editor for the week beginning March 28 to April 3, 2016.
Among the top headlines are, EgyptAir's hijack drama, Australian documentary proves Prime MInister Najib's stand regarding donation, exclusive interview with Arul Kanda, and Anti-GST rally.
MONDAY, 28 MARCH
Malaysia's haj quota for this year remains the same as last year at 22,230, according to Pilgrims Fund Board (TH) Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Tan Sri Ismee Ismail.
Malaysia's haj quota for this year remains the same. - File photo
TUESDAY, 29 MARCH
A hijacker who diverted an EgyptAir flight to Cyprus on Tuesday has released everyone on board except four foreign passengers and the crew, the airline said on Twitter.
The incident ended relatively peacefully Tuesday when the plane's crew and passengers left the aircraft and authorities took the hijacker into custody. - File photo
A hijacker seized an Egyptian airliner on Tuesday and diverted it to Cyprus, triggering a hostage crisis at Larnaca airport on the south coast.
WEDNESDAY, 30 MARCH
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) in a statement said Australian Broadcasting Corporation's (ABC) production, "Four Corners" confirmed the prime minister's stand regarding the donation that he received all this while.
'Four Corners' documentary somehow confirmed Najib's stand regarding the donation that he received all this while. - File photo
One of the reasons Malaysians are struggling with the high cost of living today is because of their low education level and lack of skills. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said this is the reason they are unable to secure higher paying jobs to meet the demands of current cost of living.
THURSDAY, 31 MARCH
1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) president Arul Kanda Kandasamy said his job at the investment-arm company is done. “My job is to come in, identify the problem, put together the solution, herd people to stay focused,“ he said.
'My job is to come in, identify the problem and put togther the solution', said Arul Kanda. - File photo
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has arrested an engineer who allegedly uploaded offensive and insulting comments about Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak on the Facebook account of a news portal recently.
FRIDAY, 1 APRIL
In regard to a recent allegation by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) concerning the funds which were deposited into Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak's personal bank accounts, the prime minister’s office (PMO) has issued a statement on the issue.
Prime Minister's Office has issued a statement regarding WSJ's allegation concerning the 'controversial funds'. - File photo
Former Deputy Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Mohamed Amin Osman died at the age of 89 due to pneumonia at Prince Court Medical Centre, on Friday.
SATURDAY, 2 APRIL
The police have detained an immigration officer and her male companion in connection with the death of a toddler at Apartment Teratai in Putra Perdana.
Hundreds of Malaysians make their way to the city centre to protest against the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and other current issues, at Dataran Merdeka.
Around 2,000 brave sweltering temps to rally against GST on Saturday. - File photo
SUNDAY, 3 APRIL
UMNO Veterans hurt at Mahathir's action to oust Najib - Chairman
UMNO Veterans are hurt over the action of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in conspiring with the opposition merely to realise his aspiration to oust Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, said Malaysia UMNO Veterans chairman Tan Sri Mohd Tajol Rosli Ghazali.
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