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#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 remains at 22,320 - TH
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.
TUESDAY, 29 MARCH
EgyptAir hijacker 'frees all on board except four foreigners, crew'
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.
Hijacker diverts Egypt Air to Cyprus
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
Four Corners: Documentary proves Najib's stand regarding donation
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.
Malaysians with low education level and skills affected by high cost of living - Najib
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
1MDB: "My job here is done, now I need to move on"- Arul Kanda
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.
MCMC arrests engineer over Facebook comments about Najib
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
A year in denial, WSJ finally admits funds indeed came from Saudi Arabia - PMO
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.
Former acting IGP dies of lung infection
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
Toddler dies after being thrown to floor in Sepang
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.
LIVE UPDATES: Anti-GST rally
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.
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.
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 remains at 22,320 - TH
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.
TUESDAY, 29 MARCH
EgyptAir hijacker 'frees all on board except four foreigners, crew'
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.
Hijacker diverts Egypt Air to Cyprus
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
Four Corners: Documentary proves Najib's stand regarding donation
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.
Malaysians with low education level and skills affected by high cost of living - Najib
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
1MDB: "My job here is done, now I need to move on"- Arul Kanda
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.
MCMC arrests engineer over Facebook comments about Najib
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
A year in denial, WSJ finally admits funds indeed came from Saudi Arabia - PMO
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.
Former acting IGP dies of lung infection
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
Toddler dies after being thrown to floor in Sepang
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.
LIVE UPDATES: Anti-GST rally
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.
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.