#ICYMI: Weekly Editor's Picks (6-12 June 2016)

In case you missed it, here is a list of news handpicked by an Astro AWANI editor for the week beginning June 6 to 12, 2016.

Among the top headlines are, Malaysian Airlines flight hits severe turbulence, Philippine President urges public to kill drug lords, PM Najib Razak announces RM500 Aidilfitri assistance for civil servants, and Tan Sri Tony Fernandes lashes out at Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) over the poor condition of KKIA.

In Orlando, United States, 'The Voice' contestant Christina Grimmie shot dead by gunman after her Friday night peformance, and on early Sunday, fifty people died and another 53 were injured when a gunman opened fire and seized hostages at a gay nightclub.

MONDAY, 6 JUNE

Severe turbulence: MH01 passenger thought she was going to die

A passenger on board Malaysian Airlines Berhad (MAB) Flight MH01 en route from London to Kuala Lumpur that experienced severe air turbulence on Sunday said she thought she was going die. The Singaporean in her 50s, who only wanted to be known as Mary, said she felt the plane, an Airbus 380, going into a dive and then shooting upwards, describing the incident as most terrifying.

A passenger on board Malaysian Airlines Berhad (MAB) Flight MH01 en route from London to Kuala Lumpur that experienced severe air turbulence Sunday said she thought she was going die. The Singaporean in her 50s, who only wanted to be known as Mary, said she felt the plane, an Airbus 380, going into a dive and then shooting upwards, describing the incident as most terrifying.

Malaysia Airlines flight hit turbulances. - Photo source: Facebook

Malaysia Airlines flight hit turbulences, injuring passengers and crew

In a statement, MAB said a small number of affected passengers and crew have been treated by medical officers when the Flight MH1, an Airbus A380 aircraft, landed on time at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).

TUESDAY, 7 JUNE

'Ninja Turtles' shell-shocked by poor box office

The latest "Ninja Turtles" movie debuted atop the North American box office, industry data showed Monday, but its numbers are unlikely to inspire joyous cries of "cowabunga!" among studio executives.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows took in a disappointing US$35.3 million. - Photo Paramount Pictures

'Shoot him and I'll give you a medal': New Philippine president urges public to kill drug lords

The incoming Philippine president urged citizens to fight crime by turning in and even killing suspected drug dealers. He also said that members of the public can kill drug dealers who resist arrest or threaten citizens with weapons.

WEDNESDAY, 8 JUNE

Family laments yet to receive report on cause of Nuriey Nadhirah's death

The family of Nuriey Nadhirah Roslan, a Year One pupil of Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Dato' Hashim 1, Pengkalan Chepa here who died from a poisonous animal bite during recess time, is upset for not receiving a complete report on her death from the medical authorities.

On April 19, Nuriey Nadhirah died after being bitten by a poisonous animal on her left calf while playing in a garden in front of her class. - Photo is for illustration purpose only.

PM Najib Razak announces RM500 Aidilfitri assistance for civil servants

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak announced a RM500 special financial assistance for the 1.6 million civil servants in view of Aidilfitri, to be given on June 13. He said in a statement that a RM250 special assistance would be given to the 743,000 government pensioners in appreciation of their service.

THURSDAY, 9 JUNE

South Korea holds three fathers for gang-rape of teacher

Three men have been detained in South Korea for allegedly gang-raping a teacher on a remote island, police said Thursday, with two of the suspects believed to be parents of the woman's students.

Pakistani teen burnt alive by her mother for choosing husband

A Pakistani mother burns her 16-year-old daughter alive for marrying a man of her own choice, before telling neighbours she killed the teen for bringing shame on her family.

FRIDAY, 10 JUNE

No go for three-day Hari Raya extension leave

The Ministry of Education on Thursday has denied giving an extension of leave for the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. Its minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid said the festive holidays are in accordance with the school calendar, which was set earlier this year.

'No parking, toilets' a mess at KK Airport' - Tony Fernandes

AirAsia Group CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes lashed out at Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) over the condition of the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA).

SATURDAY, 11 JUNE

'The Voice' contestant Christina Grimmie shot dead by gunman

Singer Christina Grimmie, who starred in NBC's "The Voice", died Friday after being shot at a concert in Orlando, Florida by an unidentified gunman, who then fatally shot himself, police said.

Who would have thought that this will be her last performance? - Photo AFP

Nabeez drink, a popular recipe for Sahur

Apart from sharing health and wellness tips for Muslims during the holy month of Ramadan, recipes – especially for sahur – are also currently widely-shared on social media. Popular this year is the Nabeez drink, which, according to several quarters, drink was the favourite drink of Prophet Muhammad SAW.

SUNDAY, 12 JUNE

Fifty dead, 53 injured in Orlando mass shooting: mayor

Fifty people died and another 53 were injured when a gunman opened fire and seized hostages at a gay nightclub in Florida, police said Sunday, making it the worst mass shooting in US history.

Police cars and emergency vehicles surround the Pulse nightclub, the scene of a multiple shooting, in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, June 12, 2016. - Photo AP

Football: UEFA charges Russia after England match violence

UEFA on Sunday opened disciplinary proceedings against Russia after crowd disturbances in the stadium at the end of the Euro 2016 match against England. Europe's football governing body said Russia was charged with crowd disturbances, racist behaviour and letting off fireworks.