#ICYMI Weekly Editor's Picks (Dec 7 - 13)

IN case you missed it, here is a list of articles handpicked by our editor for the week beginning Dec 7 to 13, 2015.

Some of the popular headlines include a probe into a Muslim nurse's claims that her employer didn't allow her to cover her aurat at work; a heartfelt letter by the Permaisuri of Johor, the arrival of the first batch of Syrian refugees to Malaysia; the Malaysia Cup final between Selangor and Kedah, and what transpired at the UMNO General Assembly 2015.

Monday, Dec 7: Health Ministry to investigate sacked Muslim nurse's claims

Naziah Sauni Samat claimed that her problem started when she refused to wear short-sleeve uniform to work.

The Health Ministry will carry out a thorough investigation on the claims made by a nurse at a private hospital who was allegedly sacked for refusing to wear short-sleeve uniform to work.

Tuesday, Dec 8: Permaisuri of Johor pens heartfelt note to son Tunku Jalil

Raja Zarith Sofiah reflects her last days with her beloved son, Tunku Jalil.

Permaisuri of Johor, Raja Zarith Sofiah Sultan Idris Shah, penned a heartfelt letter, spilling her emotions and the grief she had been feeling since the passing of her son, Tunku Abdul Jalil Iskandar Sultan Ibrahim.

Syrian conflict: First group of Syrians arrives in M'sia

The group arrived at 4.50pm from Istanbul, Turkey, on a Turkish Airlines flight and was greeted by Deputy Home Minister Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohame.

Malaysia's efforts to help Syrians saw the arrival of the first batch of eight people from two families from the strife-torn country at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) on Dec 8.

Wednesday, Dec 9: With all the fare hikes, do you expect rakyat to walk? - KJ

Khairy Jamaluddin stressed that the rakyat have had enough and are unable to borne the increased costs that have caused a burden on their lives.

UMNO Youth chief, Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar in his speech at the UMNO General Assembly stressed that the rakyat have had enough and are unable to bear the increased costs that have caused a burden on their lives. J.K. Rowling comparing Donald Trump to 'Voldemort'...with the latter coming out on top

Voldemort was nowhere near as bad, says Rowling

The Bestselling Harry Potter series author lashed out against Republican front runner, Donald Trump following his call for a "total and complete shutdown" of Muslims entering the United States.

Thursday, Dec 10: 'Assisting the president doesn't mean giving blind support' - Tun Mahathir

Of course, the duty of the deputy president and vice presidents is to help the president, but it doesn't mean they should just blindly support him without being able to question or criticise his actions, said Dr Mahathir.

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said nowhere in the UMNO constitution does it say that leaders have to blindly support the president. "If the party president made a wrong policy or move, his deputy and vice presidents have the right to question."

Friday, Dec 11: A girl raped every 35 minutes in Malaysia - NGO

An average 3,000 rapes are reported in Malaysia each year, with only two of 10 cases reported.

The Penang Women's Development Corporation revealed the shocking statistics: A whopping 31,685 rape cases have been reported from 2000 to 2013, with most of the victims being 16 years and under.

Saturday, Dec 12: UMNO assembly ends on unity note

The UMNO general assembly took a dramatic turn when Najib (second, right) extended an olive branch to his estranged deputy in the party, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

The UMNO general assembly took a dramatic turn when Datuk Seri Najib Razak extended an olive branch to his estranged deputy, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

Selangor wins Malaysia Cup for 33rd time

Selangor clinched the Malaysia Cup title for the 33rd time after beating Kedah 2-0 in tonight's final match at the Shah Alam Stadium.

Selangor's 2-0 victory over Kedah at the Shah Alam Stadium on Saturday night ended a 10-year drought for the 'Red Giants'.

Sunday, Dec 13: Yuna photographed with Chapel Hill victim, spreads the message of peace

The photo was taken just days after the shooting incident in Paris.

Malaysian artiste Yuna shared a message on world peace and unity in one of her latest Instagram posts accompanied by Suzanne Barakat who is the sister of Deah Shaddy Barakat, a Muslim student who died in the shooting incident at Chapel Hill, North Carolina in February.