IN case you missed it, here is a list of news handpicked by our editor for the week beginning Nov 7 to Nov 13, 2016.
Among the top headlines are: Giant sinkhole swallows Japan city street, Donald Trump wins the US Presidency, netizens urge RapidKL to introduce women-only coaches to halt sexual harassment, a confession by a Muslim woman who voted for Donald Trump, and tsunami hits New Zealand after series of strong quakes.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7
Missing boy Ayrill enjoys life as 'homeless'
Enjoying life as a vagrant and fearing the scolding he might get from from his father were said to be among the reasons Noor Ayrill Aqasha Noor Shahril, 10, was believed to have left home.
Penang DAP delegates protest cooperation with PPBM
Delegates at the 2016 Penang DAP convention voiced their protest over the party's decision to cooperate with Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM), which is chaired by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8
Giant sinkhole swallows Japan city street
A giant sinkhole appeared in the middle of a busy Japanese city on Tuesday, swallowing part of a five-lane street near the main railway station.
Snake surprises first class passengers on plane
First class passengers on a recent Aeromexico flight were confronted by a slithery stowaway, in a jaw-dropping scene reminiscent of the tongue-in-cheek action film "Snakes in a Plane."
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9
PM Najib congratulates Donald Trump, hails continuation of partnership
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak congratulated Donald Trump following his victory in defeating Hillary Clinton in the race to become the 45th president of the United States. The Prime Minister said Malaysia looks forward to continuing partnership between the two countries under Trump.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10
My oil and gas adventure - Anas Alam Faizli
A construction and an oil and gas professional, and the author of Rich Malaysia, Poor Malaysians, Anas Alam Faizli shares his journey in the oil and gas industry.
Netizens urge RapidKL to introduce women-only coaches to halt sexual harassment
A woman's sexual harassment ordeal on the light rapid transit (LRT) has triggered calls from netizens to introduce women-only coaches. Among the recommendation is to introduce women-only coaches, like what Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTM) did for its commuter train service some six years back.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11
I'm a Muslim, a woman and an immigrant. I voted for Trump
Asra Nomani, a former Wall Street Journal reporter and a co-founder of the Muslim Reform Movement, tells why she voted for Donald Trump for President.
Bank Negara Malaysia will not peg ringgit - Governor
Bank Negara Malaysia will not peg the ringgit despite the recent volatility the currency has been facing due to external environment. Governor Datuk Muhammad Ibrahim said, ringgit will continue to face volatility mainly due to uncertainties in the external environment.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12
Second wave of high tide phenomenon to occur for five days from Sunday
Several low lying areas along the coastlines of Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah and Selangor and Selangor are most likely to be hit by floods as the second wave of the high tide phenomenon is expected to occur for five days beginning Sunday.
Opposition pushes for unity in first Pakatan Harapan convention
The first Pakatan Harapan convention kicked off with the message of unity between allies. Pakatan Harapan secretariat secretary Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah in his opening speech touched on being united not just within the party but also among allies in the opposition coalition.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13
Tsunami hits New Zealand after series of strong quakes
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 struck central New Zealand just after midnight, the U.S. Geological Survey said, causing widespread damage and generating a tsunami.
Jamal Yunos claimed he was punched by "Zuraida's boys"
Red Shirts movement leader, Datuk Seri Jamal Md Yunus claimed that he was punched in the face by one of 'Zuraida's boys' in Ampang.
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Mon Nov 14 2016
In case you missed it, here is a list of news handpicked by our editor for the week beginning Nov 7 to 13, 2016.
MCE labur RM200 juta bina kemudahan di Serendah
MCE Holdings Bhd (MCE) akan melabur sekitar RM150 hingga RM200 juta dalam tempoh 10 tahun untuk membangunkan kemudahan baharu
ERL hantar 20 petugas bantu operasi Makkah Metro
Seramai 20 petugas berpengalaman Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd (ERL) dihantar ke Arab Saudi bagi menyokong operasi perkhidmatan tren Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro atau lebih dikenali Makkah Metro.
RM30 juta untuk pembangunan semula sekolah daif SK Tamu Darat - Fadhlina
Kementerian Pendidikan (KPM) memperuntukkan RM30 juta untuk membangunkan semula Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Tamu Darat di sini yang merupakan antara sekolah daif di negeri ini.
Rasuah: Hukuman penjara bekas ketua balai polis diganti dengan denda RM10,000
Mahkamah Rayuan mengetepikan hukuman penjara dua bulan yang dijatuhkan ke atas bekas ketua balai polis bagi kesalahan menerima rasuah dan menggantikannya dengan denda RM10,000.
AS mungkin tidak kena sekatan terhadap Iran, bimbang harga minyak mentah naik mendadak
Iran tidak akan lakukan serangan besar yang boleh melumpuhkan Israel dan Israel juga tidak akan berbuat demikian terhadap Iran.
AWANI Ringkas: Kes lelaki Israel miliki senjata api
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Saya masih setia dengan UMNO, kritikan hanya untuk bangkitkan semangat parti - Tengku Zafrul
Ahli Majlis Kerja Tertinggi (MKT) UMNO, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz menegaskan beliau masih lagi setia bersama parti itu walaupun pernah mengkritik kepemimpinan UMNO Selangor sebelum ini.
AWANI Tonight: How will Iran-Israel situation evolve after tit-for-tat attacks?
Iranian officials and media are playing down the Israeli attack on Isfahan, saying it was limited to three small drones. Analyst Jonathan Lord discusses the Iranian response as concerns grow over a possible war with Israel.
AWANI Tonight: India: voters head to polls in world's biggest election
India’s 2024 general election kicks of today with over 969 million eligible voters. Rahul Mishra from Jawaharlal Nehru University shares what to expect as voters head to polls in the world’s biggest election. India, election, Narendra Modi, Rahul Mishra
Ringgit terus meningkat berbanding dolar AS semasa ditutup
Pada 6 petang, ringgit mengukuh kepada 4.7810/7855 berbanding dolar AS daripada 4.7840/7870 semasa ditutup pada Khamis.
#ICYMI Berita Pilihan Pengarang (10 - 16 Oktober 2016)
Berikut merupakan berita-berita yang menjadi pilihan utama pengarang Astro AWANI minggu lalu.
#ICYMI Berita Pilihan Pengarang (3 - 9 Oktober, 2016)
Berikut ialah Berita Pilihan Pengarang Astro AWANI yang menjadi tumpuan umum sepanjang minggu, dari 3 hingga 9 Oktober, 2016.
#ICYMI Berita Pilihan Pengarang (8 - 14 Ogos 2016)
Berikut ialah Berita Pilihan Pengarang Astro AWANI yang menjadi tumpuan umum sepanjang minggu, dari 8 hingga 14 Ogos 2016.
#ICYMI: Berita Pilihan Pengarang (25-31 Julai 2016)
Berikut adalah Berita Pilihan Pengarang Astro AWANI yang menjadi tumpuan umum sepanjang minggu, dari 25 hingga 31 Julai 2016.
#ICYMI Berita Pilihan Pengarang (20 Jun - 26 Jun)
Berikut adalah senarai berita pilihan pengarang Astro AWANI dari 20 hingga 26 Jun.
#ICYMI: Berita Pilihan Pengarang (6-12 Jun 2016)
Berikut adalah senarai berita pilihan pengarang Astro AWANI untuk minggu bermula 6 hingga 12 Jun 2016.
#ICYMI: Berita Pilihan Pengarang (4-10 April 2016)
Berikut adalah berita pilihan pengarang bagi minggu bermula 4 April dan 10 April, 2016.
#ICYMI: Berita Pilihan Pengarang (28 Mac- 3 April)
Himpunan berita Astro AWANI yang paling menjadi tumpuan sepanjang minggu bermula 28 Mac hingga 3 April 2016.
#ICYMI Berita Pilihan Pengarang (4 -10 Jan 2016)
Senarai berita pilihan pengarang Astro AWANI untuk minggu bermula 4 Jan hingga 10 Jan, 2016.
#ICYMI: Berita Pilihan Pengarang (14-20 Dis)
Berita pilihan pengarang Astro Awani, untuk minggu bermula 14 hingga 20 Disember 2015.