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.

Noor Ayrill Aqasha left home to enjoy life as 'homeless'. - File photo

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.

Giant sinkhole that has shocked Japan. - File photo

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.

Perfect camera shot of Donald Trump (left) and Barack Obama. - File photo


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.

Netizens urge RapidKl to introduce women-only coaches to halt sex harassment. - File photo


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.

Asra Nomani tells why she voted for Trump. - File photo

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.

Second wave of high tide phenomenon is expected to occur for five days beginning Sunday. - File photo

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.