In case you missed it, here is a list of news handpicked by an Astro AWANI editor for the week beginning April 25 to May 1, 2016.

Among the top headlines are, Terengganu Menteri Besar accepting his fate after being stripped off all honorific titles by the Terengganu Sultan; Datuk Muhammad Ibrahim appointed as new Bank Negara Malaysia Governor; Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem on the development of the upcoming 11th Sarawak State Election, and Malaysian badminton ace Datuk Lee Chong Wei clinching his second Badminton Asia Championships title.


MONDAY, APRIL 25

Best Mobile Plan in Malaysia 2016: How do I choose?

As a nation officially called social media addicts by comScore, it has become increasingly clear to the telecommunication operators (telcos) in the country that Malaysians want data, and we want lots of it.

major telcos launching mobile plans every other week to beat the competitors

Former Miss Malaysia/World 1991, Samantha Schubert dies at 47

TV/film actress and producer, Samantha Schubert died at the Prince Court Medical Centre at 7.16pm Monday after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. The news was confirmed by Schubert’s close acquaintance, actress and producer of Catwoman Productions, Susan Lankester to Astro AWANI.


TUESDAY, APRIL 26

Ahmad Razif accepts Terengganu Sultan's decision

Embattled Terengganu MB Ahmad Razif Abdul Rahman accepts the decision of Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin to revoke all state titles awarded to him. He says as a citizen and leader, he will continue to prove his loyalty to the sultan.

I will continue to be loyal and the interest of the people of Terengganu will continue to be my priority so long as I still hold the post, Ahmad Razif said.


WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27

Muhammad Ibrahim is the new Bank Negara Governor

Datuk Muhammad Ibrahim replaces Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz as the new BNM Governor. The appointment was announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

Muhammad's appointment was to replace Zeti Akhtar Aziz, who is out of contract at the end of April.

WSJ a disgrace to journalism, Malaysians can't believe anything they say - PM's Press Sec

PM Najib's press secretary, Datuk Seri Tengku Sariffuddin Tengku Ahmad slams The Wall Street Journal for its apparent disregard for facts, when reporting on the appointment of the new BNM governor.


THURSDAY, APRIL 28

Taxi drivers, your fight isn't with Uber


An opinion piece on the issue between taxi drivers and Uber. It looks like it will continue to go on until the government steps in and gives out an ultimatum.

Just like in any business and industry, competition will be the key that determines the quality of the services provided in that industry.

Police, Hindu hardliners halt church wedding

A group of hardline Hindu activists and police stormed a church in central India and stopped a wedding midway after accusing the pastor of forcefully converting the bride to Christianity.


FRIDAY, APRIL 29

Sarawak Memilih: Agenda AWANI Special interview with Tan Sri Adenan Satem

Agenda AWANI Special speaks to Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem on the development of the upcoming 11th Sarawak State Election and the future of the rakyat in the Land of the Hornbills.


'Panda suit' man shot by police had 'bomb' made from candy bars

A man who threatened to blow up a local Baltimore TV station dressed head-to-toe in a bear costume was carrying chocolate bars made to resemble an explosive device.


SATURDAY, APRIL 30

Police found dead in ditch in Muar

Roydin Jamaludin, 37, was found dead in a ditch along Jalan Kampung Tengah, Sungai Abong in Johor with multiple wounds on his body.

The police rushed to the location after being informed at about 9am.

Family of Malaysian found dead in Vietnam hotel short of funds to bring body back

The family of Mohd Azhar Abdul Wahab, 33, who was found dead in a hotel room in Ho Chi Minh City is unable to bring home his remains to Kulim because they do not have RM40,000.


SUNDAY, MAY 1

Lee Chong Wei claims second Badminton Asia Championships title after 10 years

Malaysian badminton ace Datuk Lee Chong Wei extended his winning streak against world number one, Chen Long to clinch his second Badminton Asia Championships title at Wuhan, China.

The former world number one defeated his arch rival for the fourth time in row, winning the game 21-17, 15-21, 21-13.

Rajinikanth's 'Kabali' trailer release generates buzz among netizens

The much-anticipated Kabali film trailer starring Tamil film legend Rajinikanth generated much buzz on social media.