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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hamzah Hamid
Mon May 02 2016
Astro AWANI Editor's Picks for the week beginning April 25 to May 1, 2016.
97 peratus api berjaya dipadam di tapak pelupusan sampah Kayu Madang
Secara keseluruhan 97.25 peratus daripada 45.7 hektar kawasan yang terbakar meliputi tempat pembuangan tayar terpakai sudah dipadamkan.
16 kereta, tiga rumah rosak ditimpa pokok akibat hujan lebat di KL
Dalam semua kejadian berkenaan tiada mangsa dilaporkan cedera.
Tragedi Easter: 45 maut, bas terbabas, terbakar
Kesemua yang meninggal dunia itu dilaporkan dalam perjalanan menuju perhimpunan Easter.
Pengasas FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried dipenjara 25 tahun
Bankman dituduh mencuri AS$8 bilion daripada pelanggan dan pelabur syarikat pertukaran mata wang kripto FTX yang kini telah muflis.
Melaka sasar nilai pelaburan RM10 bilion, fokus 10 sektor
Kerajaan negeri berada di landasan terbaik dengan sasaran nilai pelaburan RM10 bilion, apabila meletakkan 10 sektor industri sebagai fokus utama pada tahun ini.
Sabah akan pelbagaikan sumber ekonomi - Ketua Menteri
Sabah tidak boleh hanya bergantung kepada dagangan sumber sedia ada terutama kelapa sawit, minyak dan gas dalam membangunkan ekonomi negeri.
Sarawak perkasa industri hiliran untuk hasilkan produk kayu bernilai tinggi
Kerajaan Sarawak akan terus memperkasakan industri hiliran seperti penghasilan biojisim bagi meningkatkan lagi pengeluaran produk kayu nilai tambah tinggi.
Duta, Pesuruhjaya Tinggi Malaysia perlu mahir pelaburan, perdagangan
Menteri Luar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan mahu perwakilan ke luar negara iaitu Duta Besar dan Pesuruhjaya Tinggi Malaysia mahir dalam aspek perdagangan bagi membawa masuk pelaburan ke dalam negara.
Malaysia kekal komited usaha reformasi ekonomi, terima inovasi dan pembangunan mampan
Malaysia kekal komited dalam usaha mereformasi ekonomi dan pada masa sama, bersedia menerima inovasi serta pembangunan mampan, kata TPM Fadillah.
PSM adakan mesyuarat pascanilai padang SNBJ awal minggu depan
Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia bakal mengadakan mesyuarat pascanilai (post-mortem) berkenaan isu padang SNBJ pada awal minggu hadapan.
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