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: Supermoon phenomena, the arrest of Bersih 2.0 chairperson Maria Chin Abdullah and Red Shirts leader Datuk Seri Jamal Yunos, UPSR results and Bersih 5.0 rally.
Monday, Nov 14:
Brightest moon in 68 years to light up skies as supermoon
The full moon on Monday was the largest ever seen since 1948 as the satellite reaches its closest point to Earth to form what is known as a supermoon.
At exactly 1352 GMT on Monday, the moon became its fullest at the same time as it makes its closest pass to Earth, causing it to appear unusually large, according to astronomers.
The rare proximity of Monday's "spectacular supermoon" to Earth means it will appear 30-per-cent brighter and 14-per-cent bigger as it reaches just 356,509 kilometres from Earth, according to NASA.
PHOTO ALBUM: Stunning moments of the supermoon phenomenon
READ: Supermoon, the biggest in 68 years: What you need to know
Police record statement from Jamal Yunos
Red Shirts leader Datuk Seri Jamal Yunos was called to the Pandan Indah Police station to have his statement recorded regarding the incident in a shopping mall where he was punched and left with a bloodied nose.
It is understood that the statement was also regarding his intention to seek revenge on the Nov 13 incident.
Tuesday, Nov 15:
READ: Egypt court overturns Morsi death sentence
An Egyptian appeals court has overturned a death sentence handed down against ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi in one of four trials since his 2013 overthrow, a judicial official said.
The Court of Cassation ordered that Morsi be retried on the charges of taking part in prison breaks and violence against policemen during the 2011 uprising which toppled longtime president Hosni Mubarak.
Wednesday, Nov 16:
Saving even RM50 a month can come in handy after retirement
Saving a sum of even RM50 per month with the Employees Provident Fund is better than having no savings at all during a time when we are helpless.
The initiative by the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) to provide a voluntary contribution scheme is very useful, with some even calling it the best 'welfare' for workers with no fixed employers.
Thursday, Nov 17:
UPSR: 4,896 pupils score straight A's
A total of 4,896 pupils nationwide scored straight A's in the 2016 Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR).
Education director Tan Sri Dr Khair Mohamad Yusof said the figure was 1.11 per cent of the total 440, 782 candidates who sat for the examination this year.
He said the results this year cannot be compared to the previous years as this year's examination was set according to a new format.
Friday, Nov 18:
Police detain Bersih's Maria Chin Abdullah
On the eve of Bersih 5 rally, several arrests were made by the authorities on Friday.
Bersih's Maria Chin Abdullah and secretariat manager Mandeep Singh, Seremban MP Anthony Loke and student activist Luqman Nur Hakim Zul Razali were among those picked up for questioning.
Saturday, Nov 19:
Hishamuddin Rais arrested
Activist Hishamuddin Rais was arrested at Bangsar today after delivering a speech to Bersih participants who have gathered there.
He was later taken away in a police car.
Bersih 5: Peaceful end, no drama
The street protest to demand for clean elections and government, Bersih 5, ended at 6pm on Saturday after a peaceful march that saw parts of Kuala Lumpur enveloped in yellow shirts.
Several participants waited since last night and stayed at hotels nearby meeting points just to be able to kick off the rally early in the morning.
Sunday, Nov 20:
Action will be taken against UMNO members who join red Shirts rally
Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor said the party will take action against UMNO members who participate in the Red Shirts rally held yesterday.
The rally was held as a counter rally to Bersih 5.0.
Tengku Adnan said he himself will look at the videos and footage available on the protesters before listing their names.
PM Najib: Malaysians are fed up with the Bersih
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said he finds that Malaysians have become fed up with the Bersih electoral reform group or feel that its rallies do not bring any benefit to the country.
Asked to comment on the Bersih 5 rally in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, he said the attempt to topple the government through rallies was constitutionally and legally wrong.
Suganthi Suparmaniam
Mon Nov 21 2016
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.
Kontroversi UM: Sarjana ‘berkualiti rendah’ tak patut dijemput - PM Anwar
Anwar menyindir ahli akademik AS yang terbabit dalam kontroversi pro-Israel sebagai sarjana berkualiti rendah dan tidak mempunyai pencapaian luar biasa atau istimewa.
Agong, Raja Permaisuri zahir ucapan Ulang Tahun Keputeraan kepada Sultan Terengganu
Ucapan itu dizahirkan Seri Paduka Baginda berdua menerusi poster yang dimuat naik di Facebook Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar hari ini.
Ada wajah kita tak mahu berpisah, tapi terpaksa melepaskannya - Datuk Red
Menerusi perkongsian itu, Adnan mengatakan ada perkara yang dia terpaksa reda dan menerima takdir yang sudah tertulis untuknya.
Komen jelik nahas helikopter Lumut, peniaga didenda RM23,000
Seorang peniaga dalam talian didenda RM23,000 di Mahkamah Sesyen di sini, selepas mengaku bersalah atas tuduhan memuat naik komen jelik berhubung nahas helikopter TLDM.
Bursa Malaysia dibuka rendah, jejaki prestasi Wall Street
Pada 9.10 pagi, FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) susut 2.29 mata kepada 1,566.96 daripada 1,569.25 ketika ditutup pada Khamis.
AWANI Ringkas: Pesawat ringan mendarat cemas di Subang
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Cambodia Airways mulakan penerbangan terus Phnom Penh-Kuala Lumpur
Syarikat penerbangan Kemboja, Cambodia Airways, secara rasmi memulakan penerbangan terus dari ibu negaranya, Phnom Penh ke KLIA pada Khamis.
Semangat baharu bina ekosistem inovasi lebih dinamik
Perbadanan Pembangunan Teknologi Malaysia, MTDC meneruskan kesinambungan dalam memacu pembangunan teknologi negara, dengan melancarkan Citra MTDC, untuk mewujudkan ekosistem inovasi yang lebih dinamik.
Polis tahan guru disyaki liwat tiga pelajar
Tiga pelajar tahfiz dipercayai menjadi mangsa seks luar tabii apabila didakwa diliwat seorang guru agama dari pusat tahfiz berkenaan sejak dua tahun lalu.
Rumah Terbuka Aidilfitri Selangor di KKB langgar Akta - Bersih
Penganjuran Rumah Terbuka Aidilfitri Peringkat Negeri Selangor yang akan dianjurkan di Pekan Kuala Kubu Bharu Sabtu ini, boleh bercanggah dengan banyak peruntukan dalam Akta Kesalahan Pilihan Raya 1954 (AKPR).
Rumah terbuka Selangor di Kuala Kubu Bharu Sabtu ini langgar akta - Bersih
Bersih persoal lokasi dan masa penganjuran rumah terbuka ini kerana majlis ini dianjurkan di kawasan dan ketika PRK Kuala Kubu Bharu.
Bersih gesa lantik segera pengerusi baharu SPR
Bersih mendesak kerajaan supaya segera melaksanakan reformasi pelantikan pengerusi Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya (SPR), Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh dan meminda Akta Kesalahan Pilihan Raya 1954.
Kerajaan Perpaduan terbuka kepada rekomendasi, saranan Bersih - PM Anwar
Kerajaan Perpaduan terbuka kepada sebarang rekomendasi atau saranan daripada Gabungan Pilihan Raya Bersih dan Adil (Bersih).
AMK sambut baik usaha agenda reformasi
Angkatan Muda Keadilan Malaysia (AMK) menyambut baik usaha konstruktif berkaitan agenda reformasi selaras dengan idealisme dan perjuangan parti.
Himpunan Bersih terkawal, enam Ahli Parlimen terima memorandum
Mohammed Taufiq memaklumkan pihak kerajaan komited dalam memenuhi tuntutan yang dibuat oleh Bersih dan rakan-rakan NGO yang lain.
Peserta himpunan Reformasi 100 Peratus berkumpul, hantar memorandum ke Parlimen
Perhimpunan anjuran Bersih itu mula berhimpun sejak jam 8 pagi bagi mendesak kerajaan menunaikan janji untuk melaksanakan 100 peratus pembaharuan.
Bersih tetap adakan perhimpunan, hantar notis di IPD Dang Wangi
Bersih akan menghantar permohonan berhubung penganjuran Perhimpunan Tuntut Reformasi 100 Peratus kepada Ibu Pejabat Daerah (IPD) Dang Wangi, Kuala Lumpur hari ini.
Himpunan #Reformasi100peratus bukan demonstrasi besar - Pengerusi Bersih
Perhimpunan #Reformasi100peratus yang dianjurkan oleh Gabungan Pilihan Raya Bersih dan Adil (Bersih) pada 27 Februari akan datang bukan suatu demonstrasi besar-besaran.
Pengampunan Najib: Pemuda UMNO bidas Bersih
Pemuda UMNO berkata, pendirian NGO itu jelas berbeza dengan apa yang berlaku dalam kes Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim sebelum ini.
Pengampunan Najib: 'Keputusan beri kesan besar kepercayaan rakyat kepada sistem keadilan negara' - Bersih
Bersih mendesak bekas Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Najib Razak, menjalani hukuman penuh seperti yang telah diputuskan oleh mahkamah tertinggi negara sebelum ini.