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.
MoU PBS dan STAR elak pertembungan calon dalam PRN Sabah
Ketua Penerangan Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (Gagasan Rakyat), Datuk NIzam Abu Bakar Titingan berkata MoU antara PBS dan STAR bagi mengelakkan kehilangan kerusi sepertimana yang berlaku dalam PRN16.
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PRK KKB: GPS tidak akan terlibat kempen - Fadillah
Ketua Whip GPS yang juga Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof mengesahkan gabuingan itu tidak akan terlibat dalam kempen PRk Kuala Kubu Bharu.
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1,000 peluang pekerjaan bakal dinikmati penduduk Tongod
Sebuah kilang simen bernilai RM1.2 bilion akan dibina di Penangah, Tongod, Sabah sekali gus mewujudkan 1,000 peluang pekerjaan baharu.
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Bahan keperluan utama industri kini ada di Sabah
Menteri Pembangunan Perindustrian dan Keusahawanan Sabah, Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe berkata, dengan pembukaan kilang simen itu, satu lagi bahan keperluan utama industri bakal diwujudkan di Sabah.
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Peruntukan RM60 juta untuk bina semula SMK Sebuyau
Premier Sarawak, Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg berkata, kerajaan negeri akan mengambil-alih projek berkenaan yang telah diluluskan dalam Rancangan Malaysia Ke-11 (RMK-11), namun tertangguh akibat kekangan peruntukan.
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Kerajaan serius selesaikan isu industri minyak sawit - Johari
Kerajaan serius dalam usaha meleraikan isu membabitkan industri minyak sawit negara yang boleh memberi impak sekiranya tidak ditangani.
Gitar John Lennon dilelong RM3.81 juta
Sebuah gitar akustik yang lama hilang milik anggota The Beatles, John Lennon ditemui semula dan akan dipamerkan serta dilelong di New York City.
Pengusaha stesen minyak berdepan ugutan diminta buat laporan polis - Saifuddin
Pengusaha stesen minyak yang menjadi mangsa ugutan sindiket penyeludupan bahan api bersubsidi digesa membuat laporan polis.
Liga Parlimen Al-Quds: Malaysia kongsi pengalaman perjuang nasib rakyat Palestin - Syed Ibrahim
Delegasi negara berkongsikan pengalaman Malaysia sebagai usaha berterusan mempertahankan nasib Palestin dalam Persidangan Liga Parlimen Al-Quds di Istanbul, Turki pada Sabtu.
Akta Laut Wilayah masih sah, terpakai termasuk di Terengganu - PMO
Akta Laut Wilayah 2012 (Akta 750) masih sah dan terpakai di seluruh Malaysia termasuk di Terengganu, walaupun Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Terengganu membuat keputusan menolak pemakaiannya.
#ICYMI Berita Pilihan Pengarang (10 - 16 Oktober 2016)
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#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)
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#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)
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#ICYMI: Berita Pilihan Pengarang (6-12 Jun 2016)
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#ICYMI: Berita Pilihan Pengarang (4-10 April 2016)
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#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)
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#ICYMI: Berita Pilihan Pengarang (14-20 Dis)
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