IN case you missed it, here is a list of news handpicked by an Astro AWANI editor for the week beginning May 2 to 8, 2016.

Among the top headlines are helicopter carrying VIPs missing, Barisan National's victory in Sarawak election, and London elects first Muslim mayor.


#ICYMI May 2 - 8



MONDAY, May 2: Nurul Izzah denied entry to Sarawak

PKR vice president Nurul Izzah Anwar has been denied entry to Sarawak upon her arrival at Miri Airport this morning.

Nurul Izzah has been denied entry to Sarawak upon her arrival at Miri Airport.

Running for beginners: Top 10 tips to get you started

Ann Johansson, ultra-marathon runner and founder of sportswear label Boom Boom Athletica, offers her top 10 tips on how to get started, stay motivated, and most of all, enjoy your run.

Ann Johansson offers her top 10 tips on how to get started, stay motivated, and most of all, enjoy your run.


TUESDAY, May 3: Indonesian villagers 'mistook sex toy for angel'

Indonesian villagers thought they had been blessed when a beautiful doll turned up on a beach, believing it to be an angel fallen from heaven, only to discover it was an inflatable sex toy.

Indonesian villagers have mistaken an inflatable sex toy for an angel fallen from heaven.


WEDNESDAY, May 4: KFA rejects RM30 million sponsorship deal by D'Herbs

The Kedah Football Association (KFA) today rejected a RM30 million sponsorship deal by D'Herbs Holdings (M) Sdn Bhd (D'Herbs).

KFA rejects a RM30 million sponsorship deal by D'Herbs.


THURSDAY, May 5: Kuching-bound helicopter carrying VIPs feared missing

A helicopter heading to Kuching from Betong was reportedly missing since today afternoon.

The helicopter is en route to Kuching from Betong when it is reportedly missing.


FRIDAY, May 6:

Private secretary confirms body of Noriah Kasnon

The body of a victim of the helicopter tragedy found on the bank of Sungai Batang Lupar, Sebuyau, is confirmed to be that of Deputy Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister, Datuk Noriah Kasnon, said her private secretary, Abidin Supardi.

Datuk Noriah Kasnon


SATURDAY, May 7: Najib thankful BN given mandate to continue heading Sarawak

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak expresses thankfulness at the Barisan National (BN) victory in the 11th Sarawak state election.

Najib grateful over Barisan National’s win in the 11th Sarawak election.


SUNDAY, May 8: Sadiq Khan sworn in as London's first Muslim mayor

New London mayor Sadiq Khan won a landslide victory becoming the first Muslim leader of a Western capital, boosting the Labour party and raising questions over failed Conservative tactics.

New London mayor Sadiq Khan.