JKN investigates death of man from mystery virus
The Kelantan Health Department is investigating the death of a 59-year-old man on Sunday (Feb 5) after he was infected by a mysterious virus.
Its director Datuk Dr Ahmad Razin Ahmad Mahir said an investigation to identify the source of infection was being done with the Selangor Health Department as prior to this the victim had visited Kajang, Selangor.
![Eleven other cases from the same family were detected having symptoms of fever and cough.](http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/41486698623_freesize.jpg)
Morten Frost-Chong Wei clash nothing new
Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) technical director, Morten Frost Hansen is a controversial figure in Malaysian badminton.
This can be traced way back to 20 years ago when the lanky Dane was the head coach of the national team from 1997-1999.
![Lee says those in the know are aware that the standard of the tournaments recommended by Frost is low.](http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/51486698552_freesize.jpg)
Singapore may create history having first Malay female president
The Singapore Presidential Elections (Amendment) Bill was passed by Parliament on Monday, after almost three hours of debate involving eight members of parliament (MP).
The next Singapore Presidential Election which will be held in September this year will be a unique one as it has been reserved for Malay candidates after Singapore's first president, Yusof Ishak, nearly 50 years ago.
![Besides Halimah, several prominent figures in the Malay community are also seen as potential front-runners.](http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/51486698525_freesize.jpg)
U.S. appeals court upholds suspension of Trump travel ban
A U.S. federal appeals court on Thursday unanimously upheld a temporary suspension of President Donald Trump's order that restricted travel from seven Muslim-majority countries.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling came in a challenge to Trump's order filed by the states of Washington and Minnesota. The U.S. Supreme Court will likely determine the case's final outcome.
![Trump's Jan. 27 executive order barred entry for citizens from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen for 90 days.](http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/41486698488_freesize.jpg)
Trump adviser Conway draws ethics complaints for touting Ivanka Trump products
Senior White House adviser Kellyanne Conway drew sharp criticism from a top Republican lawmaker and complaints on Thursday over the ethics of using her position to promote product lines of President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka, a day after he attacked a retailer for dropping them.
Federal ethics rules prohibit executive branch employees from using their positions to endorse products or for the private gain of friends. The law does not apply to the president.
![Ivanka Trump-branded blouses and trousers are seen for sale at off-price retailer Winners in Toronto.](http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/71486698355_freesize.jpg)