KOTA KINABALU: Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah’s hopes of having its flag planted on the world’s highest peak crashed with the avalanche that swept down Mount Everest and killed 13 Nepali sherpas (mountain guides) last week. This was because the sherpa who was picked to carry the PBRS flag to the top of …

GEORGE TOWN: Penang has been chosen as the location for an international drama series following an extensive global search for a suitable site. The television drama series, Indian Summers, is a collaboration between Britain’s New Production Ltd and local company Biscuit Films Sdn Bhd. More than 50 e …

KOTA BAHARU, April 23 (Bernama) — The Kelantan government has yet to make any decision if it was necessary to convene a special state legislative assembly sitting to discuss the proposed implementation of hudud law in the state. Menteri Besar Datuk Ahmad Yakob said the state government would t …

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) — A total of 1,981 businesses have been created based on limited liability partnership (LLP) since the alternative form of doing business was introduced by the Companies Commission of Malaysia (CCM) in February, 2013. Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumeris …

Dr Ranjini S. SivanesomPUTRAJAYA, April 23 (Bernama) — More clinical psychologists, especially developmental paediatricians, are needed at government hospitals to assist doctors provide full diagnosis for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) children, says a paediatrician. Paediatric Institute of Ho …

KOTA KINABALU: A whale shark died after getting trapped in fishing nets in waters off Kota Belud, as villagers and nearby resort workers frantically called in vain for help from authorities. The seven-metre whale shark died close to the shore of Kg Tituru Laut about 90km from the state capital here. …

By Minggu Simon Lhasa BANGKOK, April 23 (Bernama) — Asean and China have agreed to continue building mutual trust and practical cooperation between themselves to maintain and promote peace, stability and maritime security in the South China Sea. This was highlighted at the 7th Asean-China Seni …

Romeo, Henry V and Hamlet are three of Shakespeare’s greatest characters. Loads of actors have tried them on for size. Here are eight who made our list of hits and misses. To be or not to be in a Shakespeare production, that is the question. The answer, for actors looking for a little respect, …

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) – A comprehensive study will be conducted under the 11th Malaysia Plan (11MP) to test the usability of groundwater as an alternative source of water, the senate was told Wednesday. Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Datuk Dr James Dawos Mamit …

More books have been inspired by Shakespeare than the Bard himself could ever imagine. From graphic novels to manga, children’s books to chick lit, here are eight you must read to believe. Think the only way you could plough through Shakespeare’s plays is with a literature degree – barring whi …

From Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil PERTH, April 23 (Bernama) — The planned air search operation for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 some 855 kilometres north west of Perth has been forced to be suspended again Wednesday, due to poor weather. Three aircraft had already departed for the search …

When Shakespeare was born 450 years ago, the theatre stage was king and movie halls had 350 years to wait. But thanks to cinema, his plays have reached epic proportions.  Shakespeare has been a rich source of inspiration for filmmakers for over a century. According to the Guinness Book of Records, m …

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s passport continues to be one of the world’s best, with its citizens allowed to travel to 163 countries without a visa. A global ranking known as the Henley & Partners Visa Restriction Index has pegged Malaysia as the ninth best out of a total of 219 destination co …

KUALA LUMPUR: Bus operators have been lax over the safety of their buses until action was taken against them, said the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) chief executive Mohd Nur Ismal Kamal. He said SPAD had first engaged operators on safety procedures in November 2012, and had come up with an …

Yo, Shakespeare, it’s your birthday! For a man who would’ve been 450 years old today, it’s shocking how little we know of William the Bard of Stratford-upon-Avon. Every year, Shakespeare’s literary legacy is performed and adapted, discussed and criticised, celebrated and satirised, publi …