PETALING JAYA: The president of the United States is one of the most recognisable and well-known people in the world, a leader who holds great power and influence. Therefore, it is not at all surprising that the US president has been prominently featured in countless Hollywood movies. Star Online ha …
Read More »General : Bukit Gelugor By-election May 25, Nomination May 12 – EC
PUTRAJAYA, April 24 (Bernama) — The Election Commission (EC) has set May 25 for the Bukit Gelugor Parliamentary by-election while the nomination will be held on May 12 and early voting on May 21. EC Chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof said this by-election would use the 2012 electoral roll …
Read More »Underpass mishap
A crowd inspecting a lorry carrying frozen seafood supplies, which rammed into two cars at the underpass on Jalan Tunku Kudin in Gelugor, Penang. The driver lost control when one of the lorry tyres burst and plowed into the vehicles ahead. — Bernama … The Star Online Highlights
Read More »PBRS' Everest hopes come crashing
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 …
Read More »TV series 'Indian Summers' to be shot in Penang
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 …
Read More »General : Kelantan Yet To Decide On Special Sitting To Discuss Hudud Law
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 …
Read More »General : Senate: 1,981 Business Partnerships Created Since LLP Introduced In February, 2013
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 …
Read More »General : More Clinical Psychologists Needed To Assist Autism Spectrum Disorder Children
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 …
Read More »Whale shark dies after getting caught in fishing net
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. …
Read More »General : Asean, China Agree To Build Mutual Trust Over South China Sea
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 …
Read More »By my troth! 8 actors who have taken on Romeo, Henry V, Hamlet
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, …
Read More »General : Senate: Comprehensive Study On Groundwater As Alternative Source Of Water
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 …
Read More »Manga 'Macbeth', graphic novel 'Romeo', it's Shakespeare for 21st century readers
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 …
Read More »General : Poor Weather Forces Air Search Ops To Be Suspended Again
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 …
Read More »Shakespeare goes to Hollywood: 7 modern movies based on the Bard
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 …
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