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 …
Read More »Malaysian passport 9th best in the world
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 …
Read More »Bus operators lax until action is taken, says SPAD
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 …
Read More »Who art thou, William? 4 Shakespearean mysteries unsolved after 450 years
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 …
Read More »General : ‘One-Stop Centre’ To Monitor Umrah Pilgrims Must Be Set Up – Jamil Khir
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) — The Prime Minister’s Department is currently discussing with the Tourism and Culture Ministry to create a one-stop centre to monitor umrah pilgrims’ health against diseases and handle fraudulent companies selling umrah packages. Minister in the Pr …
Read More »Business : UTP Gets RM1.13 Million MOSTI Grant For Fire Fighting Research
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) — Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) has received a TechnoFund grant worth RM1.13 million from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) for a fire fighting research project. The university said in a statement today the ‘Rescue-I Monitor …
Read More »Mutual respect and tolerance fundamental to all religions, says British politician
PETALING JAYA: Respect and tolerance is fundamental to all religions, and Muslims have a duty to protect that right, said a prominent British politician. “Muslims have a duty to recognise and protect the basic human rights of freedom of religion or belief, a freedom that we ourselves benefit f …
Read More »General : Three Vital Elements In Handling Security Issues – Ahmad Zahid
PUTRAJAYA, April 22 (Bernama) — Information is one of the three vital elements required to resolve security issues that changed with times, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said sufficient information was important because without it taking action would be difficult. Sec …
Read More »David Moyes parts ways with Manchester United, Ryan Giggs temporarily takes charge
LONDON: Manager David Moyes “has left” Manchester United, the club announced on their Twitter account on Tuesday, with veteran player Ryan Giggs assuming first-team duties until a permanent appointment is made. “Manchester United announces that David Moyes has left the club,” …
Read More »General : MH370: Five Military Aircraft Continue Air Search Despite Poor Weather
From Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil PERTH, April 22 (Bernama) — Four military aircraft had departed Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Pearce located north of here despite an earlier decision to suspend air search activities for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 on Tuesday. They were joined by …
Read More »Boy pierced by iron rod believes divine intervention saved him from serious harm
KOTA KINABALU: Huguan Isaac (pic) believes divine intervention saved him from more serious harm after a 1.2m long iron rod pierced his right cheek on Monday. The Year Four SK Sacred Heart Heart pupil was waiting for his school bus inside the nearby Sacred Heart Cathedral compound when he stepped on …
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