Mano Maniam in a 2007 Kuala Lumpur production of 'Krapp’s Last Tape' by Samuel Beckett. The distinguished Malaysian actor - a towering figure in theatre, television, and film - passed away early this morning (May 31) in Kuala Lumpur. He was 79. Photo: Handout
Manogaran Maniam, or better known as Mano, the distinguished Malaysian actor, arts advocate, educator and cultural anthropologist – an extraordinary multi-hyphenate whose presence shaped the nation’s performing arts landscape – died peacefully early this morning (May 31) at home in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur. He was 79.
His younger brother, Madi Maniam, confirmed the news to Bernama earlier today.
