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Chinese robot 'guide dog' aims to improve independence for visually impaired

Chinese robot 'guide dog' aims to improve independence for visually impaired

The robot dog navigates using cameras and sensors, recognising traffic lights, unlike traditional guide dogs.
Sun Jul 07 2024
Brazilian artist brings street art to visually impaired

Brazilian artist brings street art to visually impaired

Subtu uses the braille alphabet to reveal the images' shapes, colours and dimensions for the visually impaired to enjoy graffiti art.
Sat Sep 16 2023
MOH introduces visually impaired-friendly medicine labels

MOH introduces visually impaired-friendly medicine labels

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has introduced the visually impaired-friendly medicine labels in Braille as an initiative to assist people with visual impairment in keeping track of their medicines.
Fri Jan 06 2023
Sabah committed to improving development of PwD, visually impaired persons

Sabah committed to improving development of PwD, visually impaired persons

The Sabah government is committed to helping PwDs in the state, including the visually impaired, to ensure that the group is not marginalised in all aspects.
Wed Jan 04 2023
A National Day Harley ride to remember for MAB visually impaired trainees

A National Day Harley ride to remember for MAB visually impaired trainees

Riding pillion on Harley-Davidson motorcycles was an experience like no other for 30 visually impaired trainees from the MAB in conjunction with the National Day.
Wed Aug 31 2022
32 visually impaired youths conquer Bukit Dinding

32 visually impaired youths conquer Bukit Dinding

George Thomas said the programme aims to expose the visually impaired to the natural beauty of the flora and fauna.
Tue Jul 05 2022
Visually impaired mum with seven children finally earns her PhD

Visually impaired mum with seven children finally earns her PhD

Being visually impaired has not dampened Norhayati Sambak's spirit to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in accounting.
Wed Jun 15 2022
New version of Braille Quran complies with Mushaf Rasm Uthmani - Idris Ahmad

New version of Braille Quran complies with Mushaf Rasm Uthmani - Idris Ahmad

Datuk Idris Ahmad said the Mashaf Al-Quran Braille Malaysia (MQBM) is published for the convenience of visually-impaired Muslims.
Tue Apr 26 2022
No job forces visually-impaired to beg - MAB

No job forces visually-impaired to beg - MAB

Limited employment opportunities and the lucrative income are among the reasons that prompted the visually impaired (OKU) to go to the streets by becoming beggars.
Fri Feb 18 2022
'Cooking Blindly' calls on all the senses to create an accessible cookbook for the visually impaired

'Cooking Blindly' calls on all the senses to create an accessible cookbook for the visually impaired

Maggi teams up with the Dorina Nowill Foundation for the Blind to create the first sensory culinary guide in Brazil.
Fri May 28 2021
Visually impaired gravedigger prepares COVID-19 victims final resting place

Visually impaired gravedigger prepares COVID-19 victims final resting place

Despite having worked as a gravedigger for the past 20 years, deaths involving COVID-19 patients have always torn Shuib Aziz's heart apart, as he can only offer some comfort to the family members.
Sun May 23 2021
Vax centre for the visually impaired to open next month

Vax centre for the visually impaired to open next month

The Malaysian Association for the Blind (MAB) complex in Jalan Tebing, Brickfields will start operating as a vaccination centre (PPV) in June for people classified as visually disabled.
Fri May 21 2021
KPWKM looking into plight of the disabled impacted by MCO - Rina

KPWKM looking into plight of the disabled impacted by MCO - Rina

The income of the disabled like the visually impaired who offered massage services had been adversely affected following implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO) 2.0.
Thu Feb 11 2021
Ebit Lew helps three brothers build new home after fire razed their house

Ebit Lew helps three brothers build new home after fire razed their house

His relief mission team would help build a new house for Mohd Yazid and his brothers and buy them a Modenass Kriss tricycle.
Thu Feb 11 2021
MAB seeks donations to help visually-impaired during MCO

MAB seeks donations to help visually-impaired during MCO

The Malaysian Association for the Blind (MAB) is targeting a fund of RM400,000 to help over 3,000 visually-impaired people, whose livelihood has been affected with the implementation of the MCO.
Tue Jan 26 2021
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024