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'They are our eyes': 'Image whisperers' bring art to life for the blind at Red Cross museum in Geneva

GENEVA, April 8 -- "They are our eyes," said Karin happily after releasing the arm of one of the specialised "image whisperers" guiding her and other blind people around Geneva's Red Cross museum. Th... Read More


Secrets of British espionage exposed: From fruity tactics to Cold War spying, spy agency MI5 showcases 115 years of intrigue in London

LONDON, April 8 -- For the first time in MI5's 115-year history, the famous UK spy agency is revealing some of its secrets in a London show featuring confessions from double agents and James Bond-like... Read More


Fire at River Valley Road shophouse in Singapore leaves one child dead, 20 injured

SINGAPORE, April 8 -- A 10-year-old girl tragically died following a fire at a shophouse on River Valley Road, where children's education and enrichment classes are conducted, Channel News Asia (CNA) ... Read More


Singapore law shifting drug burden of proof to be defended in constitutional challenge

SINGAPORE, April 8 -- The Singapore government will defend a law that shifts the burden of proof to offenders found with a specific quantity of drugs, The Straits Times reported, as a constitutional c... Read More


Forensic expert confirms Zayn Rayyan's death by strangulation, details abuse including ear mutilation and blunt force injuries

PETALING JAYA, April 8 -- A forensic pathologist who conducted the post-mortem on the body of Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin concluded in the Sessions Court here on Tuesday that the cause of death of the aut... Read More


InvestPenang warns 24pc US tariff may hurt Malaysia's FDI prospects, trigger shift to Mexico

GEORGE TOWN, April 8 -- The imposition of a 24 per cent tariff on exports to the United States may reduce Malaysia's attractiveness for future foreign direct investments (FDI), according to Penang sta... Read More


MACC has yet to summon Ismail Sabri for further testimony

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 -- Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri is unlikely to be called by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in the near future to continue giving his statement regarding the corruptio... Read More


Selangor govt working with Petronas and Gas Malaysia on safety measures following Putra Heights explosion

SUBANG JAYA, April 8 -- The Selangor government is in discussions with Petronas and Gas Malaysia Bhd to implement measures that will prevent a recurrence of the gas pipeline explosion, such as the one... Read More


Electricity and telecom services in Putra Heights to be fully restored by Friday, says Selangor official

SUBANG JAYA, April 8 -- Electricity supply to residential areas affected by the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire will be fully restored by Friday, said Selangor State Infrastructure and Agriculture Com... Read More


Police smash RM14m international drug syndicate, uncover mini lab in Iskandar Puteri

ISKANDAR PUTERI, April 8 -- Police have crippled an international drug syndicate following the seizure of RM14.39 million worth of illicit narcotics in several raids here recently. The raids, led by ... Read More