Premier to officiate at preschool convention
MIRI: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.will officiates at the Preschool International Convention at Pullman Miri Waterfront on August 26. At the event, 15 children from SeDidik Kindergarten will perform the Negaraku and Sarawak Ibu Pertiwiku in the sign language. Yesterday, Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development I (Women […]
Identify common problems faced by the deaf community in Sarawak
KUCHING: The Ministry of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development will look into the common problems faced by the deaf community in Sarawak. Its Assistant Minister Mohammad Razi Sitam said a three-day workshop organised by the Sarawak Society for the Deaf (SSD) was to identify the issues and seek solutions. He said the six focus […]
Sign language to be introduced at Perpaduan kindergartens next year
IPOH: The teaching and learning of sign language will be introduced at Perpaduan kindergartens next year, said National Unity Minister Datuk Halimah Mohamed Sadique. She said it would be introduced as a third language, apart from Mandarin, Tamil, Kadazan dan Iban, for the teaching of communication language under the Perpaduan Kindergarten Early Childhood Education Plan […]
Spare a thought for the deaf during pandemic
KUCHING: Growing up with deaf sisters and playing the role of unofficial sign language interpreter is something Lorraine Mitchelle Jores has been nurtured with since small. To her, learning sign language is necessary in bridging the communication gap with her twin sisters, especially in assisting them on errands such as opening up savings account or […]
Living in a silent world
Optimism brings a person to better place. Despite being diagnosed as deaf since his infant days, Azizan Nor Abdul Rahman remained positive. Through his positive outlook on life, he managed to overcome barriers with much love and support from his family. Understanding the deaf culture Being deaf is not an obstacle for 38-year-old Azizan Nor […]
Sarawak’s first sign language book launched
KUCHING: The Sarawak Society For The Deaf (SSD) has launched a book titled ‘Sarawak Sign Language’ (SwSL) intended to help Sarawak citizens master knowledge of communicating with the deaf. Batu Lintang assemblyman See Chee How said nurturing sign language is important to enhance inclusivity of the deaf community in the state. “We have to know […]
