Rise in children with special needs
KUCHING: The prevalence of children with special needs in Malaysia is on the rise, according to recent statistics. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri highlighted a significant increase in the number of such children. As per the Ministry of Education (MOE) data, there were 93,951 registered children in 2020, a figure […]
Build more facilities for children with special needs
KUCHING: It is hoped that more facilities for children with special needs will be built soon. Secretary of Kuching Autistic Association (KAA), Duane Reggie Tersan said this is his hope and expectation for the upcoming re-tabling of Budget 2023. “If you see in Sarawak alone, we are still lacking facilities and training centres for special […]
Cooperation vital to progress of special needs children
MIRI: The role and cooperation of parents and the community is crucial in ensuring the development of children with special needs. In stating this, Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin stressed that parents need to always cooperate with the Community-Based Rehabilitation Centre (PPDK) in addition to bearing a responsibility in determining the direction […]
Towards inclusion in schools for children with special needs
KUCHING: Spark Child Development Centre has recently embarked on the journey to make inclusions in schools for children with special needs so as have equal access to learning. Two initiatives have been carried out to advocate the importance of inclusion for children in schools with disabilities which include the invitation of teachers from SJK(C) Nan Kai […]
Special needs children conduct exhibition, receives heartwarming response from public
KUCHING: The Gifted Art Exhibition by special children in conjunction with Merdeka Plaza’s Mid-Autumn Festival celebration received heartwarming support from the public. The Lions Clubs Kuching One Earth, together with Kuching Association of Talent Development and Welfare of Special Needs (KATSN), Divine Will Society and Merdeka Plaza today put on record their appreciation for the support. […]
Learn to understand special needs children, says Tupong rep
KUCHING: Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman has called on the public to learn to understand special needs children so that they can live healthily and happily in the community. He told the reporters that the community should thus be supporting more programmes like the “Jiwa Murni Programme” which was held for the first time in […]
Special needs artistic talents to the fore
KUCHING: Artistic talents of special needs people can be their source of livelihood that enables them to be independent, said Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok. The advisor of Kuching Association of Talent Development and Welfare of Special Needs (KATSN) stated that special needs children and individuals need the community’s support in helping them develop their talents. […]
Special Needs Council being planned
KUCHING: The Ministry of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development is planning to set up a Special Needs Council. In revealing this, Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah explained that the council would be holistic and integrated in looking after the welfare of special needs individuals from childhood to adulthood. “While there is an Early […]
Early intervention key to helping special needs children
MIRI: Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah said early intervention is crucial to support the development of children with disabilities. Speaking at the launching of the eighth National Early Childhood Intervention Conference here on Saturday she said it is important to empower families with skills and strategies to support their […]
Plaza hosts special needs children art exhibition
KUCHING: An exhibition featuring the works of 15 special needs children is now open for public viewing here. Held in conjunction with Plaza Merdeka’s Mid-Autumn Festival celebration the ‘Gifted Art Exhibition’ seeks to boost self-esteem and promote self-reliance among special children. According to Kuching Association of Talent Development and Welfare of Special Needs (KATSN), some […]
