Sarawak Social Welfare Department advocates for enhanced accessibility for OKU
BY SITI NURAIN RATANI KUCHING: The Sarawak Social Welfare Department (JKMS) is dedicated to addressing the limited accessibility for people with special needs, particularly Persons with Disabilities (OKU), in the state. JKMS director Adana Jed affirms the commitment to creating an environment that is friendly to the disabled, children and the elderly, aligning with the […]
Advocating new view on special needs
KUCHING: The term “people with disabilities” (PWD) should be revised to “people with different abilities” to acknowledge their high intelligence. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said that this change requires international dialogue and agreement. “These terminologies were not done by us. When we look at special needs children, they are […]
Something special about MCC Cafe meals
SIBU: The Methodist Care Centre (MCC) Cafe has become a hub for heartwarming inspiration where patrons experience the joy of being served by adults with special needs. This initiative, which began in July 2022, has transformed the cafe into a symbol of inclusivity and support for those often marginalised in the job market. Behind the […]
Special needs awareness key to shedding wrong ideas
KUCHING: More community awareness is needed to counter negative perceptions of autistic or special needs individuals. In stating this Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang said the Bunny Run Autism programme is one of the efforts to raise awareness on autism. “The purpose of this run is to gain support from any sponsors or non-governmental organisations (NGOs) […]
Missing man with special needs survives 10 days in the jungle
LUNDU: A special needs man who went missing for 10 days in the jungles near Gunung Bajo here was found safe today (Oct 15). The State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre said they were informed that 21-year-old Illias IIIyasa Bujang was found safe after he was spotted by a villager around 7.50am. “The […]
Stranded mountain hikers rescued
KUCHING: Two individuals with special needs who suffered from fatigue while descending Mount Santubong, were successfully rescued by firefighters. The incident happened on Friday (May 6) when a Sarawak Forestry ranger informed the Fire and Rescue Department around 5pm that the hikers were stranded at level 8 of the mountain. It was revealed that the […]
OKUs well taken care of by government
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is a government that cares for the less fortunate, says Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The state Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development (KWKPK) Minister stressed that under Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg’s leadership, various assistance had been given to Sarawakians, including grants, training and guidance. “The […]
Nation’s first SNCC to be ready by Dec 2025
KUCHING: The country’s first Special Needs Community Centre (SNCC), set to be built in Sarawak, is expected to be completed by December 2025. Revealing this, Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development (KWKPK) Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah called on the state government to allocate a 10 to 20-acre plot of land for the […]
AirAsia to use aerobridge for all flights
KUCHING: AirAsia Berhad has finally decided to use the aerobridge for all of its flights after years of public complaints pertaining to the inconvenience of using the staircase to enter and exit the aircraft. According to Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, using the staircase is difficult and inconvenient especially for the elderly, people […]
Carry out more vaccination programmes at special needs care centres in Sarawak
SIBU: Covid-19 vaccination for individuals with special needs should be held at their care centres throughout Sarawak to prevent those in the category from being left out of the immunisation programme. State Welfare, Community Well Being, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said individuals with special needs were already familiar with […]
