AI may facilitate communication with the deaf
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian is holding out hope that artificial intelligence (AI) would eventually facilitate communication between the deaf community and those with normal hearing. He said with advancements in AI, there is a possibility that it can convert sign language gestures into speech or text. “The interesting thing is […]
Charity and food sale on Oct 2
KUCHING: Sarawak Society for the Deaf (SSD) will be holding its annual charity and food sale at the Association of Churches at Jalan Stampin here on Oct 2, from 8am until 12pm. According to a statement issued yesterday, the target is to raise funds up to RM100,000 for the operations of the SSD at Lorong […]
Connecting the deaf and hearing world
THE Sarawak Society for the Deaf (SSD) was established in the 1980s and its membership now stands at over 300 people, comprising schoolchildren, young and working adults. They usually gather for certain occasions at the organisation’s premises at Lot 1862, Lorong Laksamana 8, off Jalan Laksamana Cheng Ho in Kuching. New Sarawak Tribune met SSD […]
Deaf society going on fundraising drive
KUCHING: The Sarawak Society for the Deaf (SSD) will be embarking on a fundraising drive from April to June. According to a statement, the funds raised would be used to help members develop their skills to become, among others, artists, graphic designers and accountants as well as support women in their micro business endeavour. “We […]
i-CATS to train deaf children
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg today received a courtesy call from Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah and officials from the Sarawak Society for the Deaf (SSD). The aim of the visit, which took place at the chief minister’s office at Wisma Bapa Malaysia […]
Art that speaks a thousand words
Communication is always an obstacle for the deaf, especially when facing the world. Nonetheless, artist Derek Siu still manages his passion for art despite being deaf since birth. While job opportunity for him is scarce, Derek still continues his hobby on a regular basis. Looking for equal opportunities Gathering inspirations from his everyday life, Derek […]
Society to set up early development programme
KUCHING: The Sarawak Society for the Deaf (SSD) is planning to organise an early development programme next year in order to jump start the implementation of early education for young deaf children aged 0-6 years old. Its chairperson Wenderine Koo said that at present, there is no education specifically designed for young deaf children thus, […]
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 […]
