![[COLUMNIST] Enhancing the special education system for special needs children [COLUMNIST] Enhancing the special education system for special needs children](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/81591353018_brailleOKUpenglih.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Enhancing the special education system for special needs children
Recalibrating and reforming SEN/SPED is one of the first steps that stakeholders should act upon.
Fri Nov 11 2022
![Headmistress held for power abuse over purchase of school supplies Headmistress held for power abuse over purchase of school supplies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41656393762_TBSPRMKEDAH.jpg)
Headmistress held for power abuse over purchase of school supplies
The headmistress of a special needs school in Sungai Petani was arrested for allegedly purchasing school supplies through her two companies.
Tue Sep 13 2022
![Govt intends to set up more PPDK for high-functioning autism - Rina Govt intends to set up more PPDK for high-functioning autism - Rina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51662792477_RinaMohdHarun.jpg)
Govt intends to set up more PPDK for high-functioning autism - Rina
The government intends to set up more PPDK for high-functioning autism (HFA) throughout the country that focus on developing the potential of children with special needs.
Sat Sep 10 2022
![Give greater focus on special needs education - Ras Adiba Give greater focus on special needs education - Ras Adiba](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61649684058_DatukRasAdibaRad.jpg)
Give greater focus on special needs education - Ras Adiba
Ras Adiba said it is important to make sure that schools and local authorities have the resources to support children of needs properly.
Wed Sep 07 2022
![Man jailed three years for causing disabled boy to overdose on drugs Man jailed three years for causing disabled boy to overdose on drugs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51656396780_Bapasepupubudakma.jpg)
Man jailed three years for causing disabled boy to overdose on drugs
A trader was sentenced to three years jail by the Sessions Court today for causing a child with special needs to overdose on methamphetamine and morphine.
Tue Jun 28 2022
![Tunku Ismail, Che' Puan Besar Khaleeda spend time with Bella at Legoland Tunku Ismail, Che' Puan Besar Khaleeda spend time with Bella at Legoland](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81652678367_TBkhaleeda.jpg)
Tunku Ismail, Che' Puan Besar Khaleeda spend time with Bella at Legoland
Tunku Mahkota of Johor spent some time with a group of children with special needs including a Down Syndrome teenager Bella at the Legoland Malaysia Resort theme park yesterday.
Mon May 16 2022
![Special needs children delight in breaking fast at Rumah Prihatin @ Grand Seasons Special needs children delight in breaking fast at Rumah Prihatin @ Grand Seasons](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61650798844_RumahPrihatinGrand.jpg)
Special needs children delight in breaking fast at Rumah Prihatin @ Grand Seasons
Joy was written on the faces of more than 300 special needs and asnaf children as they participated in the Rumah Prihatin @ Grand Seasons Iftar programme last night.
Sun Apr 24 2022
The Future is Female: All kids welcome - Special needs & inclusive education
Melisa Idris speaks to special needs educator, Anne Sivanathan. She is the founder of The Inclusive Outdoor Classroom, a community-based project that encourages inclusion, where special needs children and typically-developing children play and learn together. Anne is also with the National Association of Early Childhood Care and Education Malaysia, and the National Association of Autism Malaysia. They discuss the ways in which the Malaysian education system should, and can, include children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Sun Mar 20 2022
Let's Talk: Art Includes - Believing in Potential
How do we invest in a child with special needs? We speak to Steven Chan (Founder, Dialogue in the Dark, Malaysia), singer-songwriter Rozella and artist Wan Jamila Wan Shaiful Bahri accompanied by her mother Noor Hashimah Mohd Noordin on "Art Includes - Celebrating Diversities" from the 23rd to the 29th of September.
Tue Mar 15 2022
![Cuban children with disabilities pet jaguars and snakes for therapy Cuban children with disabilities pet jaguars and snakes for therapy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61643602178_CUBA.jpg)
Cuban children with disabilities pet jaguars and snakes for therapy
The therapy program has proven a rare bright spot for children with Down's syndrome, autism and other special needs.
Mon Jan 31 2022
![Govt urged to provide more affordable special needs schools Govt urged to provide more affordable special needs schools](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71638624426_majlisHariPsikolo.jpg)
Govt urged to provide more affordable special needs schools
OKU Sentral will suggest to KPWKM to provide more affordable platforms such as classes and schools for special needs children to get education and skills.
Sat Dec 04 2021
![Support special needs children in pursuing their interests - Ras Adiba Support special needs children in pursuing their interests - Ras Adiba](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71638317279_RasAdiba.jpg)
Support special needs children in pursuing their interests - Ras Adiba
Parents of children with special needs should support and allow them to pursue their interests, says OKU Sentral president Senator Datuk Ras Adiba Radzi.
Tue Nov 30 2021
![Special needs education policy must be improved, say academics Special needs education policy must be improved, say academics](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/71613233834_MuridOKU.jpg)
Special needs education policy must be improved, say academics
The national special education policy needs to be improved in efforts to address special needs children, who are among the most vulnerable in the community. "This entails l
Fri Sep 03 2021
![Selangor establishes ANIS Centre for special needs children Selangor establishes ANIS Centre for special needs children](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51621315677_DrSitiMariahMahmu.jpg)
Selangor establishes ANIS Centre for special needs children
The ANIS Centre will provide early detection and intervention for special needs children.
Sat Aug 21 2021
![Disabled girl gets mom's consent for vaccine after grandparents' vaccination experience Disabled girl gets mom's consent for vaccine after grandparents' vaccination experience](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/61625204943_vaksin.jpg)
Disabled girl gets mom's consent for vaccine after grandparents' vaccination experience
The initiative taken by the PPDK has come as a huge relief for parents and guardians of special needs children.
Fri Jul 02 2021
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