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Special kids to paint at River of Life

Special kids to paint at River of Life

Children with autism greatly benefit from using art as therapy, said Michael Plascow.
Mon Apr 29 2024
Body of autism child reported missing found near stream

Body of autism child reported missing found near stream

Police confirmed the body of Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin was found by residents living in the area with the help of the police.
Thu Dec 07 2023
Screen time and ADHD: Looking for the connection

Screen time and ADHD: Looking for the connection

Research suggests that excessive screen time can harm childrens cognitive development, but how much is too much?
Sat Oct 28 2023
Autism awareness: Helping those on the spectrum thrive

Autism awareness: Helping those on the spectrum thrive

Autism awareness has grown in Malaysia, but challenges of lack of access to services still persist, especially in rural areas.
Fri Apr 14 2023
UN to mark World Autism Awareness Day with virtual event

UN to mark World Autism Awareness Day with virtual event

The global virtual event on April 2, will highlight on the contributions of autistic people worldwide.
Wed Mar 29 2023
'Baby talk' could help diagnose autism in toddlers, study says

'Baby talk' could help diagnose autism in toddlers, study says

There is a real need for easy and effective diagnostic tools that can be used on young children, and eye-tracking is a great place to start.
Sun Feb 12 2023
Music is their language: School gives autistic Chinese youth a voice

"Music is their language": School gives autistic Chinese youth a voice

Zu is one of the 14 million people in China who have autism spectrum disorder, a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain.
Sun Dec 04 2022
Autistic Ivan bags USM's gold award

Autistic Ivan bags USM's gold award

Ooi Ivan, who has been suffering from autism since he was two, never expected that he will be named the recipient of the USM Gold Award.
Wed Nov 30 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

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
MOH to establish National Autism Council soon  - Khairy

MOH to establish National Autism Council soon - Khairy

The Health Ministry (MOH) will establish a National Autism Council in the near future as a stakeholder centre on autism.
Fri Jul 15 2022
Cuban children with disabilities pet jaguars and snakes for therapy

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
HK scientist develops retinal scan technology to identify early childhood autism

HK scientist develops retinal scan technology to identify early childhood autism

Retinal eye scanning can help to improve early detection and treatment outcomes for children.
Mon Mar 15 2021
Special needs children regressing as families struggle amid pandemic

Special needs children regressing as families struggle amid pandemic

Without these life skills, however, they would get frustrated and act out, sometimes hurting themselves and others.
Tue Feb 23 2021
Tablet contributed by Ebit Lew a lifeline for three students with autism

Tablet contributed by Ebit Lew a lifeline for three students with autism

Everything changed when Haslinah saw a post on Ebit Lew's Facebook account on Thursday, with the preacher offering a giveaway of 100 tablets to students in need to follow online classes.
Sun Jan 24 2021
Housewife fined RM2,000 for offensive facebook posting insulting Prophet Muhammad

Housewife fined RM2,000 for offensive facebook posting insulting Prophet Muhammad

The woman was charged with knowingly making and initiating the sending of the post using the FB profile page Fadhilah Abdulhamid.
Tue Sep 15 2020
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024