[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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The initiative taken by the PPDK has come as a huge relief for parents and guardians of special needs children.
Fri Jul 02 2021
Teacher helps 34 students score A in SPM despite challenges
Teacher Roslan who suffers from Parkinson's disease, conduct lessons from home, while taking care of his brother with special needs.
Mon Jun 14 2021
PSC ready to give immediate approval for appointment of MOH frontliners
PSC would ensure the appointment of MOH frontliners would be done efficiently and effectively to avoid delays for the appointment of frontliners under special needs public service, such as the MOH.
Thu Mar 18 2021
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024