Compulsory for child care centres to display registration number — Minister
KUCHING, Dec 8 — All childcare centres (taska) registered under the Social Welfare Department (JKM) are required to display their registration number at their premises,...
Number of registered autism therapists still low — Minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — The number of registered autism therapists in the country is still low, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Women, Family,...
Exco welcomes Budget 2025’s plans for schools, autism centres
By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, Oct 20 — The project plan to construct schools announced in Budget 2025 is a strategic step in addressing issues...
Shortage of special needs professionals to be raised with MOE — Nancy Shukri
KUCHING, June 15 — The shortage of certified professionals to handle programmes for individuals with special needs, particularly autism, will be raised with the Education...
Helping hand: Selangor to establish foundation for persons with disabilities
By Sofia Nasir HULU SELANGOR, May 8 — The Selangor administration will set up a special foundation to facilitate the cooperation between the public and...
Child found drowned in PJ flood retention pond
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 — A child was found drowned in a flood retention pond in Petaling Jaya today. Petaling Jaya district police chief ACP...
Maybank allocates RM80mln for corporate responsibility programmes this year
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has allocated RM80 million for corporate responsibility programmes this year, which is part of its initiative to...
Professional training offers best fighting chance for autistic kids to realise full potential
KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — Children with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), including those from B40 households, will have the best fighting chance of achieving their...
Free early intervention centre for special needs kids a boon for Selangor parents
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 – The swing stands out in the middle of the spacious and bright playroom-cum-gym, hanging about a foot off the floor....
MOH to establish National Autism Council soon — Khairy
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — The Health Ministry (MOH) will establish a National Autism Council in the near future as a stakeholder centre on autism....
KPWKM to review special grant assistance to autism centres
LABUAN, Jan 17 — The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) will review the types of assistance and grants that can be channelled...
GSC raises awareness on autism with special movie screening and bazaar
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 — As part of its corporate social responsibility and ongoing efforts to use its platforms as a voice for good, Golden...