Issue discussed with MBI, features incorporated into development plan

MOE conducting Budget 2026 engagement sessions, with special education allocation among top priorities, says Fadhlina

MELAKA, July 15 — The Rural and Regional Development Ministry (KKDW) will open Community Development Department (KEMAS) kindergartens for children with autism in every state from next year.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof joined more than 4,000 participants in the inaugural KL Autism Awareness Fun Run to raise public awareness of autism.

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, Dec 24 — The Selangor Care Economy Policy launched last month emphasises the empowerment of caregivers for people with disabilities and autistic children. State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari said this will ensure...

KUCHING, Dec 8 — All childcare centres (taska) registered under the Social Welfare Department (JKM) are required to display their registration number at their premises, effective January 1 next year.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — The number of registered autism therapists in the country is still low, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, Oct 20 — The project plan to construct schools announced in Budget 2025 is a strategic step in addressing issues of access to education, said Lembah Jaya state assemblyman Syed Ahmad Syed Abdul Rahman. He said the initiative is expected to reduce the educational gap...

KUCHING, June 15 — The shortage of certified professionals to handle programmes for individuals with special needs, particularly autism, will be raised with the Education Ministry (MOE).

By Sofia Nasir HULU SELANGOR, May 8 — The Selangor administration will set up a special foundation to facilitate the cooperation between the public and private sectors in advancing opportunities for children and adults with disabilities.  State executive councillor for welfare Anfaal Saari...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 — A child was found drowned in a flood retention pond in Petaling Jaya today.

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 drive the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) agenda.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — Children with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), including those from B40 households, will have the best fighting chance of achieving their full potential if the government insists on a certain level of professional training, particularly in education and the medical field.

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.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — The Health Ministry (MOH) will establish a National Autism Council in the near future as a stakeholder centre on autism.

LABUAN, Jan 17 — The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) will review the types of assistance and grants that can be channelled to autism centres run by non-governmental organisations (NGOs) or the private sector.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 — As part of its corporate social responsibility and ongoing efforts to use its platforms as a voice for good, Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) continues to raise awareness for autism with its latest campaign called “We Are All Special”.