children with disabilities Archives

21 January 2026

Letter

RPM 2026-2035: A Plan For All Children Or Only For Some? — Dr Amar-Singh HSS

Inclusive mainstream education, universal design for learning with reasonable accommodation, and universal design physical structure are all critical policies that must be the foundation of any meaningful national education plan.

18 August 2025

World

Beyond Ramps And Restrooms: How Schools Can Help Children With Disabilities Thrive

Changes in curriculum design, school culture, adequate teacher preparation and appropriate pedagogy are crucial to achieve the goals of inclusive education.

8 August 2025

Letter

Education For Children With Disabilities: Inclusion, Integration, Or Segregation? — The OKU Rights Matter Project

The government must bring our national disability services into the 21st century, with adequate investment to achieve inclusion in education, employment, and all of society.

24 February 2025

Letter

What Will Happen to My Disabled Child When I Die? — National Family Support Group For Children And People With Special Needs

As parents, our biggest wish before we leave this world is to know that our children have a secure future where their long-term needs are met.

10 February 2025

Letter

Universal Screening For Developmental Disabilities For Children In Malaysia — Malaysian Paediatric Association

By prioritising developmental screening, the government can ensure that children receive the support they need to thrive and that all children reach their full potential.

12 September 2023

Letter

Do We Love Our Children? — Dr Amar-Singh HSS, Yuenwah San, Dr Selva Kumar Sivapunniam, PH Wong, Dr Musa Mohd Nordin, Hartini Zainudin, Sangeet Kaur Deo

Children's issues are chronic and worsening. Child health: paediatric budget's proportion of the total health budget has been shrinking. Child protection: Very few trained social workers. Refugee, stateless and migrant children: child detention remains.

7 February 2023

Letter

Will The Ministry Of Education Take Responsibility For The Safety Of Our Children? — Dr Amar-Singh HSS, Yuenwah San, Anit Randhawa, Meera Samanther, Mary Chen & Wong Yoon Loong

Those of us who work and advocate for persons with disabilities are all too aware of how limited services and facilities are for such persons in Malaysia.

9 January 2023

Letter

Protecting Children With Disabilities From Abuse — Ng Lai Thin, Dr Amar-Singh HSS & Wong Hui Min

We have continuously and systematically underfunded social supports that are essential to children with disabilities living safely and thriving in their community.

15 July 2022

Malaysia

Khairy Moots National Autism Council As Autism Rates Rise

Khairy Jamaluddin says autism must be understood, not contained or controlled, and looked at from the perspective of people on the spectrum.

12 July 2022

Letter

Child Stunting: Is It Really A Result Of Bad Choices? – Teoh Ai Ni

Both short and long-term strategies are needed to provide immediate solutions to the issue, and to promote the long-term health of our children.

Tag: children with disabilities

RPM 2026-2035: A Plan For All Children Or Only For Some? — Dr Amar-Singh HSS

Beyond Ramps And Restrooms: How Schools Can Help Children With Disabilities Thrive

Education For Children With Disabilities: Inclusion, Integration, Or Segregation? — The OKU Rights Matter Project

What Will Happen to My Disabled Child When I Die? — National Family Support Group For Children And People With Special Needs

Universal Screening For Developmental Disabilities For Children In Malaysia — Malaysian Paediatric Association

Do We Love Our Children? — Dr Amar-Singh HSS, Yuenwah San, Dr Selva Kumar Sivapunniam, PH Wong, Dr Musa Mohd Nordin, Hartini Zainudin, Sangeet Kaur Deo

Will The Ministry Of Education Take Responsibility For The Safety Of Our Children? — Dr Amar-Singh HSS, Yuenwah San, Anit Randhawa, Meera Samanther, Mary Chen & Wong Yoon Loong

Protecting Children With Disabilities From Abuse — Ng Lai Thin, Dr Amar-Singh HSS & Wong Hui Min

Khairy Moots National Autism Council As Autism Rates Rise

Child Stunting: Is It Really A Result Of Bad Choices? – Teoh Ai Ni

Bleak Future For Malaysia’s Health Assurance Industry — Dr Mohamed Rafick Khan

Nutritionists: Follow Malaysia’s Scientific Food Pyramid, Not US Inverted Pyramid

CodeBlue’s View: Doctors Must Follow The Law. Period.

Transfer Allowance Opened To Contract Doctors, Pharmacists, Dentists With 2025 Permanent Appointments: Minister

Digital Ministry Opens RM87m Tender For MySejahtera App Maintenance Over Three Years