TLDR
- Starting 2027, Malaysian Sign Language (BIM) will be taught in schools to boost awareness and social integration between mainstream students and persons with disabilities.
- The initiative supports existing programmes like Communicative Sign Language (BIK) and Basic Education for Individuals with Visual Impairment (PAIKUP) under the Integrated Special Education Programme (PPKI).
- The government also offers financial aid and skills training for children with disabilities, including monthly allowances and vocational training opportunities.
Students will soon be offered the opportunity to learn Malaysian Sign Language (BIM) in school under the 2027 School Curriculum (KP2027).
Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said the initiative aims to increase awareness and improve social integration between mainstream students and persons with disabilities from an early age.
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As reported by NST, Wong added during a session at the Dewan Negara that the move complements the ministry’s ongoing efforts, which include the Communicative Sign Language (BIK) subject and the Basic Education for Individuals with Visual Impairment (PAIKUP) programme.
“Participation from mainstream students can improve understanding and tolerance towards persons with disabilities. Furthermore, the curriculum also encourages social integration within the Integrated Special Education Programme (PPKI).”
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Meanwhile, Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri emphasised the government’s commitment to ensuring that children with disabilities from low-income families are not left behind.
“We provide various assistance schemes, including Children’s Financial Aid (BKK), Foster Child Assistance (BAP), and the Assistance for Disabled Persons Unable to Work (BTB), to support their livelihood into adulthood,” she said.
Additionally, children with disabilities also have opportunities for skills training and social activities through the Community-Based Rehabilitation Programme (PDK). Participants in the programme receive a monthly allowance of RM300.
For teenagers with disabilities, vocational training is available at the Industrial Training and Rehabilitation Centre (PLPP) in Bangi.
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