Special Needs

The Rise And Rise Of Barisan Nasional

They thought Barisan Nasional was finished. They were wrong. After its historic defeat in GE14, the coalition many had written off is once again finding its footing — and its voice. From the stunning wins in Johor and Negeri Sembilan to the growing unease within the Unity Government, Hasnah Rahman and Emma Harith look at the rise of Barisan Nasional, its renewed confidence and the new generation that could determine whether this is a comeback — or the beginning of something bigger.

‘We Need A Lifeline’: MFM President Calls For Hotels To Open Their Stages To Malaysian Musicians

Musicians need a sustainable livelihood, not just handouts, says MFM president Francis Danker, who wants hotels and resorts to open their stages to local performers and give them a steady platform to work, earn and preserve Malaysia’s musical heritage.
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SEN Symposium 2025 : ASEAN Edition Celebrates Inclusivity & Sustainability Across Region

SEN Symposium 2025 ASEAN Edition brings together voices from across the region, celebrates extraordinary talents, and builds an inclusive ecosystem.

SEN Symposium 2025 – ASEAN Edition: Suara Komuniti, Harapan Inklusif

SEN Symposium 2025 ASEAN Edition menghimpunkan suara serantau, meraikan bakat luar biasa dan membina ekosistem inklusif.

Unveiling Uniqueness 2 Returns: Celebrating the Power of Music and Diversity

More than just a concert, Unveiling Uniqueness 2 is a movement — a showcase of resilience and artistry that brings performers with disabilities and celebrated stars onto one stage of inclusion and inspiration

Fuiyoh! Uncle Roger Takes A Bold Chance On The Autism Community

If you add comedy, good food, and autism, what do you get? A big heart. And that's what the celebrity comedian cum foodpreneur, Nigel Ng aka Uncle Roger, presented today when he hosted the the Autism Cafe Project community to a Fuiyoh! lunch in conjunction with Hari Raya and World Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month.

RYTHM Foundation Spurs On With Education Growth For Marginalised Groups

In a world where corporates pay lip service when it comes to community development, it is heartening to note that there are still organisations that walk the talk. RYTHM Foundation is apparently one of them.

Unveiling Uniqueness A Class Act For Inclusion

When I was assigned to cover a concert for special needs performers, I was wondering if its going to be one of those events where I would end up feeling sorry for the participants knowing how empathetic I can be. I never thought that Unveiling Uniqueness was going to be an event that has set the bar so high for concerts throughout the country - whether it is by special needs talents, or those who are neurotypical.

Why I Think She Deserves An International Inclusivity Award

There are mothers out there, and then there are mothers who do not share the same genealogy with you. These are people who expound...

Autism Parenting: The Light At The End Of The Tunnel

Often, when parents are given a diagnosis of their child’s disabilities, the feeling is of despair or guilt. Some give up after a while....

Life In A Family With Kids On The Autism Spectrum – Part 2

In Part 1, we described some of the more generic symptoms, and here, we share some other symptoms of autism in my children. Unusual Emotional...

Life In A Family With Kids On The Autism Spectrum

As recently as last month I learned that the Autism Society of America was founded in 1965 by research psychologist Bernard Rimland, clinical psychologist...

A Real-Life Journey Into The Autism World And How They Found Their Courage

I have noticed that most children under the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are boys. Occasionally we come across girls who are withdrawn into their...

Autism Parents Can Be Good Members Of Parliament. Agree?

If ever the world needs to look for hardworking, kick-ass Members of Parliament to get the citizens to move it, move it, it should...