Empowering disabled youth to take the lead


Dr Siti Mariah (centre, in dark blue headscarf) and Sungai Ramal assemblyman Mazwan Johar (at her right) with participants of the camp.

THIRTY young disabled adults gathered in Bangi for the Selangor OKU Youth Leadership and Transformation Camp organised by the Selangor Action Council for the Disabled (MTOS).

Selangor state health, welfare, women empowerment and family committee chairman Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud said the camp aimed to teach participants to be leaders and advocates for the disabled as well as the general community. She said the conversation regarding the community had changed from welfare to their individual rights as Malaysians.

Subscribe now for a chance to win your dream holiday!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Metro News

HWUM and Zchwantech sign MoA to spur STEM talent pipeline
Festivals, culture unite Sarawak folk
Equestrian fiesta for all
Ure greener future
Free health screening draws 300
Ipoh school to raise funds through annual stage show
Veterans’ association raises RM50,000 in charity game
Enchanting treacle tart
Misting system to stop dengue
Fashionable platform to shine

Others Also Read