Angklung’s soothing effect calms special children

Brand new tunes: Special children from SMK Bandar Baru Sentul showing their new angklungs. Also seen are (standing from left) Maybank Independent Director Dr Hasnita Datuk Hashim, the school’s principal Amnah Adam and Wan Marzimin.

KUALA LUMPUR: The angklung, a traditional musical instrument, is not just loved for the melodious and soothing sound it produces, but playing the instrument has a therapeutic and calming effect on special children too.

Danish Danial Nor Azwan, who is suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, said playing the angklung was enjoyable.