Those with autism and their caregivers not forgotten


Independent life: With years of skills training, special needs adult Muhammad Luqman Mohd Adli (left) is much more capable and confident, says Mohd Adli (right). — RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star

THE hard work of caring for persons with disabilities (OKU) will be lightened somewhat with the aid announced in Budget 2025, say parents with special needs children and the OKU community.

National Autism Society of Malaysia (Nasom) chairman Julian Wong was particularly excited about the establishment of 11 new Pusat Permata Kurnia learning centres for autistic children in every state, including Kelantan, Terengganu, Sabah and Sarawak.

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