(Malaysia) Keningau: Govt to expand SPED services
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KENINGAU: The State Government will continue to support efforts to strengthen collaborative networks aimed at expanding access to education, early intervention and support services for children with special educational needs, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Haji Hajiji Haji Noor said.
He said such collaboration involves the State Education Department, schools, parents, government agencies, institutions of higher learning, the private sector and non-governmental organisations. . . .
“At present, the Kota Kinabalu PAUS has been established in Sembulan and is operating well, providing services for children with autism in Kota Kinabalu. It is therefore my hope that the people will take full advantage of all the programmes provided by the government.
“PAUS will offer quality and affordable early education for children with autism aged between three and seven years.
“The centres will be established in Tawau, Sandakan, Kudat and Beaufort in phases beginning this year,” he said. . . .
He also expressed his appreciation and commended the entire SK Bingkor community for demonstrating that schools can serve as centres for community development.
“I would also like to congratulate SK Bingkor Senior Assistant Teacher Dr Velerie Primus for his dedication in championing inclusive education, which has earned him international recognition.
“He has brought pride to Malaysia and Sabah by being named the Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards 2026 winner for the Southeast Asia and Pacific region, being listed among the Top 50 Finalists for the Global Teacher Prize, and receiving the Special Award from the Malaysian Minister of Education,” he said.
The Chief Minister expressed hope that The Neurohope Programme would grow into a movement capable of benefiting and inspiring more schools, communities and districts throughout Sabah.
“May this programme mark the beginning of a much larger movement to strengthen inclusive education, empower families and build a more caring society for a brighter future for Sabah,” he said.
