Shortage of special needs professionals to be raised with Education Ministry, says Nancy

KUCHING: The shortage of certified professionals to handle programmes for individuals with special needs, particularly autism, will be raised with the Education Ministry (MOE). Women, Family, and Community Development (KPWKM) Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, said the ministry will discuss and provide recommendations to the MOE to bring this issue before the Cabinet for action. "We at...

Lawyer representing Zayn Rayyan’s parents withdraws from case

PETALING JAYA: The lawyer representing the parents of murdered autistic boy Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin has withdrawn from the case. Sinar Harian reported that he said on Tuesday (June 4) that he has withdrawn his representation due to certain specific factors. This comes after the parents of the six-year-old Zayn Rayyan were remanded for seven days from...