KUCHING: The establishment of a training centre in the state for the disabled to further their education after completing the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) received positive feedback from members of the public.
Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that Sarawak did not have a vocational school for the disabled hence they had to further their education in Peninsular Malaysia.
The centre will give opportunity to disabled to have jobs in the future.
New Sarawak Tribune discovered that the public were on board with the plan to build training centre for the disabled and they were glad with the government’s effort of taking care of the disabled.
Mohd Nazran Han Mustapa, 26, Fresh Graduate
This is an important initiative as it gives a bigger opportunity for the disabled to further their studies and enabling them to be part of society. It gives assurance on their ability to go forward with their lives in the best way. The establishment of this training centre will play a part in shaping a better future for them.
Antonia Wiliyam, 39, Teacher
By having the centre here, the disabled can enjoy their passion towards studying and training new skills. It gives them relieve as they do not have to travel far from home. It is a stepping stone for them to pursue their dream.
Imy Tracy Madut, 43, Teacher
It’s a good idea because we can help the disabled lower the cost and they do not need to travel to the Peninsular to further their studies. It will also help their families who cannot afford to buy flight tickets. With the training centre here, it will lessen their burden.
Ho Yii Lang, 24, Fresh Graduate
I think having a disability training centre creates opportunity for the disabled who are willingly to learn some useful skills instead of doing nothing with their current situation. This might help them to get involve in workplace since the market always welcome people with skills that bring advantages to their work environment.
Christine Wong, 24, Administrative Executive
It sounds like a good idea to me. Now that we are going to have one here, it will be much easier for the disabled and no longer need to travel all the way to the Peninsular just to continue their studies. Their parents will also feel more at ease knowing that their children are not too far away from them.
Zarifah Othman, 25, Assistant Researcher
I think that establishing a disability training centres in Sarawak is good. They are equally capable like us with skill. It’s a good for disabled students to pursue their studies here rather than going across the sea.
