BINTULU: The Ministry of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development has pledged to provide two-year-old Missclyen Roland, who has been diagnosed with congenital generalised hypertrichosis (CGH), with the necessary assistance and education to ensure her rights as a child are protected.
Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said her ministry, through the Social Welfare Department (JKM), is committed to assisting Missclyen.
JKM is currently reviewing the available assistance options and making preparations for her long-term education.
“Missclyen already holds a person with disabilities (OKU) card, making her eligible for assistance as a disabled individual. After that, we need to check on childcare assistance and healthcare.
“The department will assess the forms of assistance that can be provided to the family to address these issues,” she said after visiting the family in Kampung Penan Muslim, Mile 10, Jalan Bintulu-Miri on Thursday (Nov 2).
Fatimah expressed concern over Missclyen’s future education and the importance of ensuring that people become accustomed to her appearance, often referred to as ‘werewolf syndrome’.
She pointed out that the ministry is actively considering the necessary preparations to facilitate her transition from home to school.
“This process will take time and it will ensure that people around Missclyen can accept her as she is and she can attend school like any other child.”
Fatimah emphasised that it is the government’s responsibility to ensure that every child’s rights are protected, including Missclyen. Every child, regardless of their condition, has the right to education, protection and healthcare.
Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63, State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali was also present during the visit.
