KUCHING: Efforts to support children with cerebral palsy received a financial lift of RM30,000 following an allocation announced to the Cerebral Palsy Association of Kuching and Samarahan today.
Minister of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM), Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, said the ministry will continue to strengthen the delivery of welfare services, rehabilitation and early intervention.
She added that efforts will also be expanded through strategic cooperation with state governments, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), the private sector, and communities to create a more inclusive and disability-friendly ecosystem.
“I hope this contribution will help strengthen the implementation of the association’s programmes and activities, thereby benefiting children with cerebral palsy and their families.
“We at the KPWKM are committed to ensuring that every person with disabilities (PwDs) has equal rights, opportunities and access to services, education, rehabilitation and participation in society,” she said.
Nancy said this in her speech when officating the 2026 Wishesland Kuching Charity Food Fair at MBKS Community Hall here today.
As of 31 May 2026, the Persons with Disabilities Information System (SMOKU) recorded a total of 843,759 registered persons with disabilities in Malaysia, including 32,270 individuals with cerebral palsy.
Nancy said these figures reflect the need for continuous efforts to strengthen support systems for the cerebral palsy community in a comprehensive and sustainable manner.
“The success of children with cerebral palsy does not depend solely on the assistance provided, but also on the extent to which society opens opportunities for them to learn, become independent, build self-confidence, and contribute according to their individual abilities,” she said.
She also stressed that empowering the cerebral palsy community requires cooperation from all parties, including NGOs, the private sector, educational institutions, communities and society at large.
“When each party plays its role, we can build a more inclusive, compassionate and supportive society,” she said.
