THE Paralympic Council of Malaysia (PCM) believes newly minted Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh will elevate the country’s “paralympic movement” to greater heights. 

PCM president Megat D. Shahriman Zaharudin said he is confident Yeoh’s experience as former deputy women, family and community development minister positions her to better understand the challenges faced by disabled people. 

“With her experiences in her former ministry, it is my sincere hope that YB Hannah will better understand the needs of PWDs (people with disabilities) and provide appropriate support to further drive the paralympic movement in our country and eradicate the marginalisation of PWDs. 

“We shall continue to play our part to support government initiatives to uplift the well-being of PWDs through sports. We have world-class para-athletes who have achieved numerous successes. We also have a strong government support system in place to promote para-sports in the country,” he said in a statement today.

Megat also congratulated Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek and Women, Family and Community Development Minister Nancy Shukri for their recent appointments.

He said the two ministries are key stakeholders in PCM for the development of para-sports for children with disabilities in special education schools and the rehabilitation of disabled people through the Social Welfare Department. – Bernama, December 4, 2022.