While efforts are being made to achieve the ministry’s objectives, there are still existing challenges faced by stakeholders in the special education landscape in the country. The concerns raised can be found in three of the five dimensions drawn up in the blueprint in analysing the Malaysian special needs education system. There is also the issue of a lack of preparation of special needs students for working life. Third on the dimension is the availability of a sufficient number of well-trained teachers and special needs education specialists. The discussion also included recommendations on the way forward for special education in Malaysia.

Source: The Star May 22, 2021 23:03 UTC