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April 18, 2006
Own club for the deaf in Sabah
The deaf community in Sabah have finally got their own club. Located at the YMCA KK premises in Damai here, it was officially opened on Sunday by Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun, who was represented by his assistant Jahid Jahim.
Masidi, in his speech, said the deaf possess the strength and capabilities and have a big task towards the development of many areas, including sports and various sectors, if only they are willing to use and share their talents.
Citing an example, he said the deaf working at a fast food outlet in Tanjung Aru have been providing efficient and courteous service to the customers. Among those present were the President of YMCA KK, Alex Sham, and members of YMCA Asia, Malaysia and Kota Kinabalu Council members.
At the same function, Liew Mun Khai, chairperson of the Trustee Majudiri 'Y' Foundation for the Deaf presented a cheque for RM2,000 to the YMCA Deaf Club (YKDC).
YKDC was founded by a group of hearing volunteers working together with the deaf and is headed by Spancer Soo and assisted by Andy Chung. YKDC activities include leadership programme, teens guidance programme and sign language classes which start on May 3.
For more information on sign language classes, members of the public can contact Fannie at 016-8315755, or Azia at 016-8321244. YKDC welcomes the public to join the deaf in their future activities.
By The Daily Express
http://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news.cfm?NewsID=41506
Posted by 4HL on April 18, 2006 7:42 AM
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