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Beyond Autism: Malaysia's Vast Gap in Disability Support Demands Systemic Overhaul

Parliamentary data on autism masks a deeper crisis: Malaysia's disability registration captures only 2.6% of children with disabilities, leaving over 850,000 unrecognised and unsupported across the full spectrum of childhood conditions.

By Khairul Anuar · 1 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Social Work Profession Bill 2026 Passed to Elevate Standards of Care Delivery Across Malaysia

Malaysia's parliament has approved the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, creating a regulatory framework to professionalize social work services. The new law establishes the Malaysian Social Work Profession Council to register practitioners, set standards, and ensure ethical service delivery.

By Khairul Anuar · 30 Jul 2026 · 6 min read

Beyond Autism: Malaysia's Vast Gap in Disability Support Demands Systemic Overhaul

Social Work Profession Bill 2026 Passed to Elevate Standards of Care Delivery Across Malaysia

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