Centre given three months to comply
Sariah Amirin (left) and Derek FernandezPETALING JAYA: Kiaros, a learning disability centre, has been given three months to submit supporting documents for operating in its current residential premises in SS1.
The decision was made by PJ City Council secretary Puasa Md. Taib during a meeting held between the council and the management of the centre for children with learning disabilities.
Sariah Amirin, President of Dyslexia Association of Malaysia, mentioned a list of criteria that a centre needs to meet before approval or accreditation is given.
Among the criteria are proper learning tools, a suitable evaluation system before and after joining the programme, a special doctor to attend to immediate needs of the children, smart partnership with NGOs or other welfare related departments.
The centre, which has been operating in the past eight years without any form of approval by the city council, was ordered to stop its operation.
Councillors Mak Khuin Weng, Tiew Way Keng and Derek Fernandez said that there may be not enough suitable centres for children with learning disabilities and urged Kiaros and the council to work closely and legalise matters soon.
The centre's head Rev. Rudy Lui said: "We want to abide by the law and will cooperate with the city council by providing proper documentation of the centre."Let's take it from here and work towards legalising this centre in the rightful manner."
We will compile our approval documents from the fire and health department and submit them to the council."
All Petaling Jaya Residents Association Coalition head Liew Wei Beng said: "We will assist the organisation and work closely with them. Parents who send their children to the centre have approached us and highlighted their plight.
"They are happy to send their children to the centre and are satisfied with the services offered."
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