THE RIGHT TO EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES – FOCUSING ON PRIMARY EDUCATION 68 Integration Programme for children with learning disabilities, hearing and vision impairment. This Programme was introduced in mainstream schools (primary and secondary) as well as vocational/technical schools which its teaching approach is based on semi-inclusive and segregation class. 32. Special Education Schools were fully administrated by Special Education Department, Ministry of Education. Special Education Integration Programme was fully administrated by State Education Department. Special Education Programmes in Technical and Vocational Schools were administrated by Technical Education Department. 33. With regard to the duration of study, it can be extended to a maximum of 2 years at any stage either in primary or secondary schools according to the needs of the students.60 34. In addition, Tuan Haji Ahmad Sabari also highlighted that the curriculum used in the Special Education Schools have been modified according to the disabilities of the students and their alternative needs. Children with learning disabilities are also given the opportunity to participate in co-curriculum activities with the following objectives:a. Provide opportunities to take part in sports activities, athletics, students clubs and association as other mainstream students; b. To uncover the talents and potentials of children with learning disabilities; c. Enlighten the community on the ability of children with learning disabilities; d. Build confidence and develop high self-esteem among children with learning disabilities. 35. Tuan Haji Ahmad Sabari further welcomed the following Government’s initiatives pertaining to the special education and children with learning disabilities as enshrined in the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2025, 2013 Budget, the 13th General Election Manifesto and the introduction of Education (Special Education) Regulations 2013: Government’s Initiatives Relevant information and explanation • Malaysia Education Blueprint 20132025 60 • • Pekeliling Ikhtisas Bil. 16/2002 Provides 25 initiatives to improve the education in Malaysia Targeting the increasing of enrolment of students in Inclusive Programme with a benchmark of 75% students with disabilities would be enrolled in the inclusive programme by year 2025. Ensuring appropriate infrastructures are installed in schools for children with disabilities.