ACKNOWLEDGEMENT This Report is made possible by the contributions and hard work of many committed individuals. The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (the Commission) thanks the Asia Pacific Forum of the National Human Rights Institutions and the Centre of Economic and Social Rights for sharing their expertise and introducing to us a set of tools and strategies to monitor the fulfilment of economic and social rights. We hope we have done justice by applying some of the techniques in this Report. The Commission puts on record our deepest appreciation to all Members of the Commission for sharing their valuable knowledge and insights, specifically to Datuk Dr. Khaw Lake Tee. Special thanks to the committed officers and staff of the Commission who have contributed in their respective ways in this Report. The Commission also extends our gratitude to the officers in the Department of Special Education, Ministry of Education and the Department of Social Welfare, Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development who provided assistance and important data and statistics for the Report. The Commission extends our appreciation to all other stakeholders who have participated and contributed their insights and views in this Report.