PART 2 REPORT ON THE COMMISSION’S FORUM ON THE RIGHT TO EDUCATION FOR CWLD DISCUSSION ON KEY ISSUES Lack of PPKI Schools 52. There was a suggestion to progressively improve the quality of the school. However, in response to the issue, Tuan Haji Ahmad Sabari explained that applications for the allocation of funding to upgrade school’s facilities to make it more conducive for PPKI learning had been done on a yearly basis. He informed that an application for a sum of RM 300 thousand was made to the Government to improve facilities in each PPKI school but it is pending approval. 53. Furthermore, in establishing PPKI classes the school must ensure the suitability of proposed classrooms; address all security issues; and obtain approval from the Public Works Department on the stability of building where the classrooms are to be located. Lack of CBR in All District of Sabah 54. A participant from State Education Department highlighted that the number of CBR in Sabah is still insufficient. This is due to the topography of Sabah. There was suggestions that communities come together to introduce one CBR in each district in Sabah. 55. Puan Lily further confirmed that there is a plan to build CBR in all districts of Sabah. However this is being done gradually based on budget provided by the Welfare Department in Putrajaya. In order to run a CBR, a total of RM 150 thousand is needed annually to accommodate the rental fees, utilities and staffs revenue. To date, those applications are still in consideration. Allowances for CBR Teachers 56. All participants noted that the increment of allowances of CBR teachers has been always a priority to Welfare Department. Puan Lily later informed the participants that this issue has been highlighted in the National Convention of CBR and is currently under the purview of the Welfare Department. Registration of PWD 57. It was noted that due to the topography of Sabah, the registration of person with disabilities could not be done systematically. In considering the situation, a task force had been set up and District Welfare Officers will go to the districts in Sabah to carry out the registration process. To date, the campaign on registration of PWD is actively being carried out in Sabah. Clarification in Diagnose Test 58. There are difficulties in identifying children with learning disabilities especially in remote areas. Practically, the doctors in Klinik-klinik Kesihatan in remote areas are only to identify and assess accordingly children who fall with certain categories of learning disabilities such as Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, blind and deaf. For other learning disabilities, they require specific 73