YAYASAN PEMULIHAN ORANG-ORANG CACAT KELANTAN Background Yayasan Pemulihan Orang-orang Cacat Kelantan is a charitable foundation established to alleviate

the plight of the people with disabilities and to give them a meaningful life. The new building of the Yayasan, which was funded by donation, was officially opened in year 2000. The Yayasan is the brainchild of the chairman of the board of trustees; the result of his compassion for the local disabled community. There are over over thousands of disabled persons registered with the Department of Social Welfare in Kelantan. However it is believed that there are many who have not yet registered. Thus Yayasan aims to reach all disabled persons in Kelantan. The Yayasan helps the disabled through various activities such as rehabilitation, therapy, home visits to the disabled persons house, and social and sporting activities. In fact in three years the Yayasan has been able to assist in the establishment of numerous centres to allow greater access to rehabilitation programmes for people in remote areas in the State. Objective a) Improve the quality of life of the disabled b) To be the catalyst in creating a caring society, concerned with the plight of the disabled c) To liaise for the disabled persons in getting treatment, rehabilitation and welfare services from voluntary organizations, relevant government departments or agencies. d) To be training and reference centre for the disabled and those interested in the disabled. e) To act as resource centre for studies on rehabilitation of disabled persons Social Marketing Practices a) Rehabilitation Basic physiotherapy and counseling services, educating caregivers of disabled persons on therapeutic treatment thus enabling them to continue the programme at home, and referring any disabled persons who needs further medical treatment to hospitals for appropriate actions. b) Education Conducting campaigns and seminars to raise awareness among members of society of the need to assist the disabled, organise training programmes to improve skills of staffs and co-ordinators of rehabilitation centres, and maintaining close co-operation with other welfare organisations and institutions of higher learning. c) Socio-economic Assistance Assisting the disabled in applying for financial assistance from the government, agencies, private sectors and social organizations and assisting those with skills to procure employment.

Challenges and Issues The Yayasan hopes to do more but as their services are free of charge, they are faced with financial constraints. Thus contribution from the public is a necessity to sustain their existence. Besides that, they need for volunteers to help with functions, supervise computer classes and early intervention programmes that have planning for the disabled. The Yayasan also need for monetary assistance in order to give their support. Other than that, the Yayasan also need assistance for wheel chairs and other tools for the disabled.

KIJANG CARE Background Kijang Care is a body created by Datuk Paduka Haji Husam bin Haji Musa for those who needed such as poor people. Kijang Care would like to help all marginalized citizen of Malaysia whether they are Malay, Chinese, Indian, Iban, Kadazan and etc. Kijang Care was established to collect and manage donations for social welfare, health, education, and other charitable purposes for the benefit of the Malaysian community in need regardless of race, ethnicity, ideology and religion. Besides that, Kijang Care would like to invite all Malaysian to involve with it. Objective To provide services and assistance to the disabled, poor and needy Challenges and Issues A spokesman for aid to Pakistan, Badrul Hisham Shaharin during a news conference at PAS's Office, Jalan Raja Laut said a moment ago, Siti Aishah Abdul Hamid allegedly duped by a syndicate which eventually lead to the disabled woman was arrested on May 24 last Paksitan. Also present were, husband and Siti Aishah, Jaffar; Kijang Care representative, Alex Ong and Anissofian Amran; NIEI representatives, Amin Iskandar other line of lawyers led by Kijang Care, Earth Day Usman (Othman MK & co). Kijang Care is a non-governmental organization chaired by the Vice-President of PAS, Dato 'Paduka Husam Musa. For the record, Kijang Care has managed to bring home a Malaysian student, Che Ishak Che Siti Nor Azreen (population Region, NSW) after a run on the Indonesians to East Lombok recently.

Elaborating the case of Siti Aishah, Badrul Hisham said disabled women were arrested on charges of bringing drugs weighing 950 grams at Jinnah International Airport Karachi, when to travel from Pakistan to Malaysia. Siti Aishah actually deceived by an international syndicate which now operates in Malaysia with a variety of tactics to make the women in this country for drug trafficking agents to several countries, he said.

Siti Aishah said to have offered a prize trip to Pakistan by the syndicate which in turn lure women descendants of Penang Malays to take drugs Now, Siti Aishah who suffered health problems including high blood pressure and bone decay was arrested with five other women on charges of drug trafficking, said Badrul Hisham. Thus, Badrul Hisham said today Kijang Care offer help to rescue the disabled women who are victims of international fraud syndicate. In the press conference, Badrul Hisham, who is also Member of the People's Supreme Council of Justice Party (Keadilan) announced the launch of aid funds to Karachi. Badrul Hisham called and begged of Malaysians who are able to offer help to take legal team and Kijang Care to save Siti Aishah there. He also informed that, the Kijang Care continues to deal with the Malaysian Consulate in Karachi, for the development of the state Siti Aishah there. "We wanted to Pakistan in the near future to get real information and legal advice to Siti Aishah," he said. Badrul said, for those who wish donations may be stretched out to help Kijang Care account (Maybank) (account number: 512 240 600 597) or contact Anissofian Amran (019-2357231). Meanwhile, the lawyer representing the Kijang Care, Khairuddin Othman said, the case is the same as Siti Aishah cases of Malaysian women detained in China and other countries following the fall of the international syndicate. He said that this occurs due to weakness among intelligence forces and authorities in the prevention of further syndicates operating in the country. However, he also advised Malaysians to be careful with the various tactics of foreign syndicates are now targeting Malaysian women as 'drug agents' them to other nations Meanwhile her husband Siti Aishah, Jaffar is appealing to Malaysians who are concerned about his wife's problem as much as possible in terms of financial help to facilitate the mission to Karachi in the near future. He expressed if Siti Aishah later found in Karachi and later obtain legal services, his wife would

be among the women who shared the same fate of Malaysian women who are deceived in China and other countries that eventually receive punishment in these countries. He added that since the report on Siti Aishah was arrested in Karachi published, he had problems with family law thought he was not clever to his wife. He also hoped that all parties understand the situation that currently pass through without any prejudice. - Mcc. KELANTAN ISLAMIC FOUNDATION (YIK) Background Kelantan Islamic Foundation (YIK) was originally established on July 1, 1974 on the Kelantan Enactment under the effect of 9 / 1968 (High School of the Kelantan Islamic Foundation) with the name of the Department of Religious Schools Kelantan (JASA). At that time the office is placed in Lundang. In June 1979 it was re-registered under the Kelantan Enactment No. 5 / 1979 with the given name of the Kelantan Islamic Education Foundation (YPINK). The institution was amended once again through the Kelantan Enactment, the number 8 / 1982 (effective from 1st. March 1983) and given the name of the Kelantan Islamic Foundation (YIK).

Challenges and Issues Creating Al-Quran generation Maahad Tahfiz Saniah (MTS) is not like the government SBP, lavish with first class facilities. MTS is a state owned school which is ruled by the opposition. They dont have enough funding to build their own mosque or buy their own buses. The state government couldnt afford to spend more than what is necessary. The school with the help of parents has to work hard to raise fund and last year, the parents and the teachers managed to collect enough money to build a small mosque for the students. The PIBG is now trying real hard to raise fund to buy two buses for the students to use. They need at least two buses to transport the boys for their Friday day prayers every week and for other activities. At the last PIBG meeting, the parents agreed to contribute RM1,000.00 each to buy the buses. You wouldnt believe that they are currently using an old ambulance to transport the students from one place to another and it always break down. Pity the student. Most of the time the teachers would use their own transportation to fetch up the students. I know of people who pays for the school electricity bill every month of approximately RM7k, provide extra food at the dining hall and donated 30 computers. Im sure there are many who have been donating to MTS. To them, only God can reward your kindness.

Even though the kids are not as fortunate as many of their friends who study in the government schools, these kids are a bunch of determine, humble and self sustain students. They strive to be the best despite all the shortcomings. I guess, they have to learn the hard way in order to gain success. I am always amazed to see them in their school uniform. The boys or Banin wear white long jubah with white pants and white kopiah and the girls or Banat wear dark purple jubah and white tudung bulat labuh. It was an unusual sight to see the boys in their uniform in the science lab. Many people thought that these kids are being pushed too hard. They have to learn an average of 20 subjects every year. At the same time, memorize at least 6 juzuk of Al-Quran. They sit for their major exams three consecutive years, PMR, SMA and SPM. It is a challenge but these children somehow can do it. They scored in all the exams and emerged the best school among YIK schools for PMR last year. I guess when one starts memorizing Al-Quran, things will get easier for them. The subjects that they learn in 5 years:Al-Quran Tasmi, Murajaah, Takrir, Tajwid Ilmi and Tajwid Amali Arab Taabir/Insyak, Nahu & Soraf, Mutalaah, Imla & Khat, Balaghah, Tarikh Adab & Nusus, Bahasa Arab (Komunikasi/Tinggi) Agama Tafsir, Hadith, Fiqh, Tauhid, Tarikh islam, Akhlak, sains & Al-Quran, Pendidikan Agama Islam, Pendidikan Quran & Sunnah, Pendidikan Syariah & Islam Academic BM, English, Mathematics, Add Maths, Science, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Sejarah, Geography, Kemahiran Hidup, Computer Cases Our daughter, Quistina Dini is currently studying in MTS and she will be sitting for her PMR this coming October 2009. Many people have been asking us about the school and how we came up with the decision to send her there. MTS is a fully residential school SBP but not the same as under the Ministry of Education. MTS is a school comes under the Kelantan Islamic Foundation (YIK) under the Kelantan State Government. We didnt know about the school until Dini voiced her intention to learn Tahfiz after she sat for her UPSR in 2006. We asked around and search the internet for Tahfiz school and our Ustaz mentioned about a newly opened school which combined science and Tahfiz in Kelantan. At that time, the school in Tanah Merah was under construction and the students were temporarily housed in Beranang, Tumpat.

Dini, together with more than 1,000 applicants had to go through tough screening process. They were tested in both oral and written. The oral test includes the ability to memorize one page of

Al-Quran within an hour. Out of 1,000 applicants, only 200 were successful and Dini was lucky to be one of them. Dini was even more fortunate because she was among the first batch to study in the new school complex in Tanah Merah. The school is not like other ordinary school. The boys and girls are kept separated. Even the dining hall is separated by a wall in between. They even have separate slot to go to the canteen to buy food. The architect responsible must have given a lot of thoughts when he designs the school. I was impressed and personally felt that this should be the way forward.

MTS offers 4 areas of studies throughout the 5 years Al-Quran, Arab, Agama and Academic. I remembered Dini studying about 19 subjects when she was in Form 1 and subjects relating to agama such as Hadith, Tafsir, Sirah were all taught in Arabic. We were worried about her, whether she could cope with all the subjects, learn Arabic and most importantly memorize 6 juzuk of Al-Quran in her first year. As expected, she didnt do that well in her first year, she was placed around 60 out of 200 students in the final exam. Dini as we know her, is very determine and she will do what it takes to be the best. She surprised us when she managed to get number one in her final exam last year. We were touched by her determination and will power to succeed. Hope she will do equally well in her PMR.