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The Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Izzat Shameer and Li Jane crowned Perak sportsman, sportswoman
IPOH: National lawn bowling athlete Izzat Shameer Dzulkeple and national tenpin bowling athlete Sin Li Jane were crowned Sportsman and Sportswoman respectively at the 2023/2024 Perak State Sports Awards (ASN) Ceremony here tonight. The Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah graced the event, presenting the awards to Izzat Shameer and Li Jane. Also attending the ceremony was the Raja Permaisuri of Perak Tuanku Zara Salim. Others present were Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad and his wife Datin Seri Aezer Zubin as well as Perak Education, Higher Education, Youth and Sports Committee chairman Khairudin Abu Hanipah. Izzat Shameer helped the national lawn bowling squad by bringing home four gold medals at the 16th Asian Lawn Bowls Championship and the 14th Asian Under-25 (B-25) Lawn Bowling Championship in Clark, Philippines in April. Li Jane ended the 2024 campaign in style when she became the first Asian bowler to be named Player of the Year on the Professional Women's Bowling Association (PWBA) Tour of the United States (US). She earned the award after winning four titles, namely the US Women's Open, Tour Championship, Journal Rockford Open and Greater Nashville Classic. Both athletes took home medals and a cash incentive of RM7,000. Beach volleyball athlete Low Jeng Yih and swimmer Joelle Chang Zu-Ee were also named Promising Sportsman of the Year and Promising Sportswoman of the Year respectively, while two cyclists Mohamad Yusof Hafizi Shaharuddin and Nur Suraya Muhammad Zamri were named the Best Male and Best Female Athletes. Also receiving awards were cycling coach Hishamuddin Mohd Zaki in the Coach category, Datuk Seri Puhat Mat Nayan (Sports Leadership), Mohd Jamil Zakaria (Memorable Service), Mohamad Ayob Kamarudin (Sports Family), Razif Rosli and Mohd Fitri Azman in the media category, Perak Bison (best team) while the Perak State Golf Association received the Sports Association Special Award. This time, the Perak ASN offers 13 nomination categories including the Sportsman, Sportswoman, Sportsman of Hope, Sportswoman of Hope, Best Team, Best Coach, Sports Leadership, Sportsman of Hope, Sports Family, Media, Best Male Athlete and Best Female Athlete. For the first time, a new category has been introduced, namely the State Sports Association Special Award to recognise excellence in the leadership and management of the association which is an important pillar in the development of state sports. Meanwhile, Saarani in his speech said the Perak State Sports Council (MSN) had pioneered several important initiatives, including the Perak Podium Programme (P3) which was introduced in 2017, the Atlet Kita Juara Programme which nurtures the potential of the country's natives as well as various grassroots development efforts. He also said a total of 202 potential athletes were currently under the auspices of the Perak Podium Programme in preparation for higher-level tournaments. The Perak MSN, he added, continued to emphasise the welfare and personality development aspects of athletes to continue to maintain the state's sports image holistically - BERNAMA
Barnama
2 days ago
- Sport
- Barnama
Izzat Shameer And Li Jane Crowned Perak Sportsman, Sportswoman
IPOH, July 30 (Bernama) -- National lawn bowling athlete Izzat Shameer Dzulkeple and national tenpin bowling athlete Sin Li Jane were crowned Sportsman and Sportswoman respectively at the 2023/2024 Perak State Sports Awards (ASN) Ceremony here tonight. The Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah graced the event, presenting the awards to Izzat Shameer and Li Jane. Also attending the ceremony was the Raja Permaisuri of Perak Tuanku Zara Salim. bootstrap slideshow Others present were Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad and his wife Datin Seri Aezer Zubin as well as Perak Education, Higher Education, Youth and Sports Committee chairman Khairudin Abu Hanipah. Izzat Shameer helped the national lawn bowling squad by bringing home four gold medals at the 16th Asian Lawn Bowls Championship and the 14th Asian Under-25 (B-25) Lawn Bowling Championship in Clark, Philippines in April. Li Jane ended the 2024 campaign in style when she became the first Asian bowler to be named Player of the Year on the Professional Women's Bowling Association (PWBA) Tour of the United States (US). She earned the award after winning four titles, namely the US Women's Open, Tour Championship, Journal Rockford Open and Greater Nashville Classic. Both athletes took home medals and a cash incentive of RM7,000. Beach volleyball athlete Low Jeng Yih and swimmer Joelle Chang Zu-Ee were also named Promising Sportsman of the Year and Promising Sportswoman of the Year respectively, while two cyclists Mohamad Yusof Hafizi Shaharuddin and Nur Suraya Muhammad Zamri were named the Best Male and Best Female Athletes.
Glasgow Times
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Glasgow Times
UK Government to cut support for special educational needs
The latest concern is the UK Government's plans to cut support for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in English schools. In Scotland, SEND is akin to our funding for additional support needs (ASN) for children and young people in education. For every £1billion of cuts in England, the impact on the Scottish budget would be approximately £93million. READ MORE: 'Prime Glasgow gem' hits the market in 'rare opportunity' for buyers For example, when the Chancellor sought to remove the winter fuel payment (WFP) from most pensioners to save £1.5bn, this resulted in a consequential loss of £140m for Scotland. That policy was largely U-turned. English local authorities have accumulated a £3.3bn deficit in their 'high needs' education budgets, according to a report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies last December. Under English law, persons in education up to the age of 25 can seek education, health and care plans (EHCP) to identify the additional support required to meet their SEND at school. The number of EHCPs has increased annually since they were introduced, rising by 71% from 253,679 in 2018 to 434,354 last year, according to the Department for Education. The equivalent to EHCPs in Scotland is the coordinated support plan (CSP). Generally, children and young people with complex or multiple ASN will require a CSP. Last year, 248,448 pupils were recorded as having ASN in Scotland, including autism, dyslexia or a mental health problem, in contrast with 140,542 a decade ago. READ MORE: Cat found in minibus engine revealed as 'master escape artist' after this incident And yet, counter-intuitively, the number of pupils with a CSP dropped by nearly two-thirds. In 2014, there were 3128 pupils with a CSP, but this fell by 61% to 1215 last year. That's a reduction from 2.2% to 0.4% of those with additional support needs. If anything, these statistics strongly suggest there is a need for more funding and investment in ASN in Scotland. The possibility of Barnett formula cuts from the UK Government would make no sense at all. The House of Commons rises today for the summer recess. The White Paper on SEND reform in England was due to be published earlier this year, but has been delayed. We'll need to wait until the autumn to discover if these disability support cuts go ahead. Some of the possibilities mooted include restricting SEND support to those aged 18 or less. There might be a replacement of EHCPs altogether with something completely different. Wales has phased in a new additional learning needs (ALN) system. This is a single statutory scheme known as an individual development plan (IDP), designed to encourage collaboration with children and parents in the planning process. Only schools or local authorities can apply for IDPs, and not young people or their parents. READ MORE: Poundland bosses confirm Scottish store will close next month Scotland's ASN system is right to place children, young people and parents at its heart. Having a legal right to request a CSP enables the rights to additional support to become a reality in practice. It's unlikely Scotland would follow suit with the UK Government's policies here, but the potential for funding cuts must be a worry. That said, we've seen major U-turns on the WFP and the welfare reform bill in the last couple of months. Could Sir Kier Starmer's proposed SEND bill be the next big U-turn?
Daily Record
17-07-2025
- General
- Daily Record
More families blast East Ayrshire Council for axing of ASN transport
Despite having used ASN transport for a decade, Pamela Golightly's son is among those to have lost an appeal. Another Ayrshire family has hit out at the cruel council cut which will see their autistic child denied transportation to and from school. Willowbank parent Pamela Golightly says she's been left "concerned" regarding the treatment of her son, Lewis, by East Ayrshire chiefs. Lewis, 15, is non-verbal and has severe learning difficulties. He has no awareness of danger, is unable to walk independently, and requires constant adult supervision and physical support when outside the home. He frequently bolts without warning and must have his hand held at all times to ensure his safety. He is also highly sensitive to loud environments, and when overwhelmed he self-harms by punching his head. Lewis has been using ASN transport for the past 10 years without any issues before council bosses decided to end the service this summer. Pamela told Ayrshire Live: "Due to autism, Lewis experiences significant distress when there are changes to his routine. His school transport has been a consistent and familiar part of his day for over a decade." Pamela, along with other parents, received a refusal letter last month. She was told that because Lewis has a Motability vehicle, he is no longer eligible for council transport. Pamela said: "I strongly disagree with this decision. "The vehicle plays an essential role in enabling Lewis to access everyday life including medical appointments, community outings, and leisure activities that would otherwise be out of reach. "It is used for general care purposes and supports his broader wellbeing, not as a replacement for statutory school transport. "There is no legal rule that states having a Motability vehicle disqualifies a child from receiving council funded school transport. "We feel that the appeal process has not taken into account the individual needs or disabilities of each child. In our case, the decision appears to have been based solely on the fact that we have access to a Motability vehicle. "However, many families who were successful in their appeals also receive the high-rate DLA and have Motability vehicles. This raises concerns that the council may be granting transport assistance selectively, without fully considering the severity of each child's disability or the risks they face in public settings." She added: "Lewis cannot safely walk to school even with assistance. The suggested walking route takes at least 46 minutes, but because he walks on his tiptoes and due to his physical and sensory needs, this would take considerably longer and cause significant distress. "He has no understanding of the route or of the concept of school and would be entirely unable to navigate this journey independently. "Lewis requires specialised support during transitions, and public transport is entirely unsuitable due to his complex needs. He would need to take two buses, including a change at a busy bus station." Pamela and her husband had a carefully arranged routine in place to meet Lewis's complex needs, and the removal of council-provided transport effectively renders that entire system unworkable. Although the family has the vehicle, they are unable to drive it during school travel times as both parents have full-time jobs. Over the past decade, Pamela and her husband have established a routine involving home sitters, after-school clubs, and childcare that enables them to maintain their employment including shift work. Pamela said: "If Lewis's school transport is withdrawn, I will have no choice but to reduce my working hours significantly, if such a change is even possible within my current role. "If not, I will be forced to give up my job entirely, bringing an end to a career I have worked hard to build. "This would not only have serious financial consequences for our family, but it would also affect our wellbeing, stability, and ability to provide. "We have carefully structured our lives to maintain employment while supporting our children, and the removal of transport would make that balance impossible to sustain." Parents and carers who won an appeal are feeling "terrible" for other families. Fraser Jardine, a father of nine-year-old Gracie who received approval for her transport after an appeal, said: "I feel terrible for others and hopefully they get the right decision soon. "There are so many children that simply need transport who have still been refused and it's not good enough." Council bosses claim they are spending £4.4 million on alternative transport costs per year - which equates to £22,800 per school day. They said: "This level of overspend is unsustainable and could jeopardise the provision of this service in the future. "The implementation of the new policy ensures that consistent steps are being taken, on a case by case basis, to ensure the future sustainability of alternative school transport through actions that protect it for children for whom it is absolutely essential."
Associated Press
16-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Interlink Commerce Revolutionizes ASN Creation with New Intuitive Drag-and-Drop Interface
Franklin, MA July 15, 2025 --( )-- Interlink Commerce Revolutionizes ASN Creation with New Intuitive Drag-and-Drop Interface New visual designer empowers users to build complex Advanced Ship Notices effortlessly, reducing errors and saving significant time. Interlink Commerce, a leader in supply chain integration solutions, today announced a groundbreaking enhancement to its user interface that enables users to automatically create complex and compliant Advanced Ship Notices (ASNs) with unprecedented ease. The new feature introduces an intuitive, drag-and-drop visual designer, transforming one of the most challenging aspects of shipping and logistics into a simple, error-free process. The creation of detailed ASNs is a critical, yet often time-consuming and error-prone task for suppliers. The new Interlink Commerce interface directly addresses this challenge. By providing a visual workflow, the system allows users to effortlessly build ASN structures, including complex nested and multi-level packaging hierarchies. The drag-and-drop functionality simplifies the process of assigning items to specific cartons and pallets, providing a clear, real-time visual representation of the shipment. 'We listened to our customers who struggled with the complexities of meeting diverse ASN requirements for different trading partners,' said the owner of Interlink Commerce. 'Our goal was to demystify the process. With this new visual ASN builder, we've replaced tedious manual data entry with an elegant drag-and-drop system. Users can now build a perfect, compliant ASN in a fraction of the time, allowing them to focus on getting their products out the door faster and with greater accuracy.' Key features of the new ASN enhancement include: Intuitive Visual Designer: A clear, graphical interface that allows users to see the structure of their shipment as they build it. Drag-and-Drop Functionality: Simply drag items and packages to build cartons, place cartons on pallets, and construct entire shipments with ease. Automated Complexity Management: The system automatically handles the complex requirements for hierarchical structures (e.g., Pack-Ship, Pick-and-Pack) required by major retailers and distributors. Reduced Errors: By visualizing the ASN, users can easily spot and correct errors before transmission, preventing costly chargebacks and shipping delays. This enhancement is designed to benefit both new and experienced logistics professionals by reducing training time and increasing overall operational efficiency. The feature is now available to all Interlink Commerce customers. About Interlink Commerce Interlink Commerce provides innovative and powerful solutions that streamline supply chain processes. Specializing in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and B2B integration, Interlink Commerce helps businesses of all sizes connect with their trading partners, automate document exchange, and optimize their logistics operations for greater efficiency and profitability. Media Contact: Ryan Charles [email protected] 800 432-6115 Contact Information: Interlink Commerce, Inc. Ryan Charles 800-432-6115 Contact via Email Read the full story here: Interlink Commerce Revolutionizes ASN Creation with New Intuitive Drag-and-Drop Interface Press Release Distributed by
