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The Star
11 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
Eyewear initiative identifies Sibu students with severe impairment
Soon Koh (second from left) presenting a pair of spectacles to a student while Wong Hua (right) looks on. MORE than 170 students in Bawang Assan, Sarawak, have received free spectacles through a programme called 'Clear Vision, Excellent Life'. The initiative for the area in Sibu district was organised by Sungai Empawah neighbourhood committee, Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) Bawang Assan branch and Norkiah Madani Community. The programme is aimed at helping students who have vision problems but cannot afford spectacles. PDP Bawang Assan chairman councillor Wong Hua said the initiative had come about following a request from about 20 schools with students who had difficulty following lessons. 'Clear vision is the starting point of dreams,' he said. 'Without the spectacles, affected pupils are left behind from the beginning.' Speaking at the spectacles handover ceremony, Wong Hua said a notification letter had been sent to all primary and secondary school heads in Bawang Assan to identify affected students, with eye examinations carried out during the school holidays in collaboration with local opticians. He expressed shock at learning that some students had severe vision impairment. Bawang Assan assemblyman Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh, who was present at the event, hopes that the students will be better able to focus on their studies with their new spectacles.
Borneo Post
4 days ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Over 170 Bawang Assan students benefit from free spectacles under vision aid programme
Soon Koh (seated, sixth right) and Wong Hua, on his left, join others in a group photo with the school-children. — Photo by Peter Boon SIBU (June 13): The 'Clear Vision, Brighter Life' programme should be continued and even expanded, said Bawang Assan assemblyman Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh. Speaking at the launch of the programme at a hotel here today, he said every pair of eyes being cared for would lead to a brighter future for those in need. 'Clear vision, brighter life must become our mission,' said the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) senior vice-president. Jointly organised by Sungai Empawah Neighbourhood Watch Committee (KRT), PDP Bawang Assan Division, and the Norkiah Madani Community, the programme was meant to provide free spectacles to students from low-income families. Meanwhile, PDP Bawang Assan chairman Councillor Wong Hua said to date, over 170 students had been listed as recipients under the programme. 'As of this afternoon (June 13), about 160 of them have already received their glasses, while a few are still waiting for eye examinations. We will continue to monitor the process and ensure that all eligible students receive the help they need,' he said. According to Wong Hua, this programme was initiated after receiving feedback from schools that many students were struggling with vision problems but could not afford spectacles due to financial constraints. 'Such issue not only affects their academic performance, but also undermines their motivation and self-confidence in pursuing education,' he said. 'We hope that this programme would open a window to their future, ensuring their learning journey is no longer hindered by poor vision,' he added. bawang assan free spectacles students wong soon koh
