🎨💛 Our wall is coming to life!
This past weekend, on 20 and 21 June 2026, our KDSF-National Centre mural got a beautiful splash of colour — thanks to the incredible kids and parents from Biebobu Debbie Art House, who kicked off this special project with so much heart!

Despite the hot weather ☀️, everyone showed up with big smiles, teamwork, and lots of love — including dads joining in to celebrate Father’s Day 👨‍👧‍👦💙

A huge thank you to Debbie and Irene for coordinating it all, to Joanne and Angela for volunteering on the preparation painting work, and to Ms Yinn, our ex-parent, who generously adopted a wall and brought her children Noelle and Nathan along to paint! 🌈

Swipe through to see our wall slowly transforming — and stay tuned, this is just the beginning! ✨

👉 Want to join our next painting session? Want to support us by adopting a wall? Drop us a message — we’d love to have you!

Art has the power to change hearts, and we’re about to paint a whole lot of love in KDSF-National Centre! 🎨💙💛

We are incredibly grateful to the Office of YB Gobind Singh Deo (MP for Damansara & Minister of Digital) for supporting KDSF-NC’s “Celebrating the Beauty of Innocence” Wall Mural Initiative. 🌟

Wonderful things happen when leadership meets community. A huge thank you to:
🔹 Suresh Singh Rashpal Singh (Former Senator & Coordinator, Damansara Parliamentary Service Centre) for a fantastic alignment meeting with our very own Ms. Jocelyn Lim (Board of Director of the Kiwanis Club of KL & KDSF National Centre Chairman) and Ms Lee Sook Foong, Operations Director of KDSF National Centre.
🔹 Ms. Erica (Special Officer to YB Gobind Singh Deo) for being the brilliant bridge that coordinated this meeting!

We are on a mission to build a more inclusive world that celebrates the unique abilities and joy that individuals with Down syndrome bring to our lives. Stay tuned as we bring this wall to life! 🧱✨

On the 26th of May 2026, our artists, Debbie Yap and Irene Ling, with the support of Kiwanis Club of Kuala Lumpur member Joanne Sin, were on-site today sketching the initial outlines for the mural at KDSF National Centre. These early sketches form the foundation for a vibrant artwork that will transform the space while celebrating creativity, inclusion, and community spirit.

We look forward to sharing more progress as the mural takes shape.

We’re delighted to share another exciting milestone in our sensory room project!

On 4 June 2026, the team from Nozig Inclusive successfully completed the installation of the sensory room at KDSF Melaka Centre.

The new sensory room provides children with Down Syndrome a dedicated therapeutic space designed to support sensory regulation, improve focus, encourage exploration, and create positive learning experiences through carefully selected sensory equipment.

This marks another important step in extending the benefits of sensory-based intervention to more KDSF students beyond our National Centre.

We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Star Foundation for making this project possible through the Star Social Impact Grant (SSIG). Their generous support continues to help us provide more inclusive learning environments and better developmental opportunities for children with Down Syndrome.

Our heartfelt thanks also go to Nozig Inclusive for ensuring every installation is completed with great care and professionalism.

We look forward to seeing many meaningful moments unfold in this new sensory space!

On 16 & 17 May 2026, the dedicated team from Rotol Group of Companies carried out important preparation works for our mural project. Their team cleaned the wall, completed repair works, and applied a sealer coating to ensure the surface is ready for the mural installation.

Thank you to Rotol Group of Companies for your effort and support in helping us create a strong foundation for what’s to come. We look forward to bringing this wall to life soon!

Click here to read more about the project.

KDSF-Klang Centre was honoured to receive the Anugerah Tadika Legasi Warisan 2026 on 16 May 2026 at The Alnia, Suk Event Space.

This recognition reflects our continued commitment to providing quality early intervention and education for children with Down syndrome. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to our dedicated teachers, staff, parents, volunteers, and supporters whose unwavering commitment made this achievement possible.

We remain committed to empowering children with special needs and creating inclusive opportunities for their growth and development.

On 15 May 2026, Ms. Ardinsoon Yusof, a dedicated teacher from KDSF-Klang Centre, was invited by Zayan Radio in conjunction with the Teachers’ Day celebration.

During the radio interview, she shared her experiences as a special education teacher, highlighted the important role of educators in supporting children with special needs, and introduced the mission and programmes of KDSF-Klang Centre.

We are proud of Ms. Ardinsoon Yusof for representing our centre and helping to raise public awareness of inclusive education and the needs of children with Down syndrome.

A sensory room is only as effective as the people who bring it to life.

Following the completion of our sensory room at KDSF National Centre, our teachers and therapists recently participated in a comprehensive training session to learn how to maximise the benefits of the new sensory environment for every child.

The training covered:
• Appropriate use of each piece of sensory equipment
• Matching sensory activities to each child’s individual needs
• Safety procedures and best practices
• Piloting the Sensory Room Guidelines
• Piloting the Sensory Room Recording Form to monitor children’s responses and progress

This training marks an important milestone as we begin integrating sensory room sessions into our Early Intervention Programme. Through careful observation and documentation, our team will continue refining our practices to ensure each child receives meaningful and personalised sensory experiences.

We are excited to begin this journey and look forward to seeing how the sensory room supports our children’s development, emotional regulation, engagement, and learning.

The Hari Raya Aidilfitri Celebration is one of the annual highlights organized by the Parent Support Group (PSG). In 2026, the event was successfully planned and coordinated by the newly appointed PSG committee members, who embraced their responsibilities with enthusiasm, dedication, and a strong spirit of teamwork.

The celebration brought together KDSF-JB students, parents, siblings, and extended family members in a warm and festive atmosphere. Guests enjoyed a delightful spread of traditional Hari Raya dishes, thoughtfully prepared and contributed by each group according to menus coordinated by their respective representatives. The event was further enhanced by the generous support of individual sponsors who contributed additional food and refreshments.

To make the occasion even more memorable, a variety of fun and engaging activities and games were organized for the students, their siblings, and parents, fostering family bonding and strengthening the sense of community. As a token of appreciation for their dedication, patience, and unwavering commitment to nurturing and educating the students, the teachers were presented with appreciation gifts.

Adding to the festive spirit, duit raya was distributed to all children in attendance, bringing smiles and excitement to the young participants. The celebration concluded on a joyful note with a group photography session at a beautifully sponsored photobooth, where students, families, teachers, and friends captured cherished memories of a meaningful and memorable Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration.

On 11 October 2025, the Marriott Business Council Malaysia organised the Road to Give 2025 charity event at The Westin Desaru Coast Resort as part of Marriott International’s annual global community initiative. Through its generous support, KDSF-JB received RM26,226.00, which was used to purchase new sensory equipment for the Therapy Room and replace ageing air-conditioning units at the centre.

On 21 April 2026, KDSF-JB was honoured to welcome representatives from Four Points by Sheraton Desaru and members of the Marriott Business Council Malaysia, including The Westin Desaru Coast Resort, Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Melaka, and Sheraton Johor Bahru. During the visit, the centre received a mock cheque of RM10,000.00 in support of its ongoing programmes and services.

The visit also marked the official ribbon-cutting ceremony of the newly upgraded Therapy Room, made possible through Marriott Business Council Malaysia’s sponsorship. Guests toured the facility and viewed the enhanced sensory equipment, which will further support the early intervention and developmental needs of children attending KDSF-JB.

KDSF-JB extends its sincere appreciation to the Marriott Business Council Malaysia and Four Points by Sheraton Desaru for their generous contributions and continued commitment to creating a more conducive learning environment for children with Down syndrome.