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Open more doors for visually impaired in creative fields, says Fahmi
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Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil during a town hall session at the Malaysian Association for the Blind in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur.
KUALA LUMPUR : Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil has called for increased efforts to provide more opportunities for people with visual impairment in the creative sector.
Speaking to reporters here, Fahmi noted that many individuals with disabilities – including those who are visually impaired – possess strong creative talents that remain underutilised due to limited platforms and opportunities.
Fahmi said the ministry is exploring ways to unlock the potential of visually impaired individuals, including opportunities in the music, hosting, and broadcasting fields.
“I was impressed by the professionalism of the visually impaired event host during this town hall session, who confidently navigated scripts using digital Braille technology.