Programme trained over 150 teachers from 134 disability inclusive schools nationwide, equipping them to teach more than 10,000 students with disabilities for an empowered digital future
PETALING JAYA, 1 October 2025 – The Future Skills for All (FS4A) programme is driving inclusive access to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education for students with disabilities across Malaysia. Through its FS4A Inclusivity Scale-Up initiative, over 150 teachers from 134 disability inclusive schools have been trained since July 2024 – reaching more than 10,000 children with disabilities and ensuring no child is left behind in Malaysia’s digital transformation.
This initiative is led by the Ministry of Education (MOE) through the Special Education Division (BPKhas) with support from the Educational Planning and Research Division (EPRD) alongside partners UNICEF Malaysia, CelcomDigi Berhad, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and implemented by Arus Academy.
Through a combination of online portals, offline kits, and interactive dashboards, teachers receive hands-on training to deliver innovative, engaging, gamified lessons that foster creativity and participation among all students. The training emphasises inclusive lesson design, encouraging teachers to adapt FS4A content to cater to children with varying disabilities. The teachers are required to document their teaching practices, reflect on challenges, and share insights to help improve future programme delivery.
Since its inception in 2020, the FS4A programme has grown into a vital learning platform accessible through the MOE’s Digital Educational Learning Initiative Malaysia (DELIMa) platform with over 2 million page views and over 320,000 users nationwide. Its success reflects the growing demand and increasing urgency of equipping educators and students with digital skills that are essential for both today’s classrooms and tomorrow’s workforce.
UNICEF Malaysia’s Deputy Representative and Head of Programmes Sanja Saranovic said, “Every child has the right to quality education, regardless of their abilities or circumstances. This initiative is a catalyst for systemic change. It helps to break down barriers faced by children with disabilities by equipping teachers with the skills and tools to create inclusive, empowering classrooms. Together, we are building an education system where inclusion is the norm, and a future where every child can participate and thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world.”
CelcomDigi’s Head of Sustainability Philip Ling said, “Empowering educators and students with vital digital skills ensures they have equitable access to technology and opportunities in today’s rapidly evolving digital era. This Inclusivity Scale-Up initiative is a proactive step to reduce the new growing digital gap for children for disability as we move from the ‘Age of Information’ into the ‘Age of Artificial Intelligence’. By equipping special education teachers with the right tools and mindset, we’re enabling children with disabilities to explore digital skills and hands-on learning through FS4A’s STEM-based content.”
MDEC CEO Anuar Fariz Fadzil said that MDEC’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity through digital technology is reflected in the programme, which brings to life its mission of bridging gaps between communities through digital upskilling, reskilling and keeping pace with the fast-evolving digital economy. “By empowering our communities — including individuals with disabilities — with these essential skills, our nation is driving inclusive socio-economic development with purpose. The inclusion of the MyDigitalMaker initiative within this programme aligns seamlessly with the national strategic initiative, Malaysia Digital, and further strengthens our commitment to nurturing young digital talents of diverse abilities to realise their full potential,” he said.
Co-Founder of Arus Academy Daniel Russel, in highlighting the sense of optimism in our education system said, “We have seen what teachers are capable of during the regional workshops across the country. They have the heart to guide their learners towards better outcomes. Teachers are also committed to improving their teaching pedagogy in digital literacy that can enable students to be problem-solvers.”
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, this milestone marks a pivotal step toward ensuring every child, regardless of ability, has access to quality, inclusive education in Malaysia. Building on this success, MOE along with partners remain committed to expanding the programme’s reach, empowering more teachers and schools to adopt inclusive digital learning practices.
For more information on FS4A initiative, please visit https://futureskills.moe-dl.edu.my/.
