You’re Invited!
🗓 Date: 23 May 2025, Friday
🕣 Time: 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM (Malaysia Time)
📍 Platform: Zoom (link will be sent upon registration)
💰 Free Entry
Join us for an informative webinar with Dr. Anthony Chong, a Deaf scholar and activist, as he shares insights about the Deaf community in Malaysia and the importance of Malaysian Sign Language (BIM).
This session is open to all hearing individuals interested in learning and supporting the Deaf community.
🗣 Languages Used:
The webinar will be conducted in Malaysian Sign Language (BIM) and English.
Audience members are also welcome to communicate or ask questions in Bahasa Malaysia.
👉 Register now to receive the Zoom link.
Registration is required to attend the webinar.
You’re also encouraged to join our WhatsApp group, KomPekak Deaf Allies — a space for those who consider themselves supporters and wish to stay updated and contribute to the development and empowerment of the Deaf community across Malaysia. More details are available in the registration form.
Attendance Certificate for Government Officers.
Government officers who would like to receive an attendance certificate will be given a separate form to fill out after the webinar.
Who are Deaf Allies?
Deaf allies are hearing individuals who support Deaf people and Deaf culture. They are committed to:
- Promoting accessibility and inclusion
- Learning and respecting BIM and other sign languages
- Advocating for equal rights and opportunities
- Working with (not for) the Deaf community, guided by their needs and leadership
Watch the Webinar on YouTube
Missed the live session? You can now watch the Public Webinar: Understanding the Deaf Community and BIM (23 May 2025) on our official YouTube channel. Click below to watch and share it with others to help raise awareness about BIM and the Deaf community in Malaysia.