28/04/2026
๐งฉ Autism OKU Registrations Nearly Quadrupled โ But This Does Not Mean Autism Suddenly Increased
Malaysiaโs autism OKU card registrations have reportedly risen from around 23,000 in 2021 to almost 89,000 in 2026 ๐, according to Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. This increase is linked to greater public awareness ๐ง , better early detection ๐, and more parents being willing to seek a formal diagnosis for their children ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ.
Timeline
2021 โ Malaysia recorded around 23,000 autism OKU card registrations.
2021โ2026 โ Awareness around autism, early screening, diagnosis, and OKU registration continued to grow across the country.
April 2026 โ The latest reported figure reached almost 89,000 registrations, an increase of about 66,000.
Now โ The bigger message is clear: more Malaysian families are seeking clarity, support, and early help instead of staying silent.
Autism did not โsuddenly appearโ overnight
More parents are finally getting answers โ and that matters ๐
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