MAB camp inspires visually impaired youth through outdoor challenges

The Malaysian Association for the Blind (MAB) has concluded the Malaysian Visually Impaired Youth Camp 2026, a three-day, two-night programme aimed at building confidence, leadership and resilience among visually impaired youths through outdoor and team-based activities.

Held from July 31 to August 2 at Kem Rimba Tamu in Batang Kali, the camp carried the theme “Belia Cekal, Semangat Juang Kekal” (Resilient Youth, Everlasting Fighting Spirit), bringing together participants to take part in a range of physically and mentally demanding challenges designed to strengthen teamwork, perseverance and self-belief.

Throughout the programme, participants completed activities including jungle trekking to a waterfall, the Explore Race, the Flying Fox challenge, Night Adventures and team-building exercises. The camp sought to demonstrate that visual impairment does not prevent individuals from participating in adventurous outdoor experiences when appropriate support and planning are provided.

Leaders highlight importance of equal opportunities and self-confidence

The closing ceremony, held on Saturday morning, was officiated by Selangor State Disability Action Council (MTOS) Chairman, Danial Al-Rashid bin Haron Aminar Rashid. Also present were George Thomas, Chief Executive Officer of MAB, and Muhammad Zaim bin Abdul Halim from the Department of Community Development, Majlis Perbandaran Hulu Selangor.

In his closing address, Danial Al-Rashid said the visually impaired community has significant potential to excel when provided with equal opportunities, support and accessible environments.

“The visually impaired community indeed possesses immense potential to succeed in various fields if given appropriate opportunities, support, and access. What is even more important is self-confidence. Never let limitations become an obstacle to your dreams and ambitions. Instead, turn them into a strength to prove that success is determined by effort, discipline, and an unyielding spirit.”

MAB also expressed appreciation to the individuals and organisations that supported the camp, while expressing hope that the confidence, leadership qualities and friendships developed during the programme will continue to benefit participants as they pursue their personal, educational and professional aspirations.