Press Mentions
Below are articles from the press that have mentioned Guide Dogs and the Guide Dogs Association of the Blind:
1. Only Guide Dogs Are Allowed in Food Outlets: Mr S. Satish Appoo, Director of the Environmental Health Deparment of the National Environment Agency, responded to a recent customer complaint about the presence of pets in fast food outlets. He clearly states that Guide Dogs are the only animals allowed in food outlets. Click here.
2. Still Difficult Getting Around with his Guide Dog: Ms Carolyn Quek of the Straits Times wrote a detailed article about Mr Kua Cheng Hock, and the difficulties he faces daily in travelling with Kendra, his Guide Dog. Click here.
3. "We are please to allow Guide Dogs into our malls with immediate effect": Mr Tan Kee Yong, Head of Retail Management at Capitamalls Asia Ltd., reponds to the abovementioned article with a notice in the Straits Times allowing Guide Dogs into all Capitamalls' shopping malls! Click here.
4. "Dilemma of a Blind Muslim Housewife who is Afraid to Leave Her Home Even With Her Cane": Ms Nur'Adilah Mahbob interviewed Ms. Sheriza Hareani, one of our beneficiaries, for an article that appeared in Berita Harian. The article elaborates on the touchy issue of Islam and Guide Dogs. Click here for the original, and here for Ms. Hareani's translation.

