Zaharudin feels that Yeoh's experience as a former Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister puts her in a good position to recognise the challenges faced by people with disabilities (PWDs).

"With her experiences in her former ministry, it is my sincere hope that YB Hannah will understand better the needs of PWDs and provide appropriate support to further drive the Paralympic Movement in our country and eradicate the marginalisation of PWDs," Megat D Shahriman said.

"We shall continue to play our part to support government initiatives to uplift the well-being of PWDs through sports.

"We have world-class para-athletes who have achieved numerous successes.

"We also have a strong government support system in place to promote para-sports in the country."

Yeoh is a member of the Democratic Action Party and dominated the vote with 80.05 per cent of the ballot to fend off Prabagaran Vythilingam's 10.24 per cent and Daniel Ling Sia Chin on 9.71 per cent.

Megat D Shahriman also congratulated Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek and Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri for their recent appointments.

He said these two Ministries were key stakeholders of the PCM for the development of Parasports for children with disabilities in special schools and the rehabilitation of people with disabilities through the Social Welfare Department.