The Role of JBIM for Deaf Community @ RC Deaf Missions Malaysia

This time on September 17, RC Deaf Missions Malaysia hosted a special event called "The Role of JBIMs (Interpreters) in the Life Deaf Community" in which my good friend and I took part. We all learned from the three-panel speakers, Lucy Lim, Joseph Loh, and Tahani Binti Mohd Ghazi, who each had unique experiences and perspectives on the path to becoming an interpreter for the Deaf Community. It is a very amazing program. Particularly for those who are interested in becoming JBIMs and knowing more about it. Their story is quite impressive and helpful. 

Lucy Lim claims that while working as an experienced BIM sign language interpreter for nearly 37 years, she became passionate about volunteering at the YMCA when she was 19 years old. She developed an interest in learning BIM and providing BIM interpretation for the Deaf Community as well as traveling to many different countries. She is currently employed as JBIM Interpreter. Additionally, she has a unique experience and has encountered some real issues that require her to assist and interpret for some Deaf who struggled to understand Marriage, Law and Legals, Hospitals, and a variety of other issues. Despite this, she is happy to assist them because of her big heart. She has a lot of joyful and painful memories of helping them in those difficult times. 

She even made up a funny story about how a few deaf people wanted her to be a lover but she told them she was just doing her job. When she tells her funny story, the audience laughs and smiles. In addition, she also gives her advice to those in the audience who are interested in learning to be JBIM, stating that she learned BIM from her mentor. They will be able to easily improve their BIM in this manner. Anyways, her story is quite interesting!

Aside from that, Joseph served in the Church for a few years, primarily as a JBIM. He recently realized, however, that Deaf people require JBIM not only in the church, but also in public places such as events, hospitals, and many others. As a result, he discovers himself in order to help Deaf people and as a JBIM for his career. Furthermore, he shared his experience of using facial expressions and movement to ensure that every Deaf person understood what he was attempting to interpret. He occasionally acknowledged that he will check his BIM to see if his interpretation of the Deaf is accurate or not. Additionally, he expressed his belief that BIM sords should interpret with appropriate communication, particularly for news, law, and government. So that Deaf people are informed of news and information in the same way that hearing people are. Deaf people wouldn't be neglected in this way. 

Tahani is now learning from her mentor and She started learning BIM because she thought the language was beautiful. Despite this, Tahani still has a long way to go until she is proficient in BIM as well as JBIM. In particular, she discussed an experience in which she learned that different BIM sords are based on regional dialects while interacting with various Deaf groups. Even though she had only begun her JBIM journey, she loved learning new BIM sords every time. 

For them, being a JBIM is quite enjoyable because there is no communication gap and they can interact and socialize with Deaf people easily. However it is a difficult role because they must sacrifice their time and effort to help the Deaf Community when they come to interpret for them. Additionally, they talked about their perspectives on a JBIM career. They claimed that one's desire and love for working as a JBIM are essential for the profession. You must continue to give and make sacrifices once you have made the decision to support the Deaf Community.

I sincerely hope that my blog post about this event has an impact on all of you, particularly those of you who are genuinely interested in learning more about BIM. I hope to hear more people express an interest in becoming JBIMs and learning BIM in the future. In fact, because of the lack of JBIM in Malaysia, we expect to hear more people express their enthusiasm for JBIM and BIM. Furthermore, it can help the public in learning about Deaf Culture and promoting Deaf Awareness among the public and readers.

Absolutely, we(Deafs) are grateful and thankful to them and all JBIM members who dedicate their time and efforts to helping the Deaf Community. Without them, we will struggle and encounter barriers particularly when it comes to communication, and we won't be able to obtain information or express our human rights. 

Finally, following the conclusion of the event, RC Deaf Missions Malaysia held another lucky draw. Congratulations to those who won the Lucky Draw. By the way, my good friend and I took the opportunity to take photos with three of the panelists. As a result, it is the most incredible event. 

Anyway, if you want to learn BIM, you can contact RC Deaf Missions Malaysia which offers the BIM course. It would be even better if you discovered that communicating and socializing with Deaf people is enjoyable to experience and interesting. What are you waiting for?

If you are interested, you can visit their Facebook Page or Website and Instagram Page

RC Deaf Missions Malaysia
55 Ground Floor, Jalan SS 25/2, Taman Bukit Emas,
47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel : 019 261 9920