![PWD group to enjoy free transport services soon - Nancy PWD group to enjoy free transport services soon - Nancy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41674046003_NancyShukri.jpg)
PWD group to enjoy free transport services soon - Nancy
Persons with disabilities (PwD) will soon enjoy free transport services, Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said.
Wed Jan 18 2023
![Ras Adiba calls on all parties to empower disabled community Ras Adiba calls on all parties to empower disabled community](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71673522296_RasAdibaPresiden.jpg)
Ras Adiba calls on all parties to empower disabled community
Ras Adiba has called on all parties to work together and strengthen efforts to empower Persons with Disabilities (PwD) in the country.
Thu Jan 12 2023
![Amendments to PwD Act to be finalised by June - Nancy Amendments to PwD Act to be finalised by June - Nancy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41673162473_TBNANCYRASADIBA.jpg)
Amendments to PwD Act to be finalised by June - Nancy
The amendments to the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) Act 2008 are expected to be finalised by this June, focusing on empowerment and enforcement to safeguard the rights of the group.
Sun Jan 08 2023
![Ras Adiba receives Honorary Doctor Degree from OUM Ras Adiba receives Honorary Doctor Degree from OUM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/71668586905_TBjeanne.jpg)
Ras Adiba receives Honorary Doctor Degree from OUM
Jeanne said the Degree is a mark of appreciation to Ras Adiba for her outstanding contribution to the persons with disabilities community.
Wed Nov 16 2022
![Budget 2023 focuses on all segments of society, preparation for uncertain economic conditions - PM Budget 2023 focuses on all segments of society, preparation for uncertain economic conditions - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81665147886_IsmailSabri.jpg)
Budget 2023 focuses on all segments of society, preparation for uncertain economic conditions - PM
Budget 2023, themed 'Keluarga Malaysia, Makmur Bersama', focuses on all strata of society, including the B40 and M40 groups, youths, women and persons with disabilities.
Fri Oct 07 2022
![RM1.2 billion allocated for persons with disabilities RM1.2 billion allocated for persons with disabilities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-07/81531630551_wheelchair.jpg)
RM1.2 billion allocated for persons with disabilities
Tengku Zafrul said this allocation would provide aid for care of the PwDs with chronic diseases and allowance for those PwDs unable to work.
Fri Oct 07 2022
![Jakim urged to introduce SKM in Islamic education for PWD - Idris Jakim urged to introduce SKM in Islamic education for PWD - Idris](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71664014046_TBipdas.jpg)
Jakim urged to introduce SKM in Islamic education for PWD - Idris
Jakim, through its Higher Education Providers, is urged to introduce the Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) in Islamic education for persons with disabilities (PwDs).
Sat Sep 24 2022
![Disabled commuters using public transport to enjoy month-long free rides Disabled commuters using public transport to enjoy month-long free rides](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51661950191_TBRASADIBA.jpg)
Disabled commuters using public transport to enjoy month-long free rides
Prasarana will offer free rides to Persons with Disabilities (PWD) for a month on all public transport services, says Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
Wed Aug 31 2022
![Increase number of PPR house ownership for PwD group - Ras Adiba Increase number of PPR house ownership for PwD group - Ras Adiba](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51660298785_PPR.jpg)
Increase number of PPR house ownership for PwD group - Ras Adiba
OKU Sentral president Senator Datuk Ras Adiba Radzi is requesting the government to consider allocating more houses under the People's Housing Programme (PPR) to persons with disabilities (PwDs).
Fri Aug 12 2022
![National Month launch: PwD community to join 'Berjalan Teguh Bersama' programme National Month launch: PwD community to join 'Berjalan Teguh Bersama' programme](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/71657891959_RasAdibaRadzi.jpg)
National Month launch: PwD community to join 'Berjalan Teguh Bersama' programme
About 100 Persons with Disabilities (PwD) will join thousands of Keluarga Malaysia to walk through a 2.7-km route in Putrajaya this Saturday (July 30) in the 'Berjalan Teguh Bersama' programme.
Mon Jul 25 2022
![Big companies urged to provide more job opportunities for PWDs Big companies urged to provide more job opportunities for PWDs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81654592453_MSaravanan.jpg)
Big companies urged to provide more job opportunities for PWDs
Big companies are urged to provide more job opportunities for persons with disabilities (PwDs), said Human Resource Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan.
Sun Jul 17 2022
![Call for all parties to ensure information on cyber security reaches PwD, elderly Call for all parties to ensure information on cyber security reaches PwD, elderly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81653391070_LifetimeAchievement.jpg)
Call for all parties to ensure information on cyber security reaches PwD, elderly
Information on cyber security concerns must be able to reach the people on the ground, especially Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and the elderly as they are more exposed to the risk.
Tue May 24 2022
![PWDs with personal mobility aids can use pedestrian crossings - Wee PWDs with personal mobility aids can use pedestrian crossings - Wee](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41651069068_WeeKaSiong.jpg)
PWDs with personal mobility aids can use pedestrian crossings - Wee
Persons with Disabilities and individuals with health problems who use Personal Mobility Aids (PMA) may use pedestrian crossings on public roads, says Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
Wed Apr 27 2022
![Special Cabinet Committee to protect vulnerable groups set up - PM Special Cabinet Committee to protect vulnerable groups set up - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71650702735_PerdanaMenteriDatu.jpg)
Special Cabinet Committee to protect vulnerable groups set up - PM
A Special Cabinet Committee for Protecting Vulnerable Groups has been set up to safeguard the welfare of these people, especially children, persons with disabilities (PwD), women and senior citizens.
Sat Apr 23 2022
![Urgent need for KPWKM to amend laws governing PwD, care centres - Ras Adiba Urgent need for KPWKM to amend laws governing PwD, care centres - Ras Adiba](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61649684058_DatukRasAdibaRad.jpg)
Urgent need for KPWKM to amend laws governing PwD, care centres - Ras Adiba
Senator Datuk Ras Adiba Radzi today called on KPWKM to immediately make amendments to the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) Act 2008 and the Care Centres Act 1993.
Mon Apr 11 2022