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[LETTER TO EDITOR] Senator Isaiah Jacob urged to shift focus from changing disability terminology to addressing tangible issues
Senator YB Isaiah Jacob's persistent advocacy for the term "Specially Abled" constitutes a misuse of the Upper House position he holds.
Mon May 06 2024
Two friends build Eiffel Tower from recycled wood ahead of Olympics
The duo, a sports enthusiast with disability, hopes to display along the path of Olympic torch relay and in Olympic sites.
Fri Feb 23 2024
It's About YOUth: PWD: Dismantling barriers with inclusive policies
With a significant portion of Malaysians living with some form of disability, there is an urgent need to address issues of inclusivity and accessibility faced by them. Dr Mastura Mahamed from Gabungan Anak-Anak Palsi Serebrum (GAPS) and Faiz Shuhaimi from Majlis Belia OKU Malaysia discuss comprehensive reforms to better empower Person with Disabilities (PWDs).
Fri Aug 18 2023
"Music is their language": School gives autistic Chinese youth a voice
Zu is one of the 14 million people in China who have autism spectrum disorder, a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain.
Sun Dec 04 2022
AWANI Review: Is Malaysia Meeting Rising Demand for Rehabilitative Medicine?
People are living longer but with more serious disease and disability. How will Malaysia’s rehabilitative services be able to meet rising demand? ReGen Rehab CEO Hanafi Salehuddin discusses ways to improve access and care.
Sat Sep 24 2022
Yusshazwan proves disability is no obstacle by winning first ever gold in wheelchair tennis
Mohammad Yusshazwan Yusuf has shown that losing both his legs due to bone cancer is no obstacle to creating history for Malaysia at the 2022 ASEAN Para Games (APG) today.
Fri Aug 05 2022
Classroom transformation by one-armed teacher creates positive impact
Stepping into his classroom, one will not expect that the teacher who is responsible for beautifying the room, Abdullah Abd Kadir, 28, is a physically disabled male teacher.
Mon May 16 2022
Physical disability not a hindrance for Cikgu Zawati to serve the nation
Being physically challenged has not stopped Zawati Yusoff, or fondly known as Cikgu Zawati from giving her best in serving the nation.
Mon May 16 2022
Singapore executes Malaysian on drugs charges after rejecting mental disability appeal
Nagaenthran had been on death row for more than a decade for trafficking 44 grams of heroin into Singapore.
Wed Apr 27 2022
Let's Talk: Art Includes - Disability and Talent
Shouldn’t art celebrate diversity? Catch "Art Includes - Celebrating Diversities" from the 23rd to the 29th of September. We speak to Steven Chan (Founder, Dialogue in the Dark, Malaysia), singer-songwriter Rozella and artist Wan Jamila Wan Shaiful Bahri accompanied by her mother Noor Hashimah Mohd Noordin.
Tue Mar 15 2022
Socso, AIDS Foundation to help contributors who suffer from HIV/AIDS
Through this strategic cooperation, Socso and MAF will implement the Prevention and Disability Management programme.
Tue Dec 07 2021
Kelantanese man doesn't let disability hold him back
Husmizi said he received assistance of RM53,000 from the Department of Labour to build a workshop and purchase six woodworking machines.
Fri Nov 05 2021
Call for employers to undergo disability equality training
Employers are advised to attend Disability Equality Training (DET) workshops to encourage a wider understanding and knowledge of the PwD.
Thu Oct 28 2021
No approval for housing plans not in compliance with disabled access amenities - KPKT
The standards also cover disabled-friendly parking lots, walkways, elevators, toilets and accessibility to switches or plugs.
Mon Oct 18 2021
Ras Adiba hopes government will consider 16 proposals to empower PwD community
The matter is among 16 proposals to the government in efforts to empower the nation's PwD community.
Mon Sep 06 2021