The letter emphasizes that accessibility for persons with disabilities (PWDs) is a legal obligation rather than a welfare issue. It highlights the need for universal design and consistent infrastructure across all areas. Advocates call for stronger governance and the establishment of a dedicated committee to enhance accountability and ensure compliance with legal standards for accessibility in Malaysia.
Surat Terbuka: Kami Perlukan Pemimpin OKU Yang Seiring Bersama Kami, Bukan Menentang Suara Kolektif Kami Tarikh: 6 May 2024 Versi Bahasa Inggeris: We Deserve OKU Leaders Who Stand with Us, Not against Our Collective Voice Isi Kandungan: Kandungan Surat YB…
Letter: We Deserve OKU Leaders Who Stand with Us, Not against Our Collective Voice Date Released: 6 May 2024 This letter is co-authored by Beatrice Leong and The OKU Rights Matter Project. Bahasa Malaysia version: Kami Perlukan Pemimpin OKU Yang…
Malaysia aims to become a dementia-inclusive society, enhancing care services and promoting dignity for nearly 300,000 affected individuals through inclusive policies and engagement.
Letter: Why Has the Government Not Fulfilled Its Promise of 1% Civil Service Jobs for Disabled Persons? Date Published: 19 October 2023 The recent statement in Parliament by the Human Resources Minister on “very few cases” of workplace discrimination faced…
Letter: AIDA and Allies Urge Legal Protection for OKU in Hiring Process and Workplace Response to HR Minister’s Dismissal of Need for Disability-Inclusive Legal Protection against Workplace Discrimination Date Published: 17 October 2023 Aida (Autism Inclusiveness Direct Action Group), along…
Letter: Using Respectful and Appropriate Disability Language Date Published: 15 June 2023 This is an open letter to all media practitioners, especially editors, Members of Parliament (MPs) and state assemblymen (ADUNs), and ministers. We thank those of you who have…
Civil society urges Malaysia’s Prime Minister to reform lawmaking, advocating for transparency, inclusion, and urgency in addressing vulnerable groups’ rights.
Letter: Nothing about Us without Us Date Published: 12 December 2022 Malaysia has a long-standing practice of making policy decisions and planning programmes for us persons with disabilities and care partners – without engaging us. This practice has yielded poor results…
Malaysia aims to become a dementia-inclusive society, enhancing care services and promoting dignity for nearly 300,000 affected individuals through inclusive policies and engagement.
