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The image shows the “Make the Right Real in Malaysia” logo of The OKU Rights Matter website and a protest by a group of disabled people holding placards for disability rights for people in Malaysia

Beyond the Hashtag: What “Nothing about Us without Us” Actually Means

The phrase “Nothing about Us without Us” highlights issues of tokenism in Malaysian policymaking. Organizations often engage communities superficially, failing to include them in meaningful decision-making. True inclusion requires co-designing policies with affected groups, granting them real power and authority, rather than merely informing them of decisions already made.