We are, by and large, an intolerant society; intolerant of diversity on many fronts and on many levels, not only regarding disability but also gender, age, ethnicity, stateless communities, etc.
The Penang High Court has ruled in favour of Ch'ng B'ao Zhong, a counsellor with autism, affirming his right to non-discrimination in public sector employment. The decision compels the MOH and SPA to ensure fair hiring practices for OKU individuals.
DOSM data is indicative of Malaysia’s progress in its march towards developed nation status, and open sharing of such data supports efforts to strengthen our national standing.
We had looked to this government to improve the conditions for inclusion as a universal human right for all Malaysians. But it appears that the disability community may have to continue caring for itself.