disabled community Archives

6 November 2023

How Far Behind Regional Countries Is Malaysia In Its Disability Legislation? — The OKU Rights Matter Project

An amended PwD Act that is still powerless and not harmonised with the spirit and intent of the CRPD means that we have failed the OKU community and our allies and future generations of Malaysians.

19 October 2023

Letter

Why Hasn’t The Government Fulfilled Promise Of 1% Civil Service Jobs For Disabled Persons After 35 Years — Disability Advocates

There were 3,777 civil service job applications by persons with disabilities as of Sept 2022. Only 27% (1,008 people) were called for an interview. 15% of those who came for an interview (71/ 468) were hired. Overall, 1.9% of 3,777 applicants got hired.

18 October 2023

Letter

A Response To Sivakumar On Legal Protection For OKU From Workplace Discrimination — Autism Advocates

The Autism Inclusiveness Direct Action Group and allies tell HR Minister Sivakumar that OKUs are excluded from hiring and that since Merdeka, mechanisms for reporting discrimination could not be accessed by people with disabilities.

17 October 2023

Letter

Without Specific Legislation, Workplace Discrimination Against Persons With Disabilities Will Continue — Dr Amar-Singh HSS

Many persons with disabilities do not even get employed as they are rejected at the application phase or during the job interview.

15 June 2023

Letter

Using Respectful And Appropriate Disability Language – 104 Signatories

The key is to remain respectful of each other, as we work towards ensuring that everyone’s place in society is enabled and we grow as an inclusive society.

30 May 2023

Letter

Persons With Disabilities Currently Without A Voice In Parliament – Boleh Space & SIUMAN

The Malaysian government must involve the disabled community in all decision-making processes that involve us, which is commensurate with the Prime Minister's vow that "No one will be marginalised under my government".

19 April 2023

Letter

Extend Second Term For Senator Ras Adiba — People With Disabilities, Advocates, And CSOs

Ras Adiba understands OKU rights and what is required for Malaysia to realise those rights. The excellent work that she has put in has only just begun to bear fruit.

31 March 2023

Letter

How Amanda Kong Advocates For Equity For The Disabled — Vasanthi Ramachandran

Many people with disabilities at the workplace still do not have equal access to work opportunities as "normal people".

9 January 2023

Letter

Respect The Rights Of Persons With Disabilities In The Federal Constitution — Dr Amar-Singh HSS Et Al

We urge the government to use the ongoing initiative of amending the Federal Constitution to also revise Article 8(2) to expressly prohibit discrimination on the grounds of disability.

12 December 2022

Letter

Nothing About Us Without Us — Dr Amar-Singh HSS, Sharifah Tahir, Yuenwah San, Dr Daniel Leong Han Ming, Ng Lai-Thin, Dr Anthony Chong, Mary Chen, Kaveinthran & Meera Samanther

We must move from services led by non-disabled people to disability-inclusive services led persons with diverse disabilities.

Tag: disabled community

How Far Behind Regional Countries Is Malaysia In Its Disability Legislation? — The OKU Rights Matter Project

Why Hasn’t The Government Fulfilled Promise Of 1% Civil Service Jobs For Disabled Persons After 35 Years — Disability Advocates

A Response To Sivakumar On Legal Protection For OKU From Workplace Discrimination — Autism Advocates

Without Specific Legislation, Workplace Discrimination Against Persons With Disabilities Will Continue — Dr Amar-Singh HSS

Using Respectful And Appropriate Disability Language – 104 Signatories

Persons With Disabilities Currently Without A Voice In Parliament – Boleh Space & SIUMAN

Extend Second Term For Senator Ras Adiba — People With Disabilities, Advocates, And CSOs

How Amanda Kong Advocates For Equity For The Disabled — Vasanthi Ramachandran

Respect The Rights Of Persons With Disabilities In The Federal Constitution — Dr Amar-Singh HSS Et Al

Nothing About Us Without Us — Dr Amar-Singh HSS, Sharifah Tahir, Yuenwah San, Dr Daniel Leong Han Ming, Ng Lai-Thin, Dr Anthony Chong, Mary Chen, Kaveinthran & Meera Samanther

MOH Orders Over 1,000 Contract Doctors To Resign Before Accepting Permanent Posts

Anwar Government’s First Year: Dismal Tobacco, Vape Control

Government Backs Proposed Legal Reforms To Protect People Living With HIV From Workplace Discrimination

Anti-Smoking Bill Sans GEG ‘Black Mark In Malaysia’s Public Health History’: Expert

For Stroke Patients, Going Back To Normal Is Difficult