KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 — The fare rate for the Rapid Mobility service in Kuala Lumpur and Penang has been adjusted to RM7 for two passengers (one disabled passenger and one companion) per booking, starting on Monday (July 15).

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, July 12 — Selangor has become the first state in Malaysia to specifically offer services to those living with cerebral palsy. State executive councillor for social welfare and women empowerment Anfaal Saari said the Cerebral Palsy Care Unit (CPCU) was launched today...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — The current policy does not prevent disabled persons from the hearing category, including speech, to holding an OKU card and a Class D/DA Malaysian Driving License (LLM) to apply for a Vocational Public Service Vehicle (PSV) e-hailing License.

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, July 10 — The state government intends to provide free counsel to prospective job seekers as part of efforts to address the issue of unemployment in Selangor. State executive councillor for human resources and poverty eradication V. Papparaidu said this includes...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — A misunderstanding over instructions to move a vehicle may have been why a disabled person was assaulted by a VIP's bodyguard at a hotel lobby yesterday.

By Fitri Hazim Hazam HULU SELANGOR, April 23 — The state government allocated RM2.4 million for the Selangor Special Needs Children Special Assistance (ANIS) last year, said the state executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari. The programme is an initiative to...

BALIK PULAU, April 23 — A woman who splashed hot water on a man with Down Syndrome in a lift was sentenced to 10 years in prison and fined RM6,000, in default 12 months jail, by the Sessions Court for the offence.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim presented a donation to Tasnim Al-Ulya Amali Mohammad Raji today to cover the medical costs of the three-year-old girl, who is permanently disabled.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, April 16 — Commuters travelling to and from the Phileo Damansara Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station can anticipate improved accessibility with major enhancements to the station’s pedestrian infrastructure soon. In a series of Facebook posts yesterday, urban safety...

SHAH ALAM, April 16 — The Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) provides free transportation for senior citizens to access treatment at eight selected hospitals and medical centres.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has been urged to give a rebate of 15 to 20 per cent on the overall electricity bill from January to March this year following the hot weather phenomenon that is still affecting Malaysia.

By Nas Norziela Nasbah SHAH ALAM, March 14 — The Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) distributed 5,000 containers of bubur lambuk from Kampung Baru to employees and the public in conjunction with the Ramadan fasting month. Its deputy chief executive officer (corporate) Suhaimi...

By Nas Norziela Nasbah  SHAH ALAM, March 11 — The state government is considering proposals to involve persons with disabilities in youth programmes to develop their potential and ensure that they are not left behind.  State executive councillor for youth Mohd Najwan Halimi said he would...

SHAH ALAM, March 1 — The Social Security Organisation (Socso) and the Human Resources Ministry (MOHR) have been given a month to develop a new upskilling training module to produce more competent workers.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Feb 29 — Subang Jaya state assemblyman Michelle Ng Mei Sze is urging the state government to reevaluate its building design policy by requiring new properties to incorporate facilities which caters to vulnerable groups. The DAP lawmaker said this is vital...

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 21 — Women, Family, and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri has lauded the provision of complimentary public transport services by Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) for disabled persons (OKU).

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Oct 26 — A RM300,000 allocation has been earmarked to assist disabled individuals and youths in the Indian community to expand their businesses next year. Selangor Indian Entrepreneur Development (Sitham) initiative programme manager Kenneth Sam said their...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) is studying the need to increase Technical Education and Vocational Training (TVET) programmes for persons with disabilities (PWD) at polytechnics and community colleges.

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 18 — The Education Ministry (MoE) intends to offer the Special Education Integrated Programme (PPKI) in all schools, to ensure that no children with disabilities drop out without proper education.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — The government will implement a multi-tiered levy system in the near future, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.