KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Malaysia should play a serious role and take progressive actions to allow the use of cannabis and hemp, especially cannabidiol (CBD) for medical purposes, said Senator Datuk Ras Adiba Radzi.

PUTRAJAYA, April 29 — The authorities will not issue summonses to persons with disabilities (OKU) and individuals with health problems who use Personal Mobility Aids (PMA) at pedestrian crossings on public roads.

By Mustakim Ramli SHAH ALAM, April 22 — A total of 692 children with disabilities (OKU) have received the Anak Istimewa Selangor (Anis) Special Assistance totalling RM1.3 million last year. State executive councillor for women development and family Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud said the assistance...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SUBANG JAYA, April 22 — The Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) has provided three inclusive playgrounds specifically for children who are persons with disabilities (OKU). Its mayor Datuk Johary Anuar said the playgrounds were built at Taman Awam USJ 11/5, Jalan PP 22...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — Persatuan OKU Sentral president Datuk Ras Adiba Radzi has urged both public and private entities to prepare disabled-friendly job application forms.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 — Some unscrupulous people are making easy money using persons with disabilities (OKU) to engage in begging activities.

SHAH ALAM, Jan 25 — The Hulu Selangor Municipal Council (MPHS) has contributed teaching aids and physiotherapy equipment to the Kuala Kubu Bharu District Health Office (PDK) yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- The government has been urged to review the implementation method and approach of the cashless welfare assistance payments through JKMPay to avoid causing any inconvenience to persons with disabilities (OKU) and to ensure no one is left behind in the use of the facility.

SERDANG, Jan 14 — "To lack something is not an impediment for me to succeed and be on par with other students," says visually impaired Nurul Najwa Khairunissah Hassim after graduating from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 — Four individuals, believed to be the persons in two videos that were viral since last Wednesday for allegedly insulting persons with disabilities (OKU), are expected to be at the Sentul district police station today to give their statements.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 — Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) is offering free rides for Persons with Disabilities (OKU) on KTM Komuter Klang Valley Sector and KTM Komuter Northern Sector for three days from December 3 to 5.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — The Dewan Rakyat sitting today will focus on, among others, the efforts undertaken by the government to ensure that the iconic Malayan Tiger will not become extinct.

PETALING JAYA, Aug 14 — A total of 106 persons with disabilities (OKU) including para athletes affected by the impact of Covid-19 received donations today in the form of basic necessities and grocery vouchers.

SEREMBAN, Aug 6 — More than three million senior citizens in the country have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine under the National Covid-19 Immunisation Program as of August 1, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — The relevant authorities have been urged to close down all children, persons with disabilities (OKU) and old folks care centres that are not registered with the Social Welfare Department (JKM) to ensure the safety of the occupants.

BANGI, June 29 — The number of persons with disabilities (OKUs) who registered for Covid-19 vaccination has increased to 306,740 as of June 27 from 280,904 recorded on June 20.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 — There is no element of kidnapping in the incident where a teenage girl with disabilities was allegedly taken by a man in a car in Bandar Country Homes, Rawang, here, yesterday morning.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — Nearly 19,000 Persons with Disabilities (OKUs) nationwide have received the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine, so far, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun.

PETALING JAYA, June 16 — A total of 240,991 Persons with Disabilities (OKUs) have registered for the Covid-19 vaccination via the MySejahtera application, and so far, 10,229 of them have received at least the first dose.

PETALING JAYA, June 15 — A total of 13,500 Persons with Disabilities (OKU) in the Klang Valley will receive the Covid-19 vaccines at the country’s first drive-thru vaccination facility from tomorrow.