
Sports can be lifeline for children with intellectual disabilities - SOPj
Parents have been urged to encourage their children with intellectual disabilities to participate in sports and interactive activities.
Thu Mar 06 2025

China's PCT international patent applications top world for 5 consecutive years: WIPO chief
China has become the country with the most international patent applications, according to AIPPI President Shoichi Okuyama.
Mon Oct 21 2024

Parliament: OKU with D/DA driving license, not prohibited from having PSV E-Hailing License
Deputy Transport Minister said they can apply for a license with health verification from a registered medical practitioner.
Wed Jul 10 2024

Johor Regent wants justice for alleged assault on e-hailing driver
Tunku Ismail also said the act of associating external security personnel with himself and the entire Royal Institution was deemed inappropriate.
Fri May 31 2024
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[LETTER TO EDITOR] Senator Isaiah Jacob urged to shift focus from changing disability terminology to addressing tangible issues
Senator YB Isaiah Jacob's persistent advocacy for the term "Specially Abled" constitutes a misuse of the Upper House position he holds.
Mon May 06 2024
It's About YOUth: PWD: Dismantling barriers with inclusive policies
With a significant portion of Malaysians living with some form of disability, there is an urgent need to address issues of inclusivity and accessibility faced by them. Dr Mastura Mahamed from Gabungan Anak-Anak Palsi Serebrum (GAPS) and Faiz Shuhaimi from Majlis Belia OKU Malaysia discuss comprehensive reforms to better empower Person with Disabilities (PWDs).
Fri Aug 18 2023

MOF is not proposing to grant income tax relief for B40, M40 OKU for vehicle purchase
Steven Sim Chee Keong said the existing tax relief is seen as sufficient to ease the burden of the disabled for the B40 and M40 categories.
Thu Jun 22 2023

OKU Sentral calls on Health Ministry to establish rare disease policy
Ras Adiba Radzi has called on the Ministry of Health (KKM) to establish a Rare Disease Policy to safeguard the welfare of those suffering from rare illnesses.
Tue Jan 17 2023

KPWKM, OKU Sentral cooperation will help understand PwD needs better - Nancy
The cooperation between KPWKM and OKU Sentral will allow the ministry to better understand situations and the needs of PwDs in a more detailed manner.
Tue Jan 03 2023

Budget 2023: MPM hopes to get a bigger chunk of RM12 mln allocation for OKU sports development
The RM12 million allocation for sports development of OKU in the 2023 Budget is hoped can be channelled as best as possible to the MPM.
Sat Oct 08 2022

Govt's move to introduce 'Wakaf Halal PKS OKU' much awaited - Ras Adiba
The government's move to fuel the development of the halal industry by introducing the Wakaf Halal PKS OKU is long-awaited.
Fri Oct 07 2022

Six with disabilities among 22 climbers to scale Mount Kinabalu
Six disabled individuals are among 22 climbers who will take part in the Kinabalu OKU Challenge 2022 expedition scheduled at the end of this month.
Fri Aug 12 2022

Increase number of PPR house ownership for PwD group - Ras Adiba
OKU Sentral president Senator Datuk Ras Adiba Radzi is requesting the government to consider allocating more houses under the People's Housing Programme (PPR) to persons with disabilities (PwDs).
Fri Aug 12 2022

Factory technician charged with reckless driving, causing death of OKU couple
A factory technician was charged in the Magistrate's Court with reckless driving resulting in a road crash that caused the death of an OKU couple last month.
Thu Jul 14 2022

OKU couple serves JARO for almost 40 years
Defined by their expert craftsmanship and unique designs, the hand-woven products at the JARO have their own unique stories to tell.
Thu Jul 07 2022

Dewan Rakyat adjourns sine die, 10 Bills passed including Parliamentary Services Bill
Dewan Rakyat Speaker says the new bill would ensure a clear separation of powers between the executive and legislative bodies.
Thu Mar 06 2025

BRICS is acting properly, with many aspirants willing to join in - India FM
India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar recalls that there were four countries in BRICS at the very beginning.
Thu Mar 06 2025

MWC 2025: YTL Communications wins Global Innovation Award for 5G-AI Integration
The award recognises YTL Communications for pioneering AI and robotics-driven smart manufacturing at Clarion Malaysia.
Thu Mar 06 2025

Strangulation cause of Customs officer's death - KL Police Chief
Police say the case is still classified as a sudden death report (SDR), based on the post-mortem from Putrajaya Hospital's Forensic Dept.
Thu Mar 06 2025

No finding, report on Malaysia's link in Nvidia chip fraud case - Tengku Zafrul
At the moment, there are no findings or reports indicating that (the matter) actually exists says Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
Thu Mar 06 2025

KDN to issue special pass to investors from April 1 - Saifuddin
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says a single window method will facilitate entry, with passes issued electronically.
Thu Mar 06 2025
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[COLUMNIST] Accelerating AI and 5G innovation in ASEAN - Rais Hussin
While 5G provides necessary bandwidth, reliability and scale, AI adds predictive intelligence, learning and automation.
Thu Mar 06 2025

Hamas says Trump threats encourage Netanyahu to evade Gaza ceasefire deal
The best track to release the remaining Israeli prisoners is by the occupation going into the second phase, a Hamas spokesperson says.
Thu Mar 06 2025

South Korea air force jet accidentally drops bombs on homes, injuring eight
South Korea's Air Force says eight 225kg Mk82 bombs from KF-16 jets fell outside the shooting range during joint live-fire exercises.
Thu Mar 06 2025

Trump exempts some automakers from Canada, Mexico tariffs for one month
Trump made clear he was not calling off his trade war with Canada and Mexico as he pressures both countries to deter fentanyl smuggling.
Thu Mar 06 2025