
PWD group to enjoy free transport services soon - Nancy
Persons with disabilities (PwD) will soon enjoy free transport services, Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said.
Wed Jan 18 2023

Ras Adiba calls on all parties to empower disabled community
Ras Adiba has called on all parties to work together and strengthen efforts to empower Persons with Disabilities (PwD) in the country.
Thu Jan 12 2023

Amendments to PwD Act to be finalised by June - Nancy
The amendments to the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) Act 2008 are expected to be finalised by this June, focusing on empowerment and enforcement to safeguard the rights of the group.
Sun Jan 08 2023

Ras Adiba receives Honorary Doctor Degree from OUM
Jeanne said the Degree is a mark of appreciation to Ras Adiba for her outstanding contribution to the persons with disabilities community.
Wed Nov 16 2022

Budget 2023 focuses on all segments of society, preparation for uncertain economic conditions - PM
Budget 2023, themed 'Keluarga Malaysia, Makmur Bersama', focuses on all strata of society, including the B40 and M40 groups, youths, women and persons with disabilities.
Fri Oct 07 2022

RM1.2 billion allocated for persons with disabilities
Tengku Zafrul said this allocation would provide aid for care of the PwDs with chronic diseases and allowance for those PwDs unable to work.
Fri Oct 07 2022

Jakim urged to introduce SKM in Islamic education for PWD - Idris
Jakim, through its Higher Education Providers, is urged to introduce the Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) in Islamic education for persons with disabilities (PwDs).
Sat Sep 24 2022

Disabled commuters using public transport to enjoy month-long free rides
Prasarana will offer free rides to Persons with Disabilities (PWD) for a month on all public transport services, says Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
Wed Aug 31 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

National Month launch: PwD community to join 'Berjalan Teguh Bersama' programme
About 100 Persons with Disabilities (PwD) will join thousands of Keluarga Malaysia to walk through a 2.7-km route in Putrajaya this Saturday (July 30) in the 'Berjalan Teguh Bersama' programme.
Mon Jul 25 2022

Big companies urged to provide more job opportunities for PWDs
Big companies are urged to provide more job opportunities for persons with disabilities (PwDs), said Human Resource Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan.
Sun Jul 17 2022

Call for all parties to ensure information on cyber security reaches PwD, elderly
Information on cyber security concerns must be able to reach the people on the ground, especially Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and the elderly as they are more exposed to the risk.
Tue May 24 2022

PWDs with personal mobility aids can use pedestrian crossings - Wee
Persons with Disabilities and individuals with health problems who use Personal Mobility Aids (PMA) may use pedestrian crossings on public roads, says Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
Wed Apr 27 2022

Special Cabinet Committee to protect vulnerable groups set up - PM
A Special Cabinet Committee for Protecting Vulnerable Groups has been set up to safeguard the welfare of these people, especially children, persons with disabilities (PwD), women and senior citizens.
Sat Apr 23 2022

Urgent need for KPWKM to amend laws governing PwD, care centres - Ras Adiba
Senator Datuk Ras Adiba Radzi today called on KPWKM to immediately make amendments to the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) Act 2008 and the Care Centres Act 1993.
Mon Apr 11 2022

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025