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TVET as an alternative pathway to employment for the disabled

TVET as an alternative pathway to employment for the disabled

Approaches to inclusiveness in the workplace is consequently needs to be revamped to make workplaces more inclusive for the disabled.
Mon Nov 06 2023
Sabah committed to improving development of PwD, visually impaired persons

Sabah committed to improving development of PwD, visually impaired persons

The Sabah government is committed to helping PwDs in the state, including the visually impaired, to ensure that the group is not marginalised in all aspects.
Wed Jan 04 2023
GE15: PwD, senior citizens don't want to be left out

GE15: PwD, senior citizens don't want to be left out

A group of people with disabilities and senior citizens decided to put their 'inadequacies' aside to cast their ballots in the GE15.
Sat Nov 19 2022
Biotechnology offers new hope for people with disabilities - Ras Adiba

Biotechnology offers new hope for people with disabilities - Ras Adiba

Senator Datuk Ras Adiba welcomed the refurbished biotechnology policy as it gives new hope for PWDs and the rare disease community.
Wed Sep 14 2022
Affordable housing: No discrimination against people with disabilities, elderly - KPKT

Affordable housing: No discrimination against people with disabilities, elderly - KPKT

Ismail said the ministry was responsible for providing quality, conducive and affordable housing to meet the needs of the target groups.
Tue Aug 16 2022
N.Sembilan has introduced various initiatives to empower the elderly, PWDs - MB

N.Sembilan has introduced various initiatives to empower the elderly, PWDs - MB

The Negeri Sembilan government has always empowered and maintained the dignity of the elderly and people with disabilities (PwD) through various initiatives.
Wed Feb 16 2022
Employ more people with disabilities, Senator Ras Adiba urges employers

Employ more people with disabilities, Senator Ras Adiba urges employers

Senator Datuk Ras Adiba Radzi today reiterated her call to employers nationwide to provide equal job opportunities to Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).
Sat Nov 20 2021
Budget 2022: All tv stations to provide sign language interpreters

Budget 2022: All tv stations to provide sign language interpreters

All television networks, including the private sector, will provide sign language interpreters in their news segments to facilitate access of people with disabilities (PwD) to the media.
Fri Oct 29 2021
Wei Lun calls on PwDs to dare to try

Wei Lun calls on PwDs to dare to try

Wei Lun who pulled off a surprise silver medal win at the Tokyo Paralympics, calls on people with disabilities not to be afraid to try.
Sat Sep 04 2021
ReBubble: New life for used soap and jobs for disabled workers

ReBubble: New life for used soap and jobs for disabled workers

ReBubble not only has a way of recycling soap but operates a workplace where people with disabilities can do fulfilling work.
Mon Aug 16 2021
Over 60 dead, dozens missing as severe floods strike Europe

Over 60 dead, dozens missing as severe floods strike Europe

Among those killed were nine residents of an assisted living facility for people with disabilities.
Fri Jul 16 2021
600,000 people with disabilities registered nationwide: Ras Adiba

600,000 people with disabilities registered nationwide: Ras Adiba

Approximately 600,000 individuals who are categorised as persons with disabilities (PwD) have registered with the relevant government agencies so far.
Tue Apr 20 2021
PwDs want term disabled people replaced with people with disabilities

PwDs want term "disabled people" replaced with "people with disabilities"

The PwDs find the use of the word "disabled" when referring to them as offensive.
Sun Mar 21 2021
KPWKM to assist in COVID vaccine registration for target groups

KPWKM to assist in COVID vaccine registration for target groups

The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) will assist in facilitating registration of target groups such as senior citizens and people with disabilities (PwD) to receive the COVID-1
Fri Feb 19 2021
Microsoft wants to make video games more accessible to people with disabilities

Microsoft wants to make video games more accessible to people with disabilities

Not only can gamers with disabilities test the games, they will also provide their own feedback and even ideas.
Fri Feb 19 2021
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children

Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children

Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws

Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws

Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade

Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade

At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes

Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes

The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024