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PWD group to enjoy free transport services soon - Nancy

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 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

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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024