Community Based Practice Symposium 2009

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Community Based Practice Symposium 2009: Rehabilitation in Malaysia at Auditorium 1 & 2, Plenary Hall and Lt 3132, Created By Monash University Sunway Campus.

Description: The 1-day symposium showcases the placement activities and health promotion projects carried out by the MBBS Year 2 students with community partners of Monash University Sunway Campus. They also had a panel discussion on Rehabilitation in Malaysia and exhibitions by the community agencies in creating awareness of their functions.

Organised By: School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

ILTC Wishes All Muslims Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri

ILTC WISHING ALL MUSLIMS SELAMAT HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI…..MAAF ZAHIR & BATIN….

Tuesday September 15, 2009

MPK to tow or clamp cars parked at lots for the disabled
By CHRISTINA TAN

THE Klang Municipal Council (MPK) may clamp and tow cars to stop the misuse of parking bays marked for disabled people.

Council president Mislan Tugiu said many motorists still parked their vehicles at the spaces meant for the disabled despite knowing that this was an offence and they could be fined.

He said the council was studying more effective measures, such as clamping and towing, to curb errant motorists.

It is wrong for motorists to park in a space reserved for the disabled, he said.

Mislan said 3,436 summonses had been issued to motorists for parking at spaces meant for the disabled from January to August.

He said the clamping and towing measures were being studied and would be discussed at the council’s full board meeting soon.

Mislan also warned that the council would revoke the licences of traders found using the disabled parking lots.

The council had received complaints from several disabled groups that they could not use the space meant for them in several commercial areas as traders had occupied the lots.

Mislan said he had ordered his enforcement team to make spot checks to prevent irresponsible people from misusing facilities meant for the disabled.

“The disabled should also display the stikers on their cars for easier identification,” he said.

In a related development, Mislan said the council would form a committee to look into the welfare of the disabled people under the council’s jurisdiction.

He said the committee, to be chaired by him or the councillors, would find ways to improve facilities and infrastructure in the town for the disabled people.

Note: I am sharing what was shared with me

Note: I am sharing what was shared with me.

"இறைவன் மனிதனுக்குச் சொன்னது கீதை, மனிதன் இறைவனுக்குச் சொன்னது திருவாசகம், மனிதன் மனிதனுக்குச் சொன்னது திருக்குறள்"

Special stickers for the disabled in Selangor

Saturday September 12, 2009

Special stickers for the disabled in Selangor
By GEETHA KRISHNAN

SPECIAL stickers for the disabled, enabling them to park their vehicles for free in public car parks all over Selangor, can now be obtained from their respective local authorities.

The state government has printed 500 of these stickers for each local authority in the state.

It is issued free to those with various types of disabilities, nerve disorders, those with children with learning disabilities and those with a combination of several disabilities.

However, the blind and deaf do not qualify.

Kajang municipal councillor Lee Learn Eng clarified that the disabled could approach only one local authority for the special sticker and its validity would expire at the end of 2010.

“There are two types of stickers – one which can be displayed in vehicles, and the other, a mobile sticker for them to use if they intend to travel in other vehicles.

“The stickers have multi-coloured dots visible only under ultra-violet rays to prevent forgery,” he said at a press conference at Menara MPKj on Friday.

“To register for the stickers, we need a photocopy of the individual’s MyKad, OKU Card issued by the Welfare Department, driving licence and two passport-sized photographs.

“If the sticker is lost or misplaced, we will impose a RM30 fine and suspend the sticker privileges for three months,” he added.

Lee said the free parking facility was applicable only to the disabled and not their family members and friends.

Misuse of the stickers will result in the respective local authority issuing parking summonses.
So far, 10 of the special stickers have been issued by the MPKj.

Those intending to apply for the stickers are urged to visit the council’s Community Services Depart-ment on Level 6.

Also present at the press conference were councillors Ong Seng Peng and P. Narayanan.