Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has invited Malaysians to give ideas and suggestions for the 2010 Budget that he will table in parliament on Oct 23.
Suggestions should be specific and focus on how we can move to become a high level income nation and also relate to the six NKRAs (National Key Result Areas),said in his blog www.1malaysia.com.my.
NEW MINISTER FOR WELFARE MINISTER OF MALAYSIA
Badan Latihan dan Hidup Berdikari Malaysia (ILTC) pada 23hb Mac 2016 menyerahkan memorandum kepada ahli-ahli parlimen mendesak supaya golongan orang kurang upaya (OKU) dikecualikan daripada cukai barangan dan perkhidmatan (GST).
Disabled Members Protest
Disabled Members Protest at JPJ Wangsa Maju
ILTC Malaysia members staged a protest outside JPJ Wangsamaju KL.
Disabled group’s protest disabled drivers required to produce doc's medical report.
Saturday, 3 October 2009
Thursday, 1 October 2009
Joyous Raya
Thursday October 1, 2009
Joyous Raya
Three disabled persons were in the thick of things during the long festive break.
LAST week’s long Raya break had three of my disabled chums – all of them paralysed from the neck down – involved in a variety of activities.
My newest pal, Ahmad Daniel Sharani, had the wonderful opportunity of celebrating Aidilfitri with one of his relatives in Kuala Lumpur.
The 33-year-old, who lives in Petaling Jaya, had wanted to spend the night at this special relative’s home. The opportunity came on Raya’s eve when he was invited to his relative’s apartment.
As it turned out, Daniel and his family were not the only ones there. “Much to our surprise, there were other relatives – about 20 of us,” said Daniel. However, he was the only wheelchair-user in the group.
Despite the condominium being located on top of a hill, Daniel was pleased to be greeted by a wheelchair-friendly ramp in the building.
“The ramp leading into the condo was pretty good. It was smooth all the way with a gentle climb for wheelchairs,” he observed.
The bathroom in his relative’s apartment, however, was another story. Daniel was not able to get his wheelchair through the bathroom’s narrow entrance, making his stay a little difficult.
“But the inconvenience did not spoil the magic of watching Arsenal thrash Wigan 4-0. It was a double cause for celebration for me,” said Daniel who became disabled in February 1994.
A teenager then, Daniel was riding pillion with his best friend when a car came out of nowhere and crashed into them. His chum was killed instantly. Daniel became paralysed.
“I am disappointed to note the slow pace at which buildings are being made disabled-friendly.
The authorities concerned should hasten this and not give anymore excuses,” said Daniel, who works as a writer and part-time editor.
For Chong Tuck Meng who became paralysed after falling off a motorbike in 1982, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s open house was his first public Raya visit since his accident.
The disabled activist from Bentong, Pahang, who founded the country’s spinal cord injuries association called “Perwira K9 Malaysia”, called on the PM last Sunday.
“I was the only one in a wheelchair there, but I was thrilled to be part of the crowd that came to wish the PM Selamat Hari Raya,” said Chong, 47.
“It was a delight to see the older generation and visitors with walking problems not having to line up with the crowd. They were given special buggy rides to the entrance of the building.
“I was most delighted to be able to meet and shake the hands of many Cabinet Ministers at the do. Along with the ample food spread, goodie bags were also making their rounds.
It was a terrific outing for me. I hope that more disabled Malaysians will make themselves visible so that society will be more mindful of our existence and rights,” added Chong.
On a less cheery note, Francis Siva of the Independent Living and Training Centre in Rawang, Selangor, had to call off all his open house visits to attend to a resident at the centre who was hospitalised. The resident fell into a coma shortly after.
“The physically disabled are among the most vulnerable during emergency situations as what happened to our member.
Even though our resident remains in critical condition, it was fortunate that he was with us, and that we could rush him to the hospital,” said Francis who was crippled in a car accident 23 years ago.
According to Francis, 49, many physically disabled Malaysians are in the dark about their conditions and how to care for themselves.
“They lack transportation facilities to hospitals despite the availability of ambulances, and often seek treatment only when their situation becomes critical.
“Our Raya wish is to see more disabled persons being educated about health issues. We would like to see the Government allocate more funds towards the cost of medication.
“Even though the disabled are given free treatment at government hospitals and clinics, the reality is that they often have to pay for medication purchased from outside clinics as these drugs are not available in government hospitals. This is certainly not right,” added Francis.
Joyous Raya
Three disabled persons were in the thick of things during the long festive break.LAST week’s long Raya break had three of my disabled chums – all of them paralysed from the neck down – involved in a variety of activities.
My newest pal, Ahmad Daniel Sharani, had the wonderful opportunity of celebrating Aidilfitri with one of his relatives in Kuala Lumpur.
The 33-year-old, who lives in Petaling Jaya, had wanted to spend the night at this special relative’s home. The opportunity came on Raya’s eve when he was invited to his relative’s apartment.
As it turned out, Daniel and his family were not the only ones there. “Much to our surprise, there were other relatives – about 20 of us,” said Daniel. However, he was the only wheelchair-user in the group.
Despite the condominium being located on top of a hill, Daniel was pleased to be greeted by a wheelchair-friendly ramp in the building.
“The ramp leading into the condo was pretty good. It was smooth all the way with a gentle climb for wheelchairs,” he observed.
The bathroom in his relative’s apartment, however, was another story. Daniel was not able to get his wheelchair through the bathroom’s narrow entrance, making his stay a little difficult.
“But the inconvenience did not spoil the magic of watching Arsenal thrash Wigan 4-0. It was a double cause for celebration for me,” said Daniel who became disabled in February 1994.
A teenager then, Daniel was riding pillion with his best friend when a car came out of nowhere and crashed into them. His chum was killed instantly. Daniel became paralysed.
“I am disappointed to note the slow pace at which buildings are being made disabled-friendly.
The authorities concerned should hasten this and not give anymore excuses,” said Daniel, who works as a writer and part-time editor.
For Chong Tuck Meng who became paralysed after falling off a motorbike in 1982, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s open house was his first public Raya visit since his accident.
The disabled activist from Bentong, Pahang, who founded the country’s spinal cord injuries association called “Perwira K9 Malaysia”, called on the PM last Sunday.
“I was the only one in a wheelchair there, but I was thrilled to be part of the crowd that came to wish the PM Selamat Hari Raya,” said Chong, 47.
“It was a delight to see the older generation and visitors with walking problems not having to line up with the crowd. They were given special buggy rides to the entrance of the building.
“I was most delighted to be able to meet and shake the hands of many Cabinet Ministers at the do. Along with the ample food spread, goodie bags were also making their rounds.
It was a terrific outing for me. I hope that more disabled Malaysians will make themselves visible so that society will be more mindful of our existence and rights,” added Chong.
On a less cheery note, Francis Siva of the Independent Living and Training Centre in Rawang, Selangor, had to call off all his open house visits to attend to a resident at the centre who was hospitalised. The resident fell into a coma shortly after.
“The physically disabled are among the most vulnerable during emergency situations as what happened to our member.
Even though our resident remains in critical condition, it was fortunate that he was with us, and that we could rush him to the hospital,” said Francis who was crippled in a car accident 23 years ago.
According to Francis, 49, many physically disabled Malaysians are in the dark about their conditions and how to care for themselves.
“They lack transportation facilities to hospitals despite the availability of ambulances, and often seek treatment only when their situation becomes critical.
“Our Raya wish is to see more disabled persons being educated about health issues. We would like to see the Government allocate more funds towards the cost of medication.
“Even though the disabled are given free treatment at government hospitals and clinics, the reality is that they often have to pay for medication purchased from outside clinics as these drugs are not available in government hospitals. This is certainly not right,” added Francis.
Wednesday, 30 September 2009
Guidelines for toilets for the disabled
Wednesday September 30, 2009
Guidelines for toilets for the disabled
By TAN KARR WEI
THE Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has come up with design guidelines for toilets meant for the disabled.
According to a statement issued by the MBPJ public relations department, the guidelines were prepared as a result of a site visit by the MBPJ Disabled Technical Committee to several old folk’s and handicapped children’s homes in Petaling Jaya.
The committee had discovered that the toilet facilities provided by many of these homes did not comply with the specifications set by the Standards and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (Sirim).
Among the problems identified were that the size of the toilets were too small, there were no hand rails, the toilet bowls were too high or too low and some cubicles were not equipped with emergency alarms.
The MBPJ guidelines were drafted according to the existing Malaysian Standard (MS 1184 : 2002) - Code of Practice on Access for Disabled Persons to Public Buildings by Sirim, the Guidelines on Buildings Requirements For Disabled Persons and overseas design samples.
The design requirements for the toilets are:
Guidelines for toilets for the disabled
By TAN KARR WEI
THE Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has come up with design guidelines for toilets meant for the disabled.
According to a statement issued by the MBPJ public relations department, the guidelines were prepared as a result of a site visit by the MBPJ Disabled Technical Committee to several old folk’s and handicapped children’s homes in Petaling Jaya.
The committee had discovered that the toilet facilities provided by many of these homes did not comply with the specifications set by the Standards and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (Sirim).
Among the problems identified were that the size of the toilets were too small, there were no hand rails, the toilet bowls were too high or too low and some cubicles were not equipped with emergency alarms.
The MBPJ guidelines were drafted according to the existing Malaysian Standard (MS 1184 : 2002) - Code of Practice on Access for Disabled Persons to Public Buildings by Sirim, the Guidelines on Buildings Requirements For Disabled Persons and overseas design samples.
The design requirements for the toilets are:
- The size of the toilets should be at least 4.5 sq metres and the minimum size should be 2.13m by 2.13m;
- Toilet doors should be at least 900mm in width;
- Toilet seats should be 475mm from the floor;
- Wall mirror should be 1.15m from the floor and at a slant of between 5° and 10° (this requirement is not mentioned in the MS 1184 guideline)
- Hand rails by the toilet seat should be at 800mm from the floor and should be adjustable;
- Door handles must be 500m from the floor and the length of the handles should be 900m and fixed at the edge of the door;
- Emergency alarms must be fitted, with one emergency cord next to the toilet seat and one by the sink, an emergency siren and light beacon fitted inside of the toilet;
- Tissue holders should be next to the toilet seat, at a distance of 500mm
Tuesday, 29 September 2009
Erward Aims To Raise RM50,000 For Special Children's Home
September 25, 2009 16:52 PM
Erward Aims To Raise RM50,000 For Special Children's Home
SANDAKAN, Sept 25 (Bernama) Being physically challenged is not a hindrance for athlete Edward Taning from carving his name in the Malaysia Book of Records and raising fund for a special children's home.
Erward Aims To Raise RM50,000 For Special Children's HomeBy: Ramjit
SANDAKAN, Sept 25 (Bernama) Being physically challenged is not a hindrance for athlete Edward Taning from carving his name in the Malaysia Book of Records and raising fund for a special children's home.
Edward, who is partially paralysed, will undertake a project by walking 322 km backwards from here to Kota Kinabalu to collect RM500,000 for the Pusat Seri Mengasih Fund, which houses 130 special children.
The 48-year-old, who hails from Inanam, Kota Kinabalu, will start the feat tomorrow which is expected to take 15 days involving 15 stops through each district he passes.
Edward said he hoped to prove that his disabilities would not stop him from realising his dream.
"I aim to walk for 10 hours starting at 4am and complete between 26km to 30km each day," he said after his final training at Padang Bandaran, here on Friday.
Edward, who has undergone four months' of training for the feat, will be assisted by his manager, Dorinis Balantis.
The Sabah Ministry Of Community Development and Consumer Affairs is the sponsor of the project.In 1992, Edward set a record for walking for 61 hours, starting from Inanam to the peak of Mount Kinabalu.
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