Wake Up Call By ILTC To The Malaysian Government
Towards equal treatment for the disabled.
Malaysian disabled people are really suffering from basic fundamental rights because they (Malaysian Government) keeping us still under charity approach.
In December 2007, we (ILTC) and some disabled people from various organisations for the disabled (OKU) had been hanged around in Parliament for last about 3 days.
Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil tabled the Persons with Disabilities Bill for first reading at the Dewan Rakyat in the presence of several disabled people.
The bill seeks to provide for the registration, protection, rehabilitation, development and well being of persons with disabilities and the creation of the National Council tasked to promote our quality of life.
On the day, we were very happy and welcomed the tabling of the Bill because it is a positive move by the Government and an official recognition that we are part of the community and deserve equal treatment.
However, I personally agreed that taking care of persons with disabilities should start in Parliament itself. On that day, we found wheel-chair accessibility in Parliament is still lacking and we had difficulties getting in. We hope this will improve once the Bill is implemented.
Even we noticed that, there was on punishment for those who breached a disabled person’s rights and having some disappointment that an anti-discrimination law against the disabled was not included.
Now, I honestly feel that we need changes and having another bill for the disabled, namely an anti-discrimination bill to protect our rights.
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.
Friday 27 November 2009
UNDP lauds Johor for creating jobs for disabled
Tuesday November 24, 2009
UNDP lauds Johor for creating jobs for disabled
By FARIK ZOLKEPLI
JOHOR BARU: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has lauded Johor’s commitment to increase employability for the disabled by being the first state in the country to form a People with Disabilities Employment Unit.
UNDP Malaysia assistant resident representative James George Chacko said the state government was able to create a bridge between the disabled and employers by being the first state to form such a unit.
He added that the pilot project, which started last year, would be able to create more job opportunities for them in the public and private sectors.
UNDP lauds Johor for creating jobs for disabled By FARIK ZOLKEPLI
JOHOR BARU: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has lauded Johor’s commitment to increase employability for the disabled by being the first state in the country to form a People with Disabilities Employment Unit.
UNDP Malaysia assistant resident representative James George Chacko said the state government was able to create a bridge between the disabled and employers by being the first state to form such a unit.
He added that the pilot project, which started last year, would be able to create more job opportunities for them in the public and private sectors.
Powerful message: Abdul Ghani looking at some exhibits during the National Conference on Employment and Disability in Johor Baru yesterday. Accompanying him is Social Welfare Department director-general Datuk Meme Zainal Rashid
“It has also broken down barriers for disabled people in seeking employment,” he told a press conference after the launch of the National Conference on Employment and Disability here yesterday
Meanwhile, Mentri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman, who launched the seminar, said the unit, had so far, managed to supply jobs to 11 disabled people in the Johor Baru City Council and for five people at the Carrefour hypermarket here.
“The unit is also working with other local councils towards creating employment for disabled people,” he said.
Abdul Ghani added that the unit has two job coaches, who were committed towards ensuring employability for the disabled.
Job coaches are those who assist the disabled in their job training and daily work.
He said it aimed to increase the number of job coaches and there were plans to place the disabled with jobs which were nearer to their homes to minimise inconvenience.
Abdul Ghani said tax incentives were also offered to private companies in order to encourage them to hire disabled individuals.
Speedy Recovery With Good Health
Flash News
Carol is reported to have fallen off her wheelchair when the van made an emergency stop.
Carol who suffered internal bleeding was rushed to the trauma ward on the fifth floor of PPUM where she is still in a coma.
CAROL with Y.B. Puan Rodziah Binti Ismail Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Tetap Kebajikan, Hal Ehwal Wanita, Sains, Teknologi Dan Inovasi. This Photo Taken on ILTC Organized “Charity Carnival Bazaar Food & Funfair 2009” and a Charity Show on Saturday, 4th July 2009 between 10.00am to 11.50pm at Sekolah Kebangsaan Rawang, Jalan Kuala Garing, 48000 Rawang, Selangor Darul Ehsan
Carol is reported to have fallen off her wheelchair when the van made an emergency stop.
Carol who suffered internal bleeding was rushed to the trauma ward on the fifth floor of PPUM where she is still in a coma.CAROL with Y.B. Puan Rodziah Binti Ismail Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Tetap Kebajikan, Hal Ehwal Wanita, Sains, Teknologi Dan Inovasi. This Photo Taken on ILTC Organized “Charity Carnival Bazaar Food & Funfair 2009” and a Charity Show on Saturday, 4th July 2009 between 10.00am to 11.50pm at Sekolah Kebangsaan Rawang, Jalan Kuala Garing, 48000 Rawang, Selangor Darul EhsanDue to that, on behalf of our organization, I (President) humbly praying for her successful operation and speedy recovery with good health.
Carol In Critical Condition
Courtesy from Petpositive
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Carol In Critical Condition
Petpositive Member Carol Rasiah who has brittle bones, is fighting for her life at the Intensive Care Unit in University Hospital Medical Centre (PPUM).
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Carol In Critical Condition
Petpositive Member Carol Rasiah who has brittle bones, is fighting for her life at the Intensive Care Unit in University Hospital Medical Centre (PPUM).The story was broken to us by another Petpositive Member Stanislaus Anthony from Petaling Jaya earlier this afternoon.
Carol who hails from Subang Jaya was reported to have been traveling in a wheelchair-friendly van called Mobility on Tuesday morning when the accident happened.
She is reported to have fallen off her wheelchair when the van made an emergency stop.
Carol who suffered internal bleeding was rushed to the trauma ward on the fifth floor of PPUM where she is still in a coma.
One visitor who saw Carol at the hospital yesterday described her condition as extremely serious. She didn't think that Carol would be able to pull through.
According to her, doctors were waiting to perform surgery on Carol but were being prevented from doing so because she was not in a stable condition.
However at least one Web Forum where Carol regularly chats was more optimistic and hopeful that Carol would recover from her ordeal.
Carol has taken part in several activities of Petpositive to date. They include attending our historic charity concert in June 2007, our Xmas party by Mid Valley Megamall and a special animal-assisted therapy session at the Selangor SPCA last year.
The last we saw Carol was at MBPJ's Dog Forum in PJ in October where she had also traveled in the Mobility Van."Despite being in a wheelchair for all her life, Carol is always cheerful," noted Lynda Merican, special coordinator for Petpositive. "
She would be present at some of the functions I attended and it was always great to bump into her," concluded Lynda, wishing her a speedy recovery.
Many in the disabled community have expressed shock at what had happened to Carol and have called for more improved safety measures for all vehicles that transport disabled and elderly persons.
This should include special training to drivers of special vehicles that transport vulnerable communities.Carol who lives behind The Summit in Subang is active on Facebook and is also a blogger.
Her address is http://blogsportcom-carol.blogspot.com/
Tuesday 24 November 2009
"Promote paralympics’, says Najib
Friday November 20, 2009
‘Promote paralympics’, says Najib
KUALA LUMPUR: Voluntary organisations, the corporate sector and disabled athletes should work together to promote the paralympic movement, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
He said Malaysian sports leaders were playing significant roles in the Asean, Asian and world paralympic movement.
Sticking together: Hong Kong athlete Yu Chui Yee accompanying Sidkova Marketa from the Czech Republic at the opening of the 14th International Paralympic Committee general assembly and conference in Kuala Lumpur Thursday.
“This is in recognition of Malaysia’s capabilities in championing the paralympic movement,” he said.
Asked whether Malaysia would host the Paralympic Games, he said that if the country were to do so, it would have to be chosen for the main Olympic Games, “which is a tall order”.
“It will not happen in the foreseeable future. You have to be a strong sports nation, make an impact and be a force to be reckoned with at the global level to be considered,” he said at the opening of the 14th International Paralympic Committee general assembly and conference here yesterday.
The United Nations estimates that there are about 500 million persons with disabilities in the world, the majority in developing countries, he said.
“The marginalisation of persons with disabilities is prevalent and in many countries there are few sports opportunities available to them,” Najib added.
On a brighter note, he said there had been increasing support for the participation of persons with disabilities over the past 20 years.
In line with the 1Malaysia concept of “People First, Performance Now”, Najib said it was important to provide opportunities for people from all walks of life, regardless of race, culture and religion.
‘Promote paralympics’, says Najib
KUALA LUMPUR: Voluntary organisations, the corporate sector and disabled athletes should work together to promote the paralympic movement, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
He said Malaysian sports leaders were playing significant roles in the Asean, Asian and world paralympic movement.
Sticking together: Hong Kong athlete Yu Chui Yee accompanying Sidkova Marketa from the Czech Republic at the opening of the 14th International Paralympic Committee general assembly and conference in Kuala Lumpur Thursday.“This is in recognition of Malaysia’s capabilities in championing the paralympic movement,” he said.
Asked whether Malaysia would host the Paralympic Games, he said that if the country were to do so, it would have to be chosen for the main Olympic Games, “which is a tall order”.
“It will not happen in the foreseeable future. You have to be a strong sports nation, make an impact and be a force to be reckoned with at the global level to be considered,” he said at the opening of the 14th International Paralympic Committee general assembly and conference here yesterday.
The United Nations estimates that there are about 500 million persons with disabilities in the world, the majority in developing countries, he said.
“The marginalisation of persons with disabilities is prevalent and in many countries there are few sports opportunities available to them,” Najib added.
On a brighter note, he said there had been increasing support for the participation of persons with disabilities over the past 20 years.
In line with the 1Malaysia concept of “People First, Performance Now”, Najib said it was important to provide opportunities for people from all walks of life, regardless of race, culture and religion.
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