The Batu Caves temple is almost inaccessible to the disabled

04-02-2024

The Batu Caves temple is almost inaccessible to the disabled because little consideration was given to include disabled-friendly features.

In 2012, the Batu Caves temple grounds, which underwent a RM3.1 million renovation to turn the holy site into a thriving tourism hub, is not disabled-friendly.

They have now is a ramp which was built to provide access to the toilet. Unfortunately, the ramp is too steep and could pose a danger to us. Even the current toilets for the disabled were not designed according to proper specification.

A ramp that is too steep poses a risk for the wheelchair user, as it can be difficult to travel upward and could result in slipping backward.

According to ILTC Malaysia, the temple management had failed on providing disabled- friendly facilities toilets and etc.

Because of that, many disabled Hindu devotees are unable to visit Batu Caves.

We would like to request and make suggestions to the Batu Caves management urgently need to provide the proper facilities on toilets and car parks for the disabled.

We want our Batu Caves to become more disabled-friendly.