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.
Tuesday, 3 August 2010
Saturday, 31 July 2010
Meeting with Y.B. Gan Pei Nei
Meeting with Y.B. Gan Pei Nei
Yesterday, we (a group of us in wheelchairs) had a meeting with the YB. Gan Pei Nei who is the State Assemblyman Rawang on discussion the facilities for the disabled at Rawang and Selayang in Majlis Perbandaran Selayang.
Yesterday, we (a group of us in wheelchairs) had a meeting with the YB. Gan Pei Nei who is the State Assemblyman Rawang on discussion the facilities for the disabled at Rawang and Selayang in Majlis Perbandaran Selayang.
She was listening to our problems and she said yesterday there was still need more to look the facilities for the physically-challenged. 
We had a one-hour discussion with her yesterday. She said the Selangor Government was committed to providing facilities to disabled community. 
We have several important issues were raised during our discussion and took the opportunity to stress to her the urgency of making the changes now.
She has also taken our views into account to consider our basic fundamental needs to construct buildings in the future. 
One other issue that was raised at the meeting was to set up a Technical Working Committee for the disabled’s facilities at the Majlis Perbandaran Selayang.
Friday, 30 July 2010
Follow-up Visits to 2009 Rat Race Beneficiaries
2009 Beneficiaries Report
The Edge™ - Bursa Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Rat Race® 2009
A total of 13 visits were organized. Due to resources constraint, we were not able to arrange for follow-up visits to the other seven beneficiaries. Efforts have been made to obtain reports from the respective organizations.
18 February 2010
Independent Living and Training Centre Selangor & WP (ILTC)
The Independent Living & Training Centre Selangor & WP is another organization which is managed by the members themselves. Wheelchair-bound members greeted us when we visited them in their office in Rawang, Selangor. ILTC trains disabled people in vocational and technical skills for possible employment opportunities.
The Rat Race funds were used for its new leadership and capacity building programmes for its members.
The Edge™ - Bursa Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Rat Race® 2009
A total of 13 visits were organized. Due to resources constraint, we were not able to arrange for follow-up visits to the other seven beneficiaries. Efforts have been made to obtain reports from the respective organizations.
18 February 2010
Independent Living and Training Centre Selangor & WP (ILTC)
The Independent Living & Training Centre Selangor & WP is another organization which is managed by the members themselves. Wheelchair-bound members greeted us when we visited them in their office in Rawang, Selangor. ILTC trains disabled people in vocational and technical skills for possible employment opportunities.The Rat Race funds were used for its new leadership and capacity building programmes for its members.
Tuesday, 27 July 2010
National Return To Work Conference 2010
Below you can see some pictures taken during at the National Return To Work Conference 2010.
During the Q & A session, we have managed to raise few issues that affect people with disabilities life and that only over recent years.
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During the Q & A session, we have managed to raise few issues that affect people with disabilities life and that only over recent years.
Monday, 26 July 2010
Sosco's "Return To Work" Programme A Success, Says Dr Subramaniam
July 26, 2010 14:26 PM
Sosco's "Return To Work" Programme A Success, Says Dr Subramaniam
PETALING JAYA, July 26 (Bernama) -- More than half of injured workers, some with permanent disabilities, who have undergone rehabilitation under the Social Security Organisation's (Sosco) "Return to Work" (RTW) programme, have secured jobs, Human Resources Minister Datuk Dr S. Subramaniam said Monday.
He said that of the 1,206 injured workers who were absorbed into the programme since its inception in 2007, 629 workers or more than 53 per cent were offered employment by some 500 companies, while another 208 would be placed in the job market soon.
The rest of them are still undergoing the rehabilitation process.
"This indicated that the programme is a success and it will be expanded to cover more injured workers who are Sosco contributors," he told a news conference after opening the RTW national conference here.
He said Sosco hoped to ensure at least 80 per cent of the workers who attended the RTW programme would secure jobs.
Dr Subramaniam said only 10 per cent of the workers involved in industrial or work related accidents were chosen for the programme based on their chances of recovery or ability to return to work.
He also said Sosco had appointed 35 case managers to manage the RTW programme, including monitoring the workers' rehabilitation and identifying the type or nature of jobs upon completing the rehabilitation.
On Sosco's state-of-the-art rehabilitation centre in Melaka, the minister said it was expected to be completed in 2013.
Commenting on a local daily's report today that the Immigration Department had secured the release of 71 Indonesians who were locked up apparently for two years by an employment agency in Kangar, Perlis yesterday, Dr Subramaniam said the Labour Department would take action against the agency, including the possibility of blacklisting it under the Employment Act 1955.
"It is a serious matter, especially when it was reported that they were held against their will for two years," he said.
He said the Labour Department could only act against unscrupulous agents if there were complaints from the affected parties.
"We want the public to become our eyes and ears so that swift action can be taken against these people who only think of making quick money," he said.
Dr Subramaniam also said the Labour Department would investigate news reports which said that Kontena Nasional had abruptly terminated the employment of 22 workers allegedly without giving valid reasons.
-- BERNAMA
Sosco's "Return To Work" Programme A Success, Says Dr SubramaniamPETALING JAYA, July 26 (Bernama) -- More than half of injured workers, some with permanent disabilities, who have undergone rehabilitation under the Social Security Organisation's (Sosco) "Return to Work" (RTW) programme, have secured jobs, Human Resources Minister Datuk Dr S. Subramaniam said Monday.
He said that of the 1,206 injured workers who were absorbed into the programme since its inception in 2007, 629 workers or more than 53 per cent were offered employment by some 500 companies, while another 208 would be placed in the job market soon.
The rest of them are still undergoing the rehabilitation process.
"This indicated that the programme is a success and it will be expanded to cover more injured workers who are Sosco contributors," he told a news conference after opening the RTW national conference here.
He said Sosco hoped to ensure at least 80 per cent of the workers who attended the RTW programme would secure jobs.
Dr Subramaniam said only 10 per cent of the workers involved in industrial or work related accidents were chosen for the programme based on their chances of recovery or ability to return to work.
He also said Sosco had appointed 35 case managers to manage the RTW programme, including monitoring the workers' rehabilitation and identifying the type or nature of jobs upon completing the rehabilitation.
On Sosco's state-of-the-art rehabilitation centre in Melaka, the minister said it was expected to be completed in 2013.
Commenting on a local daily's report today that the Immigration Department had secured the release of 71 Indonesians who were locked up apparently for two years by an employment agency in Kangar, Perlis yesterday, Dr Subramaniam said the Labour Department would take action against the agency, including the possibility of blacklisting it under the Employment Act 1955.
"It is a serious matter, especially when it was reported that they were held against their will for two years," he said.
He said the Labour Department could only act against unscrupulous agents if there were complaints from the affected parties.
"We want the public to become our eyes and ears so that swift action can be taken against these people who only think of making quick money," he said.
Dr Subramaniam also said the Labour Department would investigate news reports which said that Kontena Nasional had abruptly terminated the employment of 22 workers allegedly without giving valid reasons.
-- BERNAMA
Sunday, 25 July 2010
Humiliating experience for disabled
Saturday July 24, 2010
Led by its president, Francis Siva, and secretary Reena Kaur, 20 members from the Independent Living and Training centre (ILTC) staged a protest in front of the mall on Tuesday. They demanded an explanation and expressed dissatisfaction over the manner Gobinathan was treated.
“This incident is another black day for the disabled as they feel isolated from society. The incident has devastated the youth,’’ said Siva.
Reena said the management owed Gobinathan an explanation as to why he was treated in such a manner despite showing the security guard a receipt for his purchases.
Gobinathan’s mother S. Devaki, 52, said her son felt really down after the incident and his self-esteem had hit an all-time low.
Two senior staff from Tesco headquarters in Mutiara Damansara and the store manager had a 30-minute meeting with four representatives from the ILTC.
Tesco public pelations manager Dazrene Aznil Darus said the incident was a misunderstanding.
“They asked for compensation in the form of employment for Gobinathan’s two-wheelchair bound sisters. We have to discuss the matter at corporate level,” said Dazrene.
Tesco Malaysia corporate affairs director Marlene Kaur said they viewed the matter seriously.
“Our security personnel were carrying out their duties and we apologise for any inconvenience caused,” said Marlene.
Humiliating experience for disabled
By CHARLES FERNANDEZ
WHEELchair-bound U. Gobinathan, 22, vowed never to set foot at the Tesco outlet in Sungei Manggis, Banting, after a body search by a security guard on July 17.
Gobinathan, who was on a motorised wheelchair, exited the cashier counter after p
aying for his goods and was stopped on suspicion of shoplifting.
Humiliated: Gobinathan said he was mistreated by the security personnel. He was asked to remove his shirt in front of a large crowd but the guard did not find any stolen item.
The guard was instructed by the counter clerk to conduct a body search despite Gobinathan’s pleas.
The youth, who suffers from multiple disabilities, pleaded with the guard and showed the receipts for items he bought.
“Since the incident, everywhere I go people look at me differently. I feel humiliated and don’t have a place to go in the evenings,” said Gobinathan, adding that the shopping mall was his favourite hangout place.
By CHARLES FERNANDEZ
WHEELchair-bound U. Gobinathan, 22, vowed never to set foot at the Tesco outlet in Sungei Manggis, Banting, after a body search by a security guard on July 17.
Gobinathan, who was on a motorised wheelchair, exited the cashier counter after p
aying for his goods and was stopped on suspicion of shoplifting.Humiliated: Gobinathan said he was mistreated by the security personnel. He was asked to remove his shirt in front of a large crowd but the guard did not find any stolen item.
The guard was instructed by the counter clerk to conduct a body search despite Gobinathan’s pleas.
The youth, who suffers from multiple disabilities, pleaded with the guard and showed the receipts for items he bought.
“Since the incident, everywhere I go people look at me differently. I feel humiliated and don’t have a place to go in the evenings,” said Gobinathan, adding that the shopping mall was his favourite hangout place.
Led by its president, Francis Siva, and secretary Reena Kaur, 20 members from the Independent Living and Training centre (ILTC) staged a protest in front of the mall on Tuesday. They demanded an explanation and expressed dissatisfaction over the manner Gobinathan was treated.“This incident is another black day for the disabled as they feel isolated from society. The incident has devastated the youth,’’ said Siva.
Reena said the management owed Gobinathan an explanation as to why he was treated in such a manner despite showing the security guard a receipt for his purchases.
Gobinathan’s mother S. Devaki, 52, said her son felt really down after the incident and his self-esteem had hit an all-time low.
Two senior staff from Tesco headquarters in Mutiara Damansara and the store manager had a 30-minute meeting with four representatives from the ILTC.
Tesco public pelations manager Dazrene Aznil Darus said the incident was a misunderstanding.
“They asked for compensation in the form of employment for Gobinathan’s two-wheelchair bound sisters. We have to discuss the matter at corporate level,” said Dazrene.
Tesco Malaysia corporate affairs director Marlene Kaur said they viewed the matter seriously.
“Our security personnel were carrying out their duties and we apologise for any inconvenience caused,” said Marlene.
Thursday, 22 July 2010
Struggled of the disabled at JKM Kuala Kubu Baru
On July 5, 2010, I have visited at Pejabat Kebajikan Masyarakat Daerah Hulu Selangor at 2.30pm. 
I am wheelchair-bound and have to faced many obstacle before enter to JKM office.
At firstly, I have noticed that, the signboards indicating parking for disabled people was not organized properly. Parking space for disabled people not suitable and it was occupied by able bodied vehicles. The JKM must also ensure that these facilities are used only by people with disabilities.
Secondly, the outdoor ramp should be build with proper diameter of the correct gradient and also constructing buildings and providing public facilities that were universal.
On the day, my volunteer not be able to assist me alone to get to the building were by way of steep ramp (Killer Ramp).
She had encounter problems to push forwards and we call for another assistance to help us.
The gradient was too steep and very dangerous for wheelchair users.
The ramp does not comply with MS 1184. There were specifications that must be complied with when facilities for the disabled are provided such as handrails for ramps.
After studying the situation in JKM Hulu Selangor, I did not think the ministry or authorities were serious when it came to ensuring that these specifications were adhered to.
Even in the JKM office there was no accessible toilets for the disabled.
Here I would like to suggest that, if you build and provide a ramp, build one that is for everybody.
TOILETS for the disabled.
I have noticed that, there were also toilets not for the disabled which had going to turn into storerooms because the managements where these toilets are located think not many people use them 
I am wheelchair-bound and have to faced many obstacle before enter to JKM office.At firstly, I have noticed that, the signboards indicating parking for disabled people was not organized properly. Parking space for disabled people not suitable and it was occupied by able bodied vehicles. The JKM must also ensure that these facilities are used only by people with disabilities.
Secondly, the outdoor ramp should be build with proper diameter of the correct gradient and also constructing buildings and providing public facilities that were universal.
On the day, my volunteer not be able to assist me alone to get to the building were by way of steep ramp (Killer Ramp).She had encounter problems to push forwards and we call for another assistance to help us.
The gradient was too steep and very dangerous for wheelchair users.
The ramp does not comply with MS 1184. There were specifications that must be complied with when facilities for the disabled are provided such as handrails for ramps.
After studying the situation in JKM Hulu Selangor, I did not think the ministry or authorities were serious when it came to ensuring that these specifications were adhered to.
Even in the JKM office there was no accessible toilets for the disabled.
Here I would like to suggest that, if you build and provide a ramp, build one that is for everybody.
TOILETS for the disabled.
I have noticed that, there were also toilets not for the disabled which had going to turn into storerooms because the managements where these toilets are located think not many people use them
Wednesday, 21 July 2010
ILTC protes isu layanan OKU
ILTC protes isu layanan OKU
KUALA LANGAT– Tindakan kakitangan sebuah pasaraya yang membuat pemeriksaan tanpa kebenaran terhadap salah seorang orang kurang upaya (OKU) yang disyaki mencuri barang di 
pasaraya berkenaan menimbulkan rasa tidak puas hati 20 ahli OKU dari Badan Latihan dan Hidup Berdikari (ILTC) di sini.
Presiden ILTC, Francis Siva berkata, pihaknya terpanggil untuk turun padang dan membuat bantahan secara aman kerana tindakan itu adalah kali pertama berlaku di pasaraya yang tidak mengamalkan sikap prihatin terhadap golongan OKU.
Menurutnya, pasaraya yang mempunyai perkhidmatan kepada setiap pelanggan perlu meningkatkan tahap keprihatinan mereka terutamanya kepada golongan OKU tanpa membezakan sifat fizikal seorang individu tersebut.
“Selain itu, kita tidak mahu golongan OKU dilabelkan sebagai pencuri apabila berada di dalam pasaraya memandangkan kebanyakan OKU yang berkerusi roda tidak dapat mencapai kebanyakan barangan yang dipamerkan di pasaraya.
“Selain itu, tindakan kakitangan pasaraya berkenaan turut mempamerkan sikap tidak profesional apabila memalukan OKU dengan membuat pemeriksaan secara terbuka dengan disaksikan beramai-ramai oleh pengunjung pasaraya berkenaan,” katanya yang mengetuai bantahan di hadapan pasaraya terbabit, semalam.
KUALA LANGAT– Tindakan kakitangan sebuah pasaraya yang membuat pemeriksaan tanpa kebenaran terhadap salah seorang orang kurang upaya (OKU) yang disyaki mencuri barang di 
pasaraya berkenaan menimbulkan rasa tidak puas hati 20 ahli OKU dari Badan Latihan dan Hidup Berdikari (ILTC) di sini.Presiden ILTC, Francis Siva berkata, pihaknya terpanggil untuk turun padang dan membuat bantahan secara aman kerana tindakan itu adalah kali pertama berlaku di pasaraya yang tidak mengamalkan sikap prihatin terhadap golongan OKU.
Menurutnya, pasaraya yang mempunyai perkhidmatan kepada setiap pelanggan perlu meningkatkan tahap keprihatinan mereka terutamanya kepada golongan OKU tanpa membezakan sifat fizikal seorang individu tersebut.
“Selain itu, kita tidak mahu golongan OKU dilabelkan sebagai pencuri apabila berada di dalam pasaraya memandangkan kebanyakan OKU yang berkerusi roda tidak dapat mencapai kebanyakan barangan yang dipamerkan di pasaraya.
“Selain itu, tindakan kakitangan pasaraya berkenaan turut mempamerkan sikap tidak profesional apabila memalukan OKU dengan membuat pemeriksaan secara terbuka dengan disaksikan beramai-ramai oleh pengunjung pasaraya berkenaan,” katanya yang mengetuai bantahan di hadapan pasaraya terbabit, semalam.
Monday, 19 July 2010
ILTC Breaking new
Tomorrow (20/07/2010) at 1.00pm, 20 ILTC’s disabled members and some good samaritan will be protesting against Tesco Stores (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. at Banting, Selangor (in front of main entrance) due to humiliated and embarrassed Mr. U Gobi (Disabled person) by their staff.
More updates will hopefully be coming soon, including more relevant information to keep you up to date…..
More updates will hopefully be coming soon, including more relevant information to keep you up to date…..
Saturday, 17 July 2010
Disabled want more reps in councils
Saturday July 17, 2010
Disabled want more reps in councils
By STUART MICHAEL and FAZLEENA AZIZ
THE INDEPENDENT Living and Training Centre is disappointed with the Selangor government for appointing only three disabled representatives out of the 288 councillors for the state.
According to its president, Francis Siva, only Anthony Thanasayan, Alan Tan and Mesari Jasman were appointed as councillors to serve at the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ), Klang Municipal Council (MPK) and the Kuala Langat District Council (MDKL) respectively.
Francis said the disabled community threw their support behind Pakatan Rakyat in 2008 thinking their grouses would be addressed but sadly their plight remained very much the same.
“We appealed to them to appoint at least one disabled councillor for each of the 12 local governments but our call fell on deaf ears,” said Francis, adding that only a disabled person would know about the problems faced by the group.
“There are many issues affecting the disabled group which have yet to be resolved. This includes problems such as proper access to toilets, ramps and walkways.
“The councils have not made any significant changes. They (Pakatan Rakyat) are treating us more like a charity organisation instead of giving us an opportunity to have a say in the council,” said Francis.
Meanwhile, Kota Damansara assemblyman Dr Nasir Hashim expressed disappointment that the Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) representative had been dropped from the MBPJ line-up.
He said the issue had been brought up to Mentri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim and state chairman for local government Ronnie Liu.
Dr Nasir said Khalid took note of the matter and promised to resolve it while Liu gave his word that the PSM representative in MBPJ would not be removed.
“Similar incidents have also happened with the NGO representation in councils, where many local authorities had their NGO representatives replaced by political party members.
“We urge the Mentri Besar to keep his word and rectify the matter as soon as possible,” he said.
“We have given several names and if they are not happy with the nominees, they should have made it known to us,” he said.
Dr Nasir said he did not understand why PSM was overlooked this time around and hoped the state government would resolve the matter.
Disabled want more reps in councilsBy STUART MICHAEL and FAZLEENA AZIZ
THE INDEPENDENT Living and Training Centre is disappointed with the Selangor government for appointing only three disabled representatives out of the 288 councillors for the state.
According to its president, Francis Siva, only Anthony Thanasayan, Alan Tan and Mesari Jasman were appointed as councillors to serve at the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ), Klang Municipal Council (MPK) and the Kuala Langat District Council (MDKL) respectively.
Francis said the disabled community threw their support behind Pakatan Rakyat in 2008 thinking their grouses would be addressed but sadly their plight remained very much the same.
“We appealed to them to appoint at least one disabled councillor for each of the 12 local governments but our call fell on deaf ears,” said Francis, adding that only a disabled person would know about the problems faced by the group.
“There are many issues affecting the disabled group which have yet to be resolved. This includes problems such as proper access to toilets, ramps and walkways.
“The councils have not made any significant changes. They (Pakatan Rakyat) are treating us more like a charity organisation instead of giving us an opportunity to have a say in the council,” said Francis.
Meanwhile, Kota Damansara assemblyman Dr Nasir Hashim expressed disappointment that the Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) representative had been dropped from the MBPJ line-up.
He said the issue had been brought up to Mentri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim and state chairman for local government Ronnie Liu.
Dr Nasir said Khalid took note of the matter and promised to resolve it while Liu gave his word that the PSM representative in MBPJ would not be removed.
“Similar incidents have also happened with the NGO representation in councils, where many local authorities had their NGO representatives replaced by political party members.
“We urge the Mentri Besar to keep his word and rectify the matter as soon as possible,” he said.
“We have given several names and if they are not happy with the nominees, they should have made it known to us,” he said.
Dr Nasir said he did not understand why PSM was overlooked this time around and hoped the state government would resolve the matter.
Friday, 16 July 2010
ILTC welcome continue to work closely with the Ministry
The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development, better known by its Malay acronym, KPWKM, is a government ministry that is responsible determining the policies and direction to achieve the goals of gender equality, family development and a caring society in line with Malaysia's commitment towards the United Nations' Convention on Rights Of Persons With Disabilities.
We (ILTC) will continue to work closely with the Ministry for the betterment of the disabled people in Malaysia. I have attached a letter received from the Ministry.
We (ILTC) will continue to work closely with the Ministry for the betterment of the disabled people in Malaysia. I have attached a letter received from the Ministry.
Monday, 12 July 2010
Photos: Petition to Malaysian King DYMM Yang Dipertuan Agong on 11/7/2010 at 2.30pm for Royal Commission of Enquiry
Photos: Petition to Malaysian King DYMM Yang Dipertuan Agong on 11/7/2010 at 2.30pm for Royal Commission of Enquiry further to Article 93 of the Federal Constitution on the exclusion and segregation of especially the poor Indian students from being granted JPA Scholarships, PTPTN study loans, Matriculation and University places.
Hindraf Disabled Dissappointed too
The Human Rights Party's (HRP) attempts to submit a memorandum to the Agong today at the Istana met with disappointment as none of the palace representatives showed up to receive them.
Together with the HRP / HINDRAF activists and members, about 4 of the disabled join in the memorandum submission event, dissatisfied with the way the education system was implemented for the past 50 years is the main reason for them to be there supporting the action of the Human Rights Party Malaysia.
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