NEW MINISTER FOR WELFARE MINISTER OF MALAYSIA

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
Disabled Members Protest at JPJ Wangsa Maju

ILTC Malaysia members staged a protest outside JPJ Wangsamaju KL.

ILTC Malaysia members staged a protest outside JPJ Wangsamaju KL.
Disabled group’s protest disabled drivers required to produce doc's medical report.

Wednesday, 15 September 2010

Charity Fund Raising 2010

Community Fund Raising Bazaar at First World Plaza (next to the Statue of Liberty) which was held on 4 – 8 September 2010

Participated Homes/Organization

1. Salaam Wanita
2. Pusat Majudiri Y for the Deaf
3. Malaysian Assocation of the Blind
4. Independent Living & Training Centre
5. Rumah Titian Kasih
6. Malaysian AIDS Council
7. United Voice
8. Persatuan Penjagaan Kanak- Kanak Cacat
9. Mouth & Foot Painting Sdn Bhd.
International Student from Singapore has been volunteer 5 days at ILTC to engage community service projects.
All students had a wonderful time in ILTC and it was a great experience for them.

Monday, 13 September 2010

Visitors from Hokkaido University of Education Hakodate Campus, Japan.

Visitors from Hokkaido University of Education Hakodate Campus, Japan.

On August 30, 2010: We had the opportunity to meet the Japanese foreign students from Japan visited ILTC and donated 2 unit of wheelchairs to the ILTC members Ms. Letchumy & Mr. Steven Shanthanam. Hokkaido University of Education located around Hokkaidō, Sapporo, Japan. It is a national, public university, administered by the government of Japan.
On the day, we had shared our works at ILTC to the Students.
We exchanged our meaningful thoughts of Nothing is impossible. They had a great time at the ILTC

To provide us more accessibility for the 450-metre pavement a disabled-friendly walkway along Jalan Gasing.

Sinar Harian - Isnin 13-9-2010

Tuesday, 7 September 2010

Disabled were treated to a sumptuous buka puasa buffet at the Hilton Hotel Petaling Jaya

Disabled were treated to a sumptuous buka puasa buffet at the Hilton Hotel Petaling Jaya recently.
More than 80 who are blind, Deaf, learning disabilities and with physically handicapped were treated like kings & queens and hosted the event by the Gapurna Group. There were also given Hari Raya cookies in conjunction with the festive season.The occasion was a first-ever Ramadan treat that was put together for members of the Malaysian Animal-Assisted Therapy for the Disabled and Elderly Association or Petpositive.

Special day: Disabled having a good time at the Ramadan buffet

The event was the perfect opportunity for the management to touch the lives of disabled in the community.
They organised this buka puasa with us in the hope of spreading and sharing some festive cheer.

Mohd Imran Dato' Mohamad Salim (Director) said he hoped the disabled enjoyed the food and had a good time at the event. This is my first year hosting the event and I hope the tradition will continue in years ahead,” he said. We (ILTC) really appreciate the Gapurna Group generosity for indulging the disabled in a wonderful buka puasa. The disabled were so thrilled and touched to be invited to such a grand event.

Monday, 6 September 2010

LRT station upgrades completed by end 2011

Monday September 6, 2010

LRT station upgrades completed by end 2011

KUALA LUMPUR: Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd (Prasarana) has begun upgrading the Masjid Jamek, Hang Tuah and Titiwangsa light rail transit (LRT) stations to implement disabled-friendly features such as link bridges from the Kelana Jaya to Ampang LRT lines as well as lifts, ramps, toilets, chair lifts and elevators.

The upgrades are scheduled for completion by the end of 2011.

Prasarana will be spending RM51 million to upgrade these three LRT stations to provide an integrated transportation system with improved connectivity, accessibility and convenience for travelers.

The initiative includes a six-storey parking lot at the Gombak LRT station with 1,260 bays and one level specifically allocated for women.

The parking lot will also feature a parking guidance system, closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras and a panic button system.

Once completed, the parking rate would be a fixed rate of RM3 per entry for LRT commuters. Until then, a temporary parking area with 300 bays is available for commuters during the construction period.

ILTC President turned up to voice out concerns of the disabled

ILTC President turned up to voice out concerns of the disabled. HUNDREDS of grassroots leaders turned up to have their say on the Selangor Blueprint during the community dialogues in the Selayang Municipal Council on last Friday. (September 3, 2010). More than 120 representatives of residents’ associations, NGOs, businessmen and other stakeholders voiced their prime concerns during the Selangor Blueprint dialogue organised by the State Economic Planning Unit (Upen). ILTC President were highlighted the problems of welfare of the disabled, Senior Ciziten, underprivileged in Selangor and inefficient public transportation. The moderators at the community dialogue compiling feedback from the public at the session held in Selayang. This blueprint was the first of such plans for Selangor that would map out development in the state for the next three years. The planning of the blueprint takes into account the views of various stakeholders.

The blueprint includes development planning for different sectors and economic activities in each area in Selangor.
All views will be taken into account and documented in the Selangor Blueprint 2011-2013.

This will enable the exco, state government and local councils to do some extensive planning.

The draft of the blueprint would be ready in October and presented at the state assembly in November.

The blueprint would be unveiled to the public in December.

Monday, 30 August 2010

A Little Caring And Sharing - In Conjunction With The 2010 Merdeka Celebration - Special Stickers For The ILTC Members.

Today, in conjunction with the 2010 Merdeka Celebration, ILTC had organized a moderate scale event with our respective local authority of Majlis Perbandaran Selayang or Selayang Municipal Council (MPS) to hand over special stickers for the disabled at the MPS main headquarters is located at Bandar Baru Selayang. These special stickers for the disabled, enabling us to park our vehicles for free in public car parks all over Selangor and the free parking facility was applicable only to the disabled and not their family members and friends. 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.
There are two types of stickers – one which can be displayed in vehicles, and the other, a mobile sticker for us to use if we intend to travel in other vehicles. The stickers have multi-coloured dots visible only under ultra-violet rays to prevent forgery. Those intending to apply for the stickers, should approach the nearest respective local authority and submit their photocopy of the individual’s MyKad, OKU Card issued by the Welfare Department, driving licence and two passport-sized photographs. However, the blind and deaf do not qualify. If the sticker is lost or misplaced, respective local authority will impose a RM30 fine and suspend the sticker privileges for three months.

Today, 10 of the special stickers have been issued for the ILTC members by the MPS. We would also like to congratulate and thanks the local councillors and the MPS staff for making this project such a great success.

Thursday, 26 August 2010

Public Health Talk

Recently some ILTC members were participated at a public forum organized by WQ Park Health and Rehabilitation Centre, Lot2D, Jalan SS5D/6, Kelana Jaya Petaling Jaya Selangor

Talk given by:

Dato' Dr Hj Mohd Fadzilah Kamsah
Rahmat Disebalik Dugaan

Dr. Tunku Nor Taayah Tunku Zubir
Cabaran Pesakit Kurang Upaya


Later, we had the opportunity to buka puasa with the participants.