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Ibrahim apologises to disabled, but not to Karpal Singh: The Star – May 8, 2008

The Star reported that Pasir Mas MP Ibrahim Ali wants to propose to the government to allocate RM500 monthly to disabled people after he was confronted by members of Malaysians Against the Discrimination of the Disabled (MADD) in the Parliament House over his suggestion that tetraplegic Bukit Gelugor MP Karpal Singh stand up when addressing … Continue reading “Ibrahim apologises to disabled, but not to Karpal Singh: The Star – May 8, 2008”

MEMORANDUM TO THE GOVERNMENT OF SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN ON FACILITIES FOR DISABLED PEOPLE

MEMORANDUM TO THE GOVERNMENT OF SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN ON FACILITIES FOR DISABLED PEOPLE Introduction The United Nations estimates that there are 650 million disabled people in the world which corresponds to 10 percent of global population. 80 percent of these people live in developing countries, many in conditions of poverty. 80 percent of disabled people … Continue reading “MEMORANDUM TO THE GOVERNMENT OF SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN ON FACILITIES FOR DISABLED PEOPLE”

Independent Living Movement in Malaysia

THE INDEPENDENT LIVING MOVEMENT IN MALAYSIA Peter Tan Peer Counsellor Kuala Lumpur Independent Living Centre INTRODUCTION Independent Living (IL) is still at its infancy stages in Malaysia although it was introduced in Malaysia in 1999. Disabled people are still marginalised in all areas of their lives including education, employment and social support services. OVERVIEW This … Continue reading “Independent Living Movement in Malaysia”