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Najib: Why leave out the single and disabled from BSH?

Najib: Why leave out the single and disabled from BSH?

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has questioned why the Bantuan Sara Hidup (BSH) does not help those who are single and disabled.

February 7, 2019

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This Google App Can Transcribe Speech in Realtime

This Google App Can Transcribe Speech in Realtime

Google has launched two new apps for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Both apps, Live Transcribe and Sound Amplifier, are designed to make it easier for people with hearing problems to communicate better with the people around them.

February 4, 2019

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Tiga pelajar OKU curi tumpuan Majlis Baiah UIAM

Tiga pelajar OKU curi tumpuan Majlis Baiah UIAM

Tiga pelajar orang kurang upaya (OKU) mencuri perhatian apabila mereka turut sama melakukan baiah atau angkat sumpah sebagai pelajar baharu Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM) di sini, hari ini.

February 1, 2019

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Disabled septuagenarian stays busy and mobile

Disabled septuagenarian stays busy and mobile

Septuagenarian Robert Cheah may have lost part of his left leg but he has not lost his drive to be independent by zipping around town to deliver parking coupons.

February 1, 2019

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Are we really a disability-friendly nation?

After reading my piece on poor toilet conditions in Malaysia, my neighbour and good friend, Andrew Hong, told me that he believed that the poor toilet condition and poor treatment of persons with disabilities (PWD) in Malaysia are a consequence of apathy rather than anything else.

January 31, 2019

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10 TED Talks on Disability and Technology

10 TED Talks on Disability and Technology

TED Talks are talks or lectures that spread ideas. They are usually 18 minutes or less. They come from the nonprofit TED, which started in 1984 as a conference for ideas on Technology, Entertainment and Design. Today, TED Talks cover almost every topic you can think of, from science to arts to business and world...

January 31, 2019

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Wheelchair-accessible attractions for Malaysian tourists

Wheelchair-accessible attractions for Malaysian tourists

Malaysia is a land of many races, many cultures, and many, many holidays. With long weekends coming up, we’re highlighting a few local destinations for the wheelchair-using traveler that not only provide unique experiences, but also cater to your needs as a person with disabilities. Petronas Twin Towers + KLCC Park, Kuala Lumpur Enjoy a...

January 30, 2019

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Explaining Autism-Related Terms

Explaining Autism-Related Terms

In this article, we explain some common terms used to describe behaviours or issues faced by people with autism. What is stimming? Stimming (stim, to stim) is short for self-stimulatory behaviour. It describes things done for the sensation, rather than the result. There are different categories of stimming, including visual - staring at bright lights...

January 29, 2019

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Mind your Language: Discussing Disabilities

Mind your Language: Discussing Disabilities

If you ask someone what the opposite of “disabled” is, they just might answer “normal”. This is not an ideal answer. There can be many different ideas of “normal”. These ideas can include disability. As the world changes, the language we use also changes. There are more respectful ways to talk about persons with disabilities....

January 29, 2019

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Cameron Highlands by-election: Among the first to vote? A disabled woman

Cameron Highlands by-election: Among the first to vote? A disabled woman

Despite being wheelchair-bound, Marina Yusuf, 44, was already on the road at 5am Saturday (Jan 26) for the two and a half hour ride to Cameron Highlands to vote.

January 26, 2019

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